Pokemon TCG Pocket Pack Hourglasses: Confirmed for Future Expansions
Recent speculation suggested that the upcoming Pokemon TCG Pocket expansion would render Pack Hourglasses obsolete. However, The Pokemon Company has officially confirmed that this is untrue. Pack Hourglasses will continue to function as intended in future expansions, reducing booster pack opening delays by one hour per hourglass, regardless of the expansion's content.
This confirmation follows the October 2024 launch of Pokemon TCG Pocket and the subsequent release of the Mythical Island booster pack. With another expansion anticipated in January 2025, concerns arose regarding the continued utility of the hourglasses. These concerns have now been addressed.
The Pokemon Company's statement clarifies that, while new in-game currencies might be introduced later, the next expansion will not replace Pack Hourglasses. Players can therefore continue accumulating these valuable time-savers. Without hourglasses, players rely on Pack Stamina, replenishing every 12 hours, allowing for two pack openings daily. Hourglasses can be obtained through daily challenges and the daily Complimentary Item Set in the shop.
This announcement should alleviate concerns among players who had stockpiled Pack Hourglasses. The continued success of Pokemon TCG Pocket virtually guarantees further expansions, ensuring the ongoing relevance of this time-saving mechanic. The game features a variety of other in-game currencies, including Wonder Hourglasses, various tickets, Poke Gold, and Pack Points, but Pack Hourglasses maintain their crucial role in accelerating pack openings.
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