Pokemon TCG Pocket Pack Hourglasses Remain Essential for Future Expansions
The Pokemon Company has officially confirmed that Pack Hourglasses will continue to function in upcoming Pokemon TCG Pocket expansions, dispelling rumors suggesting their obsolescence. This confirmation follows speculation sparked by the recent Mythical Island expansion and anticipation for a January 2025 release.
Initially released in October 2024, Pokemon TCG Pocket quickly gained popularity, replacing Pokemon TCG Live for many players. The addition of Mythical Island, with its 68 new cards, fueled concerns that future expansions might render Pack Hourglasses irrelevant. These concerns were amplified by some players completing the card collection early.
However, The Pokemon Company's statement explicitly clarifies that Pack Hourglasses will consistently reduce booster pack opening delays by one hour, regardless of the expansion. This announcement effectively quells rumors of a new in-game currency specifically for expansion-related hourglass usage, at least for the foreseeable future. Players can therefore continue accumulating Pack Hourglasses for use with the next expansion.
Pack Hourglasses are obtained through daily challenges and the daily replenishing Complimentary Item Set in the shop. While 12 hours of Pack Stamina are needed to open two booster packs daily (without hourglasses), each hourglass reduces this wait by one hour. This system operates alongside other in-game currencies, including Wonder Hourglasses, various tickets, Poke Gold, and Pack Points.
The confirmation that Pack Hourglasses remain vital should alleviate concerns among players who had stockpiled them. Given the game's current success, further Pokemon TCG Pocket expansions are highly probable, ensuring continued relevance for these valuable time-saving items.
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