How to Open Booster Packs in Pokémon TCG Pocket

The main goal of Pokémon TCG Pocket is collecting cards, so you’ll be going through plenty of booster packs. But how exactly do you open packs and even get new ones?

Opening booster packs in Pokémon TCG Pocket is all about waiting. Players get a free booster pack every 12 hours. This means you can dive into up to two packs a day, as long as you’re keeping up with the 12-hour wait period. The app even has a built-in countdown timer, so you’ll know exactly when your next pack is ready. I suggest turning on notifications, as the app alerts you when it’s time to open another.

For players who want to expand their pack-opening options, the Premium Pass, available for $9.99 a month, adds an extra booster pack each day and includes access to special Premium Missions. So, instead of two packs, you can open three each day, plus tackle new challenges.

How to optimize pack opening in Pokémon TCG Pocket

To speed up your next booster pack, there are a couple of tricks in Pokémon TCG Pocket. First, there are Pack Hourglasses, which you can earn through leveling up and missions. Each hourglass reduces your waiting time by one hour. If you’re low on hourglasses, you can also purchase Poke Gold, the premium in-game currency, which shortens the timer by two hours each time it’s used.

While Poke Gold is handy, This option is aimed at those looking to maximize their collection quickly. Though, it’s quite a high investment.

Pokémon TCG Pocket also lets you check the possible cards you can pull from each booster pack, along with the pull rates for individual cards. This feature is especially helpful if you’re hunting for a specific rare chase card. This way, you can decide whether to spend your resources on that particular pack.

With these options, you can approach Pokémon TCG Pocket at your own pace, opening packs steadily for free or using premium methods to speed things along. For a mix of both, the Premium Pass offers a middle ground. A daily boost without the significant cost of maxing out Poke Gold.

Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket is immediately available on mobile devices.