Pokemon TCG Pocket: How to open card packs for free
Pokemon TCG Pocket has finally released across the globe, and players are running to the app to start their new virtual collections. One of the game's biggest selling points was the promise of two free booster packs per day for every user. However, there are additional ways to open more packs daily.
New players will find it easier to acquire multiple free packs, as missions granting Pack Hourglasses will be available more frequently for them. Additionally, the title's developers are offering new users free access to the Premium Pass for two weeks.
How are booster packs earned in Pokemon TCG Pocket?
Pokemon TCG Pocket gives you one free booster pack every 12 hours, courtesy of the Premium Pass. This process can be sped up through the use of Poke Gold, a premium currency that can be purchased with real money, obtained for free when leveling up, or received through Pack Hourglasses.
As briefly mentioned prior, the Premium Pass grants an additional booster pack every 12 hours. It costs roughly $10 USD once the two-week trial period runs out.
You can earn a Pack Hourglass by completing various missions. Each use of this item speeds up the timer for opening another free booster pack by one hour. Poke Gold, on the other hand, speeds up this timer by two hours.
With players having a way to quickly earn these resources right after creating an account, they should have no problem opening all the booster packs their hearts desire.
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Best way to earn booster packs in Pokemon TCG Pocket
The best way to get booster packs for free is to consistently complete missions that grant Pack Hourglasses and frequently check in to claim any daily rewards. Remember to open your booster packs as they do not stack. You must open the current one before the timer resets.
While Poke Gold can only be spent on cosmetics in the in-game store, those uninterested in these items can use the resource to speed up pack timers. Although these items can be purchased with real money from the store, some are given for free as players level up their accounts.
Apart from waiting and using items to speed up the timer, there is no other way to purchase or earn additional booster packs. Potential players should start playing the game as soon as possible to take advantage of the free two weeks of the Premium Pass, which doubles the number of booster packs received at no additional cost.
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