It Seems Like Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Pack Points Will No Longer Expire

Summary

• Pack points in Pokemon TCG Pocket now last forever, according to a recent item description change.
• The wording switch from expiry to expansion-specific points has eased player concerns.
• Some players worry about collecting cards from expiring expansions, but overall, the change has received a positive response online.

Last month, Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket players realized that the Pack Points they'd been accumulating seemingly had an expiry date.

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Now, a slight wording change in the item's description has offered a little bit of hope, with those points appearing to last indefinitely.

Your Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket Pack Points Will Last Forever

Previously, the item description for Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket's pack points said: "If the availability for a given booster pack ends, its pack points will no longer be available for exchange." This was quickly noticed by the game's community, causing widespread fear.

The developers of TCG Pocket evidently noticed the concern of its game's players as it has now replaced that line of text.

As noticed on Reddit by user the_rotten1, the pack point description now reads: "Opening booster packs of a given expansion earns you pack points for that expansion only."

Opening booster packs of a given expansion earns you pack points for that expansion only.

This change has led to discussion as to whether the pack points were ever actually set to expire or if the wording was there in case Pokemon TCG Pocket's developers ever implemented a time-limited expansion in which the pack points would eventually become useless. Whatever it is, though, it seems like Genetic Apex and every other expansion will remain in the storefront for eternity.

The change has been met with a positive reception online, with Reddit user ironfist92 saying, "I understand expansions for the real-life trading cards going out of rotation, but I find it dumb if digital packs on an app are limited."

The problem now is less that the expansions may disappear from the store, and more that trying to collect every single card is going to be a collector's nightmare, especially with the next expansion due for release in under a month.

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Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket lets you easily collect Pokémon cards. Creatures Inc. has created exciting new visual effects for cards that are only possible digitally.

Pokémon cards, played with by people in 89 countries, are now closer to you than ever!

Enjoy Pokémon cards anytime, anywhere, on your mobile device!

■ You can open packs every day to get cards!
Collect cards every day! You can open two booster packs every day at no cost to collect Pokémon cards featuring heartwarming illustrations from the past as well as all-new cards exclusive to this game.

■ New Pokémon cards!
Immersive cards, a brand-new kind of card, make their debut here! With new illustrations that have a 3D feel, immersive cards will make you feel like you’ve leapt into the world of the card’s illustration!

■ Trade cards with friends!
You can trade certain cards with friends. Use the trade feature to collect even more cards!

■ Show off your collection!
You can use binders or display boards to showcase your cards and share them with the world!

■ Casual battles—alone or with friends!
You can enjoy casual battles during quick breaks in your day! Ranked matches are now available for players who'd like to battle even more.