Pokemon TCG Pocket Giving Away Freebies? Reckon There's a Catch (But It's a Good One)
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Pokemon TCG Pocket is giving away 36 Hourglasses (speed up pack opening) if you link your account, which is a pretty good excuse to finally do that for safety's sake, innit?
Alright, Pokemon trainers, gather 'round! Game Rant's Sarah Fields reports that *Pokemon TCG Pocket* is feeling generous, offering a whopping 36 free Pack Hourglasses starting July 30th. Now, before you start chucking your Pokeballs in celebration, there's a teeny, tiny catch – but honestly, it's less 'catch' and more 'sensible suggestion'.
See, these Hourglasses are basically time-skipping devices, letting you bypass the wait time for opening new booster packs. We all know the feeling: you're itching to rip into some fresh cards, but the game's like, "Nah, mate, wait an hour." These Hourglasses chop an hour off that wait time *each*. 36 of them? That's a fair chunk of waiting you can avoid.
So, what's the catch? Easy. You need to link your *Pokemon TCG Pocket* account to either your Nintendo Account, Google Account, or Apple Account. I know, *bloody hell*, linking accounts? Sounds like corporate shenanigans, doesn't it? But hold your horses! This is actually pretty useful.
Linking your account isn't just about getting free stuff (though, let's be honest, that's a solid motivator). It's about safeguarding your precious card collection! Imagine losing all those shinies because you switched phones or accidentally uninstalled the game. Nightmare fuel, right? Linking prevents that digital disaster. It lets you transfer your data, play on multiple devices, and restore your progress if something goes belly up.
Now, *Pokemon TCG Pocket* hasn't explicitly said, "Hey, link your accounts for these reasons!" But let's be real, it benefits both you *and* them. It's easier for support to help you if you lose your account, and it gives them a clearer picture of who's playing. Win-win!
For those of you who haven't linked yet, it's a cinch. Head to "Other" -> "Account" in the game, and choose your preferred linking method. The app will walk you through the login process. Underage players will only be able to link to a Nintendo Account, which, fair enough, keeps things safe.
So, on July 30th, those free Hourglasses should magically appear for anyone who's already linked. If you haven't, now's the time to get on it. Think of it as a bit of future-proofing for your digital card collection, with a nice little time-skipping bonus thrown in. Is this some grand conspiracy to get everyone hooked on opening virtual packs? Maybe. But hey, at least they're giving us a little something extra for playing along.
Honestly, it's a sensible move from *Pokemon TCG Pocket*. It doesn't try to be anything more than it is, and it provides incentive without trying to push too hard. Fair play, Pokemon! I'm curious to see what's next.
Tags: Pokemon TCG Pocket, Mobile Gaming, Freebies, Account Linking, Digital Collectibles
Original article: Game Rant