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Pokemon TCG Pocket (PTCGP)
All Currencies Explained
★ Mega Rising (B1) introduces the Mega Evolutions!
☆ New Decks: Mega Blaziken ex | Mega Gyarados ex
Mega Altaria ex | Mega Absol ex | Greninja ex
★ Events: Wonder Pick | Anniversary Celebration
☆ Trading Board: A4b and B1 Available for Trading!
There are several currencies in Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket (PTCG Pocket) which can be used to purchase various items and cosmetics. Read on to learn all currencies in the game and know how to use and get them!
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All Currencies Explained
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poke Gold | Shop Ticket | Special Shop Ticket | Premium Ticket | |
| Emblem Ticket | Event Shop Ticket | Advance Ticket | Pack Hourglass | |
| Pack Points | Wonder Hourglass | Shinedust | Trade Tokens | |
Poke Gold
Poke Gold is the game's paid currency which is bought with real money. You can purchase various cosmetics, bundles, in the in-game shop and even Pack Hourglasses with Poke Gold.
Shop Ticket
A Shop Ticket is a currency you can use in the in-game shop, which you can use to purchase accessories and promo cards.
Completing missions, clearing Solo Battle tasks, and receiving Thanks from other players will net you Shop Tickets.
How to Get and Use Shop Tickets
Special Shop Ticket
A Special Shop Ticket is a unique shop currency which is used to purchase special cosmetics in the in-game shop.
You can get Special Shop Tickets by recycling duplicate 1☆, 2☆, 3☆, and gold crown cards.
How to Get the Special Shop Ticket
Premium Ticket
A Premium Ticket is a currency that is only obtainable for players with a Premium Pass, and can be used to purchase exclusive cards and cosmetics in the in-game shop.
You can get Premium Tickets by completing Premium Missions, which is only available for Premium Pass subscribers.
Emblem Ticket
An Emblem Ticket is another unique shop currency which is used to purchase themed emblems featuring Pokemon appearing in an expansion's booster packs. Emblems appear beside a player's profile during matches.
Completing Themed Collections and Dex Missions will reward you with Emblem Tickets.
Event Shop Ticket
An Event Shop Ticket is obtainable during certain events and can be exchanged for event items at the shop. Event Shop Tickets can be earned from event missions and may also be available in Bonus Picks for Wonder Pick events.
Advance Ticket
An Advance Ticket is an item which was added on the game's global release. Players are able to get this item as a gift by logging in between October 30, 2024 and January 30, 2025.
It is currently unknown what this currency is used for, but it can be speculated that this may be used for a future event in the game.
What Does the Advance Ticket Do?
Pack Hourglass
Pack Hourglasses are used to immediately replenish your pack stamina to be able to open booster packs in the game without having to wait.
You can get Pack Hourglasses from certain missions and by leveling up.
Pack Points
Pack Points are used to make cards from an expansion, which is one way to get a chase card from a set.
Simply opening booster packs will net you Pack Points
Pack Points Explained: How to Craft Rare Cards
Wonder Hourglass
Wonder Hourglasses are used to quickly refill Wonder Stamina, which is used up when Wonder Picking.
You can get Wonder Hourglasses from certain missions and by leveling up.
How to Farm Wonder Hourglasses
Wonder Stamina
Wonder Stamina is a gauge that is used during Wonder Picks. This meter replenishes slowly over time, but can be sped up with Wonder Hourglass.
How Long to Replenish Wonder Stamina
Rewind Watch
The Rewind Watch is another item which is used to select expired Wonder Picks in the Wonder Pick menu.
You can get Rewind Watches as a level up reward.
Shinedust
Shinedust are used to make cosmetic and battle Flairs for cards which give them special visual effects.
The main way to get Shinedust is by simply getting duplicates when opening packs, which will become more common as you collect cards.
Trade Tokens
Trade Tokens are used to trade higher rarity cards alongside Trade stamina.
To obtain Trade Tokens, you will need to exchange card duplicates with a rarity of 3◇ and higher. You get more Trade Tokens by exchanging cards of higher rarity, but you cannot trade if it will cause you to have 2 or fewer copies of a card.
Pokemon TCG Pocket Related Guides
Shop Items
| All Shop Items | New Shop Items |
| Limited-Time Event Shop | |
Accessories
| Binder Covers | Display Board Backdrops |
| Emblems | Coins |
| Card Sleeves | Playmats |
| Profile Icons |
Currencies
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