Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket may be all charming and cute because it's a Pokemon game, but deep down, it's still a free-to-play mobile game with a ton of different microtransactions and currencies players should know about. Right from the get-go, you'll be introduced to somewhat confusing things like Shinedust and Hourglasses and Wonder Stamina and Poke Gold and Pack Points, and the list goes on.

This guide aims to clear the confusion that may come to some new Pokemon TCG Pocket players. Let's go over all the types of items you'll claim as you collect your ever-growing digital Pocket Monster cards.

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All Currencies in Pokemon TCG Pocket Explained

How to Get Shop Tickets in Pokemon TCG Pocket

You can get Shop Tickets in Pokemon TCG Pocket by completing event missions or from the step-up battles against computers. Got it from saying thanks for a wonder pick. Pokedex missions, registering cards.

What are Shop Tickets For?

You can use these to exchange for accessories or items at the Shop, such as Pack Hourglass, Wonder Hourglass, Binder Covers, and Cards.

How to Get Wonder Stamina in Pokemon TCG Pocket

You will get Wonder Stamina organically every 12 hours, or you can spend Poke Gold to recover it faster.

What's Wonder Stamina for?

Wonder Stamina is used to use the Wonder Pick feature in TCG Pocket.

How to Get Wonder Hourglasses in Pokemon TCG Pocket

Mission rewards and completing themed collections.

What are Wonder Hourglasses for?

Reduces the time to get Wonder Stamina. Reduces the time to Wonder Pick by one hour.

How to Get Pack Hourglasses in Pokemon TCG Pocket

Mission rewards.

What are Pack Hourglasses Used for?

Used to reduce the time to get pack stamina. Reduces the time to open packs by one hour.

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How to Get a Rewind Watch in Pokemon TCG Pocket

We've gotten plenty of Rewind Watches from leveling up.

What is a Rewind Watch for?

Used to restore an expired Wonder Pick. One must be consumed each time, along with Wonder Stamina.

How to Get Poke Gold in Pokemon TCG Pocket

Poke Gold goes for various prices in the in-game shop. You can buy from a pack of five Poke Gold all the way to a pack of 500. You will also earn Gold by getting XP and leveling up.

What is Poke Gold for?

Used to reduce the time to recover pack stamina or to exchange for accessories or items at the shop.

How to Get Pack Points in Pokemon TCG Pocket

You will earn Pack Points for every booster pack you open.

What are Pack Points for?

You can use Pack Points to comb through the set card list and craft a card of your choosing. Some cards require a lot of Pack Points to make, so be sure to use these wisely.

How to Get Flair in Pokemon TCG Pocket

Exchange duplicate cards and use Shinedust.

What is Flair Used for?

You can use Flair on cards and add some visual touches, like sparkles and Energy symbols.

How to Get Shinedust in Pokemon TCG Pocket

Get it from opening booster packs and completing mission rewards.

What is Shinedust Used for?

Used to obtain Flair.

How to Get Emblem Tickets in Pokemon TCG Pocket

Themed collections and Dex missions.

What are Emblem Tickets for?

You can head into the Shop and purchase Emblems that you can show off to opponents. They seem to usually cost 100 Emblem Tickets. As of the time of writing, there are three in the shop: Charizard, Mewtwo, and Pikachu. These are the three headliners of the Genetic Apex set's booster packs.

How to Get Premium Tickets in Pokemon TCG Pocket

Obtainable by doing Premium missions (must have the Premium Pass).

The Premium Pass is free for the first two weeks; after the trial, it costs $9.99 a month. You can open an extra pack daily and access Premium missions.