Currencies in Pokémon TCG Pocket: A Comprehensive Guide

Submitted on 19 November 2024 by PTCGP Tracker

Let's go through each currency in the game and discuss the best strategies to earn them!

Overview of all available currencies in Pokémon TCG Pocket

Name	Icon	How to obtain/use
Poke Gold		Bought with real money/Can be used in the shop.
Shop Ticket		Missions, Solo Battles, Receiving Thanks/Can be used in the shop.
Special Shop Ticket		In exchange of 1☆, 2☆, 3☆, and gold crown cards/Can be used in the shop.
Premium Ticket		Requires premium pass/Can be used in the shop.
Emblem Ticket		Themed Collections, Dex Missions/Can be used in the shop.
Event Shop Ticket		Events/Can be used in the shop.
Advance Ticket		Logging in/Unknown use.
Pack Hourglass		Missions, Level up/Can be used to open booster packs faster.
Pack Points		Opening booster packs/Can be used to craft cards.
Wonder Hourglass		Missions, Level up/Can be used to wonder pick faster.
Rewind Watch		Level up/Can be used to restore expired wonder pick.
Shinedust		Getting cards duplicates/Can be used for cosmetics and flairs.

Here are some of the best ways to earn Poké Gold in Pokémon TCG Pocket:

Purchasing: You can buy Poké Gold directly from the in-game shop. This is the most straightforward way to obtain large amounts of Poké Gold.
Leveling Up: The primary method for earning free Poké Gold is by leveling up. Each level increase rewards you with one or two pieces of Poké Gold, depending on your level.
Events: Participating in special events can sometimes reward you with Poké Gold. Keep an eye out for these limited-time opportunities.
Daily Missions: Completing daily missions can yield various rewards, including Pack Hourglasses and experience, which indirectly help you earn Poké Gold by leveling up.
Rare Events: Occasionally, rare events or promotions may offer Poké Gold as a reward. These are less frequent but worth participating in when available.

To earn shop tickets:

Daily Gift: Claim your Daily Gift from the shop every day. This is an easy and regular way to get a Shop Ticket.
Solo Battles: Participate in Solo Battles for the first time to earn Shop Tickets. Each completion can reward you with 6-7 Shop Tickets.
Battle Tasks: Complete Battle Tasks, which involve specific conditions like defeating opponents with a certain Pokémon type. These tasks provide additional Shop Tickets.
Themed Collections: Complete Themed Collections by acquiring specific cards. Completing these collections will grant you Shop Tickets.
Thanks and Likes: Receive Thanks from other players after a battle or Wonder Pick, or get Likes on your displayed binders or display boards in the Community Showcase. You can earn up to 5 Shop Tickets per day this way.

Exchange Rare Cards: You can trade rare cards (one-star rarity or higher) for Special Shop Tickets. To do this, go to your card collection, select a duplicate rare card, and choose the option to obtain a Special Shop Ticket. Keep in mind that this process also requires Shinedust.
Trade Shop Tickets: You can exchange 300 regular Shop Tickets for one Special Shop Ticket in the shop. Although this method is costly, it allows you to preserve your rare cards.

Purchase a Premium Pass: To access Premium Missions, you need to buy a Premium Pass, which costs $9.99 USD per month. New users can take advantage of a two-week trial.
Complete Premium Missions: Premium Tickets are exclusively obtained by completing Premium Missions, which are only available to Premium Pass subscribers.
Progress Premium Missions in Advance: You can start working on Premium Missions even before purchasing the Premium Pass. Once you buy the pass, you'll receive the rewards for all completed missions.

Complete Dex Missions: Emblem Tickets are mainly earned by completing Dex Missions. These missions serve as milestones for your card collection, rewarding you with Emblem Tickets for collecting a certain number of cards from an expansion.
Complete Themed Collections: Another way to earn Emblem Tickets is by completing Themed Collections. These require you to gather specific cards from an expansion set that fit the mission’s theme. Completing these collections will reward you with Emblem Tickets.

Complete Event Missions: The main method for earning Event Shop Tickets is by completing event missions. Each mission provides Event Shop Tickets as rewards, so be sure to check the available missions during an event.
Bonus Wonder Pick: During specific Wonder Pick events, you can earn Event Shop Tickets through the Bonus Pick feature. This doesn't require any wonder stamina, so make sure to take advantage of it whenever it's available.

Complete Missions: Pack Hourglasses are mainly earned by completing various missions, including daily, basic, advanced, and premium missions. These missions provide a consistent source of Pack Hourglasses.
Participate in Solo Battles: You can earn Pack Hourglasses by participating in Solo Battles. The number of Pack Hourglasses you receive depends on the battle's difficulty level. Completing all battles from beginner to expert can yield a significant number of Pack Hourglasses.
Level Up: Each time you level up, you receive 12 Pack Hourglasses as a reward. This makes leveling up a reliable method to accumulate Pack Hourglasses.
Purchase in the Shop: You can exchange Shop Tickets for Pack Hourglasses in the shop. This method allows you to convert another currency into Pack Hourglasses when needed.

Open Booster Packs: The primary way to earn Pack Points is by opening booster packs. Each pack you open grants you five Pack Points. This applies whether you use free stamina, Pack Hourglasses, or purchase packs with Poké Gold.

Level Up: Each time you level up, you receive 12 Wonder Hourglasses as a reward. This makes leveling up a reliable method to accumulate Wonder Hourglasses.
Daily Gift: You can get one Wonder Hourglass for free every day by claiming your Daily Gift from the shop. Consistently claiming this gift can add up over time.
Complete Missions: Wonder Hourglasses can be earned by completing various missions, including beginner missions and themed collections.
Purchase in the Shop: You can exchange Shop Tickets for Wonder Hourglasses in the shop. Bundle sets of 1 and 6 hourglasses are available, allowing you to convert Shop Tickets into Wonder Hourglasses when needed.

The only way to earn Rewind Watches in Pokémon TCG Pocket is by leveling up. Each time you level up, you receive one Rewind Watch as a reward.

Here are the best ways to earn Shinedust:

Open Booster Packs: The primary way to earn Shinedust is by opening booster packs. Duplicate cards from these packs are converted into Shinedust, with higher rarity duplicates yielding more.
Complete Missions and Achievements: Completing various missions and achievements can reward you with Shinedust. This includes daily missions, advanced missions, and themed collections.
Win Solo Battles: Participating in Solo Battles and winning matches against the AI can reward you with Shinedust. The amount you earn depends on the difficulty level of the battle.
Level Up: Each time you level up, you earn Shinedust as part of the rewards.
Purchase with Premium Tickets: Although not recommended due to the value of Premium Tickets, you can exchange one Premium Ticket for 50 Shinedust in the in-game shop.