The Pokémon TCG Pocket Lapras EX Drop Event: A Guide to New Cards and Rewards
Pokémon TCG Pocket is constantly expanding its card roster, and the Lapras EX drop event is no exception. This event introduces new card variants and the highly sought-after Lapras EX. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you maximize your rewards.
Event Dates and Times
The Lapras EX drop event runs from November 5th to November 18th, 12:59 AM Eastern Time. During this period, players can participate in special battles to obtain new cards and rewards. These rewards include additional booster packs via Pack Hourglasses.
How to Participate
Ensure your Pokémon TCG Pocket app is updated. Navigate to the Battles tab, select Solo, and choose the "Lapras EX Drop Event" category. Four AI battles await, each using a different Lapras EX deck. First-clear rewards are granted for each battle, alongside chance rewards obtainable through repeated battles.
Battle Decks and Challenges
The event features four battles of increasing difficulty: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert. Each battle presents unique challenges and rewards. The table below summarizes each battle's deck composition, challenges, and rewards:
| Level | Cards in Deck | Challenges | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | Pidgey x2, Swanna, Ducklett, Lapras x2, Staryu x2, Goldeen x2, Horsea, Seadra, Krabby, Tentacool, Poliwag, Poliwhirl | KO opponent's Active Pokémon once with a Lightning-type attack; Put 3 Basic Pokémon into play. | First Clear: Pack Hourglass x2, Shinedust x50, Shop Ticket x1, 25 XP; Chance: Promo Pack A Series Vol. 1, Shinedust x25, Shop Ticket x1 |
| Intermediate | Pokedex x2, Professor’s Research x2, Poke Ball x2, Doduo x2, Dodrio, Lapras x2, Staryu x2, Starmie, Goldeen x2, Seaking, Poliwag, Poliwhirl x2 | KO opponent's Active Pokémon twice with a Lightning-type attack; Put 1 Stage 1 Pokémon into play; Win by turn 14. | First Clear: Pack Hourglass x4, Shinedust x100, Shop Ticket x1, 50 XP; Chance: Promo Pack A Series Vol. 1, Shinedust x25, Shop Ticket x1 |
| Advanced | Professor’s Research x2, Poke Ball x2, Potion, Lapras EX, Doduo x2, Dodrio x2, Lapras x2, Staryu x2, Starmie x2, Goldeen x2, Seaking x2 | Win 5+ battles; Win using a deck of 1-3 diamond rarity Pokémon; Win by turn 14; Win without opponent scoring points. | First Clear: Pack Hourglass x6, Shinedust x150, Shop Ticket x1, 75 XP; Chance: Promo Pack A Series Vol. 1, Shinedust x25, Shop Ticket x1 |
| Expert | Professor’s Research x2, Poke Ball x2, X Speed x2, Potion x2, Sabrina, Misty, Lapras EX x2, Staryu x2, Starmie EX x2, Psyduck x2, Golduck x2 | Win using a deck of 1-3 diamond rarity Pokémon; Win by turn 12; Win without opponent scoring points; Win 10+ battles; Win 20+ battles. | First Clear: Pack Hourglass x8, Shinedust x200, Shop Ticket x1, 100 XP; Chance: Promo Pack A Series Vol. 1, Shinedust x25, Shop Ticket x1 |
Note: While all battles offer a Promo Pack as a chance reward, only the Expert battle guarantees it. All decks are Water-type, making a strong Lightning-type deck highly advantageous.
Event Hourglasses and Stamina
Each battle consumes one Event stamina point, replenishing every 12 hours up to a maximum of five. Event Hourglasses refill stamina instantly.
Recommended Decks and Strategies
A Pikachu EX deck is highly effective due to the increased damage Lightning-type attacks inflict on Water-type Pokémon in the event. Consider using a deck featuring: Pikachu EX x2, Zapdos EX x2, Voltorb x2, Electrode x2, Blitzle x2, Zebstrika x2, Giovanni x2, Sabrina x2, X Speed x2, Professor’s Research x2. Alternatively, substitute EX cards with less rare options like Helioptile/Heliolisk or Magnemite/Magneton for challenge completion.
Promo Pack Rewards
Promo Packs contain one card each: Mankey, Pikachu, Clefairy, Butterfree, and Lapras EX. These packs offer new variants of existing cards, except for the Lapras EX, which is a brand-new card with 140 HP, the Bubble Drain attack (80 damage, 20 HP heal), and a retreat cost of 3.
