Dive into the Pokémon TCG Pocket Lapras EX Drop Event! This guide covers everything you need to know about this exciting event, featuring new card variants and the highly sought-after Lapras EX.
Event Dates:
The Lapras EX drop event runs from November 5th to November 18th, 12:59 AM Eastern Time. During this period, participate in special battles for a chance to win new cards and rewards.
How to Participate:
- Ensure your Pokémon TCG Pocket app is updated.
- Navigate to the Battles tab and select Solo.
- Choose the "Lapras EX Drop Event" category.
Four AI battles await, each with unique decks and challenges. First-clear rewards and chance rewards are available for each battle.
Battles, Challenges, and Rewards:
| Level | Deck Composition (Partial) | Challenges | First Clear Rewards | Chance Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | Pidgey, Swanna, Ducklett, Lapras, Staryu, Goldeen, etc. | KO opponent's Active Pokémon once with Lightning-type attack; Put 3 Basic Pokémon into play. | Pack Hourglass x2, Shinedust x50, Shop Ticket x1, 25 XP | Promo Pack A Series Vol. 1, Shinedust x25, Shop Ticket x1 |
| Intermediate | Pokedex, Professor’s Research, Doduo, Dodrio, Lapras, etc. | KO opponent's Active Pokémon twice with Lightning-type attack; Put 1 Stage 1 Pokémon into play; Win by turn 14. | Pack Hourglass x4, Shinedust x100, Shop Ticket x1, 50 XP | Promo Pack A Series Vol. 1, Shinedust x25, Shop Ticket x1 |
| Advanced | Professor’s Research, Poke Ball, Potion, Lapras EX, etc. | Win 5+ battles; Win using a deck of 1-3 diamond rarity Pokémon; Win by turn 14; Win without opponent scoring points. | Pack Hourglass x6, Shinedust x150, Shop Ticket x1, 75 XP | Promo Pack A Series Vol. 1, Shinedust x25, Shop Ticket x1 |
| Expert | Professor’s Research, Poke Ball, X Speed, Sabrina, Misty, etc. | 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. | Pack Hourglass x8, Shinedust x200, Shop Ticket x1, 100 XP | 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.
Event Hourglasses:
Each battle consumes one Event Stamina, replenishing every 12 hours (up to five). Earned Event Hourglasses replenish stamina instantly.
Recommended Decks and Strategies:
A Pikachu EX deck is highly effective due to the increased damage against Water-type Pokémon in the event battles. Consider using a deck with Pikachu EX, Zapdos EX, Voltorb, Electrode, Blitzle, Zebstrika, Giovanni, Sabrina, and X Speed.
Promo Pack Rewards:
Promo Packs contain one card each: Mankey, Pikachu, Clefairy, Butterfree, and Lapras EX (a new variant). Lapras EX boasts 140 HP and the Bubble Drain attack (80 damage, 20 HP heal).
Don't miss out on the Lapras EX drop event! Prepare your deck and start battling!
