The Pokémon TCG Pocket Lapras EX Drop Event: A Comprehensive Guide
Pokémon TCG Pocket constantly expands its card roster. This guide covers the Lapras EX drop event, detailing how to participate and maximize rewards.
Event Dates:
The Lapras EX event runs from November 5th to November 18th, 12:59 a.m. Eastern Time. Players can battle for new card variants and the coveted Lapras EX. Additional rewards include Pack Hourglasses, boosting booster pack acquisition.
Event Participation:
Four AI battles await, each using a different Lapras EX deck. First-clear rewards are granted for each battle, with additional chance rewards available through repeated battles.
Decks and Challenges:
The event features four battles of increasing difficulty: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert. Each battle presents unique challenges and rewards. All decks are Water-type.
| Level | Cards in Deck | Challenges | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | Pidgey x2, Swanna, Ducklett, Lapras x2, Staryu x2, Goldeen x2, Horsea, Seadra, Krabby, Tentacool, Poliwag, Poliwhirl | Knock Out 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 Rewards: 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 | Knock Out 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 Rewards: 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 Rewards: 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 Rewards: Promo Pack A Series Vol. 1, Shinedust x25, Shop Ticket x1 |
Promo Packs are a chance reward in all battles, guaranteed only in the Expert battle.
Event Hourglasses:
Event stamina, consumed per battle, replenishes every 12 hours (max 5). Event Hourglasses refill stamina.
Optimal Deck Strategies:
A Pikachu EX deck is highly effective due to Lightning-type attacks dealing bonus damage against Water-type Pokémon in the event decks. Consider using Helioptile/Heliolisk or Magnemite/Magneton lines for lower rarity challenge completion.
Promo Pack Rewards:
Promo Packs contain one card each: Mankey, Pikachu, Clefairy, Butterfree, and Lapras EX (a new variant). Lapras EX has 140 HP, the attack "Bubble Drain" (80 damage, 20 HP heal), and a retreat cost of 3.
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