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The Pokémon TCG Pocket Lapras EX Drop Event: A Comprehensive Guide
Pokémon TCG Pocket constantly expands its card collection through events, introducing new variants and cards. This guide details the Lapras EX drop event.
Event Duration:
The Lapras EX drop event runs from November 5th to November 18th, 12:59 a.m. Eastern Time. Players can battle for new card variants and the Lapras EX card. Additional rewards include Pack Hourglasses for opening more booster packs.
Event Participation:
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 using a Lapras EX deck are available. Each battle offers first-clear and chance rewards.
Decks and Challenges:
Four battles with varying deck compositions and challenges exist:
| Level | Cards in Deck | Challenges | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | Pidgey x2, Swanna, Ducklett, Lapras x2, Staryu x2, Goldeen x2, Horsea, Seadra, Krabby, Tentacool, Poliwag, Poliwhirl | 1. KO opponent's Active Pokémon once with a Lightning-type attack; 2. 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 | 1. KO opponent's Active Pokémon twice with a Lightning-type attack; 2. Put 1 Stage 1 Pokémon into play; 3. 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 | 1. Win 5+ battles; 2. Win using a deck of 1-3 diamond rarity Pokémon; 3. Win by turn 14; 4. 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 | 1. Win using a deck of 1-3 diamond rarity Pokémon; 2. Win by turn 12; 3. Win without opponent scoring points; 4. Win 10+ battles; 5. 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 |
All decks are Water-type; a Lightning-type deck (like Pikachu EX) is highly effective. Only the Expert battle guarantees a Promo Pack.
Event Hourglasses:
Event stamina, consumed per battle, replenishes every 12 hours (up to five). Event Hourglasses refill stamina.
Recommended Decks and Strategies:
A Pikachu EX deck is highly recommended due to Lightning-type attacks' effectiveness against Water-type Pokémon. Substitute EX cards with less rare options (e.g., Helioptile/Heliolisk, Magnemite/Magneton) to meet challenge requirements.
Promo Pack Rewards:
Promo Packs contain one card each: Mankey, Pikachu, Clefairy, Butterfree, and Lapras EX (a new card variant). Lapras EX stats: 140 HP, Bubble Drain (2 Water Energy, 1 Colorless Energy, 80 damage, 20 HP heal), 3 Retreat Cost.
