The Pokémon TCG Pocket Lapras EX Drop Event: A Guide to New Cards and Rewards
Pokémon TCG Pocket is expanding its card roster with a new event featuring the coveted Lapras EX. This guide covers everything you need to know about maximizing your rewards.
Event Dates:
The Lapras EX drop event runs from November 5th to November 18th, 12:59 a.m. Eastern Time. This timeframe provides ample opportunity to collect new card variants and the Lapras EX. Additional rewards include Pack Hourglasses to accelerate booster pack openings.
Starting the Event:
- 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 using a different Lapras-themed deck. First-clear rewards are granted for each battle, with additional chance rewards available through repeated playthroughs.
Decks and Challenges:
The event features four battles of increasing difficulty (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert), each with unique deck compositions and challenges. Rewards include Event Hourglasses (for Beginner and Intermediate) and Wonder Hourglasses (for Advanced and Expert) to refill stamina. See the table below for details:
| 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 |
All decks are Water-type, making Lightning-type decks highly effective.
Event Hourglass Usage:
Event stamina, consumed per battle, replenishes every 12 hours (up to five). Earned Event Hourglasses refill stamina instantly.
Recommended Decks and Strategies:
A Pikachu EX deck is highly recommended due to Lightning-type attacks dealing extra damage to Water-type Pokémon. Consider using less rare cards like Helioptile/Heliolisk or Magnemite/Magneton to meet specific challenge requirements.
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). Only the Expert battle guarantees a Promo Pack.
