Pocket Lapras Ex Event: Ultimate Guide for Pokémon TCG Fans

The Pokémon TCG Pocket Lapras EX Drop Event: A Comprehensive Guide

Pokémon TCG Pocket is constantly expanding its card roster, and the Lapras EX drop event introduces exciting new card variants. This guide covers everything you need to know about this event.

Event Duration:

The Lapras EX drop event runs from November 5th to November 18th, 12:59 a.m. Eastern Time. Players can participate in special battles to obtain new cards, including the coveted Lapras EX. Additional rewards include Pack Hourglasses, allowing for more booster pack openings.

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 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 with varying deck compositions and challenges. Success depends on fulfilling specific conditions, such as knocking out opponents with Lightning-type Pokémon attacks or achieving victory within a certain number of turns. Rewards include Event Hourglasses and Promo Packs.

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 with only 1, 2, or 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 with only 1, 2, or 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

Note: While all battles offer a Promo Pack as a chance reward, only the Expert battle guarantees one. All decks are Water-type, making a Lightning-type deck advantageous.

Event Hourglasses:

Event stamina, consumed per battle, replenishes every 12 hours (up to five). Event Hourglasses refill stamina instantly.

Recommended Decks and Strategies:

A Pikachu EX deck is highly effective due to Lightning-type attacks dealing bonus damage to Water-type Pokémon. Consider using Helioptile/Heliolisk or Magnemite/Magneton lines as alternatives for completing challenges with less rare cards.

Promo Pack Rewards:

Promo Packs contain one card each: Mankey, Pikachu, Clefairy, Butterfree, and Lapras EX (a new card). The first four are existing cards with new variants. Lapras EX boasts 140 HP, the Bubble Drain attack (80 damage, 20 HP heal), and a retreat cost of 3.