Dive into the excitement of *Pokemon TCG Pocket* with the Lapras Ex drop event, where you can collect a variety of new cards and unique variants. This event promises to keep your collection fresh and engaging. Here's all the essential information you need about the Lapras Ex drop event.
Table of Contents
- Pokemon TCG Pocket Lapras Ex Drop Event Start and End Dates
- How to Start the Lapras Ex Event
- All Decks and Challenges
- How to Use Event Hourglasses
- Best Decks and Strategies
- All Promo Pack Rewards
Pokemon TCG Pocket Lapras Ex Drop Event Start and End Dates
The Lapras Ex drop event in Pokemon TCG Pocket is scheduled to run from November 5 to November 18, ending at 12:59 a.m. Eastern Time. During this period, players can engage in special event battles to earn new card variants, including the highly sought-after Lapras Ex. Additionally, you can collect Pack Hourglasses, which help you open more booster packs to enhance your collection. We'll delve into the rewards in more detail later.
How to Start the Lapras Ex Event
To participate in the Lapras Ex drop event, ensure your Pokemon TCG Pocket app is updated to the latest version. Navigate to the Battles tab, select Solo, and then choose the "Lapras Ex Drop Event" category. You'll have the opportunity to battle the AI in four different matches using a Lapras Ex deck. Each battle offers first clear rewards and chance rewards that you can continue to earn as you replay the battles.
All Decks and Challenges
The event features four battles, each with distinct decks and challenges. Here's an overview of what you'll face:
| 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 your opponent’s Active Pokemon 1 time with a Lightning-type Pokemon attack: Event Hourglass x3 - Put 3 Basic Pokemon into play: Event Hourglass x3 | - First Clear Rewards: 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 your opponent’s Active Pokemon 2 times with a Lightning-Type Pokemon attack: Event Hourglass x3 - Put 1 Stage 1 Pokemon into play: Event Hourglass x3 - Win this battle by turn 14: Event Hourglass x3 | - First Clear Rewards: 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 or more battles: Wonder Hourglass x4 - Use a deck where all Pokemon are of 1, 2, or 3 diamonds rarity: Wonder Hourglass x4 - Win this battle by turn 14: Wonder Hourglass x4 - Win without your opponent getting any points: Wonder Hourglass x4 | - First Clear Rewards: 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 | - Use a deck where all Pokemon are of 1, 2, or 3 diamonds rarity: Wonder Hourglass x5 - Win this battle by turn 12: Wonder Hourglass x5 - Win without your opponent getting any points: Wonder Hourglass x5 - Win 10 or more battles: Wonder Hourglass x5 - Win 20 or more battles: Wonder Hourglass x5 | - First Clear Rewards: Pack Hourglass x8, Shinedust x200, Shop Ticket x1, 100 XP - Chance Rewards: Promo Pack A Series Vol. 1, Shinedust x25, Shop Ticket x1 |
It's worth noting that while all battles offer Promo Packs as chance rewards, only the Expert battle guarantees it. Since all decks are Water-based, using the meta Pikachu Ex deck can significantly boost your chances of success.
How to Use Event Hourglasses
In Pokemon TCG Pocket, Event stamina is crucial, similar to the Wonder Pick stamina feature. Each battle consumes one Event stamina, which refreshes every 12 hours up to a maximum of five. By completing battles, you'll earn Event Hourglasses, which you can use to replenish your Event stamina instantly.
Best Decks and Strategies
The Pikachu Ex deck is your go-to for efficiently farming these stages. Here's the recommended deck list:
- Pikachu Ex x2
- Zapdos Ex x2
- Voltorb x2
- Electrode x2
- Blitzle x2
- Zebstrika x2
- Giovanni x2
- Sabrina x2
- X Speed x2
- Professor’s Research x2
All Pokemon in the Lapras Ex decks are vulnerable to an extra 20 damage from Lightning attacks, giving you a significant edge. For those aiming to meet challenges with less rare cards, consider using alternatives like Helioptile and Heliolisk, or the Magnemite and Magneton line.
All Promo Pack Rewards
During the Lapras Ex drop event, you can farm Promo Packs, each containing one card. The possible cards include:
- Mankey
- Pikachu
- Clefairy
- Butterfree
- Lapras Ex
While the first four cards are already available in the game, the Promo Packs introduce new variants. Lapras Ex is a brand-new card with the following stats:
- 140 HP
- Bubble Drain (2 Water Energy, 1 Colorless Energy): Deals 80 damage, heals 20 damage on this Pokemon.
- 3 Retreat Cost
That's everything you need to know about the Lapras Ex drop event in Pokemon TCG Pocket. For more tips and information, be sure to visit The Escapist.
