Pokémon TCG Pocket boasts a vast card collection, but new events keep the excitement alive with fresh variants and cards to discover. This guide covers everything you need to know about the Lapras EX drop event.
Table of Contents
- Pokémon 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
Pokémon TCG Pocket Lapras EX Drop Event Start and End Dates
The Lapras EX drop event runs from November 5th to November 18th, 12:59 a.m. Eastern Time in Pokémon TCG Pocket. During this period, participate in special event battles for a chance to win new card variants and the coveted Lapras EX. Additional rewards include Pack Hourglasses, allowing you to open more booster packs.
How to Start the Lapras EX Event
Ensure your Pokémon TCG Pocket app is updated. Tap the Battles tab, select Solo, and choose "Lapras EX Drop Event." Engage in four AI battles using a Lapras EX deck. Earn first-clear rewards and chance rewards through repeated battles.
All Decks and Challenges
Four battles feature unique decks and challenges. The table below details each:
| 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: Event Hourglass x3; Put 3 Basic Pokémon into play: Event Hourglass x3 | 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: Event Hourglass x3; Put 1 Stage 1 Pokémon into play: Event Hourglass x3; Win by turn 14: Event Hourglass x3 | 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: Wonder Hourglass x4; Win using a deck with only 1, 2, or 3-diamond rarity Pokémon: Wonder Hourglass x4; Win by turn 14: Wonder Hourglass x4; Win without opponent scoring points: Wonder Hourglass x4 | 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: Wonder Hourglass x5; Win by turn 12: Wonder Hourglass x5; Win without opponent scoring points: Wonder Hourglass x5; Win 10+ battles: Wonder Hourglass x5; Win 20+ battles: Wonder Hourglass x5 | 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 Promo Packs as a chance reward, only the Expert battle guarantees one. All decks are Water-type; a meta Pikachu EX deck is recommended for efficient completion.
How to Use Event Hourglasses
Event stamina, consumed per battle and refreshing every 12 hours (max 5), governs gameplay. Event Hourglasses replenish stamina.
Best Decks and Strategies
The Pikachu EX deck is highly effective. Consider this decklist: 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. Lapras EX deck Pokémon take extra damage from Lightning attacks. Alternatives to EX cards include Helioptile/Heliolisk or Magnemite/Magneton.
All Promo Pack Rewards
Promo Packs contain one card each: Mankey, Pikachu, Clefairy, Butterfree, and Lapras EX (a new variant). Lapras EX stats: 140 HP, Bubble Drain (2 Water Energy, 1 Colorless Energy): 80 damage, heals 20 HP; 3 Retreat Cost.
