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Pocket Lapras EX Event Guide: Catch 'Em All!

by Layla Jan 26,2025

Pocket Lapras EX Event Guide: Catch

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

Pokémon TCG Pocket constantly expands its card collection with new events introducing exciting variants and cards. This guide covers the Lapras EX drop event, detailing everything you need to know.

Event Duration:

The Lapras EX drop event runs from November 5th to November 18th, 12:59 a.m. Eastern Time. This period offers opportunities to win new card variants and the coveted Lapras EX card through special event battles. Additional rewards include Pack Hourglasses for acquiring 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 await, offering first-clear and chance rewards for each battle.

Decks and Challenges:

The event features four battles with distinct decks and challenges:

Level	Cards in Deck	Challenges	Rewards
Beginner	Pidgey x2, Swanna, Ducklett, Lapras x2, Staryu x2, Goldeen x2, Horsea, Seadra, Krabby, Tentacool, Poliwag, Poliwhirl	KO 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: 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	KO 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: 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: 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: Promo Pack A Series Vol. 1, Shinedust x25, Shop Ticket x1

All decks are Water-type, making a Lightning-type deck (like the meta Pikachu EX deck) highly effective. Note that while Promo Packs are a chance reward in all battles, only the Expert battle guarantees one.

Event Hourglasses:

Event stamina, consumed per battle and replenishing every 12 hours (up to five), can be restored using Event Hourglasses earned during gameplay.

Recommended Decks and Strategies:

The Pikachu EX deck is highly recommended due to the increased damage against Water-type Pokémon in the event. Consider substituting EX cards with less rare options like Helioptile/Heliolisk or Magnemite/Magneton to meet rarity challenges.

Promo Pack Rewards:

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

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