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Exclusive Guide to the Pocket Lapras Ex Event in Pokemon TCG

by Julian Feb 25,2025

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

Pokémon TCG Pocket constantly expands its card collection with new events. This guide covers the Lapras EX drop event, detailing its duration, participation methods, rewards, and optimal strategies.

Event Dates:

The Lapras EX drop event runs from November 5th to November 18th, 12:59 a.m. Eastern Time. Players can engage in special battles to acquire new card variants and the Lapras EX card. Additional rewards include Pack Hourglasses for opening more booster packs.

Event Participation:

Update: Ensure your Pokémon TCG Pocket app is updated.
Battles Tab: Navigate to the Battles tab and select Solo.
Event Selection: 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 playthroughs.

Decks and Challenges:

The event features four battles with varying deck compositions and challenges. Rewards include Event Hourglasses and Wonder Hourglasses to replenish stamina.

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 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	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 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

All battles offer a Promo Pack as a chance reward; only the Expert battle guarantees it. All decks are Water-type, making a Lightning-type deck advantageous.

Event Hourglass Usage:

Event stamina, consumed per battle, replenishes every 12 hours (max 5). Event Hourglasses refill stamina.

Optimal Deck Strategies:

A Pikachu EX deck is highly effective due to Lightning-type attacks dealing extra damage to Water-type Pokémon. Alternatives include using Helioptile/Heliolisk or Magnemite/Magneton lines for lower rarity challenges.

Promo Pack Rewards:

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

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