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Lapras Ex Event: Complete Guide for Pokemon TCG Pocket

Author : Blake

Apr 10,2025

In *Pokemon TCG Pocket*, the excitement never stops, and the Lapras Ex drop event is a prime example of how new cards and variants keep the game fresh and engaging. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you make the most out of this event.

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, you can participate in special event battles to earn new card variants, including the highly sought-after Lapras Ex. Additionally, you can collect Pack Hourglasses, which will help you open more booster packs and enhance your collection.

How to Start the Lapras Ex Event

To dive into the Lapras Ex drop event, ensure your Pokemon TCG Pocket app is up to date. Navigate to the Battles tab, select Solo, and then choose the "Lapras Ex Drop Event" category. You'll face off against AI in four distinct battles using a Lapras Ex deck. Each battle offers first clear rewards and chance rewards that you can earn by repeating the battles.

All Decks and Challenges

The event features four levels of battles, each with unique decks and challenges. Here's a detailed breakdown:

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 an attack from a Lightning-type Pokemon: 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 an attack from a Lightning-Type Pokemon: 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 Win this battle using a deck where all the Pokemon are of 1, 2, or 3 diamonds rarity: Wonder Hourglass x4 Win this battle by turn 14: Wonder Hourglass x4 Win this battle 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	Win this battle using a deck where all the Pokemon are of 1, 2, or 3 diamonds rarity: Wonder Hourglass x5 Win this battle by turn 12: Wonder Hourglass x5 Win this battle 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

Note that while all battles offer the Promo Pack as a chance reward, only the Expert battle guarantees it. Given that all decks are Water-based, using a meta Pikachu Ex deck can help you sweep these battles efficiently.

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. Event Hourglasses, earned through completing battles, can be used to replenish your Event stamina instantly.

Best Decks and Strategies

For optimal performance in the Lapras Ex drop event, the Pikachu Ex deck is highly recommended. Here's the 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 Lightning attacks, taking an extra 20 damage. If you're aiming to meet the challenges with less rare cards, consider 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. Here are the possible cards you might pull:

Mankey
Pikachu
Clefairy
Butterfree
Lapras Ex

While the first four cards are already in the game, the Promo Packs offer new variants. Lapras Ex is a 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

This guide covers everything you need to know about the Lapras Ex drop event in Pokemon TCG Pocket. For more tips and information on the game, be sure to check out The Escapist.