Pokémon TCG Pocket adds first new cards in new Lapras and Meowth events

Pokémon TCG PocketThe game’s first events are underway, with players able to add several new promotional cards to their collection. A new Lapras ex Drop event officially launched today, giving players the chance to add five new promo cards to their collection. Included in the potential prizes is a new Lapras ex card, as well as several promotional cards with alternate art. Players can earn promotional packs by winning a solo battle against one of several Lapras-themed decks.

The Lapras ex Drop event follows a Wonder Pick event released in early November. Once a day, players can participate in a free Wonder Pick that gives them the chance to win Wonder Hourglasses, event store tickets, or a free Meowth Card. Occasionally a Chansey Wonder Pick may also appear with the chance to obtain promotional versions of Chansey or Meowth. These cards are identical to the Meowth and Chansey cards of Genetic Apexapart from new art and a promotional stamp. Both events add the first new post-launch cards to the Pokémon TCG Pocket.

How to get Lapras Ex in Pokémon TCG Pocket

Solo Battle Event Decks to Have a Chance at Lapras Ex in Pokémon TCG Pocket

The Lapras ex Drop event allows players to challenge one of four decks, each with different difficulty levels. All four decks focus on Lapras or Lapras ex, with some of the higher difficulty decks adding the powerful Starmie ex card as a secondary option. Defeating one of these decks earns a promotional pack that comes with one of five cards, including Lapras’s ex. Although players can normally fight AI players whenever they want, The event uses event stamina to limit your ability to collect promotional card packs. Players can participate in the Lapras ex Drop event until November 18th.

The following cards are available in promotional packs awarded during the Lapras ex Drop event:

• No butter (promotion)

• Ex of Lapras

• Pikachu (promotion)

• Clefairy (promotion)

• Mankey (promotion)

All ex non-Lapras promotional cards feature alternate art, but are identical to the Genetic Apex cards featuring the same Pokémon. Yet, the Lapras ex Drop event is currently the only way to obtain these promo cards in Pokémon TCG Pocket. Likewise, Chansey Wonder Drops are currently the only way to obtain the Chansey and Meowth promo cards.

Screen Rant’s Take: A low-key first event for Pokémon TCG Pocket

Pokémon TCG Pocket’s first event is aimed at casual games, but it may not be of interest

Pokémon TCG Pocket is taking things slow and steady in its first few events, which suits the game’s casual tone. Thanks to the different difficulty levels, players should be able to collect all the promotional cards without too much trouble. Additionally, the higher difficulty former Lapras decks provide a good challenge for players who want to test their skills against a somewhat meta-relevant deck.

The biggest question is whether this is truly a one-time event or whether players can eventually catch Lapras’ ex through Pack Points or through another future event. My only real concern is that none of the events provide enough incentive to keep logging in Pokémon TCG Pocket once you have all the promo cards in your collection.

Source: Serebii.net