Blastoise Drop Event: Complete Guide
1 January – 15 January 2025
The Blastoise Drop Event is a new Solo Battle event in Pokémon TCG Pocket, following the success of previous Lapras EX and Venusaur EX events. During this event, players can battle Blastoise-themed decks to earn exclusive rewards and unique promo cards from the Promo Pack Series A Vol. 3. The event lasts 15 days, from January 1 to January 15, 2025.
How Does the Event Work?
The Blastoise Drop Event is a single-player event where players face Blastoise themed decks across four difficulty levels:
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Expert
Each difficulty grants unique rewards, including Promo Packs and event-exclusive items. First-clear rewards include:
Difficulty | Reward For | Task |
Beginner | 3 Event Stamina  |
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Intermediate | 3 Event Stamina |
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Advanced | 4 Wonder Pick Hourglasses  |
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Expert | 5 Wonder Pick Hourglasses. |
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Additionally, completing a difficulty level for the first time will grant you special rewards:
Additionally, by challenging various decks, you will have the chance to receive a Drop Rewards (with a random chance for each victory) that includes:
Promo Cards and Drop Rates
The Promo Pack Series Vol. 3 introduces five exclusive Pokémon cards. Here are the drop rates for each card:
Drop Rate: 12.66%
Drop Rate: 15.82%
Drop Rate: 23.84%
Drop Rate: 23.84%
Drop Rate: 23.84%
To guarantee a Promo Pack drop for every victory, you’ll need to play the Expert difficulty, which has a 100% drop rate. Here are the rates for other modes:
- Beginner: 50%
- Intermediate: 65%
- Advanced: 80%
- Expert: 100%
How to Participate
To join battles, you’ll need Event Stamina, which is consumed only upon winning, so there’s no risk when you lose. Key details include:
- Initial Stamina: Players start with 5 Event Stamina units (maximum capacity).
- Auto-regeneration: 1 Stamina regenerates every 12 hours.
- Event Hourglasses: Earned as rewards or saved from previous events.
- Pokémon Gold: Premium currency for instant recovery.
Enemy Decks by Difficulty
Each difficulty level features a thematic deck inspired by Blastoise. These decks become progressively more challenging as the difficulty increases, requiring more advanced strategies to overcome. Select a difficulty level to explore the decks you’ll face.
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Recommended Decks for the Event
Since the Blastoise EX Deck primarily consists of Water-type Pokémon, it is highly recommended to play an Electric-type Deck to gain a strategic advantage in this event.
The Pikachu EX Aggro Deck is a strong choice for fast damage. Keep the gameplay quick and use support cards to speed up Electric Energy recovery.
If you don’t have the necessary cards to build a Pikachu EX Deck, you can try a more budget-friendly Electric-type variant:
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Electabuzz, Galvantula, and Electrode are excellent choices to slow down the opponent’s deck and hinder the evolution into Blastoise EX. These Pokémon not only deal consistent damage but can also create tactical challenges that disrupt the flow of the opponent’s game.
It’s crucial to always keep a Tauros on the bench, ready to step in if your opponent plays Articuno EX or Blastoise EX.