The highly anticipated **Blastoise Drop Event** is now underway in **Pokémon TCG Pocket**, offering players a host of exciting **Promo cards** and rewards. Below, we outline everything you need to know about this event, including essential strategies to counter the formidable **Blastoise ex** variant.
As 2025 kicks off, Pokémon TCG Pocket sets the stage with free **Mythical Island booster packs** and the introduction of this new Drop Event. Players will pit their skills against the iconic **Water-type Pokémon**, Blastoise, renowned for its resilience and heavy hitting potential—especially when playing against the Blastoise ex variant.
Event Timeline
The Blastoise Drop Event commenced on December 31, 2024, and will continue until January 14, 2025. Similar to previous events, this experience features **Player vs Environment (PvE)** battles divided into four distinct tiers, each of which will expire at the conclusion of the event.
Getting Started
Ready to dive into the Blastoise Drop Event? Follow these steps to begin:
- Select the ‘Battle‘ tab from the in-game menu.
- Choose the ‘Solo‘ category.
- Click on the ‘Blastoise Drop Event‘ option.
- Start your journey with the ‘Beginner‘ mode.
Keep in mind, players must reach **level three** and finish all **six steps in the For New Players Battle Guide** to access the event. Once completed, you’re all set to participate!
Deck Variants
During this event, trainers will encounter varying difficulty levels, adjustable among **Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert** tiers. The initial tiers use standard Blastoise cards, whereas the latter two introduce Blastoise EX cards, which are significantly stronger with enhanced HP (180 HP) and potent abilities like **Hydro Bazooka**, capable of inflicting **160 damage** when two additional water energy are attached.
Be prepared as the Advanced and Expert decks consist of formidable basic cards. Below are the detailed deck lists for each tier:
| Difficulty | Cards |
|---|---|
| Beginner | x2 Squirtle, x2 Wartortle, x2 Pidgey, x1 Seel, x2 Shellder, x2 Magikarp, x2 Finneon, x2 Froakie, x1 Frogadier, x2 Chewtle, x2 Poke Ball |
| Intermediate | x2 Squirtle, x2 Wartortle, x1 Blastoise, x2 Tentacool, x2 Shellder, x2 Finneon, x2 Chewtle, x2 Cramorant, x1 Chatot, x2 Professor’s Research, x2 Poke Ball |
| Advanced | x2 Squirtle, x2 Wartortle, x1 Blastoise ex, x2 Finneon, x1 Lumineon, x2 Pyukumuku, x2 Chewtle, x2 Drednaw, x1 Cramorant, x1 Chatot, x2 Professor’s Research, x2 Poke Ball, x1 Potion |
| Expert | x2 Squirtle, x2 Wartortle, x2 Blastoise ex, x2 Eevee, x2 Vaporeon, x1 Articuno ex, x1 Misty, x2 Professor’s Research, x2 Poke Ball, x1 Sabrina, x2 Leaf |
Ideal Counter Strategy Against Blastoise ex
To masterfully counter the Blastoise decks across all difficulty levels, focus on assembling **Electric-type Pokémon** decks. Since all **Water-type Pokémon** in the Blastoise deck have a weakness to Electric attacks, adopting this strategy will grant you a critical +20 damage advantage.
For optimal results, we recommend the following deck composition:
- Pikachu ex x2
- Zapdos ex x2
- Blitzle x2
- Zebstrika x2
- This one x1
- Poke Ball x2
- Potion x2
- X Speed x2
- John x1
- Professor’s Research x2
- Sabrina x2
Pikachu ex remains a preferable choice within Pokémon TCG Pocket due to its inherent high HP and impressive attack capabilities, inflicting **50 damage** plus an additional **30** for each Electric Pokémon on your bench, making it particularly lethal against Water-type decks.
Moreover, Zapdos ex can potentially wipe out Blastoise ex in a well-timed maneuver, while Zebstrika is adept at targeting Squirtle and Wartortle before they can evolve. Combining the offensive prowess of Giovanni and the strategic flexibility from Sabrina can produce a highly effective Electric-type deck.
Battle Tasks and Rewards
Each tier in the Blastoise Drop Event offers various rewards upon defeating opponents and further unique rewards after completing distinct tasks across the battle categories (beginner, intermediate, advanced, expert).
Below is a comprehensive list of battle tasks and rewards for the Blastoise Drop Event:
Beginner Tier Tasks
Task 1: Knock Out an opponent’s Active Pokémon with a Lightning-type attack.
- Reward: 3x Event Hourglass
Task 2: Put 3 Basic Pokémon into play.
- Reward: 3x Event Hourglass
| First-Time Rewards | Chance Rewards |
|---|---|
| 2x Pack Hourglass, 50x Shinedust, 1x Shop Ticket | 1x Promo Pack A Series Vol. 3 (51% Chance), 25x Shinedust, 1x Shop Ticket |
Intermediate Tier Tasks
Task 1: Knock Out your opponent’s Active Pokémon two times with a Lightning-type attack.
- Reward: 3x Event Hourglass
Task 2: Put a Stage 1 Pokémon into play.
- Reward: 3x Event Hourglass
Task 3: Win this battle by turn 14.
- Reward: 3x Event Hourglass
| First-Time Rewards | Chance Rewards |
|---|---|
| 4x Pack Hourglass, 100x Shinedust, 1x Shop Ticket | 1x Promo Pack A Series Vol. 3 (64% Chance), 25x Shinedust, 1x Shop Ticket |
Advanced Tier Tasks
Task 1: Win 5 or more battles.
- Reward: 4x Wonder Hourglass
Task 2: Win this battle using a deck with cards of 1, 2, or 3 Diamond Rarity.
- Reward: 4x Wonder Hourglass
Task 3: Win this battle by turn 14.
- Reward: 4x Wonder Hourglass
Task 4: Win this battle without your opponent scoring any points.
- Reward: 4x Wonder Hourglass
| First-Time Rewards | Chance Rewards |
|---|---|
| 6x Pack Hourglass, 150x Shinedust, 1x Shop Ticket | 1x Promo Pack A Series Vol. 3 (80% Chance), 25x Shinedust, 1x Shop Ticket |
Expert Tier Tasks
Task 1: Win this battle using a deck with cards of 1, 2, or 3 Diamond Rarity.
- Reward: 5x Wonder Hourglass
Task 2: Win this battle by turn 12.
- Reward: 5x Wonder Hourglass
Task 3: Win this battle without your opponent scoring any points.
- Reward: 5x Wonder Hourglass
Task 4: Win 10 or more battles.
- Reward: 5x Wonder Hourglass
Task 5: Win 20 or more battles.
- Reward: 5x Wonder Hourglass
| First-Time Rewards | Chance Rewards |
|---|---|
| 8x Pack Hourglass, 200x Shinedust, 1x Shop Ticket | 1x Promo Pack A Series Vol. 3 (100% Chance), 25x Shinedust, 1x Shop Ticket |
Exclusive Promo Cards
The event also heralds a selection of alluring promo cards available for players:
| Pokémon | Card |
|---|---|
| Blastoise | |
| Volcarona | |
| Cinccino | |
| Dreams | |
| Eevee |
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