Summary
- The new Blastoise Drop Event in Pokemon TCG Pocket provides a chance to earn a new Blastoise promo card.
- The event allows players to battle against Water-type decks for Promo-A Vol. 3 packs.
- The Blastoise Drop Event runs from January 1 to January 15, with free cards and rewards for participation.
Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket fans have a chance to boost up their Water-type decks with the arrival of a new Blastoise Drop Event. A new set of Solo battles in Pokemon Trading Card Pocket gives players the chance to get a new Blastoise promo card, along with a handful of others.
Blastoise is an impressive Pokemon that has been around since the franchise's origins in the '90s. It was featured as the cover star of Pokemon Blue, one of the first pair of Pokemon games to be released in the West, and is the final evolved form of Gen 1 starter Squirtle, making it many longtime players' first fully evolved starter. With this new event, mobile game players have a great opportunity to add this iconic tortoise to Water-type decks.
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During this special event, players will have the opportunity to earn limited-time Pokemon TCG Pocket cards from single-card Promo-A Vol. 3 packs by completing solo battles against Water-type decks, all of which include members of Blastoise's evolutionary line. There are four different decks to play against, which increase in difficulty as players unlock them. Winning against any of these packs gives players a chance to unlock one of these promo packs, which will be sent to their Gifts box, and players will have additional chances at more promo packs for repeat victories against any of the four solo-play decks.
When is the Blastoise Drop Event in Pokemon TCG Pocket?
- January 1, 2025 at 1:00 AM – January 15, 2025 at 12:59 PM.
- The event period and details are subject to change without warning.
The Blastoise contained in the promo pack is not one of Pokemon TCG Pocket's Blastoise ex cards, so while it may not be quite as powerful as some other Blastoise cards already in players' decks, it's also less risky to use, only giving an opponent one point for a knockout instead of two. The card has 150 HP and is equipped with Hydro Pump, which deals 80 base damage at a cost of two Water energy and one extra energy of any type, but having an additional two Water energy attached to Blastoise bumps the base power up to 140. Other cards contained in Promo-A Vol. 3 packs are special Eevee, Snivy, Cinccino, and Volcarona promo cards.
The event also coincides with the start of the Pokemon TCG Pocke t New Year Event, which also launched on January 1 and will run through January 7. Some of the rewards in the New Year Event can be gained by participating in battles, and solo battles against the Blastoise-themed decks count towards that total. After completing first one, and then three battles during the New Year Event, players will earn a free five-card Mythical Island pack. Since the Blastoise Drop Event allows players to compete five times initially, with a cooldown timer that adds one more battle opportunity every 12 hours without expending any items, players who manage to win the majority of their first set of battles can quickly grab both of these free packs in one session.
- Released
- October 30, 2024
- Developer(s)
- DeNA, Creatures Inc.
- Publisher(s)
- The Pokemon Company
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
- Yes
WHERE TO PLAY
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket lets you easily collect Pokémon cards. Creatures Inc. Has created exciting new visual effects for cards that are only possible digitally.
Pokémon cards, played with by people in 89 countries, are now closer to you than ever!
Enjoy Pokémon cards anytime, anywhere, on your mobile device!
■ You can open packs every day to get cards!
Collect cards every day! You can open two booster packs every day at no cost to collect Pokémon cards featuring heartwarming illustrations from the past as well as all-new cards exclusive to this game.
■ New Pokémon cards!
Immersive cards, a brand-new kind of card, make their debut here! With new illustrations that have a 3D feel, immersive cards will make you feel like you’ve leapt into the world of the card’s illustration!
■ Trade cards with friends!
You can trade certain cards with friends. Use the trade feature to collect even more cards!
■ Show off your collection!
You can use binders or display boards to showcase your cards and share them with the world!
■ Casual battles—alone or with friends!
You can enjoy casual battles during quick breaks in your day! Ranked matches are now available for players who'd like to battle even more.
