Cresselia ex Drop Event: Dates, Deck Builds, Counters & Rewards Revealed!

In the latest update for the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) Pocket app, an event called “Drop Event” has been introduced, spotlighting the legendary Pokémon, Cresselia. Here’s a breakdown of everything you need to know to join and potentially secure the highly sought-after Cresselia ex card:

1. Download the latest version of the Pokemon TCG Pocket app from your preferred mobile marketplace (App Store or Google Play).
2. Log in to your account and navigate to the event section within the app.
3. Participate in the designated challenges, tasks, or mini-games provided during the Drop Event.
4. Collect the necessary items or points as you complete each task.
5. Exchange these collected items or points for a chance to obtain the Cresselia ex card when the event concludes.
6. Keep an eye on your in-game notifications and messages, as they will provide updates about the progress of the Drop Event and any changes to the rules or requirements.
7. Enjoy the experience of playing the Pokemon TCG Pocket app while potentially adding the valuable Cresselia ex card to your collection!

In the thrilling world of Pokémon TCG Pocket, I’ve noticed that Drop Events are popping up more frequently these days. The most recent installments have showcased Lapras ex and Venusaur ex, but now it seems like a Legendary is ready to steal the limelight!

The Cresselia event honors the latest launch of the Space-Time Smackdown expansion, granting players access to the Cresselia EX card from the Promo-A series, along with some additional favorites such as adorable Turtwig and the legendary Skarmory.

Cresselia ex Drop Event: Date & time

The Pokemon TCG Pocket Cresselia ex Drop Event started on February 3, 2025, and will continue until February 17, 2025. This gives players ample opportunity to grab the unique event-limited Cresselia ex promo card during this period.

Players will encounter a series of four levels in the AI battles, each level showcasing different AI opponents using Cresselia and Cresselia ex decks. Successfully completing all these battles grants access to a special pink Promo-B pack, containing one randomly selected promo card within.

Featured Promo cards

Players who participate in the event will have the chance to earn five new Promo cards:

Promo cards odds

Every time you conquer an AI single combat, there’s a probability ranging from 51% to 100% that you’ll receive a ‘Promo Pack A Series Vol. 4’ pink booster.

These are the odds for each card:

  • Cresselia ex: 12.6%
  • Electivire 15.8%
  • Turtwig: 23.8%
  • Skarmory: 23.8%
  • Misdreavus: 23.8%

Drop Event rewards

In addition to the Promo Pack, which aids in gathering the five promotional cards, players will unlock varying rewards based on their tiers, provided they emerge victorious and fulfill the set challenges. For further information, here’s a detailed breakdown:

Players receive both a Promo Pack for collecting promo cards and tier-based rewards when they win and meet the challenge requirements. Here is a comprehensive explanation of these rewards:

Beginner

CHALLENGEREWARDS
Complete the Beginner Cresselia deck battle– x2 Pack Hourglass
– x50 Shinedust
– x1 Shop Ticket
Knock Out your Opponent’s Active Pokemon 1 time with an attack from a Darkness-type Pokemon– x3 Event Hourglass
Put 3 Basic Pokemon into play– x3 Event Hourglass

Intermediate

CHALLENGEREWARDS
Complete the Intermediate Cresselia deck battle– x4 Pack Hourglass
– x100 Shinedust
– x1 Shop Ticket
Knock Out your Opponent’s Active Pokemon 2 times with an attack from a Darkness-type Pokemon– x3 Event Hourglass
Make your opponent’s Pokemon Asleep 1 time– x3 Event Hourglass
Win this battle by turn 14– x3 Event Hourglass

Advanced

CHALLENGEREWARDS
Complete the Advanced Cresselia ex deck battle– x6 Pack Hourglass
– x150 Shinedust
– x1 Shop Ticket
Win 5 or more battles– x4 Wonder Hourglass
Win this battle using a deck where all the Pokemon cards are of ◇, ◇◇, and/or ◇◇◇ rarity– x4 Wonder Hourglass
Win this battle by turn 14– x4 Wonder Hourglass
Win this battle without your opponent getting any points– x4 Wonder Hourglass

Expert

CHALLENGEREWARDS
Complete the Expert Cresselia ex deck battle– x8 Pack Hourglass
– x200 Shinedust
– x1 Shop Ticket
Win this battle using a deck where all the Pokemon cards are of ◇, ◇◇, and/or ◇◇◇ rarity– x5 Wonder Hourglass
Win this battle by turn 12– x5 Wonder Hourglass
Win this battle without your opponent getting any points– x5 Wonder Hourglass
Win 10 or more battles– x5 Wonder Hourglass
Win 20 or more battles– x5 Wonder Hourglass

Chance rewards

Once I’ve battled through each tier at least once during the event, there might be a lucky roll that grants me some bonus prizes whenever I defeat a Cresselia in battle.

Here are all the bonus rewards you can obtain:

  • x1 Promo Pack A Series Vol. 4
  • x25 Shinedust
  • x1 Shop Ticket

Cresselia decks overview

In this challenge, players will face off against not only standard Cresselia decks but also Cresselia EX decks from the Space-Time Smackdown expansion. These decks are rich with various Pokémon of the Psychic type.

Strengths

CRESSELIACRESSELIA EX
110 HP140 HP
The ‘Moonlight Gain’ attack deals damage and heals 20 HPThe attack ‘Psychic Flash’ deals a decent damage of 80
The attack ‘Psychic Flash’ deals decent damage of 80Its special ability ‘Lunar Plumage’ restores 20 HP every time you attach an Energy to the card.

Weaknesses

CRESSELIACRESSELIA EX
The retreat cost can seem a little expensiveThe attack ‘Psychic Flash’ costs two Psychic and one Colorless Energy, a little expensive for the damage it deals
Psychic Pokemon take +20 damage from Darkness-type opponents (except Drifloon/Drifblim who are weak to Electric)It takes three turns to charge the attack
Psychic Pokemon take +20 damage from Darkness-type opponents (except Drifloon/Drifblim who are weak to Electric)

Full decks list

Each level – Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert – will showcase a distinct Cresselia deck, with an evident increase in power as you advance through the levels.

DIFFICULTYDECK BUILD
Beginner Cresselia Deck– Abra x1
– Slowpoke x1
– Gastly x1
– Woobat x2
– Golett x1
– Elgyem x2
– Misdreavus x2
– Ralts x2
– Kirlia x1
– Duskull x2
– Drifloon x2
– Cresselia x1
– Poke Ball x2
Intermediate Cresselia & Drifblim Deck– Elgyem x2
– Beheeyem x1
– Misdreavus x2
– Ralts x2
– Kirlia x1
– Duskull x2
– Dusclops x1
– Drifloon x2
– Drifblim x1
– Cresselia x2
– Poke Ball x2
– Professor’s Research x2
Advanced Cresselia ex & Gardevoir Deck– Gardevoir x1
– Elgyem x2
– Beheeyem x1
– Ralts x2
– Kirlia x2
– Drifloon x2
– Drifblim x1
– Giratina x1
– Cresselia x1
– Cresselia ex x1
– Giant Cape x1
– Potion x1
– Poke Ball x2
– Professor’s Research x2
Expert Cresselia ex & Mismagius ex Deck – Gardevoir x2
– Misdreavus x2
– Mismagius ex x2
– Ralts x2
– Kirlia x2
– Cresselia ex x2
– Leaf x2
– Giant Cape x2
– Poke Ball x2
– Professor’s Research x2

Cresselia ex best counters

While there are exceptions such as Drifloon and Drifblim being vulnerable to Electric-type Pokémon, it’s advisable to build your deck primarily around Darkness-type cards for a successful battle in any tier of the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Cresselia ex Drop Event.

In simpler terms, cards that are of the ‘Darkness’ type inflict an additional 20 points of damage on ‘Psychic’ Pokémon. This applies to most ‘Psychic’ creatures in decks of that type, such as Cresselia cards, among others.

Don’t forget that you’ll need Trainer cards to help out, including items, tools, and supporters.

Best deck build

During your Cresselia meetings, numerous deck modifications could be beneficial. Notably, since the Space-Time Smackdown set launched, the Weavile ex & Darkrai ex has proven to be one of the most powerful combinations.

In case you’re yet to collect all the essential cards, an alternative deck to consider is the Scolipede & Weezing deck from the Mythical Island expansion.

WEAVILE EX & DARKRAI EXSCOLIPEDE & WEEZING
– Sneasel x2
– Weavile ex x2
– Spiritomb x2
– Darkrai ex x2
– Pokemon Communication x2
– Cyrus x2
– Dawn x2
– X Speed x2
– Poke Ball x2
– Professor’s Research x2
– Koffing x2
– Weezing x2
– Venipede x2
– Whirlipede x2
– Scolipede x2
– Koga x2
– Sabrina x2
– Leaf x2
– Poke Ball x2
– Professor’s Research x2

If you’re just starting out, you can establish a strong deck by incorporating essential cards like the Poke Ball, X Speed, Sabrina, Potion, and Professor’s Research, along with Pokemon such as Ekans, Arbok, Koffing, Weezing, and members of the Nidoran family (including Nidorino and Nidoking).

How to start

Locating and initiating a Cresselia battle from a Drop Event requires only a few straightforward actions:

1. Ensure that the event is currently active.
2. Navigate to the designated location for the Drop Event.
3. Engage in combat with Cresselia when she appears.

  1. Open Pokemon TCG Pocket
  2. Go to the ‘Battle’ tab (fourth icon on the bottom)
  3. Tap on ‘Solo’
  4. Enter the Cresselia ex Drop Event (first option)
  5. Pick a battle tier
  6. Select your deck and press ‘Battle!’

Remember, each battle victory in Drop Events decreases your Stamina. If you find yourself running low and wish to continue, you can swap Event Hourglasses to restore it.

Requirements

As a gamer, I’ve found that to participate in the Cresselia EX drop event, I first need to uncover the Battle menu. To do this, I should ensure my character has reached level 3 or above.

Great news for gamers like me! It doesn’t take long to hit Level 3, thanks to the fact that you earn loads of experience points right off the bat by cracking open booster packs and joining Wonder Picks events.

Also, all six of the ‘For New Players’ steps from the Battle Guide must be completed.

Here’s everything you should know about the Cresselia drop event in the Pokémon TCG Pocket: for additional details, explore all promotional cards, learn how to obtain them, discover the event calendar, and uncover the secrets behind every mission.

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2025-02-04 02:33