As expected, the Space-Time Smackdown expansion has introduced a new Drop Event in Pokemon Pocket, this time featuring the intriguing Cresselia ex. Many are already comparing this card to another powerful addition from the expansion, Darkrai ex, due to their similar effects. Cresselia ex heals 20 HP whenever you attach a Psychic-type Energy to it, mirroring Darkrai ex’s ability to deal 20 damage to the opponent’s Active Pokemon whenever it receives a Darkness-type Energy.
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While most aspects of the Cresselia ex Drop Event align with previous events of this type, there are still key details worth noting. This guide provides a detailed breakdown of the event, introduces the new cards included in the Promo-A Vol. 4 packs, and highlights the best Pokemon Pocket decks for tackling this limited-time challenge.
Cresselia ex Drop Event Details
- Start: February 2, 2025 (10:00 PM PST)
- End: February 16, 2025 (9:59 PM PST)
- Type: Solo Battles
- Featured Rewards: Cresselia ex card
Pokemon Pocket’s Cresselia ex Drop Event is a two-week solo activity where players face off against the AI across four difficulties: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert. Victories in these matches have a chance to reward players with Promo-A Vol. 4 booster packs, which contain five new cards.
As the difficulty increases, so does the chance of earning booster packs. Beginner matches offer a 51% chance of receiving a Promo-A pack, while Intermediate raises the odds to 64%. Advanced matches further boost the drop rate to 80%. However, only Expert matches guarantee a pack, with a 100% drop rate upon victory.
|
Difficulty |
Promo-A Pack Drop Rate |
|---|---|
|
Beginner |
51% |
|
Intermediate |
64% |
|
Advanced |
80% |
|
Expert |
100% |
|
Promo-A Vol. 4 Card |
Card Number |
Drop Drate |
|---|---|---|
|
Turtwig |
Promo-A #35 |
23.84% |
|
Electivire |
Promo-A #36 |
15.82% |
|
Cresselia ex |
Promo-A #37 |
12.66% |
|
Misdreavus |
Promo-A #38 |
23.84% |
|
Skarmory |
Promo-A #39 |
23.84% |
During the Cresselia ex Drop Event, five new cards will be introduced to Pokemon Pocket: the event’s featured Pokemon, Cresselia ex, along with Electivire, Turtwig, Skarmory, and Misdreavus. Among them, only Cresselia ex and Misdreavus will have new abilities, while the rest are simply new art variants of previously released cards from the Space-Time Smackdown expansion.
The new Promo-A Misdreavus replaces its Mumble ability with Confuse Ray, which inflicts the Confused state on the opponent without dealing extra damage. Its HP and retreat cost remain unchanged from the Space-Time Smackdown version.
Cresselia ex Drop Event Missions and Rewards
Each challenge in the event includes two to five side quests, known as Battle Tasks, that grant additional rewards. The tables below outline the requirements and rewards for each mission.
Beginner Battle Missions
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Mission |
Reward |
|---|---|
|
Knock out an enemy with a Darkness-type Pokemon |
3 Event Hourglasses |
|
Play three Basic Pokemon |
3 Event Hourglasses |
Intermediate Battle Missions
|
Mission |
Reward |
|---|---|
|
Knock out two enemies with a Darkness-type Pokemon |
3 Event Hourglasses |
|
Play a Stage 1 Pokemon |
3 Event Hourglasses |
|
Win by turn 14 |
3 Event Hourglasses |
Advanced Battle Missions
|
Mission |
Reward |
|---|---|
|
Win this battle five times or more |
4 Wonder Hourglasses |
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Win with a deck that has only one-, two-, and three-diamond Pokemon |
4 Wonder Hourglasses |
|
Win by turn 14 |
4 Wonder Hourglasses |
|
Win without losing any points |
4 Wonder Hourglasses |
Expert Battle Missions
|
Mission |
Reward |
|---|---|
|
Win with a deck that has only one-, two-, and three-diamond Pokemon |
4 Wonder Hourglasses |
|
Win by turn 12 |
4 Wonder Hourglasses |
|
Win without losing any points |
4 Wonder Hourglasses |
|
Win this battle 10 times |
4 Wonder Hourglasses |
|
Win this battle 20 times |
4 Wonder Hourglasses |
To maximize efficiency in farming Battle Tasks, use the conceding trick: enter a match, complete as many tasks as possible, then concede before winning. This way, you can earn all the additional Battle Task rewards without consuming Event Stamina.
The Best Deck for the Cresselia ex Drop Event
A Darkness-type deck featuring Scolipede and Weezing is ideal for this event. Since Cresselia ex and all other Solo mode decks in the event are Psychic-type, a Darkness lineup can easily dominate them. This deck is also great for farming Battle Tasks, as some missions specifically require defeating opponents with Darkness Pokemon.
You can also go with an Arbok & Weezing deck if you are missing any Scolipede lineup cards.
