Celebrate Christmas early with the Venusaur drop event!

Pokemon TCG Pocket is back with its second exciting drop event, this time spotlighting the iconic Kanto grass starter, Venusaur. Featuring stunning full art, this Venusaur card, though not an EX, is a must-have for any collector.

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Along with the stunning new Venusaur promo card, there are four additional promo cards and plenty of rewards waiting to be collected.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Venusaur event including its duration, all promo cards, and what to look forward to with the event solo battles.

Venusaur drop event release date

Venusaur drop event promo cards: Full art Venusaur, Greninja
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The Venusaur drop event runs for two weeks starting from November 29 to December 13, 2024.

Venusaur drop event promo cards

Just like the Lapras EX event, the Venusaur drop event features five exclusive cards that players can collect. Promo packs are awarded to players who manage to beat the event exclusive solo battles.

Venusaur drop event promo cards: Onix, Haunter, Jigglypuff
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The event cards and the odds of pulling them from the promo pack are as follows:

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  • Venusaur (12.66%)
  • Greninja (15.82%)
  • Haunter (23.84%)
  • Onix (23.84%)
  • Jigglypuff (23.84%)

While Venusaur, Greninja, and Onix sport fresh new alternative art, Jigglypuff and Haunter debut both new attacks and stunning artwork.

Venusaur drop event solo battles

Venusaur EX and Lilligant expert event solo challenge deck
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Test your skills in these grass-themed solo battles featuring the mighty Venusaur line. Progress through four increasing levels of difficulty, each with a distinctive challenge. Unlock the next trial by beating the current one.

Clear a stage for the very first time and be rewarded with Pack Hourglasses, Shinedust, Shop Tickets, and experience points to level up your account.

Players also have a chance at bonus rewards (including a promo pack) depending on the difficulty of the level beaten. So don’t be afraid to repeat these solo battles to farm promo packs.

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Beginner event solo challenge

  • Bulbasaur
  • Ivysaur
  • Caterpie
  • Metapod
  • Weedle
  • Kakuna
  • Oddish
  • Gloom
  • Paras
  • Bellsprout
  • Tangela
  • Cottonee
  • Skiddo
  • Poke Ball

First time rewards: 8x Pack Hourglass, 50 Shinedust, 1 Shop Ticket, 25 player experience

Chance rewards: 1x Promo pack (51%), 25 Shinedust (100%), 1 Shop Ticket (38.7%)

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Intermediate event solo challenge

  • Bulbasaur
  • Ivysaur
  • Venusaur
  • Caterpie
  • Metapod
  • Weedle
  • Kakuna
  • Paras
  • Scyther
  • Farfetch’d
  • Poke Ball
  • Professor’s Research

First time rewards: 4x Pack Hourglass, 100 Shinedust, 1 Shop Ticket, 50 player experience

Chance rewards: 1x Promo pack (64%), 25 Shinedust (100%), 1 Shop Ticket (48.3%)

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Advanced event solo challenge

  • Bulbasaur
  • Ivysaur
  • Venusaur EX
  • Paras
  • Parasect
  • Skiddo
  • Gogoat
  • Farfetch’d
  • Kangaskhan
  • Tauros
  • X Speed
  • Poke Ball
  • Professor’s Research

First time rewards: 6 x Pack Hourglass, 150 Shinedust, 1 Shop Ticket, 75 player experience

Chance rewards: 1 x Promo pack (80%), 25 Shinedust (100%), 1 Shop Ticket (60.4%)

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Expert event solo challenge

  • Bulbasaur
  • Ivysaur
  • Venusaur EX
  • Petili
  • Lilligant
  • Kangaskhan
  • Erika
  • Sabrina
  • Professor’s Research
  • X Speed
  • Poke Ball

First time rewards: 8x Pack Hourglass, 200 Shinedust, 1 Shop Ticket, 100 player experience

Chance rewards: 1x Promo pack (100%), 25 Shinedust (100%), 1 Shop Ticket (75.5%)

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