[Guide] Pokémon TCG Pocket | Complete Mega Latios ex Drop Event Guide

The 16th Drop Event is now underway for Pokémon TCG Pocket, and with it comes four new Solo Battles and five promo cards to collect. Come join us as we walk you through what a Drop Event is, the five promos you can obtain, and their pull rates. We will also cover the four decks you can expect to face off against.

What are Drop Events?:

Drop events are limited-time events that last used to run for two weeks, but now runs for 10 days. By completing four specific Solo battles, players can earn event-exclusive promo cards.

Mega Latios ex Drop Event Duration:

PST | January 16, 2026 at 23:00 — January 26, 2026 at 22:59

UTC | January 17, 2026 at 06:00 — January 27, 2026 at 05:59

What Promos are Available?:

The five promo cards that can be obtained from Promo Pack B Series vol.3 boosters are:

1. Charmeleon | PROMO-B | PROMO-B 020/P-B
2. Onix | PROMO-B | PROMO-B 021/P-B
3. Hawlucha | PROMO-B | PROMO-B 022/P-B
4. Genesect | PROMO-B | PROMO-B 023/P-B
5. Mega Latios ex | PROMO-B | PROMO-B 024/P-B

What are the Pull Rates for Each Promo?:

• Charmeleon | 23.84%
• Onix | 23.84%
• Hawlucha | 23.84%
• Genesect | 15.82%
• Mega Latios ex | 12.66%

What Decks Will I be Facing?:

With four different decks to go against, these are the cards you will need to do battle against:

BEGINNER | Latios Deck (Crimson Blaze):

INTERMEDIATE | Latios Deck (Crimson Blaze):

ADVANCED | Mega Latios ex Deck (Crimson Blaze):

EXPERT | Mega Latios ex Deck (Crimson Blaze):

Our Recommended Counter Deck:

Expert Pikachu ex & Alolan Raichu ex Deck (Deluxe Pack: ex)

For more on Pokémon TCG Pocket, why not check out some of our other guides here:

Other Pokémon TCG Pocket Guides & Articles:

• [Guide] Pokémon TCG Pocket | All Promos & How to Obtain Them (PROMO-A)
• [Guide] Pokémon TCG Pocket | All Promos & How to Obtain Them (PROMO-B)
• [Guide] Pokémon TCG Pocket | Complete Mega Pidgeot ex Drop Event Guide
• [Guide] Pokémon TCG Pocket | Complete Mareep Drop Event Guide
• [Guide] Pokémon TCG Pocket | Complete Mega Latios ex Drop Event Guide
• Pokémon TCG Pocket | Definitive Mega Rising Card Gallery
• Pokémon TCG Pocket | Definitive Crimson Blaze Card Gallery

As always, we hope you found this guide helpful!