The 21st Drop Event is now underway for Pokémon TCG Pocket, and with it comes four new Solo Battles and five promo cards to collect. 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 do battle 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 Heracross ex Drop Event Duration:
PDT | May 11, 2026 at 23:00 — May 21, 2026 at 22:59
UTC | May 12, 2026 at 07:00 — May 22, 2026 at 06:59
What Promos are Available?:
The five promo cards that can be obtained from Promo Pack B Series vol.8 boosters are:
Mega Heracross ex | PROMO-B | PROMO-B 056/P-B
Castform Sunny Form | PROMO-B | PROMO-B 057/P-B
Tepig | PROMO-B | PROMO-B 058/P-B
Dwebble | PROMO-B | PROMO-B 059/P-B
Zarude | PROMO-B | PROMO-B 060/P-B
What are the Pull Rates for Each Promo?:
Castform Sunny Form | 23.84%
Tepig | 23.84%
Dwebble | 23.84%
Zarude | 15.82%
Mega Heracross 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 | Heracross Deck (Pulsing Aura):
INTERMEDIATE | Heracross Deck (Pulsing Aura):
ADVANCED | Mega Heracross ex Deck (Pulsing Aura):
EXPERT | Mega Heracross ex Deck (Pulsing Aura):
Our Recommended Counter Deck:
Mega Blaziken ex & Castform Sunny Form (Pulsing Aura):
For more on Pokémon TCG Pocket, why not check out some of our other guides here:
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