Pokemon TCG Pocket Lapras ex drop rate is even worse than we thought

The Lapras ex Drop Event in Pokemon TCG Pocket gives players the chance to unlock the stronger ex version of Lapras. However, a recent datamine has revealed how difficult it can be to get this highly coveted card. 

While Lapras ex may not be as hard to get as Pokemon TCG Pocket’s secret Mew card, getting this card to drop can take a rather long time. The game’s community has even gone as far as calling the event “rigged”. 

This is largely because of the luck-based nature of the Lapras ex event, which sees players battling a powerful Starmie ex/Lapras ex deck to obtain limited-time boosters. Unlike the Genetic Apex Packs, these promo packs only contain one card – with a total of five obtainable Pokemon. 

While this may not sound too bad, a recent datamine has revealed just how low the chances are of you securing a Lapras ex drop. 

According to a post on the Pokemon TCG Pocket Reddit page, Lapras ex has a 12.66% drop rate. The other card breakdowns are as follows: 

• Butterfree: 15.82%
• Pikachu: 23.84%
• Clefairy: 23.84%
• Mankey: 23.84%

As you can see, you’re more likely to roll a Pikachu, Clefairy, or Mankey than you are a Lapras ex. When these drop rates are combined with the event only being available for two weeks, and the inbuilt stamina gauge that stops you from constantly playing – you have a low chance.

However, if you manage to get the two promo packs every day (max if you don’t use Event Hourglasses), there’s a high chance you’ll get a Lapras ex drop. One commenter calculated that with 45 promo packs obtained, a player will have a 1.7% chance of not landing a Lapras ex. Of course, this only applies if you’ve been playing since the very beginning of the event.

While you wait for your booster pack cooldown to refresh, be sure to check out the recent Pokemon TCG Pocket leak to get an early look at all the upcoming events.