Close to worldwide release a Pokemon TCG Pocket here comes the first event in the game: The Wonder Pick Event. The Wonder Pick event introduces new promo cards, currency and accessories that can only be purchased during the event, so you don't want to miss it.
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Since the in-game announcement is missing some key information, this guide serves to clarify how the Wonder Pick event works and clear up any confusion about the difference between the two new types of Wonder Picks available. Stand up, turn over those cards and pick a winner.
Updated November 9, 2024 by Jim Ziegler: We've updated the article to include details about the second half of the event, adding new quests and rewards
What is the Wonder Pick event?
The Wonder Pick event is a limited time event in the Pokemon TCG Pocket that focuses on the Wonder Pick mechanic. Normally, Wonder Pick allows you to copy a random card from another player's booster, but during the event, some player boosters are replaced with Chansey Picks and Bonus Picks.
The event also includes a new collection of Meowth-themed accessories including a Meowth binder cover and a Meowth background to use with your screens.
In addition to these new cards and accessories, the Wonder Pick event also includes a series of quests to help you earn more event shop ticketswhich can be redeemed for event cover and backdrops.
The event is ongoing from 31 October 2024 to 14 November 2024, with part two starting on November 8th and ending on November 14th.
What are Chansey Picks and Bonus Picks?
Whenever Wonder Picks resets, there are a chance for them to be Chansey Pick or Bonus Pick. These are it is not guaranteed to appearso you can go several cycles without seeing any.
These special picks may appear in the Expired section, so be sure to scroll all the way down.
Chansey Picks are special Wonder Pick packs that feature five promo cards instead of five random ones. These promos will be a mix of Chansey and Meowth, but either way, you're guaranteed to get a promo card from the pack. Chansey Pics cost two Wonder Stamina from choose.
The bonus choices are free Wonder Picks containing books and items. A Bonus Pick pack contains two event shop tickets, two Wonder hourglasses, and a Meowth or Chansey card.
Since Event Quests provide enough Event Shop Tickets to buy all accessories, Wonder Hourglasses are the best attraction in these packs unless you're rushing or trying to get Flair for your promos.
Wonder Pick Quests Event Part 1
There are seven new quests in Part 1 of the Wonder Pick event, which are awarded collectively enough event shop tickets to buy all the new accessories introduced in part 1.
Mission |
Reward |
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Collect a Chansey card. |
Event Shop Ticket (Meowth) |
Collect three Chansey Cards. |
Event Shop Ticket (Meowth) |
Collect a Meowth card. |
Event Shop Ticket (Meowth) |
Collect three Meowth cards. |
Event Shop Ticket (Meowth) |
Wonder Pick three times. |
Event Shop Ticket (Meowth) |
Wonder Pick five times. |
Event Shop Ticket (Meowth) |
Wonder Pick seven times. |
Shop Ticket for Three Events (Meowth) |
The quests don't make that clear only the Chansey and Meowth promo cards count for quests. Chansey and Meowth, which you draw from standard boosters or from the Bonus Pick, do not count for the first four missions.
The Chansey and Meowth card quests ask you to find Chansey Picks and it will cost at least eight Wonder Stamina to complete. Wonder Stamina recharges at a rate of one every 12 hoursso this should be the focus of Wonder Pics until you have all the cards you're looking for.
The other three quests can only be completed by doing Chansey and Bonus Picks, but you'll also be able to fill them in by making your usual choices if you are not interested in the event or are unlucky enough to never see the event selections.
Wonder Pick Quests Event Part 2
The second part of the Wonder Pick event adds ten additional missions. Each of these quests rewards additional event shop tickets and can be completed either by participating in the Wonder Pick event or by choosing normal wonders.
Mission |
Reward |
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Wonder Pick only once. |
A ticket to the event store |
Wonder Pick twice. |
A ticket to the event store |
Wonder Pick three times. |
A ticket to the event store |
Wonder Pick four times. |
Two tickets to the event shop |
Wonder Pick five times. |
Two tickets to the event shop |
Wonder Pick six times. |
Three tickets to the event shop |
Wonder Pick seven times. |
Three tickets to the event shop |
Collect five colorless type cards. |
Three tickets to the event shop |
Collect ten colorless type cards. |
Three tickets to the event shop |
Collect 15 colorless type cards. |
Three tickets to the event shop |
Colorless cards don't have to come from Wonder Pick, so opening the packs should be enough to complete at least the first of these quests.
Wonder Pick Event Store
The Wonder Pick Event Shop is located in the Limited Time / Events tab of the shop and contains three new accessories:
- A Meowth cover for your Binder.
- A Meowth background.
- APink Desk Frame Background for your display boards.
Each of these items is available for three event shop tickets.
Starting November 8, 2024, four additional accessories are available in the event store: the Meowth Card Sleeves and currency seen during the Lapras ex Drop event, available for five event shop tickets each, and a Meowth Play Mat for ten event store tickets. You can also pick up a Meowth player icon for two tickets.
Players with excess tickets at the event shop, You can also buy 50 Shinedust for one ticketwith a trade limit of 20.
The event store is open until November 20so if you don't get a chance to redeem your Event Shop Tickets before the end of the event, there are a few days of freedom at the end.
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