Pokemon Pocket's January 2025 Wonder Pick Event: A Comprehensive Guide
Pokemon Pocket's January Wonder Pick Event introduces two new Promo-A cards: Charmander (P-A 032) and Squirtle (P-A 033), boasting updated artwork while retaining original stats and moves. This event also offers themed accessories obtainable via event shop tickets earned through completing missions. Let's delve into the details of this exciting event, spanning two parts.
Quick Navigation
- January Wonder Pick Event Part 1: Details & Rewards
- Acquiring Promo-A Squirtle and Charmander
- Part 1 Missions and Accessory Rewards
- January Wonder Pick Event Part 2: Details & Rewards
- Part 2 Missions and Accessory Rewards
- Essential Tips for Maximizing Your Wonder Pick Event Experience
January Wonder Pick Event Part 1: Details & Rewards
- Start Date: January 6, 2025, 10:00 PM (Local Time)
- End Date: January 20, 2025, 9:59 PM (Local Time)
- Event Type: Wonder Pick
- Featured Rewards: Squirtle (P-A) and Charmander (P-A)
This two-week event allows players to acquire the new Promo-A Charmander and Squirtle cards through various Wonder Picks.
Acquiring Promo-A Squirtle and Charmander
The event features "Bonus" and "Rare" Wonder Picks, each offering varying probabilities of obtaining the Promo-A cards.
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Bonus Wonder Picks: These free picks offer a chance at either Promo-A card (or their standard variants) alongside Wonder Hourglasses or Event Shop Tickets. Data suggests a 20% chance of encountering a Bonus Pick with each Wonder Pick attempt.
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Rare Wonder Picks: These have a 2.5% appearance rate, but guarantee one of the Promo-A cards. The number of slots each card occupies is random (1-4), influencing the overall probability of obtaining a specific card (ranging from 25% to 80%).
Part 1 Missions and Accessory Rewards
Five missions reward players with Blastoise-themed Event Shop Tickets. These tickets unlock new accessories in the "Limited-Time / Events" shop section.
Part 1 Mission | Reward |
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Collect One Squirtle Card | One Event Shop Ticket |
Collect One Charmander Card | One Event Shop Ticket |
Wonder Pick Three Times | Two Event Shop Tickets |
Wonder Pick Four Times | Two Event Shop Tickets |
Wonder Pick Five Times | Three Event Shop Tickets |
Completing all five missions yields nine tickets, sufficient to acquire all three Part 1 accessories.
Part 1 Item | Price |
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Blue (Backdrop) | Three Event Shop Tickets |
Blue & Blastoise (Cover) | Three Event Shop Tickets |
Tiny Temple (Backdrop) | Three Event Shop Tickets |
January Wonder Pick Event Part 2: Details & Rewards
- Start Date: January 15, 2025
- End Date: January 21, 2025
- Event Type: Wonder Pick
- Featured Rewards: Blastoise and Blue-themed Accessories
Part 2 introduces new missions and rewards, focusing on Blastoise and Blue-themed accessories; no new promotional cards are added.
Part 2 Missions and Accessory Rewards
Ten new missions, including collecting Fire and Water-type Pokemon, provide up to 22 additional Event Shop Tickets.
Part 2 Mission | Reward |
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Wonder Pick One Time | One Event Shop Ticket |
Wonder Pick Two Times | One Event Shop Ticket |
Wonder Pick Three Times | One Event Shop Ticket |
Wonder Pick Four Times | Two Event Shop Tickets |
Wonder Pick Five Times | Two Event Shop Tickets |
Wonder Pick Six Times | Three Event Shop Tickets |
Collect Five Fire-Type Pokemon | Three Event Shop Tickets |
Collect Five Water-Type Pokemon | Three Event Shop Tickets |
Collect Ten Fire-Type Pokemon | Three Event Shop Tickets |
Collect Ten Water-Type Pokemon | Three Event Shop Tickets |
Part 2 Item | Price |
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Blue & Blastoise (Card Back) | N/A |
Blue & Blastoise (Playmat) | N/A |
Blastoise (Icon) | N/A |
Blastoise (Coin) | N/A |
Essential Tips for Maximizing Your Wonder Pick Event Experience
- Ticket Carryover: Tickets remain until January 29th, allowing post-event purchasing. Aim for 31 tickets to acquire all accessories.
- No Rare/Bonus Pick Notifications: Regularly check for these picks (every 30-60 minutes) as in-game notifications are absent while offline.
- All Picks Count Towards Missions: Any Wonder Pick contributes to mission progress.
- Strategic Rare Pick Usage: Prioritize free Bonus Picks for Promo-A cards; only use Rare Picks if nearing the event's end and missing the desired cards.