Man, waking up to new Pokémon TCG Pocket teasers feels like finding a Charizard in your grandma’s attic—totally unexpected but hype! The Japanese account just dropped hints about our first post-launch events, featuring a slick Lapras ex promo card with a Bubble Beam attack that dishes out 80 damage and heals 20 HP. That’s like a vending machine spitting out both snacks and cash! Alongside it, they showed this cheeky Meowth card packing a Pay Day move for 30 damage. No release dates yet, but the art hints it’s tied to a "Wonder Pick" event. Wild, right? Normally Wonder Pick lets you snag one card from another player’s opened pack, but this seems like a fresh twist. Are we looking at event-exclusive picks now?!

Honestly, these promos are just the tip of the iceberg. Datamines already confirmed 24 promo cards are floating around since launch—some in the shop, others locked behind missions or that shiny Premium Pass. Speaking of… that Premium Pass is a whole vibe. You can trial it for free and snag an exclusive alt-art Pikachu (🥹), but then it’s $9.99/month. Is it worth it? For collectors chasing rare alt-arts, maybe. But for casual players? Ehh, it’s like paying for a fancy umbrella in the desert—cool, but situational. Here’s the breakdown of what we know so far:

• Premium Pass Perks: Monthly alt-art cards (Pikachu confirmed), early event access? 🤔

• Event Cards: Lapras ex (heal/damage hybrid), Meowth (30-damage Pay Day + Wonder Pick link)

• Freebies: Mission rewards, shop rotations, and that free Pikachu trial

And get this—rumors point to mini-sets dropping in December 2025! While main sets like Genetic Apex drop quarterly, these bite-sized releases should keep the grind from feeling like a treadmill to nowhere. No word on card counts yet, but imagine them as little booster packs hidden in your cereal box. 🥣

So here’s my take: Events could make or break this game. Lapras ex seems strong but not meta-shattering—balanced like a tightrope walker on a Unicycle 🚲. Meowth? Pure collector bait... unless they drop a Persian that turns Pay Day into a Swiss Army knife. But the real test? How much fun vs. grind these events deliver. With Pocket’s features still lean, events need to be more than just card dispensers. Will they feel like vibrant festivals or chore checklists? And can F2P players compete without selling their soul to the Premium Pass?

Honestly, Pocket’s walking a razor’s edge. If events are fire, it’ll thrive. If not? Well… remember that hype train everyone boarded? Let’s hope it doesn’t derail into a ditch full of Pay-to-Win horror stories. What’s your move—hoarding gems for December, or riding the Premium wave? 🔥