By Aashish Victor
The Pokemon TCG Pocket Alcremie Drop Event is now live, providing players with a new set of solo battles filled with sweet loot and special cards. Taking place from July 2 to July 12, 2025, the limited event revolves around fighting Alcremie-themed CPU decks on four difficulty levels. The process provides players with the opportunity to gain Promo Pack A Series Vol. 10 cards, event currency, and other beneficial resources.For every initial stage you clear, you’ll gain more enhanced rewards and entry to more challenging endeavors. And if you’re aiming for those elusive cards, the Expert level features guaranteed drops of the most desirable rewards.Let’s dissect the missions, rewards, special cards, and best counters to enable you to win big in the Pokemon TCG Pocket Alcremie Drop Event.What is the Pokemon TCG Pocket Alcremie Drop Event, and how does it work?All cards available in the event (Image via The Pokemon Company)Pokemon TCG Pocket Alcremie Drop Event is a solo-only battle event where you’ll battle CPU decks inspired by Alcremie and other sweet-scented Pokemon. Each stage has:First-clear rewardsUnlockable higher difficulty levels: Beginner → Intermediate → Advanced → ExpertDrop rewards with random chancesAdditional missions with unique requirements for bonus rewardsYour final objective? Grind the Expert level for the best loot, including exclusive cards that could be found during the event alone.Also read: Pokemon TCG Pocket Eevee Grove: All cards, types, and raritiesPokemon TCG Pocket Alcremie Drop Event: All exclusive Promo CardsThe biggest reward for participating in the Pokemon TCG Pocket Alcremie Drop Event is the Promo Pack A Series Vol. 10, which includes five event-exclusive cards. Although the pack can fall at any level of difficulty, it is certain when you win a battle on the Expert stage.Here’s what’s inside the pack and your odds of pulling each card:Alcremie (Art Rare) – 12.66% chanceJolteon (Alt Art) – 15.82% chanceVanillite (Alt Art) – 23.84% chanceAudino – 23.84% chanceDragonair – 23.84% chanceAlso read: 10 best cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket Eevee Grove expansion, rankedPokemon TCG Pocket Alcremie Drop Event: Battle tasks and rewardsEvent – exclusive missions (Image via The Pokemon Company)1) Beginner stageFirst-Clear Rewards:2 Pack Hourglasses, 1 Promo Pack A Vol. 10, 1 Shop Ticket, 25 EXPDrop Rates:51% chance for 1 Promo Pack38.7% chance for 1 Shop Ticket100% chance for 25 ShinedustBattle Tasks:Knock out a Pokemon with a Metal-type move (4 Event Hourglasses)Play 3 Basic Pokemon (4 Event Hourglasses)Also read: 5 best-looking cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket Eevee Grove expansion2) Intermediate stageFirst-Clear Rewards:4 Pack Hourglasses, 1 Promo Pack A Vol. 10, 1 Shop Ticket, 50 EXPDrop Rates:64% chance for 1 Promo Pack48.3% chance for 1 Shop Ticket100% chance for 25 ShinedustBattle Tasks:Knock out 2 Pokemon with Metal-type moves (3 Event Hourglasses)Put a Stage 1 Pokemon into play (3 Event Hourglasses)Win by turn 14 (4 Event Hourglasses)Also read: 5 rarest cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket Eevee Grove expansion3) Advanced stageFirst-Clear Rewards:6 Pack Hourglasses, 1 Promo Pack A Vol. 10, 1 Shop Ticket, 75 EXPDrop Rates:80% chance for 1 Promo Pack60.4% chance for 1 Shop Ticket100% chance for 25 ShinedustBattle Tasks:Knock out the Active Pokemon twice using Metal-types (4 Wonder Hourglasses)Use a 1–3 Diamond rarity deck (4 Wonder Hourglasses)Win by turn 14 (4 Wonder Hourglasses)Win without your opponent scoring points (4 Wonder Hourglasses)Also read: All Eevee Grove 1-Star Illustration Rares in Pokemon TCG Pocket, ranked4) Expert stageFirst-Clear Rewards:8 Pack Hourglasses, 1 Promo Pack A Vol. 10, 1 Shop Ticket, 100 EXPDrop Rates:100% chance for 1 Promo Pack75.5% chance for 1 Shop Ticket100% chance for 25 ShinedustBattle Tasks:Win using a 1–3 Diamond rarity deck (5 Wonder Hourglasses)Win by turn 12 (5 Wonder Hourglasses)Win without opponent scoring (5 Wonder Hourglasses)Win 10 battles (5 Wonder Hourglasses)Win 20 battles (5 Wonder Hourglasses)Also read: Pokemon TCG Pocket Eevee Grove: Meta predictions, analysis and expected cardsPokemon TCG Pocket Alcremie Drop Event: Best countersBest counters for the Pokemon TCG Pocket Alcremie Drop Event (Image via The Pokemon Company)Because so many of the battle missions are about Metal-type KOs, constructing your deck around powerful Metal Pokemon will put you well ahead of the game. Most of the cards in these Pokemon TCG Pocket Alcremie Drop Event CPU decks are also weak to Metal-types, so that’s a bonus. Here are some of the best options:Solgaleo exDialga exTinkaton exAlolan Dugtrio exYou might also want to include Skarmory in your decks – A great early-game card to set up momentum.For missions that ask for 1–3 Diamond rarity decks, these affordable yet solid choices are worth considering:Dragonite deckSilvally deckAlcremie deckAlso read: 8 best cards in Pokemon TCGP Extradimensional Crisis expansion, rankedWhether you’re aiming to complete your collection or just want a solid event run, the Pokemon TCG Pocket Alcremie Drop Event offers both challenge and opportunity. Don’t miss out – this event ends on July 12.Also read: Best energy generating cards in Pokemon TCG PocketCheck out our other Pokemon-related articles:Pokemon TCGP decks tier listWhat are Pokemon Tools in Pokemon TCGP, and how to use themPokemon TCGP announces new Trading changesAll status conditions explained in Pokemon TCGPHow to access older packs in Pokemon TCGP