Get ready to spark some excitement in the new year because the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket is kicking off 2026 with a bang! From December 31, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. to January 10, 2026, at 9:59 p.m. PST, players can dive into the Mareep Drop Event, a thrilling solo battle extravaganza packed with rewards that’ll make your collection shine. But here’s where it gets even more electrifying: this isn’t just about battling—it’s about climbing through four increasingly challenging tiers, each offering unique prizes like an exclusive Mareep promo card with artwork you won’t find anywhere else. And this is the part most people miss: even if you don’t win every battle, completing tasks along the way can still net you valuable items like event hourglasses and wonder hourglasses to keep the momentum going.
Here’s the scoop: to participate, you’ll need event stamina, which replenishes over time or with event hourglasses. Each victory in a solo battle costs one stamina point, but the rewards are worth it. Your first win in each tier unlocks goodies like pack hourglasses, shinedust, shop tickets, and a promo card pack. Subsequent wins? You’ll still have a shot at promo card packs, shinedust, or shop tickets, keeping the stakes high and the excitement higher. Controversial question: Is grinding for stamina worth it, or should players focus on completing tasks instead? Let us know in the comments!
Speaking of tasks, don’t overlook the battle tasks for each solo match—they’re your ticket to extra hourglasses, regardless of whether you win or lose. Plus, as you tackle drop event missions, you can snag a promo card exchange ticket, redeemable for a card from Promo Pack B Series Vol. 2 in the Shop. But here’s the twist: the New Year event missions (https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-trading-card-game-pocket-new-year-2026-event-missions-underway) run simultaneously, doubling the fun and the rewards. So, Trainers, are you ready to face off against the Wool Pokémon and charge into victory? This event is your chance to start the year with a jolt of Pokémon power—don’t miss it!
