Pokémon Pocket January 2025 Wonder Pick Event Guide: Charmander & Squirtle Promo-A Cards!
Pokémon Pocket's January 2025 Wonder Pick Event offers a fantastic opportunity to snag two new Promo-A cards: Charmander (P-A 032) and Squirtle (P-A 033). This guide covers everything you need to know, from event details to maximizing your rewards.
Quick Navigation:
- Event Part 1 Details
- Acquiring Promo-A Charmander and Squirtle
- Part 1 Missions and Rewards
- Event Part 2 Details
- Part 2 Missions and Rewards
- Essential Tips and Strategies
Event Part 1 Details
- Start Date: January 6th, 2025, 10:00 PM (Local Time)
- End Date: January 20th, 2025, 9:59 PM (Local Time)
- Event Type: Wonder Pick
- Featured Rewards: Squirtle (P-A) and Charmander (P-A)
This two-week event gives you a chance to obtain either Charmander (P-A 032) or Squirtle (P-A 033) through various Wonder Picks.
Acquiring Promo-A Charmander and Squirtle
Part 1 and 2 offer both Bonus and Rare Wonder Picks with varying drop rates for the Promo-A Squirtle and Charmander.
Bonus Wonder Picks: These free picks offer a chance at one of the two Promo-A cards (or their regular counterparts) plus Wonder Hourglasses or Event Shop Tickets. Data suggests a 20% chance of a Bonus Pick appearing with each Wonder Pick.
Rare Wonder Picks: These have a lower 2.5% appearance rate, but guarantee one of the Promo-A cards. The number of slots each card occupies is random (1-4 slots), impacting your odds (25% - 80%).
Part 1 Missions and Rewards
Complete five missions to earn Blastoise Event Shop Tickets, redeemable for thematic accessories.
| Part 1 Mission | Reward |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Nine tickets unlock all three Part 1 accessories.
| Part 1 Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Blue (Backdrop) | Three Event Shop Tickets |
| Blue & Blastoise (Cover) | Three Event Shop Tickets |
| Tiny Temple (Backdrop) | Three Event Shop Tickets |
Event Part 2 Details
- Start Date: January 15th, 2025
- End Date: January 21st, 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 items, but no new Promo-A cards.
Part 2 Missions and Rewards
Ten new missions reward up to 22 Event Shop Tickets.
| Part 2 Mission | Reward |
|---|---|
| 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 Pokémon | Three Event Shop Tickets |
| Collect Five Water-Type Pokémon | Three Event Shop Tickets |
| Collect Ten Fire-Type Pokémon | Three Event Shop Tickets |
| Collect Ten Water-Type Pokémon | Three Event Shop Tickets |
| Part 2 Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Blue & Blastoise (Card Back) | N/A |
| Blue & Blastoise (Playmat) | N/A |
| Blastoise (Icon) | N/A |
| Blastoise (Coin) | N/A |
Essential Tips and Strategies
- Ticket Carryover: Tickets remain until January 29th. (31 tickets needed for all rewards).
- No Notifications: Check regularly (every 30-60 minutes) for Bonus and Rare Picks.
- All Picks Count: Any Wonder Pick contributes to mission progress.
- Strategic Rare Picks: Prioritize Bonus Picks; only use Rare Picks if nearing the end and missing Promo-A cards.
