Pokémon Pocket January 2025 Wonder Pick Event Guide: Charmander & Squirtle Promo-A Cards!
Pokémon Pocket's January Wonder Pick Event offers a chance to snag new Promo-A Charmander (P-A 032) and Squirtle (P-A 033) cards, featuring updated art while retaining original stats and moves. This event also includes missions rewarding Event Shop Tickets for purchasing themed accessories. Here's a complete breakdown:
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January Wonder Pick Event Part 1: January 6th - 20th
- Dates: January 6th (10:00 PM) - January 20th (9:59 PM) local time.
- Type: Wonder Pick
- Rewards: Squirtle (P-A) and Charmander (P-A)
This RNG-based event gives players a chance to obtain the new Promo-A cards.
How to Obtain Promo-A Squirtle and Charmander
Both Parts 1 & 2 offer "Bonus" and "Rare" Wonder Picks with varying drop rates:
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Bonus Wonder Picks: Free picks offering a chance at either Promo-A card (or their regular variants) plus Wonder Hourglasses or Event Shop Tickets. Data suggests a 20% chance of a Bonus Pick appearing with each Wonder Pick.
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Rare Wonder Picks: A 2.5% chance to appear, guaranteeing one of the Promo-A cards. The number of slots each card occupies is random (1-4 slots), affecting your odds (25%-80%).
Part 1 Missions and Rewards
Five missions reward Blastoise Event Shop Tickets, redeemable for 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 |
Completing all five missions yields nine tickets—enough for 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 |
January Wonder Pick Event Part 2: January 15th - 21st
- Dates: January 15th - 21st
- Type: Wonder Pick
- Rewards: Blastoise and Blue-themed accessories
No new cards, but new missions and rewards.
Part 2 Missions and Rewards
Ten missions reward additional Event Shop Tickets (up to 22):
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 |
Tips and Strategies
- Ticket Carryover: Tickets remain until January 29th. (Aim for 31 tickets for all rewards).
- No Notifications: Check for Bonus and Rare Picks regularly (every 30-60 minutes).
- 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.