Ready to ignite your Pokémon TCG Pocket collection? The Fire Pokémon Mass Outbreak event is blazing through from November 22 to 28, offering a rare chance to snag the elusive Arcanine ex card through the event’s special Wonder Picks. But beware-this fiery prize requires strategic stamina use and a bit of luck, as you’ll need to spend three Wonder Stamina and hope for a Rare Pick featuring Arcanine ex. Alongside this, complete missions to earn exclusive rewards like the striking Yellow Circles Flair for Arcanine ex and other fiery Pokémon to heat up your deck before the event cools down.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Fire Pokémon Mass Outbreak event in Pokémon TCG Pocket, including how to get Arcanine ex and its Yellow Flair.
Fire Pokémon Mass Outbreak event details
The Fire Pokémon Mass Outbreak event in Pokémon TCG Pocket ran from November 22 to November 28, 2024, featuring a special focus on Fire-type Pokémon cards. During this limited-time event, players could access new Fire-themed Bonus Picks and Rare Picks in the Wonder Pick system, including rare cards like Arcanine ex, Charizard, and Moltres. The event also introduced several missions that rewarded players with valuable in-game currencies such as Wonder Hourglasses and Shop Tickets for completing tasks like performing Wonder Picks and obtaining Fire-type cards. Additionally, players could earn a unique Arcanine ex Flair cosmetic effect exclusive to the event. The Rare Picks required Stamina to pull, while Bonus Picks were free and offered a wider range of rewards. This event provided a great opportunity to enhance Fire-type decks and expand collections with powerful Fire Pokémon cards.
The Fire Pokémon Mass Outbreak event is a Wonder Pick event where fire-type Pokémon will appear in the Wonder Pick section of Pokémon TCG Pocket as Rare and Bonus Picks.
Similar to the Chansey and Meowth event, Bonus Picks have the chance to include items other than cards, including Shop Tickets, Hourglasses, and Wonder Hourglasses. Bonus Picks are free, while Rare Picks will cost three Wonder Stamina. Both Rare and Bonus Picks have a chance to appear every time your Wonder Picks are updated, so make sure to check the section frequently!
Additionally, new items are available during the event. You can receive Wonder Hourglasses by completing missions (which we’ve detailed below) and give your Arcanine ex the Arcanine ex Circles Yellow Battle Flair by collecting duplicates of the Arcanine ex card.
Here are the cards you can find in Rare and Bonus Picks:
Rare Picks
- Arcanine ex
- Charizard
- Moltres
- Ninetales
- Rapidash
- Charmeleon
- Blaine
Bonus Picks
- Charmeleon
- Ninetales
- Rapidash
- Blaine
- Charmander
- Vulpix
- Growlithe
- Ponyta
- Magmar
- Heatmor
Fire Pokémon Mass Outbreak missions and rewards
The Fire Pokémon Mass Outbreak event in Pokémon TCG Pocket centers around Wonder Picking Fire-type Pokémon cards, including rare ones like Arcanine ex, Charizard, and Moltres. Players complete missions such as collecting a certain number of Fire-type Pokémon or using Wonder Picks multiple times. These missions reward valuable items like Wonder Hourglasses and Shop Tickets, which help players continue drawing cards and expanding their collections. The event encourages active participation by offering escalating rewards for collecting 5, 10, and 15 Fire-type Pokémon, as well as for using Wonder Picks 3 and 5 times. Notably, collecting an Arcanine ex card grants both a Wonder Hourglass and a Shop Ticket. These missions and rewards provide strong incentives to engage with the event before it ends, enhancing players’ Fire-type decks and resources in Pokémon TCG Pocket.
The event features a handful of missions that reward Wonder Hourglasses.
As of this writing, the missions and rewards for the Fire Pokémon Mass Outbreak event are as follows, though note that the event “details are subject to change without warning,” according to a news release.
- Collect one Arcanine ex card: one Wonder Hourglass
- Wonder Pick three times: one Wonder Hourglass
- Wonder Pick five times: three Wonder Hourglasses
- Collect five fire-type cards: two Wonder Hourglasses
- Collect ten fire-type cards: three Wonder Hourglasses
- Collect 15 fire-type cards: four Wonder Hourglasses
How to get Arcanine ex in the Mass Outbreak event
To get Arcanine ex in the Mass Outbreak event in Pokémon TCG Pocket, you need to participate in the Fire Pokémon Mass Outbreak event running from November 22 to November 28. During this event, Arcanine ex is available as a rare card in the Wonder Pick system. To obtain it, you must spend three Wonder Stamina on a Rare Pick when it appears, which gives you a 20% chance (one in five) to get the Arcanine ex card. Fire-type Pokémon, including Arcanine ex, also appear in Bonus Picks, which are free but do not include Arcanine ex. Additionally, completing event missions can earn you Wonder Hourglasses and Shop Tickets that help in acquiring more picks and rewards. Collecting multiple Arcanine ex cards allows you to unlock a unique Yellow Circles Battle Flair for Arcanine ex during the event.
To get Arcanine ex in the Fire Pokémon Mass Outbreak event, you’ll need to spend three Wonder Stamina and choose the Arcanine ex card through a Rare Pick when one appears. As with all types of Wonder Pick, you have a one in five chance of getting the card you want.
Remember, Rare Picks have a chance to appear in your Wonder Pick listings every time your Wonder Pick is updated, so check your listings often!
How to get Yellow Flair for Arcanine ex
To get the Yellow Flair for Arcanine ex in Pokémon TCG Pocket during the Fire Pokémon Mass Outbreak event, you need to collect at least three copies of the Arcanine ex card and have enough Shine Dust (around 720). Once you have these, go to your card collection, select the Arcanine ex card, and click the “Obtain Flair” button. Then choose the left-most Yellow Circles flair option to unlock this exclusive battle flair. This flair is a special cosmetic effect available only during the event and requires trading in duplicate Arcanine ex cards along with Shine Dust to claim it.
The Arcanine ex Circles Yellow flair is obtainable if you have at least three Arcanine ex cards and 720 Shine Dust.
To get the flair, head over to your cards in PokémonTCG Pocket, and find your Arcanine ex card. Select the card and press the “Obtain Flair” button. Choose the left-most flair to find the Circles Flair: Yellow (Battle) flair and exchange your duplicates and Shine Dust to get the exclusive flair.
What’s the secret to increasing my chances of getting Arcanine ex in the event
To increase your chances of getting Arcanine ex in Pokémon TCG Pocket’s Mass Outbreak event, the key is to regularly refresh your Wonder Pick listings and spend three Wonder Stamina each time to unlock a Rare Pick, where Arcanine ex can appear. Since Rare Picks show up randomly in your listings, checking frequently maximizes your opportunities to select Arcanine ex when it appears. Note that the overall chance of obtaining Arcanine ex from the picks is low-around 1.68% when combining certain card positions-so persistence and consistent stamina spending are essential. Additionally, crafting Arcanine ex using Pack Points is an alternative if you accumulate enough points from expansions.
What are the best ways to check for Rare Picks during the event
The best ways to check for Rare Picks during Pokémon TCG Pocket’s Mass Outbreak event are:
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Frequently monitor your Wonder Pick menu throughout the day since Rare Picks appear randomly and only during ongoing events. They come with a 30-minute countdown timer, so you must act quickly once they appear or they will disappear.
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Use your Wonder Stamina to claim Rare Picks as they cost stamina (which regenerates every 12 hours) to unlock. Spending stamina promptly increases your chances of encountering and selecting Rare Picks before they vanish.
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Add desired cards like Arcanine ex to your wishlist in the My Cards section. This marks them with a heart icon, helping you quickly spot Rare Picks that include cards you want when browsing picks.
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Be patient and selective: wait for Rare Picks that contain multiple cards on your wishlist to maximize the probability of getting a desired card. Avoid spending stamina on picks with only one wanted card if possible.
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Check expired Wonder Picks at the bottom of the list and use rewind watches (earned by leveling up) along with stamina to restore and claim them, effectively increasing your chances to pick Rare Picks you missed earlier.
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Regularly open the app multiple times daily to catch Rare Picks as they appear sporadically, since they do not have a fixed schedule but tend to pop up several times during event days.
Following these strategies will help you spot and capitalize on Rare Picks during the event, improving your odds of obtaining rare cards like Arcanine ex.
