Extradimensional Crisis is the newest set to come to Pokémon TCG Pocket, bringing Ultra Beasts and more Pokémon Sun and Moon theming to the mobile card game. In addition to the new Ultra Beast mechanic introduced, you can also find a ton of mainstay features, such as Shining cards, and new strategies to battle.
But, as with every new set, you have to earn your freebies. Each month, alongside the new release, Pokémon TCG Pocket offers new solo battles that come with some great rewards if you put in the work. Notably, the game is giving a tad less than in some other sets in the past, such as Shining Revelry, but has a little more focus for newcomers to the game to get their footing easier.
Extradimensional Crisis Step-Up Battle (Beginner)
First-time wins on the Extradimensional Crisis Step-Up Battle (Beginner) will earn you 2 pack hourglasses, 50 shinedust, 1 shop ticket, and 55 EXP each.
But, each step has specific “Battle Tasks” as well that can earn you up to 12 more shop tickets. All of the Extradimensional Crisis Step-Up Battle (Beginner) Battle Tasks are the same for each step and earn 4 tickets apiece.
- Knock out your opponent’s Active Pokémon 1 time with an attack from a Specific-Type Pokémon (Explained below)
- Put 3 Basic Pokémon into play
The step-up battle list includes the decks below. I’m also including the recommended energy-type deck to take it on in the list, which is how you earn the Specific-type Battle Task as well, that I mentioned above.
- Luxio deck – Recommended: Fighting
- Krokorok deck – Recommended: Fighting (but Grass is needed to complete the corresponding Battle Task)
- Lairon deck – Recommended: Fire
If you were to complete all Extradimensional Crisis Step-Up Battle (Beginner) battles, you would earn 6 pack hourglasses, 150 shinedust, 75 EXP, and 21 shop tickets.
Extradimensional Crisis Step-Up Battle (Intermediate)
First-time wins on the Extradimensional Crisis Step-Up Battle (Intermediate) will earn you 3 pack hourglasses, 100 shinedust, 1 shop ticket, and 50 EXP each.
But, each step has specific “Battle Tasks” as well that can earn you up to 12 more shop tickets. All of the Extradimensional Crisis Step-Up Battle (Intermediate) Battle Tasks are the same for each step and earn 4 tickets apiece.
- Knock out your opponent’s Active Pokémon 3 times with an attack from a Specific-Type Pokémon (Explained below)
- Do 100 or more damage in total to your opponent’s Pokémon with one attack
- Win this battle by turn 14
The step-up battle list includes the decks below. I’m also including the recommended energy-type deck to take it on in the list, which is how you earn the Specific-type Battle Task as well, that I mentioned above.
- Decidueye deck – Recommended: Fire
- Zeraora deck – Recommended: Fighting
- Naganadel deck – Recommended: Fighting
- Stakataka deck – Recommended: Fire
- Stoutland deck – Recommended: Fighting
If you were to complete all Extradimensional Crisis Step-Up Battle (Intermediate) battles, you would earn 15 pack hourglasses, 500 shinedust, 250 EXP, and 65 shop tickets.
Extradimensional Crisis Step-Up Battle (Advanced)
First-time wins on the Extradimensional Crisis Step-Up Battle (Advanced) will earn you 5 pack hourglasses, 150 shinedust, 1 shop ticket, and 75 EXP each.
But, each step has specific “Battle Tasks” as well that can earn you up to 20 more shop tickets. All of the Extradimensional Crisis Step-Up Battle (Advanced) Battle Tasks are the same for each step and earn 5 tickets apiece.
- Knock out your opponent’s Active Pokémon 2 times with an attack from a Specific-Type Pokémon (Explained below)
- Do 100 or more damage in total to your opponent’s Pokémon with one attack
- Win this battle by turn 14
- Win this battle without your opponent getting any points
The step-up battle list includes the decks below. I’m also including the recommended energy-type deck to take it on in the list, which is how you earn the Specific-type Battle Task, as well as that I mentioned above.
- Buzzwole ex deck – Recommended: Fire
- Tapu Koko ex deck – Recommended: Fighting
- Lycanroc ex deck – Recommended: Grass
- Guzzlord ex deck – Recommended: Grass
- Alolan Dugtrio ex deck – Recommended: Fire
If you were to complete all Extradimensional Crisis Step-Up Battle (Advanced) battles, you would earn 25 pack hourglasses, 750 shinedust, 375 EXP, and 105 shop tickets.
Extradimensional Crisis Expert Solo Battle
First-time wins on the Shining Revelry Expert Solo Battle will earn you 7 pack hourglasses, 200 shinedust, 1 shop ticket, and 100 EXP each.
But, like the Step-Up Battles, each step has specific “Battle Tasks” as well that can earn you up to 25 more shop tickets. Similarly, all of the Extradimensional Crisis Expert Solo Battle Tasks are the same for each step and earn 5 tickets apiece.
- Win this battle with a deck whose Pokémon are only a specific type (Explained below)
- Win this battle without any Trainer cards included in your deck
- Win this battle by turn 12
- Win this battle without your opponent getting any points
- Get 12 or more points
The difference with the Specific-type Pokémon Battle Task is that it’s meant to be harder. While there will be a more Recommended deck type, the Battle Task wants to pit you against the grain and make it harder.
The step-up battle list includes these decks. I’m also including the recommended energy-type deck to take it on properly below, as well as the Battle Task-specific type.
- Buzzwole ex deck – Recommended: Fire
- Tapu Koko ex deck – Recommended: Fighting
- Lycanroc ex deck – Recommended: Grass
- Guzzlord ex deck – Recommended: Grass
- Alolan Dugtrio ex deck – Recommended: Fire
If you were to complete all Extradimensional Crisis Expert Solo Battle battles, you would earn 35 pack hourglasses, 1000 shinedust, 500 EXP, and 130 shop tickets.
Shop Tickets for Extradimensional Crisis
With that said, you just earned a ton of the pink and blue Shop Tickets that can be used in the aptly named Shop, under the also aptly named Tickets tab. If you completed all of the battles and Battle Tasks above, you should have at least 321 Shop Tickets to use. While that’s less than some previous months, that’s still quite a bit!
If you’re familiar with the Shop already, this isn’t going to tell you anything new. But, for those who are new to Pokémon TCG Pocket, this is a great place to grab a bunch of new stuff, such as the new Extradimensional Crisis: Ultra Beast (cover) binder for only 15 shop tickets.
However, you’re here for Hourglasses. You can pick up 10 individual Pack Hourglasses at 3 Shop Tickets apiece, with another 10 of the x6 Pack Hourglasses for 18 Shop Tickets each. This will grant you a total of 70 more hourglasses using only 210 of your freshly obtained Shop Tickets. You can also do the same with Wonder Hourglasses if you’d like. Also worth noting is that this part refreshes at the top of each month.
With that said, this means you will have access to 151 total hourglasses for free on day one of Extradimensional, on top of your two free daily packs, if you take advantage of the shop tickets. This doesn’t even include the new Ranked Match Missions that will earn you a ton more Pack Hourglasses.
Thanks to Pokémon Zone for additional information for this guide. While there are fewer rewards than in previous months, don’t forget to take advantage of older solo battles that you may not have completed yet to earn their rewards as well. If you haven’t checked out Pokémon TCG Pocket yet, it’s available on Android and iOS for free.
If you’re new to Pokémon TCG Pocket, check out our guides on how to obtain flair and what the real differences are between the mobile apps, Pokémon TCG Pocket and Pokémon TCG Live.
