The Pokemon TCG Pocket community is buzzing with excitement over the upcoming Space-Time Smackdown expansion. Here's everything you need to know about this thrilling new set.
Mark your calendars! The Space-Time Smackdown expansion set will be available in Pokemon TCG Pocket on January 30, at 1 a.m. Eastern Time. It's important to note that while the trailer mentions a January 29 release date, the official Pokemon website and X account confirm the January 30 launch. This discrepancy likely accounts for different time zones, ensuring that most players can access the packs on the 30th.
Unlike the Genetic Apex set, which featured three booster packs themed around Charizard, Mewtwo, and Pikachu, Space-Time Smackdown will include only two booster packs. These packs are themed around Palkia and Dialga, hinting at a strong focus on Generation 4, particularly the Diamond and Pearl games. However, expect to see Pokémon from other generations as well, adding diversity to your collection.
While we don't have a complete list of all the new cards yet, here are some of the highlights that have been revealed:
| Card | Effect |
|---|---|
| Dialga Ex | 150HP Metallic Turbo (2 Metal Energy): Take 2 Metal Energy from your Energy Zone and attach it to 1 of your Benched Pokemon. 30 damage. Heavy Impact (2 Metal, 2 Colorless Energy): 100 damage. 2 Retreat Cost |
| Palkia Ex | 150HP Slash (1 Water Energy): 30 damage. Dimensional Storm (3 Water, 1 Colorless Energy): Discard 3 Water Energy from this Pokemon. This attack also does 20 damage to each of your opponent’s Benched Pokemon. 150 damage. |
| Turtwig | 80HP Bite (1 Grass, 1 Colorless Energy): 30 damage. 2 Retreat Cost |
| Chimchar | 60HP Scratch (1 Fire Energy): 20 damage. 1 Retreat Cost |
| Piplup | 60HP Nap (1 Colorless Energy): Heal 20 damage from this Pokemon. 1 Retreat Cost |
| Pachirisu Ex | Sparking Gadget (2 Electric Energy): If this Pokemon has a Pokemon Tool attached, this attack does 40 more damage. 40+ damage. |
| Leafeon | 90HP Leafy Cyclone |
| Honchkrow | 100HP Skill Dive |
| Cynthia (Supporter) | During this turn, attacks used by your Garchomp or Togekiss do +50 damage to your opponent’s Active Pokemon. |
| Gible | 60HP Gnaw (1 Colorless Energy) |
| Cresselia | 110HP Moonlight Gain (2 Psychic Energy): Heal 20 damage from this Pokemon. 50 damage. |
It's worth noting that while the trading feature will be available with the Space-Time Smackdown release, you won't be able to trade cards from this set. Trading will be limited to cards from the Genetic Apex and Mythical Island sets.
That's all the essential information about the release date and new cards for the Space-Time Smackdown expansion in Pokemon TCG Pocket. For more tips and detailed information on the game, including our deck tier list, be sure to check out The Escapist.
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