Pokémon TCG Pocket's Space Time Smackdown Expansion: A Detailed Look
Pokémon TCG Pocket has launched its latest major update, introducing the Space Time Smackdown expansion based on Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. This expansion, available in two booster packs (Dialga and Palkia themed), features 207 cards, a smaller count than Genetic Apex but with a higher percentage of rare cards (52 alternate art, Star, and Crown rarity cards). The official card count, excluding alternate arts, is 155, including 10 new ex Pokémon (Yanmega, Infernape, Palkia, Pacharisu, Mismagius, Gallade, Weavile, Darkrai, Dialga, and Lickilicky). Every Pokémon type except Dragon has a new ex Pokémon, with Darkness gaining two.
A significant addition is the introduction of Pokémon Tool cards: Giant Cape (+20 HP), Rocky Helmet (20 HP damage to opponent on active Pokémon damage), and Lum Berry (removes status conditions).
New Solo Battles have been added across Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert tiers, featuring Pokémon from the set like Dialga ex, Palkia ex, and others. The meta is expected to shift with powerful cards like Infernape ex (140 damage for two Fire Energy), Palkia ex (150 damage plus 20 to benched Pokémon), and Weavile ex (variable damage based on opponent's condition). Steel-type decks are anticipated to receive a considerable boost.
Space Time Smackdown also brings new missions, awarding Pack Hourglasses, Wonder Hourglasses, Emblem Tickets, and more (excluding Trading Tokens, though a 500-token gift was given). New shop items include Dialga and Palkia album covers, a Lovely Hearts backdrop, and a Cynthia-themed Poké Gold bundle.
The recent trading update remains controversial due to the high cost of trading rare cards using Trade Tokens. Obtaining these tokens requires selling cards, creating an imbalance where trading high-rarity cards necessitates selling multiple lower-rarity cards. This system has received significant criticism from players.
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