The Pokémon TCG Pocket game is about to get a significant update with the release of the Space-Time Smackdown expansion, following the success of the Genetic Apex set. Here's a breakdown of the release details and new cards.
Space-Time Smackdown Release Date in Pokémon TCG Pocket
Space-Time Smackdown launches in Pokémon TCG Pocket on January 30th at 1:00 AM Eastern Time. While initial announcements suggested January 29th, the official Pokémon website and X account confirm the 30th, likely to accommodate various time zones.
Number of Booster Packs
Unlike Genetic Apex, which included three booster packs, Space-Time Smackdown offers only two, featuring Palkia and Dialga. This suggests a strong focus on Generation IV Pokémon from the Diamond and Pearl games, though cards from other generations are expected.
New Cards Revealed in Space-Time Smackdown
While a complete card list isn't yet available, here are some highlights:
Card | Effect |
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Dialga EX | 150HP Metallic Turbo (2 Metal Energy): Take 2 Metal Energy from your Energy Zone and attach it to 1 of your Benched Pokémon. 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 Pokémon. This attack also does 20 damage to each of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon. 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 Pokémon. 1 Retreat Cost |
Pachirisu EX | Sparking Gadget (2 Electric Energy): If this Pokémon has a Pokémon 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 Pokémon. |
Gible | 60HP Gnaw (1 Colorless Energy) |
Cresselia | 110HP Moonlight Gain (2 Psychic Energy): Heal 20 damage from this Pokémon. 50 damage. |
Trading Restrictions
While the trading feature will be active with the Space-Time Smackdown release, trading will be limited to cards from the Genetic Apex and Mythical Island sets. Space-Time Smackdown cards will not be tradeable initially.
This covers the key information regarding the Space-Time Smackdown expansion in Pokémon TCG Pocket. For further game guides and strategies, including deck tier lists, check out The Escapist.