The *Pokémon TCG Pocket* game made waves with the Genetic Apex set, and now the second major expansion, Space-Time Smackdown, is poised to make an even bigger splash. Here's everything you need to know about its release.
Table of Contents
- When Does Space-Time Smackdown Come Out in Pokémon TCG Pocket?
- How Many Booster Packs Are There?
- All New Cards Revealed in Space-Time Smackdown
When Does Space-Time Smackdown Come Out in Pokémon TCG Pocket?
Space-Time Smackdown arrives 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 account for various time zones.
How Many Booster Packs Are There?
Unlike Genetic Apex with its three booster packs (Charizard, Mewtwo, and Pikachu), Space-Time Smackdown features two booster packs, themed around Palkia and Dialga. As you might expect from these Pokémon, the set heavily focuses on Gen 4 (Diamond and Pearl), though cards from other generations will also be included.
All New Cards Revealed in Space-Time Smackdown
While the full card list isn't yet available, here are some highlights:
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 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. |
Important Note: While trading is enabled with the Space-Time Smackdown release, trading will be limited to Genetic Apex and Mythical Island cards only. Space-Time Smackdown cards cannot be traded at launch.
That's everything you need to know about the Space-Time Smackdown expansion release in Pokémon TCG Pocket. Check back with The Escapist for more game tips and information, including our deck tier list.