Pokemon TCG Pocket Space-Time Smackdown Release Date & Time Confirmed

Author: Eric Mar 18,2025

Pokemon TCG Pocket Space-Time Smackdown Release Date & Time Confirmed

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:

CardEffect
Dialga Ex150HP
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 Ex150HP
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.
Turtwig80HP
Bite (1 Grass, 1 Colorless Energy): 30 damage.
2 Retreat Cost
Chimchar60HP
Scratch (1 Fire Energy): 20 damage.
1 Retreat Cost
Piplup60HP
Nap (1 Colorless Energy): Heal 20 damage from this Pokémon.
1 Retreat Cost
Pachirisu ExSparking Gadget (2 Electric Energy): If this Pokémon has a Pokémon Tool attached, this attack does 40 more damage. 40+ damage.
Leafeon90HP
Leafy Cyclone
Honchkrow100HP
Skill Dive
Cynthia (Supporter)During this turn, attacks used by your Garchomp or Togekiss do +50 damage to your opponent’s Active Pokémon.
Gible60HP
Gnaw (1 Colorless Energy)
Cresselia110HP
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.