The Pokémon TCG Pocket game is getting a significant boost with the upcoming Space-Time Smackdown expansion, following the success of Genetic Apex. Here's a breakdown of the release date and new features.
Table of Contents
- When Does Space-Time Smackdown Launch in Pokémon TCG Pocket?
- How Many Booster Packs Are Included?
- New Cards Revealed in Space-Time Smackdown
When Does Space-Time Smackdown Launch 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 accommodate various time zones.
How Many Booster Packs Are Included?
Unlike Genetic Apex, which offered three booster packs (Charizard, Mewtwo, Pikachu themes), Space-Time Smackdown provides two booster packs, focusing on Palkia and Dialga. This suggests a strong emphasis on Generation IV (Diamond and Pearl), though cards from other generations will likely be present.
New Cards Revealed in Space-Time Smackdown
While the full 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 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 oponent’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. |
Important Note: While trading will be enabled with the Space-Time Smackdown release, trading of cards from this set will be unavailable. Trading will remain limited to Genetic Apex and Mythical Island.
This covers the key details regarding the Space-Time Smackdown expansion's release in Pokémon TCG Pocket. For more in-depth guides and information, including deck tier lists, check out The Escapist.