The Pokémon TCG Pocket game is about to get a major update with the release of the Space-Time Smackdown expansion, following the successful launch of the Genetic Apex set. This guide details the release date, booster pack contents, and some of the new cards you can expect.
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 some initial announcements suggested January 29th, the official Pokémon website and X account confirm the 30th, likely to account for time zone differences.
Number of Booster Packs
Unlike Genetic Apex, which included three booster packs, Space-Time Smackdown offers only two booster packs. These packs feature Palkia and Dialga, hinting at a strong focus on Generation IV Pokémon (Diamond and Pearl). However, expect cards from other generations as well.
New Cards Revealed in Space-Time Smackdown
While a complete 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. |
Trading Restrictions
While the trading feature will be available concurrently with Space-Time Smackdown, trading will be limited to cards from the Genetic Apex and Mythical Island sets only. Space-Time Smackdown cards will not be tradeable initially.
This covers the key details surrounding the Space-Time Smackdown expansion in Pokémon TCG Pocket. Check back with The Escapist for further updates, guides, and deck tier lists.
