The *Pokemon TCG Pocket* community is buzzing with excitement over the upcoming Space-Time Smackdown expansion set, following the success of the Genetic Apex set. Here’s everything you need to know about when this new expansion will hit the digital shelves and what it includes.
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When Does Space-Time Smackdown Come Out in Pokemon TCG Pocket?
How Many Booster Packs Are There?
All New Cards Revealed in Space-Time Smackdown
When Does Space-Time Smackdown Come Out in Pokemon TCG Pocket?
The eagerly awaited Space-Time Smackdown expansion set will be available in Pokemon TCG Pocket on January 30, at 1 a.m. Eastern Time. While the trailer initially suggested a January 29 release, the official Pokemon website and X account have clarified that it will be released on January 30. This adjustment likely accounts for different time zones, ensuring most players can access it on the 30th.
How Many Booster Packs Are There?
In contrast to the three booster packs featured in Genetic Apex, themed around Charizard, Mewtwo, and Pikachu, Space-Time Smackdown will offer two booster packs. These are themed around Palkia and Dialga, suggesting a strong focus on Generation 4, specifically the Diamond and Pearl games. However, fans can also expect to see Pokemon from other generations included in this set.
All New Cards Revealed in Space-Time Smackdown
Although we don't yet have a full list of all the new cards in this set, here are some of the standout cards revealed so far:
| 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 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 opponent’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. |
It's important to note that while trading will be available with the launch of Space-Time Smackdown, you will not be able to trade cards from this set. Trading will be limited to cards from the Genetic Apex and Mythical Island sets.
And there you have it! That’s everything you need to know about the release date and details of the Space-Time Smackdown expansion in Pokemon TCG Pocket. For more tips and information on the game, including our deck tier list, be sure to check out The Escapist.
