The Pokémon TCG Pocket game is getting a significant update with the Space-Time Smackdown expansion, following the success of the Genetic Apex set. Here's a breakdown of the release details and new cards.
Space-Time Smackdown Release Date in Pokémon TCG Pocket:
The Space-Time Smackdown expansion launches 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.
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 focus on Generation IV Pokémon (Diamond and Pearl). However, expect appearances 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 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. |
Trading Restrictions:
While the trading feature will be active with the Space-Time Smackdown release, trading will be limited to cards from the Genetic Apex and Mythical Island sets. Space-Time Smackdown cards will not be immediately tradeable.
This covers the key details about the Space-Time Smackdown expansion in Pokémon TCG Pocket. For more game guides and information, including deck tier lists, check out The Escapist.
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