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 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?
The Space-Time Smackdown expansion 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 time zone differences.
How Many Booster Packs Are Included?
Unlike Genetic Apex, which offered three booster packs (Charizard, Mewtwo, Pikachu themes), Space-Time Smackdown features only two booster packs, themed around Palkia and Dialga. This suggests a strong focus on Generation IV Pokémon (Diamond and Pearl), though other generations will likely be represented.
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. |
Important Note: While trading will be enabled with the Space-Time Smackdown release, trading will be restricted to Genetic Apex and Mythical Island cards only. Space-Time Smackdown cards will not be tradeable at launch.
