The *Pokémon TCG Pocket* game made a splash with the Genetic Apex set, but the upcoming Space-Time Smackdown expansion promises to be even bigger. Here's when you can expect it to arrive.
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When Does Space-Time Smackdown Come Out in Pokémon TCG Pocket?
Space-Time Smackdown 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 account for time zone differences.
How Many Booster Packs Are There?
Unlike Genetic Apex with its three booster packs (Charizard, Mewtwo, and Pikachu), Space-Time Smackdown features only two, focusing on Palkia and Dialga. This suggests a strong emphasis on Generation IV Pokémon from the Diamond and Pearl games, though other generations will likely be represented.
All New Cards Revealed in Space-Time Smackdown
While the full card list isn't yet available, here are some highlights:
| Card | Effect |
|---|---|
| Dialga ex | 150 HP 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 | 150 HP 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 | 80 HP Bite (1 Grass, 1 Colorless Energy): 30 damage. 2 Retreat Cost |
| Chimchar | 60 HP Scratch (1 Fire Energy): 20 damage. 1 Retreat Cost |
| Piplup | 60 HP 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 | 90 HP Leafy Cyclone |
| Honchkrow | 100 HP Skill Dive |
| Cynthia (Supporter) | During this turn, attacks used by your Garchomp or Togekiss do +50 damage to your opponent’s Active Pokémon. |
| Gible | 60 HP Gnaw (1 Colorless Energy) |
| Cresselia | 110 HP Moonlight Gain (2 Psychic Energy): Heal 20 damage from this Pokémon. 50 damage. |
Note that while trading is enabled with the Space-Time Smackdown release, trading will be limited to Genetic Apex and Mythical Island cards only. This expansion's cards will not be tradeable at launch.
That's everything you need to know about the Space-Time Smackdown expansion in Pokémon TCG Pocket. Check back with The Escapist for more game tips and information, including our deck tier list.
