Pokémon TCG's Space-Time Smackdown Expansion Launches

Author : Zoe Feb 21,2025

Pokémon TCG

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

  • Space-Time Smackdown Release Date in Pokémon TCG Pocket
  • Number of Booster Packs
  • New Cards Revealed in Space-Time Smackdown

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 (Charizard, Mewtwo, and Pikachu themes), Space-Time Smackdown offers only two booster packs, focusing on Palkia and Dialga. This suggests a strong emphasis 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 key highlights:

CardEffect
Dialga Ex150HP
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 Ex150HP
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.
Turtwig80HP
Bite (1 Grass, 1 Colorless Energy): 30 damage.
2 Retreat Cost
Chimchar60HP
Scratch (1 Fire Energy): 20 damage.
1 Retreat Cost
Piplup60HP
Nap (1 Colorless Energy): Heal 20 damage from this Pokemon.
1 Retreat Cost
Pachirisu ExSparking Gadget (2 Electric Energy): If this Pokemon has a Pokemon Tool attached, this attack does 40 more damage. 40+ damage.
Leafeon90HP
Leafy Cyclone
Honchkrow100HP
Skill Dive
Cynthia (Supporter)During this turn, attacks used by your Garchomp or Togekiss do +50 damage to your opponent’s Active Pokemon.
Gible60HP
Gnaw (1 Colorless Energy)
Cresselia110HP
Moonlight Gain (2 Psychic Energy): Heal 20 damage from this Pokemon. 50 damage.

Important Note: While trading will be enabled with the Space-Time Smackdown release, trading will be restricted to cards from Genetic Apex and Mythical Island only. Space-Time Smackdown cards will not be immediately tradeable.

This covers the key details regarding the Space-Time Smackdown expansion in Pokémon TCG Pocket. For more game guides and strategies, including deck tier lists, check out The Escapist.