Pokemon TCG Pocket Space-Time Smackdown Release Date & Time Confirmed

The Pokémon TCG Pocket game is about to get a significant update with the upcoming Space-Time Smackdown expansion, following the successful launch of the Genetic Apex set. Here's a breakdown of the release date and new features.

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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 accommodate various time zones.

How Many Booster Packs are Included?

Unlike Genetic Apex, which offered three booster packs (Charizard, Mewtwo, and Pikachu themes), Space-Time Smackdown features only two booster packs, focusing on Palkia and Dialga. This suggests a strong emphasis on Generation IV Pokémon from the Diamond and Pearl games, although cards from other generations are expected.

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 available with the Space-Time Smackdown release, trading will be restricted to cards from Genetic Apex and Mythical Island. Space-Time Smackdown cards will not be immediately tradeable.

This concludes the information regarding the Space-Time Smackdown expansion's launch in Pokémon TCG Pocket. For more gaming tips and details, including deck tier lists, check out The Escapist.