Should You Open the Dialga or Palkia Pack First in Pokemon TCG Pocket

The Pokémon TCG Pocket Space-Time Smackdown booster packs have arrived, promising a meta shake-up. Unlike the Mythical Island release, players must choose between Dialga and Palkia packs.

Determining Pack Contents

The Space-Time Smackdown set offers two distinct packs: one featuring Dialga, the other Palkia. Each pack contains a slightly different card pool. To view the contents and pull rates for each pack, hover over the pack on the selection screen and tap "Offering Rates." This will display a complete list of included cards and their probabilities.

The set includes 207 cards, with some being pack-exclusive. Prioritize packs containing your most desired exclusive cards.

Dialga vs. Palkia: Which Pack to Choose?

The optimal pack choice depends on your goals. Focus on the pack containing your favorite Pokémon, or prioritize packs with meta-defining cards for competitive play.

Dialga Pack Highlights

Dialga packs boast several powerful EX cards: Dialga EX, Yanmega EX, Gallade EX, and Darkrai EX. Players building decks around these should prioritize Dialga packs. These packs also exclusively feature Dawn and Volkner supporter cards, and Bidoof.

Palkia Pack Highlights

Palkia packs contain Palkia EX, along with Lickilicky EX, Weavile EX, and Mismagius EX. While potentially less meta-dominant than Dialga's offerings, these cards could form the basis of unique deck strategies. Exclusive supporter cards include Mars and Cynthia.

The Verdict

Dialga packs offer more high-power EX cards, making them the likely more competitive choice. However, Palkia packs provide strong supporter cards for alternative deck building. Ultimately, prioritize the pack containing your most sought-after cards. Save Pack Hourglasses and Pack Points to complete your collection.

Pokémon TCG Pocket is available now on mobile devices.