Pokemon TCG Pocket Space-Time Smackdown Release Date & Time Confirmed
- By Emily
- Feb 20,2025
The Pokémon TCG Pocket game is about to get a major update with the release of the Space-Time Smackdown expansion, following the successful launch of the Genetic Apex set. Here's a breakdown of what players can expect:
Space-Time Smackdown Release Date:
The Space-Time Smackdown expansion launches in Pokémon TCG Pocket on January 30th at 1:00 AM Eastern Time. Note that while some early announcements mentioned January 29th, the official Pokémon website and social media confirm the 30th. This discrepancy likely accounts for timezone differences.
Booster Pack Information:
Unlike Genetic Apex, which included three booster packs, Space-Time Smackdown will contain only two booster packs. These packs will feature Palkia and Dialga as their thematic focus, suggesting a strong emphasis on Generation IV Pokémon (Diamond and Pearl). However, expect appearances from Pokémon of other generations as well.
New Cards Revealed:
While a complete card list isn't yet available, some key cards have been revealed:
| Card | Effect |
|---|---|
| Dialga EX | 150HP; Metallic Turbo (2 Metal): Attach 2 Metal Energy from your Energy Zone to a Benched Pokémon. 30 damage; Heavy Impact (2 Metal, 2 Colorless): 100 damage; 2 Retreat Cost |
| Palkia EX | 150HP; Slash (1 Water): 30 damage; Dimensional Storm (3 Water, 1 Colorless): Discard 3 Water Energy. Does 20 damage to each opponent's Benched Pokémon. 150 damage. |
| Turtwig | 80HP; Bite (1 Grass, 1 Colorless): 30 damage; 2 Retreat Cost |
| Chimchar | 60HP; Scratch (1 Fire): 20 damage; 1 Retreat Cost |
| Piplup | 60HP; Nap (1 Colorless): Heals 20 damage; 1 Retreat Cost |
| Pachirisu EX | Sparking Gadget (2 Electric): If a Pokémon Tool is attached, does 40 more damage. 40+ damage. |
| Leafeon | 90HP; Leafy Cyclone |
| Honchkrow | 100HP; Skill Dive |
| Cynthia (Supporter) | During this turn, Garchomp or Togekiss attacks do +50 damage to the opponent's Active Pokémon. |
| Gible | 60HP; Gnaw (1 Colorless) |
| Cresselia | 110HP; Moonlight Gain (2 Psychic): Heals 20 damage. 50 damage. |
Trading Restrictions:
While the trading feature will be available concurrently with the Space-Time Smackdown release, trading will be limited to cards from the Genetic Apex and Mythical Island sets. Space-Time Smackdown cards will not be immediately tradeable.
Stay tuned to The Escapist for more Pokémon TCG Pocket news, strategies, and deck tier lists.
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