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

The Pokémon TCG Pocket game is about to get a major 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.

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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 account for time zone differences.

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 (Diamond and Pearl), although cards from other generations will likely be included.

New Cards Revealed in Space-Time Smackdown

While the full 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 Pokemon. 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 Pokemon. This attack also does 20 damage to each of your opponent’s Benched Pokemon. 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 Pokemon. 1 Retreat Cost
Pachirisu Ex	Sparking Gadget (2 Electric Energy): If this Pokemon has a Pokemon 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 Pokemon.
Gible	60HP Gnaw (1 Colorless Energy)
Cresselia	110HP Moonlight Gain (2 Psychic Energy): Heal 20 damage from this Pokemon. 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 tradeable initially.

This covers the key details on the Space-Time Smackdown expansion for Pokémon TCG Pocket. Check back with The Escapist for further updates, including deck tier lists and other game information.