Best Decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket: Space-Time Smackdown

Space-Time Smackdown, the Diamond and Pearl-themed expansion for Pokémon TCG Pocket, significantly alters the meta. Here are some top-tier decks to build first:

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Pokémon TCG Pocket: Space-Time Smackdown Best Decks

Darkrai Ex/Weavile Ex

This deck features: Sneasel x2, Weavile Ex x2, Murkrow x2, Honchkrow x2, Darkrai Ex x2, Dawn x2, Cyrus x2, Leaf x2, Professor’s Research x2, Poké Ball x2, Great Cape x2. The key card is Dawn, a new Supporter allowing Energy transfer between Benched and Active Pokémon. Combined with Darkrai Ex's ability to inflict extra damage when Energy is moved, and Weavile Ex's damage boost on weakened Pokémon, this creates a powerful synergy. Murkrow and Honchkrow provide supplementary attack options.

Metal Dialga Ex

This deck includes: Meltan x2, Melmetal x2, Dialga Ex x2, Mew Ex, Heatran, Tauros, Dawn x2, Giovanni x2, Leaf x2, Professor’s Research x2, Poké Ball x2, Giant Cape x2. Dialga Ex enhances the previously struggling Metal-type archetype, adding consistency with its Metallic Turbo ability (attaching two Metal Energy to a Benched Pokémon). Mew Ex and Tauros serve as valuable counters, also benefiting from Metallic Turbo.

Yanmega/Exeggutor

This decklist comprises: Exeggcute (GA) x2, Exeggutor Ex x2, Yanma x2, Yanmega Ex x2, Mew Ex, Erika x2, Leaf x2, Professor’s Research x2, Poké Ball x2, Rocky Helmet x2, Pokémon Communication. Building upon Exeggutor Ex's strength, Yanmega Ex provides consistent attacks, dealing 120 damage with Air Slash. Exeggutor Ex acts as a frontline attacker while Yanmega Ex is set up, supported by Erika's healing and the defensive Rocky Helmet.

Pachirisu Ex

This deck features: Pachirisu Ex x2, Mew Ex, Zapdos Ex x2, Cyrus, Giovanni, Professor’s Research x2, Poké Ball x2, Rocky Helmet x2, Giant Cape x2, Lum Berry, X Speed x2, Potion x2. This lean deck focuses on Pachirisu Ex's ability, dealing 80 damage with two Electric Energy when a Pokémon Tool is attached. Giant Cape and Rocky Helmet boost its durability, while Potions aid sustainability. Zapdos Ex provides reliable backup attacks.

These are our top picks for Pokémon TCG Pocket: Space-Time Smackdown. Check out The Escapist for more gaming tips and information.