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

• 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

This deck's star is the new Supporter card, Dawn, enabling Energy transfer between Benched and Active Pokémon—a game-changer in Pokémon TCG Pocket. 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 potent combo. Murkrow and Honchkrow provide solid backup attacks.

Metal Dialga Ex

• Meltan x2
• Melmetal x2
• Dialga Ex x2
• Mew Ex
• Heatran
• Tauros
• Dawn
• Giovanni x2
• Leaf x2
• Professor’s Research x2
• Poké Ball x2
• Giant Cape x2

Dialga Ex revitalizes the Metal-type archetype, previously struggling. Metallic Turbo allows faster Melmetal setup. Mew Ex and Tauros offer counters, also benefiting from Metallic Turbo's energy acceleration.

Yanmega/Exeggutor

• 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

Exeggutor Ex remains a powerhouse, complemented by the consistent Yanmega Ex, dealing 120 damage with Air Slash. Erika provides crucial healing, and Rocky Helmet adds defense.

Pachirisu Ex

• 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 deck focuses on Pachirisu Ex's potent 80-damage attack with a Tool attached. Giant Cape and Rocky Helmet enhance its durability, while Potions provide sustain. Zapdos Ex offers reliable backup attacks.

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