Pokémon TCG's Pocket Decks: Space-Time Smackdown Reign Supreme

Space-Time Smackdown: Top Pokémon TCG Pocket Decks to Build First

The Pokémon TCG Pocket Space-Time Smackdown expansion introduces a Diamond and Pearl-themed set that significantly alters the meta. Here are some of the best decks to prioritize building:

Table of Contents

• Darkrai Ex/Weavile Ex
• Metal Dialga Ex
• Yanmega/Exeggutor
• Pachirisu Ex

Darkrai Ex/Weavile Ex

This deck utilizes a powerful synergy. Key cards include:

• Sneasel x2
• Weavile Ex x2
• Murkrow x2
• Honchkrow x2
• Darkrai Ex x2
• Dawn x2
• Cyrus's Conspiracy x2
• Professor's Research x2
• Poké Ball x2
• Great Cape x2

Dawn, a new Supporter card, allows Energy transfer between benched and active Pokémon. Combined with Darkrai Ex's ability to inflict extra damage when Energy is moved, this creates a strong offensive strategy. Weavile Ex further amplifies damage against weakened opponents. Murkrow and Honchkrow provide supplementary attacking options while building your bench.

Metal Dialga Ex

This deck revitalizes the Metal-type archetype. Key cards include:

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

Dialga Ex's Metallic Turbo ability allows for rapid Energy attachment to benched Pokémon, accelerating Melmetal's deployment. Mew Ex and Tauros serve as valuable counters, with Tauros also benefiting from Metallic Turbo.

Yanmega/Exeggutor

This Grass-type deck builds on Exeggutor Ex's strengths. Key cards include:

• Exeggcute (GA) x2
• Exeggutor Ex x2
• Yanma x2
• Yanmega Ex x2
• Mew Ex
• Erika's Hospitality x2
• Leaf x2
• Professor's Research x2
• Poké Ball x2
• Rocky Helmet x2
• Pokémon Communication

Yanmega Ex provides consistent attacks, while Exeggutor Ex serves as a frontline attacker. Erika's Hospitality offers significant healing, and Rocky Helmet adds defensive capabilities.

Pachirisu Ex

This deck focuses on maximizing Pachirisu Ex's abilities. Key cards include:

• Pachirisu Ex x2
• Mew Ex
• Zapdos Ex x2
• Cyrus's Conspiracy
• Giovanni's Scheme
• Professor's Research x2
• Poké Ball x2
• Rocky Helmet x2
• Giant Cape x2
• Lum Berry
• X Speed x2
• Potion x2

The deck's streamlined Pokémon roster emphasizes Pachirisu Ex's powerful attack when paired with a Pokémon Tool. Giant Cape and Rocky Helmet enhance its durability, while Potions provide sustain. Zapdos Ex offers reliable backup attacks.

These are some of the top decks for Pokémon TCG Pocket: Space-Time Smackdown. Check out The Escapist for more game strategies and information.