
Space-Time Smackdown: Top Pokémon TCG Pocket Decks to Build First
The Pokémon TCG Pocket Space-Time Smackdown expansion significantly alters the meta. Here are some of the best decks to prioritize building:
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- Darkrai Ex/Weavile Ex
- Metal Dialga Ex
- Yanmega/Exeggutor
- Pachirisu Ex
Darkrai Ex/Weavile Ex
This deck features:
- 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, is key. Its ability to shift Energy between Benched and Active Pokémon synergizes powerfully with Darkrai Ex's damage boost when Energy is moved. Weavile Ex adds further damage to already weakened opponents. Murkrow and Honchkrow provide supplementary attacks while building your bench.
Metal Dialga Ex
This deck includes:
- Meltan x2
- Melmetal x2
- Dialga Ex x2
- Mew Ex
- Heatran
- Tauros
- Dawn
- Giovanni's Scheme x2
- Energy x2 (Leaf)
- Professor's Research x2
- Poké Ball x2
- Giant Cape x2
Dialga Ex enhances the consistency of this previously struggling Metal-type archetype. Metallic Turbo allows rapid Energy attachment to Melmetal. Mew Ex and Tauros act as counters, benefiting from the accelerated Energy setup.
Yanmega/Exeggutor
This deck utilizes:
- Exeggcute (GA) x2
- Exeggutor Ex x2
- Yanma x2
- Yanmega Ex x2
- Mew Ex
- Erika's Hospitality x2
- Energy x2 (Leaf)
- Professor's Research x2
- Poké Ball x2
- Rocky Helmet x2
- Pokémon Communication
Building on the success of Exeggutor Ex, Yanmega Ex provides consistent attacks. Air Slash's 120 damage is substantial, while Exeggutor Ex serves as a frontline attacker. Erika's healing and the Rocky Helmet tool offer strong defensive capabilities.
Pachirisu Ex
This deck focuses on:
- 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
This lean deck maximizes Pachirisu Ex's ability, dealing 80 damage with two Electric Energy and a Tool card. Giant Cape and Rocky Helmet increase survivability, while Potions provide sustain. Zapdos Ex provides reliable backup attacks.
These are our top recommendations for decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket: Space-Time Smackdown. Check out The Escapist for more gaming tips and information.