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Best Decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket: Space-Time Smackdown

by Matthew Mar 18,2025

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 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 from the Bench to your Active Pokémon. This synergizes perfectly with Darkrai Ex, dealing extra damage when Energy is moved. Weavile Ex adds further damage to already weakened opponents. Murkrow and Honchkrow provide reliable early-game attacks.

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 boosts the previously struggling Meltan/Melmetal archetype. Metallic Turbo allows for rapid Energy attachment, accelerating Melmetal's deployment. Mew Ex and Tauros offer versatile counters, also benefiting from Metallic Turbo.

Yanmega/Exeggutor

This decklist features: 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 on Exeggutor Ex's strength, Yanmega Ex provides consistent attacks, dealing 120 damage with Air Slash. Exeggutor Ex serves as a strong early-game attacker while Yanmega Ex is set up. Erika's healing and the Rocky Helmet tool enhance survivability.

Pachirisu Ex

This deck uses: 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 maximizes Pachirisu Ex's ability, dealing 80 damage with a Pokémon Tool attached. Giant Cape and Rocky Helmet increase 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 gaming tips and information.