TCG: Time-Space Showdown Decks Dominate Pokémon Pocket

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

The Pokemon TCG Pocket Space-Time Smackdown expansion significantly alters the meta. Here are 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 the synergy between Darkrai Ex and Dawn. 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
• Poke Ball x2
• Great Cape x2

Dawn's ability to shift Energy between Benched and Active Pokemon combines powerfully with Darkrai Ex's damage boost when Energy is moved. Weavile Ex adds further damage to weakened opponents. Murkrow and Honchkrow provide supplementary attacks during setup.

Metal Dialga Ex

Dialga Ex revitalizes the Metal-type archetype, previously struggling since Genetic Apex. The deck includes:

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

Dialga Ex's "Metallic Turbo" ability accelerates Energy attachment to Benched Pokemon, rapidly powering up Melmetal. Mew Ex and Tauros offer strategic counters, with Tauros also benefiting from "Metallic Turbo."

Yanmega/Exeggutor

This Grass-type deck builds on Exeggutor Ex's strength, enhanced by Yanmega Ex. The decklist features:

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

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

Pachirisu Ex

This deck maximizes Pachirisu Ex's potential with Pokemon Tools. The streamlined decklist includes:

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

Pachirisu Ex, with a Tool attached, deals significant damage efficiently. Giant Cape and Rocky Helmet boost its survivability, while Potions provide sustain. Zapdos Ex offers reliable attacks during setup.

These are our top recommendations for Space-Time Smackdown. Check The Escapist for more Pokemon TCG Pocket guides and strategies.