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

The Pokémon TCG Pocket Space-Time Smackdown expansion significantly alters the game's 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 a powerful synergy. The core consists of:

• 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 shifting between Benched and Active Pokémon – crucial for efficient Energy management. This pairs perfectly with Darkrai Ex's ability to inflict extra damage 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 revitalizes the Metal-type archetype:

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

Dialga Ex enhances consistency with Metallic Turbo, enabling faster Melmetal setup. Mew Ex and Tauros serve as valuable counters, with Tauros particularly benefiting from Metallic Turbo.

Yanmega/Exeggutor

This Grass-type deck builds on Exeggutor Ex's strength:

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

Yanmega Ex provides consistent attacks, complementing Exeggutor Ex 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 potential:

• 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 prioritizes Pachirisu Ex's high damage output with attached Pokémon Tools. Giant Cape and Rocky Helmet boost its durability, while Potions provide sustain. Zapdos Ex offers reliable attacks during setup.

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