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 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 utilizes:
- 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 from the Bench to your Active Pokémon synergizes powerfully with Darkrai Ex's damage-boosting ability (activated by Energy movement). Weavile Ex adds further damage to already weakened opponents. Murkrow and Honchkrow provide reliable early-game attacks.
Metal Dialga Ex
This deck features:
- 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 enhances the Metal-type archetype's consistency. Metallic Turbo allows rapid Energy attachment to the Bench, accelerating Melmetal's deployment. Mew Ex and Tauros serve as versatile counters, with Tauros benefiting from Metallic Turbo.
Yanmega/Exeggutor
This deck includes:
- 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
Exeggutor Ex remains a strong attacker, complemented by the consistent Yanmega Ex. Yanmega Ex's Air Slash deals substantial damage, while Exeggutor Ex provides frontline support. Erika's Hospitality offers crucial healing, and Rocky Helmet adds defensive capabilities.
Pachirisu Ex
This decklist 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's streamlined Pokémon roster emphasizes Pachirisu Ex's high damage output with attached Tools. Giant Cape and Rocky Helmet boost its survivability, while Potions provide sustain. Zapdos Ex offers reliable backup attacks.
These are our top picks for Space-Time Smackdown. Check The Escapist for more Pokémon TCG Pocket strategies and news.
