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TCG Time-Space Rift Dons a Ready Date

Author:Kristen Update:Feb 19,2025

TCG Time-Space Rift Dons a Ready Date

The Pokémon TCG Pocket game is about to get a major update with the release of the Space-Time Smackdown expansion, following the success of the Genetic Apex set. Here's a breakdown of the release date and new features.

Table of Contents

  • When Does Space-Time Smackdown Release in Pokémon TCG Pocket?
  • How Many Booster Packs?
  • New Cards Revealed in Space-Time Smackdown

Space-Time Smackdown Release Date

The Space-Time Smackdown expansion launches in Pokémon TCG Pocket on January 30th at 1:00 AM Eastern Time. While initial announcements suggested January 29th, the official Pokémon website and social media confirm the 30th, likely to accommodate various time zones.

Number of Booster Packs

Unlike Genetic Apex, which included three booster packs, Space-Time Smackdown will feature only two booster packs, themed around Palkia and Dialga. This suggests a strong focus on Generation IV Pokémon, from the Diamond and Pearl games, although Pokémon from other generations will also be included.

New Cards Revealed

A full card list isn't yet available, but here are some highlights:

CardEffect
Dialga Ex150HP
Metallic Turbo (2 Metal Energy): Take 2 Metal Energy from your Energy Zone and attach it to 1 of your Benched Pokemon. 30 damage.
Heavy Impact (2 Metal, 2 Colorless Energy): 100 damage.
2 Retreat Cost
Palkia Ex150HP
Slash (1 Water Energy): 30 damage.
Dimensional Storm (3 Water, 1 Colorless Energy): Discard 3 Water Energy from this Pokemon. This attack also does 20 damage to each of your opponent’s Benched Pokemon. 150 damage.
Turtwig80HP
Bite (1 Grass, 1 Colorless Energy): 30 damage.
2 Retreat Cost
Chimchar60HP
Scratch (1 Fire Energy): 20 damage.
1 Retreat Cost
Piplup60HP
Nap (1 Colorless Energy): Heal 20 damage from this Pokemon.
1 Retreat Cost
Pachirisu ExSparking Gadget (2 Electric Energy): If this Pokemon has a Pokemon Tool attached, this attack does 40 more damage. 40+ damage.
Leafeon90HP
Leafy Cyclone
Honchkrow100HP
Skill Dive
Cynthia (Supporter)During this turn, attacks used by your Garchomp or Togekiss do +50 damage to your opponent’s Active Pokemon.
Gible60HP
Gnaw (1 Colorless Energy)
Cresselia110HP
Moonlight Gain (2 Psychic Energy): Heal 20 damage from this Pokemon. 50 damage.

Trading Considerations

While the trading feature will be available concurrently with Space-Time Smackdown, trading will be restricted to cards from the Genetic Apex and Mythical Island sets only. Space-Time Smackdown cards will not be immediately tradeable.