Best Decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket: Space-Time Smackdown

Space-Time Smackdown, the latest Pokémon TCG Pocket expansion based on Diamond and Pearl, significantly alters the game's meta. Here are some top-tier deck builds to prioritize:

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• Pokémon TCG Pocket: Space-Time Smackdown Best Decks
• 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

The key card is Dawn, a new Supporter allowing Energy transfer between Benched and Active Pokémon. Combined with Darkrai Ex's damage boost when Energy is moved, and Weavile Ex's damage amplification against weakened opponents, this creates a potent synergy. Murkrow and Honchkrow provide supplementary attacks during setup.

Metal Dialga Ex

This deck features:

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

Dialga Ex enhances the previously struggling Metal-type archetype. Its Metallic Turbo ability accelerates Energy attachment to Benched Pokémon, rapidly powering up Melmetal. Mew Ex and Tauros serve as versatile counters, also benefiting from Dialga Ex's ability.

Yanmega/Exeggutor

This deck includes:

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

Building on Exeggutor Ex's strength, Yanmega Ex provides consistent attacks. Yanmega Ex's Air Slash delivers 120 damage, while Exeggutor Ex serves as a frontline attacker during setup. Erika's Hospitality offers crucial healing, and Rocky Helmet adds defensive capabilities.

Pachirisu Ex

This decklist focuses on:

• 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

This deck prioritizes Pachirisu Ex's ability, dealing 80 damage with a Tool attached. Giant Cape and Rocky Helmet increase its survivability, while Potions aid in sustaining it throughout the match. Zapdos Ex offers reliable attacks during the early game.

These are our top recommendations for initial deck construction in Pokémon TCG Pocket: Space-Time Smackdown. Check out The Escapist for more game strategies and information.