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 some of 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 a potent synergy. 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, a new Supporter card, allows Energy shifting between Benched and Active Pokemon. This, combined with Darkrai Ex's damage boost when Energy is moved, creates a powerful offensive strategy. 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
- Cyrus's Conspiracy x2
- Professor's Research x2
- Poke Ball x2
- Giant Cape x2
Dialga Ex's Metallic Turbo ability consistently attaches two Metal Energy to Benched Pokemon, accelerating Melmetal's deployment. Mew Ex and Tauros serve as valuable counters, with Tauros also benefiting from Metallic Turbo.
Yanmega/Exeggutor
This Grass-type deck builds upon the success of Exeggutor Ex:
- 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
- Poke Ball x2
- Rocky Helmet x2
- Pokemon Communication
Yanmega Ex provides consistent attacks, complementing Exeggutor Ex's frontline role. Erika's Hospitality offers crucial healing, and Rocky Helmet adds defensive resilience.
Pachirisu Ex
This deck focuses on maximizing Pachirisu Ex's Pokemon Tool synergy:
- 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
With a Pokemon Tool attached, Pachirisu Ex deals significant damage efficiently. Giant Cape and Rocky Helmet enhance its survivability, while Potions provide sustain. Zapdos Ex offers reliable attacks while setting up Pachirisu Ex.
These are our top recommendations for Space-Time Smackdown. Check The Escapist for more Pokemon TCG Pocket guides and strategies.
