Space-Time Smackdown: Top Pokémon TCG Pocket Decks to Build First
The Pokémon TCG Pocket Space-Time Smackdown expansion introduces a Diamond and Pearl-themed shake-up to 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 the synergy between Darkrai Ex and Weavile Ex. 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
- Poké Ball x2
- Great Cape x2
Dawn, a new Supporter card, allows Energy shifting 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 powerful offensive strategy. Murkrow and Honchkrow provide supplementary attack options while building your bench.
Metal Dialga Ex
This deck revitalizes the Metal-type archetype, previously struggling since Genetic Apex. Key cards are:
- 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's Metallic Turbo ability significantly improves consistency by allowing rapid Energy attachment to benched Pokémon, accelerating Melmetal's deployment. Mew Ex and Tauros offer valuable counter options, also benefiting from Metallic Turbo's speed.
Yanmega/Exeggutor
This Grass-type deck builds on the success of Exeggutor Ex, further enhanced by Yanmega Ex. Key cards include:
- 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
Yanmega Ex provides consistent attacks, while Exeggutor Ex serves as a frontline attacker. Erika's Hospitality offers crucial healing, and Rocky Helmet adds defensive resilience.
Pachirisu Ex
This deck focuses on maximizing Pachirisu Ex's ability, which deals significant damage with a Pokémon Tool attached. Key cards include:
- 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 count emphasizes Tool usage. Giant Cape and Rocky Helmet boost Pachirisu Ex's survivability, while Potions provide sustain. Zapdos Ex offers reliable backup attacks.
These are some of the strongest decks to start with in Space-Time Smackdown. Check out The Escapist for more Pokémon TCG Pocket strategy guides.
