Pokemon TCG Pocket Space-Time Smackdown: Best Decks You Need to Try Out

Here are some meta decks you need to try out with the new Space-Time Smackdown booster pack in Pokemon TCG Pocket.

Pokemon TCG Pocket Space-Time Smackdown Decks
Dialga in Pokemon TCG Pocket Space-Time Smackdown (Source: The Pokemon Company)

The Space-Time Smackdown booster packs in Pokemon TCG Pocket are here, opening more compositions for decks that you need to try out. There are two packs available- the Dialga Pack and the Palkia Pack, each featuring the iconic pocket monsters. The booster packs were released on January 30, 2025.

With over 200 cards up for grabs, these packs will give you more options to enhance and refine your existing lineup. We may be seeing a shift in meta with fresh new ways to outsmart opponents and push top-tier decks to new heights. 

Whether you are looking to build from scratch or revamp your strategy, here are some of the best Pokemon TCG Pocket Space-Time Smackdown decks that you need to try out. 

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Best meta decks for Space-Time Smackdown in Pokemon TCG Pocket 

Here is a quick run-down of the meta decks for the Space-Time Smackdown:

  • Palkia ex Deck
  • Weavile ex and Darkrai ex Deck
  • Palkia ex and Articuno Deck
  • Dialga EX and Melmetal Deck
  • Gyarados ex and Greninja Deck

More information about each deck can be found below.

Palkia ex Deck

Pokemon TCG Pocket Palkia Card
Palkia in Pokemon TCG Pocket Space-Time Smackdown (Source: The Pokemon Company)

Here is the deck list for Palkia ex in Pokemon TCG Pocket:

  • 2x Palkia ex
  • 2x Eevee
  • 2x Vaporeon
  • 2x Misty
  • 2x Leaf
  • 1x Cyrus
  • 1x Sabrina
  • 2x Professor’s Research
  • 2x Giant Cape
  • 2x Pokeball

This deck is focused on funneling all the firepower on Palkia ex to deal massive damage to both your opponent’s Active and Bench Pokemon. You will need a lot of Water Energy to pull off this combo. This is why Menaphy and Misty are included in the deck. Vaporeon also helps speed up the preparation time by moving Water Energey from your Bench to the Active Pokemon.

Gyarados ex and Greninja Deck

Pokemon TCG Pocket Gyarados ex Greninja Deck
Gyarados ex and Greninja in Pokemon TCG Pocket Space-Time Smackdown (Source: The Pokemon Company)

Here is the deck list for Gyarados ex and Greninja in Pokemon TCG Pocket:

  • 2x Gyarados ex
  • 2x Greninja
  • 2x Froakie
  • 2x Frogadier
  • 2x Magikarp
  • 2x Druddugon
  • 2x Misty
  • 2x Leaf
  • 2x Professor’s Research
  • 2x Poke Ball

The star of this deck is Gyarados ex with a bit of support from Greninja. On top of the massive damage from this combo, Gyarados ex can also slow down the combo of your opponent by discarding 1 Energy from a random Pokemon. 

However, this setup can be expensive. This is where Misty comes into play so you can get the Water Energy you need. 

Palkia ex and Articuno ex Deck

Pokemon TCG Pocket Palkia ex and Articuno ex Deck
Palkia ex and Articuno ex in Pokemon TCG Pocket Space-Time Smackdown (Source: The Pokemon Company)

Here is the deck list for Palkia ex and Articuno in Pokemon TCG Pocket:

  • 2x Palkia ex
  • 2x Articuno ex
  • 2x Eevee 
  • 2x Misty
  • 2x Vaporeon 
  • 2x Leaf
  • 2x Giovanni
  • 2x Professor’s Research
  • 2x Potion/Manaphy
  • 2x Poké Ball

The premise of this deck is to overwhelm your opponent’s board with Palkia ex’s Dimensional Storm with Articuno ex’s Blizzard. The only problem with this deck is that it has an expensive combo. You will need Misty to help collect Water Energy.

Dialga ex and Melmetal Deck

Dialga ex and Melmetal Deck
Dialga ex and Melmetal in Pokemon TCG Pocket Space-Time Smackdown (Source: The Pokemon Company)

Here is the deck list for Dialga EX and Melmetal in Pokemon TCG Pocket:

  • 2x Dialga ex
  • 2x Melmetal
  • 2x Meltan
  • 2x Skarmory
  • 1x Cyrus
  • 1x Leaf
  • 2x Dawn
  • 2x Professor’s Research
  • 1x Giant Cape
  • 1x X Speed
  • 2x Rocky Helmet
  • 2x Poke Ball

Melmetal in this deck is used to tank hits while you set up your combo with Dialga ex. However, this Pokemon is not just a stone wall, as their Heavy Impact ability also deals massive damage and could potentially knock out an opponent. Skarmory will likely be your early-game attacker. Make sure to attach a tool to this Pokemon to activate their ability for more damage. 

Weavile ex and Darkrai ex Deck

Weavile ex and Darkrai ex Deck
Weavile ex and Darkrai ex in Pokemon TCG Pocket Space-Time Smackdown (Source: The Pokemon Company)

Here is the deck list for Weavile ex and Darkrai ex in Pokemon TCG Pocket:

  • 2x Weavile ex
  • 2x Darkai ex
  • 2x Sneasel
  • 2x Spiritomb
  • 2x Cyrus
  • 2x Professior’s Research
  • 1x Dawn
  • 2x Giant Cape
  • 1x Rocket Helmet
  • 2x X Speed
  • 2x Poke Ball

This combo involves Darkai ex dealing damage with their Nightmare Aura before Weavile ex takes their turn. This will activate Weavile’s ability Scratching Nails which deals bonus damage when an opponent is damaged. The rest of the Pokemon on the list like Sneasel and Spiritomb also do the same and complement well with Weavile’s effect.


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