Top Decks for Pokemon TCG Pocket: Space-Time Clash

The *Pokemon TCG Pocket: Space-Time Smackdown* expansion set, inspired by the Diamond and Pearl era, brings significant shifts to the meta-game. If you're looking to dominate from the get-go, here are the top decks to consider building first in this thrilling update.

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Pokemon TCG Pocket: Space-Time Smackdown Best Decks

• Darkrai Ex/Weavile Ex
• Metal Dialga Ex
• Yanmega/Exeggutor
• Pachirisu Ex

Pokemon TCG Pocket: Space-Time Smackdown Best Decks

Darkrai Ex/Weavile Ex

• Sneasel x2
• Weavile Ex x2
• Murkrow x2
• Honchkrow x2
• Darkrai Ex x2
• Dawn x2
• Cyrus x2
• Leaf x2
• Professor’s Research x2
• Poke Ball x2
• Great Cape x2

The highlight of this deck is undoubtedly the new Supporter card, Dawn, which revolutionizes energy management by allowing you to transfer one Energy from a Benched Pokemon to an Active Pokemon. In Pokemon TCG Pocket, mastering energy allocation is key, and Dawn's ability to manipulate this resource can be a game-changer.

Combine Dawn's utility with Darkrai Ex, which gains an additional 20 damage when you shift Energy to it, creating a potent combo. Following up with Weavile Ex, which deals extra damage to already injured Pokemon, amplifies your offensive power. Murkrow and Honchkrow provide solid backup attacks while you set up your bench.

Metal Dialga Ex

• Meltan x2
• Melmetal x2
• Dialga Ex x2
• Mew Ex
• Heatran
• Tauros
• Dawn x2
• Giovanni x2
• Leaf x2
• Professor’s Research x2
• Poke Ball x2
• Giant Cape x2

Metal-type Pokemon like Meltan and Melmetal have faced challenges since Pokemon TCG Pocket's Genetic Apex days, with a slight resurgence during Mythical Island. However, Dialga Ex breathes new life into this archetype, offering enhanced consistency through its Metallic Turbo ability, which allows you to attach two Metal Energy to your Benched Pokemon, speeding up your evolution to Melmetal.

This deck also includes Mew Ex and Tauros as strategic counters, with Tauros particularly benefiting from Metallic Turbo, ensuring a competitive edge.

Yanmega/Exeggutor

• Exeggcute (GA) x2
• Exeggutor Ex x2
• Yanma x2
• Yanmega Ex x2
• Mew Ex
• Erika x2
• Leaf x2
• Professor’s Research x2
• Poke Ball x2
• Rocky Helmet x2
• Pokemon Communication

Grass-type decks surged in popularity with Celebi Ex's release in Mythical Island, but Exeggutor Ex has been the true standout. With the introduction of Yanmega Ex, this powerhouse continues to dominate.

Yanmega Ex offers reliable attacking with its Air Slash, dealing 120 damage, while Exeggutor Ex serves as a formidable frontline attacker. Erika's healing capabilities and the new Rocky Helmet add layers of defense and sustainability to this deck.

Pachirisu Ex

• Pachirisu Ex x2
• Mew Ex
• Zapdos Ex x2
• Cyrus
• Giovanni
• Professor’s Research x2
• Poke Ball x2
• Rocky Helmet x2
• Giant Cape x2
• Lum Berry
• X Speed x2
• Potion x2

This deck focuses on maximizing Pachirisu Ex's potential with Pokemon Tools. With a tool attached, Pachirisu Ex can deal 80 damage using just two Electric Energy, making it an efficient attacker. Giant Cape and Rocky Helmet bolster its durability, while Potions ensure it remains in play throughout the match.

Zapdos Ex provides a reliable secondary attacker, supporting your strategy as you build up your bench and await favorable draws.

These are our top picks for the best decks to build first in Pokemon TCG Pocket: Space-Time Smackdown. For more tips and detailed information on the game, be sure to visit The Escapist.