The latest update for Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket has introduced an exciting new set, themed around Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, called Space Time Smackdown. This expansion is now available and comes packed with 207 cards, split into two booster packs themed after the legendary Pokémon Dialga and Palkia. While this set is smaller than the previous Genetic Apex, which boasted 286 cards, Space Time Smackdown makes up for it with a higher concentration of rare cards. Out of the 207 cards, 52 are the coveted alternate art, Star, and Crown rarity cards, offering collectors a thrilling chase for these special pieces.
Every Alternate Art 'Secret' Card in Pokémon TCG Pocket: Space Time Smackdown
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The official card count for Space Time Smackdown is 155, as alternate arts are not included in the overall collection number. This set introduces 10 ex Pokémon: Yanmega, Infernape, Palkia, Pacharisu, Mismagius, Gallade, Weavile, Darkrai, Dialga, and Lickilicky. Every Pokémon type now has a new ex Pokémon, except for Dragon, and the Darkness type has gained two new additions. A significant feature of this set is the introduction of Pokémon Tool cards, which enhance the active Pokémon's abilities in battle. The new tools include Giant Cape, which adds 20 Hit Points; Rocky Helmet, which inflicts 20 HP damage to the opponent's Pokémon when the active trainer takes damage; and Lum Berry, which removes conditions like Poison from the Pokémon.
Battles
With the release of Space Time Smackdown, new Solo Battles have been added to Pokémon TCG Pocket. Players can now engage in eight new battles in the Intermediate tier, nine in the Advanced tier, and eight in the Expert tier, focusing on Pokémon from the set such as Dialga ex, Palkia ex, Togekiss, Bastiodon, Glacion, Magmortar, Magnezone, Rampardos, Tortrerra, and more. While it's early to predict the impact on multiplayer, cards like Infernape ex, which can deal 140 damage for just two Fire Energy, and Palkia ex, which mirrors Mewtwo ex's power, are poised to shake up the meta. Weavile ex's one Energy attack and the boost to Steel type decks with Dialga ex and other cards are also noteworthy additions.
Missions and Rewards
Alongside Space Time Smackdown, numerous new missions have been added to Pokémon TCG Pocket. These missions follow familiar structures, such as collecting signature cards to unlock rental decks and completing the entire set to earn Dialga and Palkia icons. Museum missions are back, with tasks for collecting 1 Star and full art 2 Star cards. The secret mission, Champion of the Sinnoh Region, rewards players for collecting the full art Cynthia card and 1 Star cards of her key Pokémon: Gastrodon, Lucario, Spiritomb, and Garchomp. Completing missions grants Pack Hourglasses, Wonder Hourglasses, Emblem Tickets, and other rewards, though no Trading Tokens are included. To celebrate the trading feature's addition, Creatures Inc. has given players a free 500 Trading Tokens. New items in the shop include Dialga and Palkia album covers, the Lovely Hearts backdrop, and a new Poké Gold bundle featuring Cynthia.
Trading
The trading update, introduced yesterday, has stirred controversy among the Pokémon TCG Pocket community. Creatures Inc. has remained silent on the issue, focusing instead on promoting Space Time Smackdown. The "Trade Feature Celebration Gift" included 500 Trade Tokens and 120 Trade Hourglasses, but the requirement of Trade Tokens for trading high-rarity cards has sparked debate. Trading a 3 Diamond card requires 120 Trade Tokens, a 1 Star card needs 400, and an ex Pokémon (4 Diamond) demands 500. These tokens can only be obtained by selling cards from the player's collection, with varying returns based on card rarity. The system has been criticized as "hilariously toxic" and a "monumental failure," with fans lamenting the loss of a more community-friendly trading system.
