Pokemon TCG Pocketplayers can look forward to the release of a brand-new set of cards, dubbed theSpace-Time Smackdownexpansion. This set includes two booster packs featuring Dialga and Palkia, the core legendary Pokemon from Gen 4, which started off withPokemon DiamondandPearlback in the DS era. And the 200+ cards in this new set are mostly from the Sinnoh region, so you’ll be able to get iconic ‘mons like Lucario, Luxray, Infernape, Regigigas, and more.
If you’re wonderingwhen exactly the Space-Time Smackdown update comes out forPokemon TCG Pocket,we have the info here.
What’s the Release Time for the New Space-Time Smackdown TCG Set?
The Space-Time Smackdown update forPokemon TCG Pocketwill be released at 9 PM PTon January 29 (West Coast) and 1 AM ET on January 30for those on the US East Coast. For other time zones, you can refer to the handy dandy chart below:
10 PM (PST) - LA - January 29
11 PM (MST) - Denver - January 29
12 AM (CT) - Chicago - January 30
1 AM (ET) - NYC - January 30
6 AM (GMT) - London - January 30
7 AM (CET) - Berlin - January 30
3 PM (JST) - Tokyo - January 30
What’s Coming With the Space-Time Smackdown Update?
Besides the 200+ cards being added intoPokemon TCG Pocket, one of the more exciting new features coming to the game is the ability to trade cards with other players. However, there are some caveats that players will have to deal with. The developers plan to expand the range of cards that can be traded, but the feature will be restricted to lower-rarity cards at launch. Two and three-star cards (as well as crown cards) cannot be traded.
It’s also worth noting thatPokemon Tools will be added toTCG Pocket, which act as equipment cards for your Pokemon with all sorts of effects.
FAQ
Q: What’s the release time for Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Space-Time Smackdown update?
The Dialga and Palkia packs, as part of theSpace-Time Smackdown update, will be available around1 AM ET on June 25, 2025.
