Meta Decks to Build with the Space-Time Smackdown Pack in Pokémon TCG Pocket

By Elijah | February 3rd, 2025 | Categories: Pokemon

The addition of the Space-Time Smackdown Pack has changed the previous meta. New EX cards have been gaining popularity due to their power and abilities. Here are some meta decks to use in Pokémon TCG Pocket to keep up with the changes.

Palkia EX Deck

The Palkia Deck includes Manaphy and Starmie EX to deal damage while you’re building up Palkia’s energy. Here are all the cards you need for the Palkia EX Deck. The number of cards has also been included.

Pokémon Cards

Staryu: 2x
Starmie EX: 2x
Palkia EX: 2x
Manaphy: 2x

Supporter Cards

Professor’s Research: 2x
Dawn: 2x
Leaf: 1x
Cyrus: 1x

Pokémon Tool Cards

Poké Ball: 2x
X Speed: 2x
Giant Cape: 2x

Dialga EX Deck

This deck focuses on having only 1 Dialga in your deck. At the start of the match, you’ll always pull Dialga because it’s the only basic Pokémon in your deck. With its Metallic Turbo ability, you can build up your Dialga without having any of your Pokémon KO’d. Here are all the cards you need for the Dialga EX Deck.

Pokémon Cards

Shieldon: 2x
Bastiodon: 2x
Dialga EX: 1x

Supporter Cards

Professor’s Research: 2x
Leaf: 2x
Mars: 1x

Pokémon Tool Cards

Poké Ball: 2x
Potion 2x
Armor Fossil: 2x
Giant Cape: 2x
Rocky Helmet: 2x

Darkrai EX Deck

The Darkrai EX deck is currently the meta in the game. Darkrai EX has the ability to deal damage with just one energy and build it up for its main attack, which is overpowered. This deck needs time to set up, but it’ll be a breeze with Kangaskhan, Druddigon, and Magnezone. Here are all the cards you need for the Darkrai EX deck.

Pokémon Cards

Magnemite: 2x
Magneton: 2x
Magnezone: 2x
Darkrai EX: 2x
Druddigon: 1x
Kangaskhan: 1x

Supporter Cards

Leaf: 2x
Professor’s Research: 2x
Dawn: 1x
Cyrus: 1x
Giovanni: 1x

Pokémon Tool Cards

Poké Ball: 2x
Giant Cape: 1x

Yanmega EX Deck

The Yanmega EX Deck is a polished version of the Exeggutor EX Deck from the previous meta. The addition of Yanmega EX provides the deck with the finishing blow on the opponent’s Pokémons. Here are all the cards you need for the Yanmega EX deck.

Pokémon Cards

Exeggcute: 2x
Exeggutor EX: 2x
Yanma: 2x
Yanmega EX: 2x
Shaymin: 1x
Kangaskhan: 1x

Supporter Cards

Leaf: 2x
Professor’s Research: 2x
Dawn: 1x
Cyrus: 1x
Giovanni: 1x

Pokémon Tool Cards

Poké Ball: 2x
X Speed: 1x
Giant Cape: 1x
Rocky Helmet: 1x

Celebi EX Deck

Celebi EX has been the meta since the start of the game. With the new cards from Space-Time Smackdown, it adapts to the changes. The new deck will focus on building Celebi EX with tool and supporter cards, making it harder to knock out. Here are all the cards you need for Celebi EX.

Pokémon Cards

Exeggcute: 1x
Exeggutor EX: 2x
Celebi EX: 1x

Supporter Cards

Erika: 2x
Professor’s Research: 2x
Sabrina: 1x
Cyrus: 2x

Pokémon Tool Cards

Poké Ball: 2x
Pokémon Communication: 2x
Potion: 2x
Giant Cape: 1x
Rocky Helmet: 2x

Infernape EX Deck

The Infernape EX deck deals heavy damage with its low-energy attacks. Paired with Moltres EX, it becomes a heavy-hitting deck. With the help of Supporter and Tool Cards, the opponents will have difficulty knocking out your Pokémons. Here are all the cards you need for the Infernape EX Deck.