Pokémon TCG Pocket: 10 Best Space-Time Smackdown Cards For Battles

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The latest expansion, ‘Space-Time Smackdown’, launched in the early hours of January 30, 2025, bringing a wave of fresh powerful new cards. From high-damage, deadly ex cards to Energy-supplying Basic cards, there is an abundance of cards that you may need in order to stay on top for competitive battles. The cards are available in two new packs — the Dialga Pack and the Palkia Pack — making them a perfect opportunity to spend any saved-up pack hourglasses.

The new expansion is set to shake up the meta for the long term, introducing Pokémon with fresh abilities and attacks capable of countering powerful decks like Pikachu ex and Mewtwo ex. This list will cover 10 of the best cards to be used in battles, highlighting their strengths and how they can be used to gain an edge in competitive play.

Dusknoir is a Psychic-type Pokémon that has the potential to protect your stronger ex cards. What makes this card special is its ability “Shadow Void”. This allows the player to choose one of their Pokémon that has damage on it, and move it all to Dusknoir. The ability can be used as many times as you like during your turn, but you must be careful not to transfer more damage than its 130 HP can withstand.

Type

Psychic

Stage

Stage 2

HP

130

Attacks + Abilities

Shadow Void: As often as you like during your turn, you may choose 1 of your Pokémon that has damage on it, and move all of its damage to this Pokémon. Devour Soul: 70 Damage

Its attack, “Devour Soul”, does a solid 70 damage for three Energy – one Psychic Energy and two Colorless Energy. Since this is a Stage 2 card, its attack will likely be used later in battle, making it a powerful tool for finishing off opponents. Dusknoir will be highly effective for protecting cards that deal cheaper, higher damage, so it is best that you build this card on the bench of a Psychic-type deck as soon as possible.

Manaphy is a Water-type card that enhances Energy generation, helping to power up stronger cards in your deck more efficiently.