Pokémon TCG Pocket: 10 Underrated Space-Time Smackdown Cards You’re Probably Overlooking

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Since the release of the Space-Time Smackdown expansion for , several cards have risen to the top and been widely used in competitive battles. However, there are several underrated cards that may not have received the attention they deserve. From unique abilities to high-damage attacks, these cards have the qualities to make a big difference in a player’s deck.

While many players will focus on well-known ex cards from the new expansion, like Darkrai ex and Infernape ex, these underrated gems can provide an unexpected advantage when used in the correct contexts. Whether its through stalling tactics or game-changing abilities, these ten cards can be crucial for building effective decks.

Fan Rotom may seem underwhelming at first glance. It’s a colorless basic card with no special ability, an attack that causes no damage, and only 80 HP. However, when utilized in the correct context, this card holds some undeniable power.

Type

Colorless

Stage

Basic

HP

80

Attacks + Abilities

Spin Storm: Flip a coin. If heads, put your opponent’s Active Pokémon into their hand.

Its attack, «Spin Storm», lets the player flip a coin. If it lands on heads, they can return the opponent's Active Pokémon to their hand. This can be used to stall and disrupt the opponent’s tactics. The attack requires two Energy, but since they're Colorless, Fan Rotom fits into any deck.

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The downside to this card is that it doesn’t deal any damage. This will often discourage players, causing them to overlook Fan Rotom, despite its potential to be extremely useful in many decks. With many powerful decks in relying on singular powerful cards, such as the Celebi ex deck, Fan Rotom will easily stop the opposition from performing the tactic in which they want to carry out.

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