When does the Space-Time Smackdown expansion release in Pokémon TCG Pocket?

Space-Time Smackdown is an upcoming expansion for Pokémon TCG Pocket. This update will add new cards, alongside seemingly new types of cards, and finally introduces the long-awaited trading feature.

Space-Time Smackdown focuses on the Gen 4 Pokémon from the Sinnoh region and will feature two booster packs based on the legendary Pokémon Dialga and Palkia. You can look forward to collecting cards for Pokémon like Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup. There’s also an awesome full art card featuring the fighting-type Lucario and even a souped-up Parchirisu ex.

Here’s when the Pokémon TCG Pocket Space-Time Smackdown expansion releases in your time zone, plus details about what to expect.

Pokémon TCG Pocket Space-Time Smackdown expansion release time estimate

Pokémon TCG Pocket Space-Time Smackdown releases on Thursday, Jan. 30. As of this writing, developers Creatures Inc. and DeNa have not confirmed an exact release time.

That said, the last update for Pokémon TCG Pocket, Mythical Island, was released at 1:00 a.m. EST. This is the same time the game updates each day. Events — like a recent pyschic-type Pokémon Mass Outbreak event — also tend to roll out at that hour, so the expansion will likely be released around the same time.

Given we don’t have an official confirmation for the time release, here’s the usual update time (and thus the probable Space-Time Smackdown release time) in your time zone:

What to expect from Pokémon TCG Pocket Space-Time Smackdown expansion

The Space-Time Smackdown expansion will add 140 new cards to Pokémon TCG Pocket and the ability to trade cards. The trailer teased a trainer card featuring the Champion of the Sinnoh region, Cynthia, and a Pachirisu ex that references tool cards (whatever those are).

We don’t have the full roster yet, but it looks like some strong cards are coming to TCG Pocket. Here are some highlights of what’s on the way: