The Pokémon TCG Pocket Space-Time Smackdown booster packs have arrived, promising a meta shakeup. Unlike the Mythical Island release, players must choose between Dialga and Palkia packs. This guide explains how to choose.
How to Identify Dialga vs. Palkia Pack Contents
The Space-Time Smackdown set offers two distinct packs: one featuring Dialga, the other Palkia. Each pack contains a slightly different card pool. To view the contents and pull rates for each pack, hover over the pack image on the booster pack selection screen and select "Offering Rates." This will display a complete list of included cards and their probabilities.
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Dialga or Palkia: Which Packs to Prioritize?
Your pack choice depends on your goals. Focus on the pack containing your favorite Pokémon, or prioritize packs with meta-defining cards for competitive play.
Dialga Pack Highlights
Palkia Pack Highlights
The Verdict: Dialga or Palkia?
Dialga packs generally offer more competitively viable EX cards. However, Palkia packs contain powerful Supporter cards that could be advantageous for specific strategies. Ultimately, choose the pack containing your most sought-after cards first. Save your Pack Hourglasses and Pack Points to complete your collection.
Pokémon TCG Pocket is available now on mobile devices.
