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Discover the Optimal Opening Strategy for Dialga and Palkia Packs

By OliviaFeb 23,2025

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 clarifies the differences and helps you decide which to open first.

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 specific cards and their pull rates, hover over the desired pack on the booster pack selection screen and select "Offering Rates." This detailed list reveals the contents of each pack.

How to Check Which Cards are in each TCG Pocket Booster

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With 207 cards in the set, some are pack-exclusive. Prioritize packs containing your most sought-after exclusives.

Dialga or Palkia: Which Pack Should You Prioritize?

Your 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

Dialga EX

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Dialga packs boast several powerful EX cards, including Dialga EX, Yanmega EX, Gallade EX, and Darkrai EX. Players building decks around these should prioritize Dialga packs. Exclusive illustration rares and Trainer cards, such as Dawn and Volkner, are also found here. Bidoof is another exclusive to this pack.

Palkia Pack Highlights

Palkia EX

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Naturally, Palkia EX is exclusive to Palkia packs. While offering fewer EX cards overall than Dialga, it includes Lickilicky EX, Weavile EX, and Mismagius EX, potentially forming unique deck strategies. Exclusive Supporter cards Mars and Cynthia are also found within.

The Verdict: Dialga or Palkia?

Dialga packs offer a stronger competitive edge with numerous high-power EX cards. However, Palkia packs contain powerful Supporter cards, beneficial for unique deck building.

Ultimately, choose the pack containing your most desired cards. Save Pack Hourglasses and Pack Points to complete your collection.

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