Which Booster Pack Should Pokemon TCG Fans Open First?

The Pokémon TCG Pocket Space-Time Smackdown expansion introduces two distinct booster packs: Dialga and Palkia. This guide helps you decide which to open first.

How to Identify Pack Contents

Each pack features either Dialga or Palkia on its artwork. The card contents and pull rates for each are accessible via the "Offering Rates" option displayed at the bottom left of the pack selection screen in Pokémon TCG Pocket. Simply hover over the pack to view this information.

The expansion boasts 207 cards, with some exclusive to each pack. Prioritize packs containing your most sought-after exclusive cards.

Dialga Pack Focus: High-Impact Exclusives

Dialga packs offer several powerful EX cards, including Dialga EX, Yanmega EX, Gallade EX, and Darkrai EX. Players aiming to build decks around these should prioritize Dialga packs. These packs also exclusively feature the Dawn and Volkner Supporter cards, and Bidoof.

Palkia Pack Focus: Unique Deck Building

The Palkia pack features Palkia EX, along with Lickilicky EX, Weavile EX, and Mismagius EX. While perhaps less immediately dominant in competitive play, these cards offer potential for unique deck strategies. Exclusive Supporter cards in this pack include Mars and Cynthia.

Which Pack to Choose?

Dialga packs generally offer more competitively viable EX cards. However, Palkia packs provide strong Supporter cards and opportunities for creative deck building. The best approach is to prioritize the pack containing your most desired cards, then strategically utilize Pack Hourglasses and Pack Points to complete your collection.

Pokémon TCG Pocket is available now on mobile devices.