Should You Open the Dialga or Palkia Pack First in Pokemon TCG Pocket

The Pokémon TCG Pocket Space-Time Smackdown expansion introduces two distinct booster packs: Dialga and Palkia. Unlike the Mythical Island release, this expansion requires players to strategically choose their pack purchases. This guide helps you decide which packs to prioritize.

Identifying Pack Contents:

The Space-Time Smackdown booster packs clearly indicate their contents. Each pack features either Dialga or Palkia on the artwork. To view the complete card list and pull rates for each pack, simply hover over the pack image on the selection screen and select "Offering Rates."

The expansion contains 207 cards, with some being exclusive to either the Dialga or Palkia packs. Prioritize the pack containing your most sought-after exclusive cards.

Dialga Pack Highlights:

The Dialga pack boasts several powerful EX cards, including Dialga EX, Yanmega EX, Gallade EX, and Darkrai EX. Players aiming to build decks around these EX Pokémon should focus on this pack. Additionally, exclusive Trainer cards like Dawn and Volkner, and the popular Bidoof, are only found within the Dialga pack.

Palkia Pack Highlights:

The Palkia pack features Palkia EX, along with Lickilicky EX, Weavile EX, and Mismagius EX. While potentially less meta-defining than the Dialga pack's offerings, these cards provide opportunities for unique deck building. Exclusive Trainer cards Mars and Cynthia are also key draws for this pack.

Which Pack to Choose?

The Dialga pack generally presents a more competitively viable selection of powerful EX cards. However, the Palkia pack offers strong Trainer cards and the potential for creative, less conventional deck strategies.

Ultimately, the best choice depends on your individual goals. Prioritize the pack containing your most desired cards. Save your Pack Hourglasses and Pack Points to acquire cards from the other pack later.

Pokémon TCG Pocket is available now on mobile devices.