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

The *Pokémon TCG Pocket* Space-Time Smackdown booster packs have arrived, bringing a wave of new cards to shake up the meta. Unlike the smaller Mythical Island release, players face a choice: Dialga packs or Palkia packs. This guide helps you navigate this decision.

How to Identify Dialga vs. Palkia Pack Contents

The Space-Time Smackdown set offers two distinct packs, easily identified by the featured Legendary Pokémon on the pack art: Dialga or Palkia. Similar to the Genetic Apex set, each pack contains a slightly different card pool. To view the specific cards and their pull rates for each pack, simply hover over the pack you're interested in on the booster pack selection screen and select "Offering Rates." This will display a complete list of the contents.

With 207 cards in the set, and some being pack-exclusive, prioritizing your pack choices is key. Focus on the pack containing your most sought-after exclusive cards.

Dialga Packs vs. Palkia Packs: Which to Choose?

Your choice between Dialga and Palkia packs depends on your goals. Are you hunting specific Pokémon, or aiming to build a competitive meta deck?

Dialga Pack Highlights

Dialga packs boast several powerful EX cards, including Dialga EX, Yanmega EX, Gallade EX, and Darkrai EX. Players building decks around these cards should prioritize Dialga packs. These packs also hold exclusive illustration rares and Trainer cards, such as the Dawn and Volkner support cards, and the highly sought-after Bidoof.

Palkia Pack Highlights

Naturally, Palkia EX is exclusive to Palkia packs. While offering less EX power overall compared to Dialga, this pack features Lickilicky EX, Weavile EX, and Mismagius EX, potentially allowing for unique deckbuilding strategies. Exclusive Supporter cards in this pack include Mars and Cynthia.

The Verdict: Dialga or Palkia?

Dialga packs are generally considered the more competitive option, due to their high-power EX cards. However, Palkia packs offer strong Supporter cards and the potential for unique deck strategies.

Ultimately, the best approach is to prioritize the pack containing your most desired cards. Save your Pack Hourglasses and Pack Points to complete your collection after focusing on your initial target pack.

Pokémon TCG Pocket is available now on mobile devices.