Mythical Island: Top Cards from the Pokémon TCG Pocket Mini-Expansion
The Pokémon TCG Pocket Mythical Island expansion introduces 80 new cards, including the highly anticipated Mew Ex. This guide highlights the most impactful additions to the game's meta.
Table of Contents
- Pokémon TCG Pocket Mythical Island Best Cards
- Mew Ex
- Vaporeon
- Tauros
- Raichu
- Blue
Mythical Island offers exciting new cards capable of reshaping the Pokémon TCG Pocket meta or bolstering existing strategies. Let's examine each standout card:
Mew Ex
- HP: 130
- Psyshot (1 Psy Energy): 20 damage.
- Genome Hacking (3 Colorless Energy): Choose one of your opponent's Active Pokémon's attacks and use it as this attack.
Mew Ex, a Basic Pokémon, boasts high HP, a serviceable initial attack, and the game-changing Genome Hacking. Its versatility allows for integration into existing Mewtwo Ex decks alongside Gardevoir or even Colorless strategies.
Vaporeon
- HP: 120
- Wash Out (Ability): Move a Water Energy from a Benched Water Pokémon to your Active Water Pokémon as often as desired during your turn.
- Wave Splash (1 Water, 2 Colorless Energy): 60 damage.
Vaporeon's ability to manipulate Water Energy presents a significant threat, particularly against prevalent Misty decks. Its energy manipulation significantly enhances the already powerful Water-type strategies.
Tauros
- HP: 100
- Fighting Tackle (3 Colorless Energy): Deals 80 additional damage if the opponent's Active Pokémon is a Pokémon Ex. 40+ damage.
While requiring setup, Tauros's attack delivers devastating blows to Ex decks. Its ability to inflict 120 damage on Ex Pokémon makes it a potent counter to Pikachu Ex and a significant threat to Charizard Ex.
Raichu
- HP: 120
- Gigashock (3 Lightning Energy): 60 damage plus 20 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon.
Raichu further exacerbates the threat posed by Pikachu Ex/Zebstrika decks. The added 20 damage to each Benched Pokémon significantly disrupts strategies relying on bench development. Its quick setup in Surge decks makes it even more formidable.
Blue (Trainer/Supporter)
- Effect: During your opponent's next turn, all your Pokémon take 10 less damage from attacks.
Blue provides crucial defense against powerful Trainer cards like Blaine and Giovanni, mitigating the impact of quick knockouts often employed by Ex decks. Strategic use of Blue can significantly disrupt opponent plans.
These are our top picks from the Mythical Island expansion. For further Pokémon TCG Pocket tips, strategies, and troubleshooting (including Error 102 solutions), visit The Escapist.
