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, despite its smaller size, significantly impacts the Pokémon TCG Pocket meta. Cards like Mew Ex and Vaporeon introduce new archetypes and strengthen existing strategies. Let's examine each standout card.
Mew Ex
- HP: 130
- Psyshot (1 Psy Energy): 20 damage.
- Genome Hacking (3 Colorless Energy): Choose 1 of your opponent’s Active Pokémon’s attacks and use it as this attack.
Mew Ex, a Basic Pokémon, boasts high HP, a serviceable attack, and the game-changing Genome Hacking ability. Its versatility allows for integration into existing Mewtwo Ex decks alongside Gardevoir or even Colorless strategies.
Vaporeon
- HP: 120
- Wash Out (Ability): As often as you like during your turn, you may move a Water Energy from 1 of your Benched Water Pokémon to your Active Water Pokémon.
- Wave Splash (1 Water, 2 Colorless Energy): 60 damage.
Vaporeon's ability to manipulate Water Energy makes it a potent addition, especially against prevalent Misty decks. The ease of energy manipulation significantly enhances Water-type strategies.
Tauros
- HP: 100
- Fighting Tackle (3 Colorless Energy): If your opponent’s Active Pokémon is a Pokémon Ex, this attack does 80 more damage. 40+ damage.
Tauros, while requiring setup, delivers devastating damage against Ex Pokémon. Its ability to inflict 120 damage on Ex Pokémon makes it a significant threat, particularly against Pikachu Ex decks.
Raichu
- HP: 120
- Gigashock (3 Lightning Energy): This attack also does 20 damage to each of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon. 60 damage.
Raichu further exacerbates the threat posed by Pikachu Ex/Zebstrika decks. The additional 20 damage to Benched Pokémon significantly disrupts strategies reliant on bench development.
Blue (Trainer/Supporter)
- Effect: During your opponent’s next turn, all of your Pokémon take -10 damage from attacks from your opponent’s Pokémon.
Blue provides crucial defense against powerful attacks, countering strategies that utilize Giovanni for swift knockouts. Its strategic use can significantly disrupt opponent plans.
These are our top picks from the Mythical Island expansion. For more Pokémon TCG Pocket tips and strategies, including solutions to Error 102, check out The Escapist.
