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 base attack, and the game-changing Genome Hacking. Its versatility allows 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 makes it a potentially dominant force, especially against prevalent Misty decks. Its energy manipulation significantly enhances 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. Base damage: 40.
Despite requiring setup, Tauros delivers devastating blows against Ex decks. Its ability to inflict 120 damage on any Ex Pokémon makes it a significant threat, particularly against Pikachu Ex.
Raichu
- HP: 120
- Gigashock (3 Lightning Energy): 60 damage plus 20 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon.
Raichu exacerbates the existing threat posed by Pikachu Ex/Zebstrika decks. The additional 20 damage to Benched Pokémon significantly hinders strategies relying on bench development. Its synergy with Surge decks ensures rapid deployment.
Blue (Trainer/Supporter)
- Effect: During your opponent's next turn, all your Pokémon take 10 less damage from your opponent's Pokémon attacks.
Blue provides crucial defense against powerful attacks from opponents utilizing Blaine or Giovanni. Its preventative effect disrupts strategies relying on quick knockouts.
These cards represent the most compelling additions to Pokémon TCG Pocket from the Mythical Island set. For further game tips and troubleshooting (including Error 102 solutions), check out The Escapist.
