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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 compact 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 basic 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): 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 shift Water Energy between Pokémon promises to significantly enhance Water-type decks, potentially exacerbating the dominance of Misty-based 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 potential to inflict 120 damage on Ex Pokémon makes it a significant threat to decks like Pikachu Ex, while still posing a challenge to Charizard Ex.
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 strengthens existing Pikachu Ex/Zebstrika decks by dealing additional damage to the opponent's bench, hindering strategies relying on bench development. Its synergy with Surge decks allows for rapid deployment.
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 rely on quick knockouts using cards like Blaine or Giovanni.
These cards represent the most impactful additions from the Mythical Island set in Pokémon TCG Pocket. For further Pokémon TCG Pocket strategies and troubleshooting (including Error 102 solutions), visit The Escapist.
