Mythical Island: Top Cards from the Pokemon TCG Pocket Mini-Expansion
The Pokemon 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
- Mew Ex
- Vaporeon
- Tauros
- Raichu
- Blue
Mythical Island significantly impacts the Pokemon TCG Pocket meta, introducing cards capable of creating new archetypes and strengthening existing strategies. Let's examine some key cards:
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 initial attack, and the game-changing Genome Hacking ability. 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 manipulate Water Energy significantly boosts Water-type decks, particularly those utilizing Misty's high-roll potential. This makes Water decks even more formidable.
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 Pikachu Ex and other Ex-based 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 amplifies the threat of Pikachu Ex/Zebstrika decks. The additional 20 damage to each Benched Pokémon significantly disrupts strategies reliant on building up Benched Pokémon. Its quick setup in Surge decks is a considerable advantage.
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 high-damage strategies employing cards like Blaine and Giovanni. By anticipating opponent actions, Blue can effectively counter quick knockouts.
These are our top picks for the Mythical Island set. For further Pokemon TCG Pocket tips, strategies, and troubleshooting (including Error 102 solutions), visit The Escapist.
