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 mini-set significantly impacts the game's meta, offering exciting new strategies and strengthening existing decks. Let's examine some of the most impactful additions.
Table of Contents
- Pokémon TCG Pocket Mythical Island Best Cards
- Mew Ex
- Vaporeon
- Tauros
- Raichu
- Blue
Mythical Island's compact size belies its significant impact. Cards like Mew Ex and Vaporeon introduce new deck archetypes or bolster existing strategies. Let's delve into each card's potential.
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 makes it a formidable addition, particularly against prevalent Misty decks. This 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 to Pikachu Ex and other Ex-heavy 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 complements existing Pikachu Ex/Zebstrika decks, further punishing strategies relying on benched Pokémon development. The additional 20 damage to each benched Pokémon significantly increases its effectiveness in Surge decks.
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 offers crucial defense against powerful Trainer cards like Blaine and Giovanni, mitigating the damage output of popular Ex decks.
These are our top picks from the Mythical Island set. For more Pokémon TCG Pocket strategies and troubleshooting (including Error 102 solutions), check out The Escapist.
