Mythical Island Shakes Up the Pokemon TCG Pocket Meta: Top Deck Builds
The Pokemon TCG Pocket meta has undergone a significant shift with the arrival of the Mythical Island mini-expansion. To help you navigate this new landscape, here's a breakdown of the best decks to build:
Table of Contents
- Best Decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket: Mythical Island
- Celebi Ex and Serperior Combo
- Scolipede Koga Bounce
- Psychic Alakazam
- Pikachu Ex V2
Celebi Ex and Serperior Combo
This popular deck aims for a swift Serperior deployment, leveraging its Jungle Totem ability to double the Energy count on all Grass-type Pokémon, including Celebi Ex. This energy boost dramatically increases Celebi Ex's damage output through amplified coin flips. Dhelmise acts as a secondary attacker, also benefiting from Jungle Totem. While highly effective, this deck is vulnerable to Blaine decks. Exeggcute and Exeggcutor Ex offer viable alternatives if Dhelmise isn't available.
Key Cards: Snivy x2, Servine x2, Serperior x2, Celebi Ex x2, Dhelmise x2, Erika x2, Professor’s Research x2, Poke Ball x2, X Speed x2, Potion x2, Sabrina x2
Scolipede Koga Bounce
This deck, enhanced by Mythical Island, retains its core strategy: using Koga to bounce Weezing back to your hand for free retreats and repeated Poison attacks. Whirlipede and Scolipede bolster Poison consistency with their Poison Sting attack. Leaf facilitates Pokémon movement, complementing Koga's abilities.
Key Cards: Venipede x2, Whirlepede x2, Scolipede x2, Koffing (Mythical Island) x2, Weezing x2, Mew Ex, Koga x2, Sabrina x2, Leaf x2, Professor’s Research x2, Poke Ball x2
Psychic Alakazam
Mew Ex's addition significantly improves this deck's consistency and viability. Mew Ex provides a sturdy initial attacker with Psyshot and Genome Hacking for defense, allowing time to set up Alakazam. Budding Expeditioner aids in Mew Ex's retreat. Crucially, Alakazam effectively counters the Celebi Ex/Serperior combo due to Psychic's damage scaling with the opponent's attached Energy, even factoring in Jungle Totem.
Key Cards: Mew Ex x2, Abra x2, Kadabra x2, Alakazam x2, Kangaskhan x2, Sabrina x2, Professor’s Research x2, Poke Ball x2, X Speed x2, Potion, Budding Expeditioner
Pikachu Ex V2
The enduring Pikachu Ex deck receives a boost from Dedenne, providing an early attacker and a chance to inflict Paralysis. While Pikachu Ex's low HP remains a weakness, Blue offers added defense. The core strategy remains: fill the bench with Electric Pokémon and unleash Pikachu Ex.
Key Cards: Pikachu Ex x2, Zapdos Ex x2, Blitzle x2, Zebstrika x2, Dedenne x2, Blue, Sabrina, Giovanni, Professor’s Research x2, Poke Ball x2, X Speed, Potion x2
These are some of the top decks for Pokemon TCG Pocket following the Mythical Island expansion. Check out The Escapist for more game tips and insights.
