Mythical Island: Top Cards from the Pokemon TCG Pocket Mini-Expansion
The Pokemon TCG Pocket Mythical Island mini-expansion introduces 80 new cards, including the highly anticipated Mew Ex. This small but impactful release significantly alters the game's meta. Here's a breakdown of the most sought-after cards.
Table of Contents
- Pokemon TCG Pocket Mythical Island Top Cards
- Mew Ex
- Vaporeon
- Tauros
- Raichu
- Blue
Mythical Island delivers exciting new cards capable of creating fresh archetypes or bolstering existing decks. Let's delve into 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 Pokemon’s attacks and use it as this attack.
Mew Ex is a Basic Pokemon boasting high HP, a serviceable initial attack, and the game-changing Genome Hacking ability. Its versatility allows for integration into existing Mewtwo Ex decks alongside Gardevoir, or even within Colorless-based 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 Pokemon to your Active Water Pokemon.
- Wave Splash (1 Water, 2 Colorless Energy): 60 damage.
Vaporeon's ability to strategically shift Water Energy presents a significant challenge, especially against prevalent Misty decks. This energy manipulation drastically enhances the already powerful Water-type strategies.
Tauros
- HP: 100
- Fighting Tackle (3 Colorless Energy): If your opponent’s Active Pokemon is a Pokemon Ex, this attack does 80 more damage. 40+ damage.
While requiring setup, Tauros delivers devastating blows against Ex decks. Its potential to inflict 120 damage on any Ex Pokemon makes it a significant threat, particularly against Pikachu Ex.
Raichu
- HP: 120
- Gigashock (3 Lightning Energy): This attack also does 20 damage to each of your opponent’s Benched Pokemon. 60 damage.
Raichu exacerbates the existing threat posed by Pikachu Ex/Zebstrika decks. The added 20 damage to each benched Pokemon significantly impacts strategies relying on slowly building bench strength. Its quick setup within Surge decks further enhances its effectiveness.
Blue (Trainer/Supporter)
- Effect: During your opponent’s next turn, all of your Pokemon take -10 damage from attacks from your opponent’s Pokemon.
Blue provides crucial defense against common strategies employing Blaine and Giovanni for quick knockouts. Anticipating and deploying Blue can significantly disrupt opponent plans.
These are our top picks from the Mythical Island expansion. For more Pokemon TCG Pocket tips, strategies, and troubleshooting (including Error 102 solutions), check out The Escapist.
