Mythical Island: Must-Have 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-expansion significantly impacts the game's meta. Let's explore some of the most impactful additions.
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Pokémon 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. Here's a closer look at some standouts:
Mew Ex
- 130 HP
- Psyshot (1 Psy Energy): 20 damage.
- Genome Hacking (3 Colorless Energy): Copy one attack from your opponent's Active Pokémon and use it as this attack.
Mew Ex is a Basic Pokémon with substantial HP, a serviceable basic attack, and the game-changing Genome Hacking. Its versatility makes it a potential addition to existing Mewtwo Ex decks, alongside Gardevoir, or even in Colorless strategies.
Vaporeon
- 120 HP
- Wash Out (Ability): Move a Water Energy from a Benched Water Pokémon to your Active Water Pokémon as needed during your turn.
- Wave Splash (1 Water, 2 Colorless Energy): 60 damage.
Vaporeon's ability to manipulate Water Energy is a significant threat, especially against prevalent Misty decks. Its energy manipulation enhances the already powerful Water-type strategies.
Tauros
- 100 HP
- Fighting Tackle (3 Colorless Energy): 80 additional damage if the opponent's Active Pokémon is a Pokémon Ex. Base damage: 40.
Tauros requires setup, but its attack is devastating against Ex decks. Dealing 120 damage to an Ex Pokémon is impactful, particularly against Pikachu Ex. While less effective against Charizard Ex, it remains a significant threat.
Raichu
- 120 HP
- Gigashock (3 Lightning Energy): 60 damage plus 20 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon.
Raichu further exacerbates the threat posed by Pikachu Ex/Zebstrika decks. The additional 20 damage to each Benched Pokémon significantly impacts strategies relying on bench development. Its quick setup in Surge decks is an added advantage.
Blue (Trainer/Supporter)
- Reduces incoming damage: During your opponent's next turn, all your Pokémon take 10 less damage from opponent's attacks.
Blue is a new defensive Trainer card, providing a counter to aggressive strategies employing Blaine or Giovanni. By anticipating opponent actions, Blue can significantly disrupt quick knockout attempts.
These are our top picks from the Mythical Island set for Pokémon TCG Pocket. For more Pokémon TCG Pocket strategies and troubleshooting (including Error 102 solutions), check out The Escapist.
