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 guide highlights the most impactful additions to the game's meta.
Table of Contents
- Mew Ex
- Vaporeon
- Tauros
- Raichu
- Blue (Trainer)
Mythical Island significantly impacts the Pokémon TCG Pocket meta, introducing cards capable of creating new archetypes or bolstering existing strategies. Let's examine each standout card:
Mew Ex
- HP: 130
- Psyshot (1 Psy Energy): 20 damage.
- Genome Hacking (3 Colorless Energy): Copy one attack from your opponent's Active Pokémon.
Mew Ex, a Basic Pokémon, boasts high HP, a serviceable basic attack, and the game-changing Genome Hacking. Its versatility allows for inclusion in existing Mewtwo Ex decks alongside Gardevoir, or even within Colorless strategies.
Vaporeon
- HP: 120
- Wash Out (Ability): Move a Water Energy from a Benched Water Pokémon to your Active Water Pokémon as often as desired during your turn.
- Wave Splash (1 Water, 2 Colorless Energy): 60 damage.
Vaporeon's ability to manipulate Water Energy presents a significant challenge, particularly against prevalent Misty decks. The ease of energy manipulation significantly enhances the power of Water-type strategies.
Tauros
- HP: 100
- Fighting Tackle (3 Colorless Energy): 40+ damage; +80 damage if the opponent's Active Pokémon is a Pokémon Ex.
Tauros, while requiring setup, delivers devastating damage against Pokémon Ex. Its potential to inflict 120 damage on Pokémon Ex like Pikachu Ex makes it a formidable counter. Even against Charizard Ex, it poses a substantial threat.
Raichu
- HP: 120
- Gigashock (3 Lightning Energy): 60 damage plus 20 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon.
Raichu exacerbates the existing threat posed by Pikachu Ex/Zebstrika decks. The additional 20 damage to Benched Pokémon significantly disrupts strategies reliant on slowly building up their bench. Its quick setup in Surge decks makes it particularly potent.
Blue (Trainer)
- Effect: During your opponent's next turn, all your Pokémon take 10 less damage from attacks.
Blue, a new Supporter card, provides crucial defense against powerful attacks. It effectively counters strategies relying on quick knockouts using cards like Blaine or Giovanni. Strategic use of Blue can significantly disrupt opponent plans.
These are our top picks from the Mythical Island expansion. For more Pokémon TCG Pocket tips, strategies, and troubleshooting (including Error 102 solutions), check out The Escapist.
