Pocket TCG Mythical Island's Top Cards Revealed

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

Mythical Island significantly impacts the Pokémon TCG Pocket meta, introducing powerful 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): Choose one 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 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): 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 significantly enhances Water-type decks, potentially making them even more dominant. Its synergy with Misty's high-roll potential presents a considerable challenge to opponents.

Tauros

• HP: 100
• Fighting Tackle (3 Colorless Energy): Deals 80 additional damage if the opponent's Active Pokémon is a Pokémon Ex. Base damage: 40.

Despite requiring setup, Tauros delivers devastating damage against Pokémon Ex decks. Its ability to inflict 120 damage on Pokémon Ex like Pikachu Ex makes it a significant 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 hinders strategies relying on bench development. Its quick setup in Surge decks further enhances its effectiveness.

Blue (Trainer/Supporter)

• Effect: During your opponent's next turn, all your Pokémon take 10 less damage from your opponent's Pokémon attacks.

Blue provides crucial defense against high-damage strategies utilizing cards like Blaine and Giovanni. By anticipating opponent attacks, Blue can significantly disrupt their knockout 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.