Mythical Island: Must-Have Cards from the Pokémon TCG Pocket Mini Expansion
The Pokémon TCG Pocket Mythical Island mini-expansion introduces 80 new cards, including the highly anticipated Mew Ex. This guide highlights the top cards to collect.
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- Pokémon TCG Pocket Mythical Island Top Cards: Mew Ex, Vaporeon, Tauros, Raichu, and Blue
Mythical Island delivers exciting additions to the Pokémon TCG Pocket meta. Cards like Mew Ex and Vaporeon introduce new strategies and enhance existing decks. Let's examine 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 Pokémon’s attacks and use it as this attack.
Mew Ex is a Basic Pokémon with high HP, a serviceable basic attack, and the game-changing Genome Hacking ability. Its versatility makes it a strong addition to existing Mewtwo Ex decks, Gardevoir strategies, or even Colorless builds.
Vaporeon
- HP: 120
- Wash Out (Ability): Move a Water Energy from a Benched Water Pokémon to your Active Water Pokémon as often as you like during your turn.
- Wave Splash (1 Water, 2 Colorless Energy): 60 damage.
Vaporeon is a potentially dominant force, especially against prevalent Misty decks. Its energy manipulation ability significantly boosts Water-type strategies, making them even more formidable.
Tauros
- HP: 100
- Fighting Tackle (3 Colorless Energy): 40+ damage. Deals an additional 80 damage if the opponent's Active Pokémon is a Pokémon Ex.
Tauros requires setup, but its attack delivers devastating blows against Ex decks. The potential for 120 damage against Ex Pokémon 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 further exacerbates the threat posed by Pikachu Ex/Zebstrika decks. The additional 20 damage to Benched Pokémon significantly disrupts strategies relying on bench development. Its quick setup in Surge decks is another advantage.
Blue (Trainer/Supporter)
- Effect: During your opponent’s next turn, all your Pokémon take -10 damage from your opponent's Pokémon attacks.
Blue is a valuable defensive addition, countering the aggressive strategies of Blaine and Giovanni decks. By anticipating opponent's moves, Blue can effectively neutralize quick knockouts.
These are our top picks from the Mythical Island expansion. For more Pokémon TCG Pocket tips and strategies, including solutions for Error 102, check out The Escapist.
