Best Cards to Get in Pokemon TCG Pocket: Mythical Island

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 mini-release packs a punch, significantly impacting the game's meta. Let's explore some of the most impactful additions.

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• Pokémon TCG Pocket Mythical Island Best Cards: Mew Ex, Vaporeon, Tauros, Raichu, Blue

Mythical Island's standout cards offer exciting new deckbuilding possibilities and strengthen existing strategies. Here's a closer look:

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 is a game-changer. This Basic Pokémon boasts high HP, a serviceable basic attack, and the game-altering Genome Hacking. Its versatility allows for integration into 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 you like during your turn.
• Wave Splash (1 Water, 2 Colorless Energy): 60 damage.

Vaporeon is poised to become a major meta threat, particularly against prevalent Misty decks. Its ability to manipulate Water Energy significantly amplifies the already powerful Water-type strategies.

Tauros

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

Tauros, while requiring setup, delivers devastating damage against Ex decks. The potential for 120 damage against Pokémon Ex makes it a formidable counter to popular decks like Pikachu Ex, significantly impacting even powerful opponents like Charizard Ex.

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 each Benched Pokémon is a significant advantage, especially when paired with Surge decks for rapid setup.

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 powerful Trainer cards like Blaine and Giovanni. By anticipating and countering quick knockouts, Blue offers a strategic advantage against many prevalent Ex decks.

These are our top picks from the Mythical Island expansion. For more Pokémon TCG Pocket tips, strategies, and troubleshooting (including Error 102 solutions), be sure to check out [The Escapist](insert link here if applicable).