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-set significantly impacts the game's meta, introducing powerful cards and strategies. Let's explore some of the most impactful additions.
Table of Contents
- Mew Ex
- Vaporeon
- Tauros
- Raichu
- Blue
Key Cards to Acquire:
This small expansion packs a punch. Several cards redefine existing archetypes or create entirely new strategic possibilities.
Mew Ex
- HP: 130
- 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 game-changer. Its high HP, serviceable basic attack, and game-altering Genome Hacking ability make it a versatile 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 needed during your turn.
- Wave Splash (1 Water, 2 Colorless Energy): 60 damage.
Vaporeon's potential is immense. Its Wash Out ability significantly boosts the already formidable Misty-based Water decks, making energy management incredibly efficient and potentially overpowering.
Tauros
- HP: 100
- Fighting Tackle (3 Colorless Energy): 40+ damage; +80 damage if the opponent's Active Pokémon is a Pokémon Ex.
Tauros excels against Pokémon Ex decks. While requiring setup, its high damage output against Ex Pokémon (120 damage) makes it a significant threat, particularly against Pikachu Ex decks.
Raichu
- HP: 120
- Gigashock (3 Lightning Energy): 60 damage plus 20 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon.
Raichu further strengthens existing Pikachu Ex/Zebstrika decks. Its Gigashock attack's area-of-effect damage severely punishes strategies reliant on building up Benched Pokémon.
Blue (Trainer/Supporter)
- Effect: During your opponent's next turn, all your Pokémon take 10 less damage from attacks.
Blue provides crucial defense. He counters the aggressive knockout strategies employed by many Ex decks using cards like Blaine and Giovanni, offering a powerful defensive counterplay.
These are our top picks from the Mythical Island expansion. For more Pokémon TCG Pocket strategies, tips, and troubleshooting (including Error 102 solutions), check out The Escapist.
