The release of the Mythical Island mini expansion for Pokemon TCG Pocket has stirred up the meta game, introducing exciting new strategies and deck compositions. Here's a guide to the top decks you should consider building to stay competitive in the evolving landscape of Pokemon TCG Pocket: Mythical Island.
Table of Contents
- Best Decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket: Mythical Island
- Celebi Ex and Serperior Combo
- Scolipede Koga Bounce
- Psychic Alakazam
- Pikachu Ex V2
Best Decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket: Mythical Island
Celebi Ex and Serperior Combo
- Snivy x2
- Servine x2
- Serperior x2
- Celebi Ex x2
- Dhelmise x2
- Erika x2
- Professor’s Research x2
- Poke Ball x2
- X Speed x2
- Potion x2
- Sabrina x2
The Celebi Ex deck is a fan favorite, and for good reason. The key to this deck is getting Serperior into play as swiftly as possible. Once Serperior is active, its Jungle Totem ability doubles the Energy count on all your Grass-type Pokemon, including Celebi Ex. This enhancement dramatically increases Celebi Ex's damage potential by doubling its coin flip opportunities. Dhelmise acts as a strong secondary attacker, also benefiting from Jungle Totem. While this deck may dominate the meta, be cautious of Blaine decks, which can counter it effectively. If you're missing Dhelmise, consider using Exeggcute and Exeggcutor Ex from the Mythical Island expansion as substitutes.
Scolipede Koga Bounce
- Venipede x2
- Whirlipede x2
- Scolipede x2
- Koffing (Mythical Island) x2
- Weezing x2
- Mew Ex
- Koga x2
- Sabrina x2
- Leaf x2
- Professor’s Research x2
- Poke Ball x2
Koga Bounce has been a beloved deck since the launch of Pokemon TCG Pocket, and the Mythical Island expansion has only enhanced its capabilities. The core strategy remains the same: use Koga to bounce Weezing back to your hand, allowing for a free retreat and the opportunity to place another Pokemon in the Active spot. This maneuver keeps your opponent guessing while you rebuild Weezing for another round of Poison attacks. Whirlipede and Scolipede make the Poison status effect more reliable, and Leaf facilitates smoother movement of your Pokemon with Koga's help.
Psychic Alakazam
- Mew Ex x2
- Abra x2
- Kadabra x2
- Alakazam x2
- Kangaskhan x2
- Sabrina x2
- Professor’s Research x2
- Poke Ball x2
- X Speed x2
- Potion
- Budding Expeditioner
The inclusion of Mew Ex has revitalized the Alakazam deck, making it more consistent and viable. Starting with Mew Ex gives you a robust defender right from the start, equipped with the Psyshot attack and the deterrent effect of Genome Hacking, which can make opponents think twice before sending out their heavy hitters. This setup buys you the time needed to prepare Alakazam on the bench. Budding Expeditioner aids in retreating Mew Ex when you're ready to switch. Notably, Alakazam can counter the Celebi Ex/Serperior combo effectively, as its Psychic attack deals increased damage based on the Energy attached to your opponent’s Pokemon, including those affected by Jungle Totem.
Pikachu Ex V2
- Pikachu Ex x2
- Zapdos Ex x2
- Blitzle x2
- Zebstrika x2
- Dedenne x2
- Blue
- Sabrina
- Giovanni
- Professor’s Research x2
- Poke Ball x2
- X Speed
- Potion x2
Pikachu Ex has been a dominant force in the Pokemon TCG Pocket meta, and it remains a strong contender post-Mythical Island. The addition of Dedenne to this deck offers a solid opening attacker and the chance to inflict Paralysis on your opponent's Pokemon via a coin flip. One of Pikachu Ex's weaknesses is its relatively low HP for an Ex Pokemon, but Blue can help bolster its defenses. The strategy remains unchanged: fill your bench with Electric-type Pokemon and let Pikachu Ex unleash its full potential.
These are the top decks to consider building in Pokemon TCG Pocket: Mythical Island. For more tips and detailed insights, be sure to check out The Escapist for the latest updates on the game.
