Mythical Island: Essential Cards from the Pokémon TCG Pocket Expansion
The Pokémon TCG Pocket Mythical Island mini-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 delivers exciting new cards capable of shaping the Pokémon TCG Pocket meta, either by creating new deck archetypes or bolstering existing strategies. Let's examine each key 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, a Basic Pokémon, boasts high HP, a serviceable basic attack, and the game-changing Genome Hacking. Its versatility suggests potential synergy with existing Mewtwo Ex decks, Gardevoir lines, or even Colorless strategies.
Vaporeon
- HP: 120
- Wash Out (Ability): As often as you like during your turn, you may move a Water Energy from 1 of your Benched Water Pokémon to your Active Water Pokémon.
- Wave Splash (1 Water, 2 Colorless Energy): 60 damage.
Vaporeon's ability to shift Water Energy between Benched and Active Water Pokémon significantly enhances Water-type decks, particularly those leveraging Misty's high-roll potential. This makes Water decks even more formidable.
Tauros
- HP: 100
- Fighting Tackle (3 Colorless Energy): If your opponent’s Active Pokémon is a Pokémon Ex, this attack does 80 more damage. 40+ damage.
Tauros, while requiring setup, delivers devastating damage against Ex Pokémon. Its ability to inflict 120 damage on Ex Pokémon makes it a significant threat, particularly against Pikachu Ex decks. While less effective against Charizard Ex, it remains a powerful card.
Raichu
- HP: 120
- Gigashock (3 Lightning Energy): This attack also does 20 damage to each of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon. 60 damage.
Raichu further strengthens already potent Pikachu Ex/Zebstrika decks by inflicting additional damage to the opponent's bench. This makes it a highly effective counter to strategies that rely on slowly developing their bench.
Blue (Trainer/Supporter)
- Effect: During your opponent’s next turn, all of your Pokémon take -10 damage from attacks from your opponent’s Pokémon.
Blue provides crucial defense against powerful attacks, countering strategies that utilize Giovanni for quick knockouts. This defensive card can significantly disrupt opponent plans.
These are our top picks from the Mythical Island expansion. For further Pokémon TCG Pocket tips and strategies, including solutions to Error 102, consult The Escapist.
