Get ready for Pokémon TCG Pocket's biggest update yet! The highly anticipated Mythical Island booster pack arrives December 17th at 1 AM ET, coinciding with the game's daily reset. This exciting addition, part of the A1 collection, will also launch alongside the Genetic Apex set. Whether Pack Points can be used remains to be seen.
Table of Contents
- Mythical Island Release Date
- Notable Mythical Island Cards
Mythical Island's Arrival
The Mythical Island pack introduces over 80 brand-new cards, promising to significantly alter the game's meta. A highlight is the powerful Mew Ex, a considerable upgrade from the existing (and weaker) Mew card available via secret missions.
Key Cards to Watch
Here's a sneak peek at some of the exciting cards included:
| Card | Description |
|---|---|
| Mew Ex (Psychic) | 130 HP
Psyshot (1 Psychic Energy): 20 damage. |
| Aerodactyl Ex (Fighting) | 140 HP
Primeval Law (Ability): Your opponent can’t play any Pokemon from their hand to evolve their Active Pokemon. |
| Marshadow (Fighting) | 80 HP
Revenge (1 Fighting, 1 Colorless Energy): If any of your Pokemon were Knocked Out by damage from an attack during your opponent’s last turn, this attack does 60 more damage. 40+ damage. |
| Blue (Trainer) | During your opponent’s next turn, all of your Pokemon take -10 damage from attacks from your opponent’s Pokemon. |
| Leaf (Trainer) | During this turn, the Retreat Cost of your Active Pokemon is 2 less. |
These five cards alone are game-changers, and we can expect entirely new deck strategies to emerge. Stay tuned to The Escapist for more Pokémon TCG Pocket news and strategies!
