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 guide highlights the most impactful additions to the game's meta.

Table of Contents

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

Mythical Island, despite its size, significantly impacts the Pokémon TCG Pocket meta. Cards like Mew Ex and Vaporeon introduce new archetypes and strengthen existing strategies. Let's examine each standout 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 allows for integration into existing Mewtwo Ex decks alongside Gardevoir, 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 manipulate Water Energy makes it a formidable addition, particularly against prevalent Misty decks. Its energy manipulation significantly enhances Water-type strategies.

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 potential to inflict 120 damage on Ex Pokémon makes it a significant counter to decks like Pikachu Ex.

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 existing Pikachu Ex/Zebstrika decks. The added 20 damage to each benched Pokémon significantly disrupts strategies relying on bench development. Its synergy with Surge decks ensures rapid deployment.

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. This card counters strategies relying on quick knockouts facilitated by cards like Blaine and Giovanni.

These are our top picks from the Mythical Island expansion. For more Pokémon TCG Pocket strategies and troubleshooting (including Error 102 solutions), check out The Escapist.