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 mini-set significantly impacts the game's meta. Let's explore some of the most impactful additions.

Table of Contents

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

Mythical Island's compact size belies its powerful additions. Cards like Mew Ex and Vaporeon introduce new archetypes or strengthen existing strategies.

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 shift Water Energy between Pokémon significantly enhances Water-type decks, potentially making them even more dominant. Its synergy with Misty's already powerful high-roll potential is a major concern.

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 requires setup, but its attack delivers devastating damage against Ex Pokémon. Dealing 120 damage to an Ex Pokémon is game-changing, effectively countering Pikachu Ex decks and posing a significant threat to Charizard 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 amplifies the already potent threat of Pikachu Ex/Zebstrika decks. The additional 20 damage to each Benched Pokémon significantly disrupts strategies relying on bench development. Its quick setup in Surge decks makes it particularly dangerous.

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 high-damage strategies utilizing cards like Blaine and Giovanni. By mitigating damage, Blue effectively counters quick knockout strategies.

These are our top picks from the Mythical Island expansion for Pokémon TCG Pocket. For more gameplay tips and troubleshooting (including Error 102 solutions), visit The Escapist.