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, adding powerful cards that create new strategies and bolster existing decks. Let's explore some of the most impactful additions.

Table of Contents:

• Mew Ex
• Vaporeon
• Tauros
• Raichu
• Blue

Mythical Island brings exciting new options for players. From Mew Ex to Vaporeon, these cards redefine deckbuilding possibilities. Let's examine each card in detail.

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 is a standout Basic Pokémon. Its high HP, serviceable base attack, and the game-changing Genome Hacking ability make it incredibly versatile. This card seamlessly integrates into existing Mewtwo Ex decks alongside Gardevoir, or even finds a home in Colorless-focused 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 potential to disrupt the meta is undeniable. Its Wash Out ability synergizes perfectly with Misty-based decks, already a formidable force, making Water-type strategies even more dominant by enabling efficient energy management.

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.

While Tauros requires strategic setup, its devastating attack against Ex Pokémon makes it a valuable asset. The ability to inflict 120 damage on any Ex Pokémon is game-changing, instantly crippling 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 further amplifies the threat of Pikachu Ex/Zebstrika decks. Its Gigashock attack, dealing additional damage to the opponent's bench, severely hinders strategies relying on slowly developing bench Pokémon. Its synergy with Surge decks allows for quick 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 is a new defensive Supporter card countering the aggressive strategies employed by Blaine and Giovanni. By mitigating damage, Blue disrupts the quick knockouts favored by many Ex decks.

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