Mythical Island's Impact on the Pokemon TCG Pocket Meta
The Pokemon TCG Pocket meta has undergone a significant shift with the arrival of the Mythical Island mini-expansion. To help you navigate this new landscape, we've compiled a list of top-tier deck builds.
Top Decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket: Mythical Island Celebi EX and Serperior Synergy Scolipede Koga Bounce Strategy Psychic Alakazam Powerhouse Pikachu EX V2 Dominance
This popular deck aims for rapid Serperior deployment. Serperior's Jungle Totem ability doubles the Energy count on all Grass Pokémon, including Celebi EX, dramatically boosting Celebi EX's attack potential through increased coin flips. Dhelmise, also benefiting from Jungle Totem, serves as a secondary attacker. While highly effective, this deck is vulnerable to Blaine decks. Exeggcute and Exeggcutor EX offer viable alternatives if Dhelmise isn't available.
Key Cards: Snivy (x2), Servine (x2), Serperior (x2), Celebi EX (x2), Dhelmise (x2), Erika (x2), Professor’s Research (x2), Poké Ball (x2), X Speed (x2), Potion (x2), Sabrina (x2)
Enhanced by Mythical Island, this deck retains its core strategy: Koga bounces Weezing back to your hand for free retreats and strategic positioning, while simultaneously building up Poison effects. Whirlipede and Scolipede improve Poison consistency with Poison Sting. Leaf facilitates Pokémon movement in conjunction with Koga.
Key Cards: Venipede (x2), Whirlepede (x2), Scolipede (x2), Koffing (Mythical Island) (x2), Weezing (x2), Mew EX, Koga (x2), Sabrina (x2), Leaf (x2), Professor’s Research (x2), Poké Ball (x2)
Mew EX's inclusion significantly improves Alakazam's consistency. Mew EX provides early-game defense and offensive options (Psyshot and Genome Hacking), buying time to deploy Alakazam. Budding Expeditioner aids Mew EX's retreat. Crucially, Alakazam counters the Celebi EX/Serperior combo, as Psychic damage scales with the opponent's Pokémon Energy, even accounting for Jungle Totem.
Key Cards: Mew EX (x2), Abra (x2), Kadabra (x2), Alakazam (x2), Kangaskhan (x2), Sabrina (x2), Professor’s Research (x2), Poké Ball (x2), X Speed (x2), Potion, Budding Expeditioner
Pikachu EX remains a potent force, bolstered by Dedenne's addition. Dedenne provides early offense and Paralysis potential. Blue offers defensive support to compensate for Pikachu EX's lower HP. The core strategy remains the same: populate the bench with Electric Pokémon and unleash Pikachu EX.
Key Cards: Pikachu EX (x2), Zapdos EX (x2), Blitzle (x2), Zebstrika (x2), Dedenne (x2), Blue, Sabrina, Giovanni, Professor’s Research (x2), Poké Ball (x2), X Speed, Potion (x2)
These are some of the best decks following the Mythical Island update in Pokemon TCG Pocket. Consult additional resources for further game tips and strategies.