Mythical Island: Top Cards from the Pokemon TCG Pocket Mini-Expansion
The Pokemon 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:
- Mew Ex
- Vaporeon
- Tauros
- Raichu
- Blue (Trainer)
Mythical Island significantly impacts the Pokemon TCG Pocket meta, introducing cards capable of creating new archetypes and bolstering existing strategies. Let's examine the key cards:
Mew Ex
- HP: 130
- Psyshot (1 Psy Energy): 20 damage.
- Genome Hacking (3 Colorless Energy): Copy one attack from your opponent's Active Pokémon.
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 or Colorless decks, offering significant strategic depth.
Vaporeon
- HP: 120
- Wash Out (Ability): Move a Water Energy from a Benched Water Pokémon to your Active Water Pokémon.
- Wave Splash (1 Water, 2 Colorless Energy): 60 damage.
Vaporeon's ability to manipulate Water Energy presents a significant challenge, particularly against prevalent Misty decks. Its energy manipulation significantly enhances the already powerful Water-type strategies.
Tauros
- HP: 100
- Fighting Tackle (3 Colorless Energy): 40+ damage; +80 damage if the opponent's Active Pokémon is a Pokémon EX.
Tauros, while requiring setup, delivers devastating blows against EX decks. Its ability to inflict 120 damage on EX Pokémon makes it a significant threat, particularly against Pikachu EX decks.
Raichu
- HP: 120
- Gigashock (3 Lightning Energy): 60 damage plus 20 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon.
Raichu further exacerbates the threat posed by Pikachu EX/Zebstrika decks. The added damage to Benched Pokémon significantly disrupts strategies relying on bench development. Its synergy with Surge decks ensures rapid deployment.
Blue (Trainer)
- Effect: During your opponent's next turn, all your Pokémon take 10 less damage from attacks.
Blue, a new Supporter card, provides crucial defense against strategies utilizing Giovanni or Blaine for quick knockouts. Its preventative measure can significantly disrupt opponent plans.
These are our top picks from the Mythical Island expansion. For more Pokemon TCG Pocket strategies and troubleshooting, including solutions for Error 102, visit The Escapist.
