Best Cards to Get in Pokemon TCG Pocket: Mythical Island

Mythical Island: Essential 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-release significantly impacts the meta, offering exciting new strategies and powerful additions to existing decks. Here's a breakdown of the must-have cards:

Table of Contents

• Mew Ex
• Vaporeon
• Tauros
• Raichu
• Blue

Mythical Island's compact size belies its impact. Cards like Mew Ex and Vaporeon introduce fresh archetypes or bolster existing strategies. Let's examine each standout card:

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 is a Basic Pokémon boasting high HP, a serviceable basic attack, and the game-changing Genome Hacking. Its versatility makes it a strong contender for Mewtwo Ex decks alongside Gardevoir, or even in Colorless-based strategies.

Vaporeon

• HP: 120
• Wash Out (Ability): Move a Water Energy from a Benched Water Pokémon to your Active Water Pokémon (as often as you like during your turn).
• Wave Splash (1 Water, 2 Colorless Energy): 60 damage.

Vaporeon is poised to become a major meta threat, particularly against prevalent Misty decks. Its ability to manipulate Water Energy 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 requires strategic setup, but its attack delivers devastating blows to Ex decks. The potential for 120 damage against Ex Pokémon makes it a formidable counter to popular decks like Pikachu Ex.

Raichu

• HP: 120
• Gigashock (3 Lightning Energy): 60 damage plus 20 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon.

Raichu further strengthens existing Pikachu Ex/Zebstrika decks. Its ability to inflict additional damage to the opponent's bench significantly disrupts strategies relying on bench development.

Blue (Trainer/Supporter)

• Effect: During your opponent's next turn, all your Pokémon take 10 less damage from attacks.

Blue provides crucial defense against powerful attacks. This new Supporter card offers a potent counter to strategies that utilize Giovanni for quick knockouts.

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