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, offering exciting new strategies and powerful additions to existing decks. Let's explore some of the must-have cards.
Table of Contents
- Mew Ex
- Vaporeon
- Tauros
- Raichu
- Blue
Top Cards from Mythical Island
Despite its size, Mythical Island delivers impactful cards capable of reshaping the Pokémon TCG Pocket meta. Here's a detailed look at some standouts:
Mew Ex
- HP: 130
- Psyshot (1 Psy Energy): 20 damage.
- Genome Hacking (3 Colorless Energy): Choose one of your opponent's Active Pokémon's attacks and use it as this attack.
Mew Ex is a game-changer. This Basic Pokémon boasts high HP, a serviceable basic attack, and the game-altering Genome Hacking ability. Its versatility allows for integration into existing Mewtwo Ex decks alongside Gardevoir, or even within 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's potential to disrupt the meta is immense, particularly against prevalent Misty decks. Its Wash Out ability provides superior energy management, potentially making Water-type decks even more dominant.
Tauros
- HP: 100
- Fighting Tackle (3 Colorless Energy): If your opponent’s Active Pokémon is a Pokémon Ex, this attack does 80 more damage. Otherwise, 40 damage.
Tauros, while requiring setup, delivers devastating attacks against Ex decks. The ability to inflict 120 damage on any Ex Pokémon makes it a significant threat, especially to Pikachu Ex decks. Even against Charizard Ex, it presents a considerable challenge.
Raichu
- HP: 120
- Gigashock (3 Lightning Energy): 60 damage plus 20 damage to each of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon.
Raichu further enhances the already potent Pikachu Ex/Zebstrika decks. The additional 20 damage to each Benched Pokémon significantly impacts strategies relying on bench development, making it a formidable addition to Surge-based decks.
Blue (Trainer/Supporter)
- Effect: During your opponent’s next turn, all of your Pokémon take -10 damage from attacks.
Blue provides crucial defense against powerful Trainer cards like Blaine and Giovanni, which often secure quick knockouts. By anticipating opponent strategies, Blue can effectively counter these tactics.
These cards represent some of the most impactful additions to Pokémon TCG Pocket via Mythical Island. For more gaming tips and strategies, including solutions for Error 102, visit The Escapist.