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-expansion significantly impacts the game's meta. Here's a breakdown of the must-have cards:
Table of Contents
- Mew Ex
- Vaporeon
- Tauros
- Raichu
- Blue
Mythical Island offers exciting additions to the Pokémon TCG Pocket roster. Cards like Mew Ex and Vaporeon introduce new deck 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): Choose one of your opponent's Active Pokémon's attacks and use it as this attack.
Mew Ex is a Basic Pokémon with high HP, a serviceable basic attack, and the game-changing Genome Hacking ability. Its versatility allows integration into existing Mewtwo Ex or Colorless decks.
Vaporeon
- HP: 120
- Wash Out (Ability): Move a Water Energy from a Benched Water Pokémon to your Active Water Pokémon as often as desired during your turn.
- Wave Splash (1 Water, 2 Colorless Energy): 60 damage.
Vaporeon's ability to manipulate Water Energy makes it a formidable addition to Water-type decks, potentially overpowering existing Misty-based strategies.
Tauros
- HP: 100
- Fighting Tackle (3 Colorless Energy): Deals 80 additional damage if the opponent's Active Pokémon is a Pokémon Ex. Base damage: 40.
Tauros, while requiring setup, delivers devastating blows against Pokémon Ex decks, dealing significant damage and countering popular strategies.
Raichu
- HP: 120
- Gigashock (3 Lightning Energy): 60 damage plus 20 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon.
Raichu significantly enhances existing Pikachu Ex/Zebstrika decks, further punishing strategies that rely on building up benched Pokémon.
Blue (Trainer/Supporter)
- Effect: During your opponent's next turn, all your Pokémon take 10 less damage from attacks.
Blue provides crucial defense against popular strategies that utilize quick knockouts, offering a counter to prevalent Trainer cards like Blaine and Giovanni.
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](Insert Link Here - replace with actual link if available).
