Best Cards to Get in Pokemon TCG Pocket: Mythical Island

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-release packs a punch, adding exciting new cards and strategies to the game. Let's explore some of the most impactful additions.

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• Pokémon TCG Pocket Mythical Island Top Cards: Mew Ex, Vaporeon, Tauros, Raichu, and Blue

Mythical Island's standout cards offer fresh archetypes and powerful enhancements for existing decks. Here's a detailed look:

Mew Ex

• HP: 130
• Psyshot (1 Psy Energy): 20 damage
• Genome Hacking (3 Colorless Energy): Copy one attack from your opponent's Active Pokémon and use it as this attack.

Mew Ex is a game-changer. This Basic Pokémon boasts high HP, a serviceable base attack, and the game-altering Genome Hacking. Its versatility makes it suitable for Mewtwo Ex decks, alongside Gardevoir, or even within Colorless 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 significantly impact the meta, especially against prevalent Misty decks. Its Wash Out ability allows for strategic energy manipulation, potentially making Water-type decks even more dominant.

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 Ex decks. Its ability to inflict 120 damage on any Ex Pokémon makes it a formidable counter to Pikachu Ex decks, and a significant threat to others like Charizard Ex.

Raichu

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

Raichu further strengthens already potent Pikachu Ex/Zebstrika decks. The additional 20 damage to each Benched Pokémon significantly disrupts strategies relying on bench development, especially when paired with a Surge deck.

Blue (Trainer/Supporter)

This new card provides crucial defense. During your opponent's next turn, all your Pokémon take 10 less damage from attacks. Blue counters the aggressive strategies employed by Blaine and Giovanni, hindering their ability to secure quick knockouts.

These are our top picks from the Mythical Island expansion. For more Pokémon TCG Pocket strategies and troubleshooting (including Error 102 solutions), check out [The Escapist](replace with actual link if available).