Best Cards to Get in Pokemon TCG Pocket: Mythical Island

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 mini-set significantly impacts the game's meta, introducing powerful cards and strategies. Here's a breakdown of the must-have cards:

Table of Contents

• Mew Ex
• Vaporeon
• Tauros
• Raichu
• Blue

This small expansion packs a punch, with cards capable of creating new archetypes or bolstering existing decks. 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. Its versatility allows for integration into existing 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 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, especially against prevalent Misty decks. Its energy manipulation significantly enhances the already potent Water-type strategies.

Tauros

• HP: 100
• Fighting Tackle (3 Colorless Energy): 40+ damage. Deals an additional 80 damage if the opponent's Active Pokémon is a Pokémon Ex.

Tauros, while requiring setup, delivers devastating damage against Ex Pokémon. Its potential 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 additional 20 damage to Benched Pokémon significantly disrupts strategies relying on bench development. Its quick setup in Surge decks adds to its effectiveness.

Blue (Trainer/Supporter)

Blue's effect reduces all incoming damage to your Pokémon by 10 during your opponent's next turn. This provides crucial defense against powerful attacks, particularly those boosted by Trainer cards like Blaine and Giovanni. It's a strong counter to quick knockout strategies.

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