Discover the Elite Cards in Pokémon TCG: 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 guide highlights the most impactful additions to the game's meta.

Table of Contents

• Pokémon TCG Pocket Mythical Island Best Cards
• Mew Ex
• Vaporeon
• Tauros
• Raichu
• Blue

Mythical Island, despite its compact size, significantly impacts the Pokémon TCG Pocket meta. 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 1 of your opponent’s Active Pokémon’s attacks and use it as this attack.

Mew Ex, a Basic Pokémon, boasts impressive HP and a versatile attack. Genome Hacking offers immense strategic depth, potentially integrating into existing Mewtwo Ex or Colorless decks.

Vaporeon

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

Vaporeon's ability to manipulate Water Energy makes it a formidable addition, particularly against prevalent Misty decks. Its energy manipulation significantly enhances the power of Water-type strategies.

Tauros

• HP: 100
• Fighting Tackle (3 Colorless Energy): If your opponent’s Active Pokémon is a Pokémon Ex, this attack does 80 more damage. 40+ damage.

Tauros, while requiring setup, delivers devastating blows against Ex Pokémon. Its ability to inflict 120 damage on Ex Pokémon makes it a significant threat to popular decks.

Raichu

• HP: 120
• Gigashock (3 Lightning Energy): This attack also does 20 damage to each of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon. 60 damage.

Raichu further strengthens existing Pikachu Ex/Zebstrika decks by dealing additional damage to benched Pokémon. This makes it particularly effective against strategies that rely on building up a bench.

Blue (Trainer/Supporter)

• Effect: During your opponent’s next turn, all of your Pokémon take -10 damage from attacks from your opponent’s Pokémon.

Blue provides crucial defense, countering the aggressive strategies employed by many Ex decks that utilize cards like Blaine and Giovanni. His defensive capabilities can significantly disrupt opponent plans.

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