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 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 smaller size, significantly impacts the Pokémon TCG Pocket meta. Cards like Mew Ex and Vaporeon introduce new archetypes and strengthen 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 high HP, a serviceable basic attack, and the game-changing Genome Hacking. Its versatility allows integration into existing Mewtwo Ex decks alongside Gardevoir, or even within Colorless strategies.

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 significantly boosts Water-type decks, particularly those utilizing Misty's high-roll potential. This energy manipulation makes Water 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. 40+ damage.

Tauros, while requiring setup, delivers devastating damage against Ex Pokémon. Its ability to inflict 120 damage on Ex Pokémon makes it a significant threat to Pikachu Ex and other Ex-heavy 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 enhances already powerful Pikachu Ex/Zebstrika decks. The additional 20 damage to each Benched Pokémon significantly disrupts strategies reliant on bench development. Its quick setup in Surge decks makes it particularly potent.

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 against powerful attacks, countering strategies that rely on quick knockouts using cards like Blaine or Giovanni. Anticipating opponent's moves allows Blue to significantly disrupt their plans.

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.