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 offers exciting new cards capable of reshaping existing strategies or creating entirely new deck archetypes. 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 Colorless-based 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 shift Water Energy between Pokémon presents a significant advantage, especially against prevalent Misty decks. This energy manipulation enhances the already powerful 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 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): This attack also does 20 damage to each of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon. 60 damage.

Raichu significantly counters strategies relying on building up benched Pokémon. The added 20 damage to each benched Pokémon complements existing Pikachu Ex/Zebstrika decks, creating a powerful synergy.

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 high-damage strategies utilizing Giovanni or Blaine. His ability to mitigate damage offers a strategic counter to quick knockout tactics.

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