Unveiling Pocket: Mythical Island - Guide to Top Pokémon TCG Cards

Mythical Island: Essential 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-set significantly impacts the game's meta, offering powerful additions and exciting new strategies. Let's explore some of the must-have cards.

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

Top Cards from Mythical Island

Mythical Island, despite its size, delivers several game-changing cards. Mew Ex, Vaporeon, and others can redefine existing archetypes or create entirely new ones.

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 is a standout Basic Pokémon. Its high HP, serviceable basic attack, and the game-changing Genome Hacking ability make it a versatile addition to various decks, potentially fitting into existing Mewtwo Ex or 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 shift Water Energy between Pokémon is a significant advantage, potentially making Water-type decks even more dominant, particularly against prevalent Misty 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 excels against Ex Pokémon. While requiring setup, its high damage output against Ex Pokémon (120 damage) makes it a potent counter to decks relying on Ex cards like Pikachu Ex.

Raichu

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

Raichu complements existing Pikachu Ex/Zebstrika decks. The added damage to the opponent's bench significantly weakens strategies that rely on building up bench Pokémon.

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. This new Supporter card counters aggressive strategies that use cards like Blaine or Giovanni to secure quick knockouts.

Conclusion

These cards represent some of Mythical Island's strongest additions to Pokémon TCG Pocket. For more gameplay tips and troubleshooting (like Error 102 solutions), check out The Escapist.