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 mini-set significantly impacts the game's meta. Here's a breakdown of the must-have cards:

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

Mythical Island's compact size belies its impact. Cards like Mew Ex and Vaporeon introduce new strategies and strengthen existing decks. Let's examine each standout card:

Mew Ex

130 HP 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 game-changer. This Basic Pokémon boasts high HP, a serviceable basic attack, and the game-altering Genome Hacking. Its versatility allows integration into existing Mewtwo Ex or Colorless decks.

Vaporeon

120 HP 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 Wash Out ability is incredibly powerful, especially against prevalent Misty decks. The ability to freely shift Water Energy provides significant advantages, potentially making Water-type decks even more dominant.

Tauros

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

Tauros requires setup, but its Fighting Tackle delivers devastating blows against Ex Pokémon. The potential for 120 damage instantly neutralizes Pikachu Ex decks and poses a serious threat to Charizard Ex.

Raichu

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

Raichu further exacerbates the threat to strategies relying on benched Pokémon. Gigashock's additional 20 damage to each benched Pokémon, coupled with its relatively quick setup in Surge decks, makes it a formidable addition.

Blue (Trainer/Supporter)

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 Trainer cards like Blaine and Giovanni. By mitigating damage, Blue disrupts strategies that rely on quick knockouts.

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.