Mythical Island: Top Cards from the Pokemon TCG Pocket Mini Expansion

The Pokemon 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 exciting new strategies and powerful additions to existing decks. Let's explore some of the most impactful cards.

Table of Contents

• Mew Ex
• Vaporeon
• Tauros
• Raichu
• Blue

Top Cards Analysis:

Mew Ex:

This Basic Pokémon boasts 130 HP, a useful Psyshot attack (20 damage, 1 Psy Energy), and the game-changing Genome Hacking (3 Colorless Energy). Genome Hacking allows you to copy one of your opponent's Active Pokémon's attacks, making Mew Ex incredibly versatile and adaptable to various matchups. It's a strong contender for inclusion in Mewtwo Ex decks, Gardevoir strategies, or even Colorless builds.

Vaporeon:

With 120 HP, Vaporeon's Wash Out Ability lets you shift Water Energy between your Benched and Active Water Pokémon as needed. Its Wave Splash attack (60 damage, 1 Water, 2 Colorless Energy) complements this ability. Vaporeon's energy manipulation significantly strengthens Water-type decks, particularly those already utilizing Misty's high-roll potential, potentially making them even more dominant.

Tauros:

Tauros (100 HP) features Fighting Tackle (3 Colorless Energy), dealing 40 damage plus an additional 80 if the opponent's Active Pokémon is a Pokémon-EX. While requiring setup, its high damage output against EX Pokémon makes it a potent counter to popular EX decks like Pikachu EX. While less effective against Charizard EX, it still poses a significant threat.

Raichu:

Raichu (120 HP) and its Gigashock attack (60 damage, 3 Lightning Energy) also inflicts 20 damage on each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. This synergizes well with Surge decks, allowing for rapid setup and devastating attacks against strategies relying on bench development, further exacerbating the already significant threat posed by Pikachu EX/Zebstrika decks.

Blue (Trainer/Supporter):

This new card provides a defensive advantage. During your opponent's next turn, all your Pokémon take 10 less damage from attacks. Blue is a valuable counter to strategies relying on quick knockouts using cards like Blaine or Giovanni, disrupting their plans and enhancing survivability.

These are some of the standout cards from the Mythical Island expansion. For more Pokemon TCG Pocket tips, strategies, and troubleshooting (including Error 102 solutions), check out The Escapist.