Mythical Island Shakes Up the Pokemon TCG Pocket Meta: Top Deck Builds

The Pokemon TCG Pocket meta has undergone a significant shift with the arrival of the Mythical Island mini-expansion. To help you navigate this new landscape, we've compiled a list of the best decks to build, focusing on strategies that have proven effective in the post-Mythical Island environment.

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Top Decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket: Mythical Island Celebi Ex and Serperior Synergy Scolipede Koga Bounce Strategy Psychic Alakazam Domination Pikachu Ex V2: Still a Force

Celebi Ex and Serperior Synergy

This popular deck aims for a swift Serperior deployment, leveraging its Jungle Totem ability to double the Energy count on all Grass-type Pokemon, including Celebi Ex. This energy boost dramatically increases Celebi Ex's damage output through amplified coin flips. Dhelmise serves as a secondary attacker, also benefiting from the Jungle Totem bonus. While highly effective, this deck is vulnerable to Blaine-based strategies. Exeggcute and Exeggcutor Ex offer viable alternatives to Dhelmise if unavailable.

Suggested Lineup: Snivy x2, Servine x2, Serperior x2, Celebi Ex x2, Dhelmise x2, Erika x2, Professor’s Research x2, Poke Ball x2, X Speed x2, Potion x2, Sabrina x2

Scolipede Koga Bounce Strategy

Enhanced by Mythical Island, this deck retains its core gameplay. Koga's ability to bounce Weezing back to your hand provides a free retreat and strategic repositioning, while simultaneously setting up for another round of Poison attacks. Whirlipede and Scolipede bolster the consistency of the Poison status effect, with Poison Sting's 20 damage and Poison infliction. Leaf further enhances Pokemon mobility in conjunction with Koga's strategy.

Suggested Lineup: Venipede x2, Whirlepede x2, Scolipede x2, Koffing (Mythical Island) x2, Weezing x2, Mew Ex, Koga x2, Sabrina x2, Leaf x2, Professor’s Research x2, Poke Ball x2

Psychic Alakazam Domination

The inclusion of Mew Ex significantly improves the Alakazam deck's viability. Mew Ex provides a sturdy initial defense, offering Psyshot as a basic attack and Genome Hacking as a powerful deterrent. This buys time to set up Alakazam on the bench, with Budding Expeditioner facilitating Mew Ex's retreat. Crucially, Alakazam effectively counters the Celebi Ex/Serperior combo, as Psychic damage scales with the opponent's Pokemon energy count, even factoring in Jungle Totem.

Suggested Lineup: Mew Ex x2, Abra x2, Kadabra x2, Alakazam x2, Kangaskhan x2, Sabrina x2, Professor’s Research x2, Poke Ball x2, X Speed x2, Potion, Budding Expeditioner

Pikachu Ex V2: Still a Force

Despite the meta shift, Pikachu Ex remains a formidable deck. Dedenne's addition provides a strong early-game attacker and a chance to inflict Paralysis. Pikachu Ex's relatively low HP is mitigated by Blue's defensive capabilities. The core strategy remains the same: fill the bench with Electric-type Pokemon and unleash Pikachu Ex's powerful attacks.

Suggested Lineup: Pikachu Ex x2, Zapdos Ex x2, Blitzle x2, Zebstrika x2, Dedenne x2, Blue, Sabrina, Giovanni, Professor’s Research x2, Poke Ball x2, X Speed, Potion x2

These are some of the top decks for Pokemon TCG Pocket following the Mythical Island update. For more in-depth strategies and game insights, check out The Escapist.