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 examine 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), and the game-changing Genome Hacking (3 Colorless Energy). Genome Hacking lets you copy one of your opponent's Active Pokémon's attacks, making Mew Ex incredibly versatile. It seamlessly integrates into existing Mewtwo Ex decks or Colorless strategies.
Vaporeon:
Vaporeon (120 HP) features the potent Wash Out Ability, allowing you to shift Water Energy between your Benched and Active Water Pokémon. Combined with its Wave Splash attack (60 damage), Vaporeon significantly enhances Water-type decks, potentially making them even more dominant.
Tauros:
Tauros (100 HP) shines against Ex Pokémon. Its Fighting Tackle attack (40+ damage) deals an additional 80 damage if the opponent's Active Pokémon is an Ex, making it a devastating counter to Ex-heavy decks like Pikachu Ex.
Raichu:
Raichu (120 HP) brings significant disruption with its Gigashock attack (60 damage). It also inflicts 20 damage on each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon, crippling strategies that rely on building up a strong bench. This makes it particularly effective against slow-building decks.
Blue (Trainer/Supporter):
Blue is a new defensive card. During your opponent's next turn, all your Pokémon receive a -10 damage reduction from your opponent's attacks. This provides crucial protection against powerful attacks, especially those boosted by cards like Blaine or Giovanni, commonly used in Ex decks.
These are some of the most impactful cards from the Mythical Island expansion. For more Pokemon TCG Pocket strategies, tips, and troubleshooting (including Error 102 solutions), check out The Escapist.
