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Pokémon TCG: Mystical Island Expansion Revealed

by Nathan Feb 11,2025

Pokémon TCG: Mystical Island Expansion Revealed

Get ready for the biggest mobile game release of 2024: Pokemon TCG Pocket! The excitement continues with the upcoming Mythical Island pack, bringing a wave of new cards and strategies. Here's the release date and a sneak peek at some exciting additions.

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Mythical Island Release Date | Notable Mythical Island Cards

Mythical Island Release Date in Pokemon TCG Pocket

The highly anticipated Mythical Island booster pack arrives in Pokemon TCG Pocket on December 17th at 1:00 AM Eastern Time – coinciding with the game's daily reset.

Alongside Mythical Island, the Genetic Apex set packs will also become available. Both are part of the A1 collection, though the use of Pack Points for Mythical Island remains unconfirmed.

Notable Cards in Mythical Island

Over 80 new cards are joining the Pokemon TCG Pocket roster with Mythical Island, including the highly anticipated Mew Ex. While a basic Mew card exists (a rare secret mission reward), Mew Ex promises a significant meta-game impact.

Here's a preview of some key cards:

CardDescription
Mew Ex (Psychic)130 HP

Psyshot (1 Psychic Energy): 20 damage.
Genome Hacking (3 Colorless Energy): Choose 1 of your opponent’s Active Pokemon’s attacks and use it as this attack.

Aerodactyl Ex (Fighting)140 HP

Primeval Law (Ability): Your opponent can’t play any Pokemon from their hand to evolve their Active Pokemon.
Land Crush (1 Fighting, 1 Colorless Energy): 80 damage.

Marshadow (Fighting)80 HP

Revenge (1 Fighting, 1 Colorless Energy): If any of your Pokemon were Knocked Out by damage from an attack during your opponent’s last turn, this attack does 60 more damage. 40+ damage.

Blue (Trainer)During your opponent’s next turn, all of your Pokemon take -10 damage from attacks from your opponent’s Pokemon.
Leaf (Trainer)During this turn, the Retreat Cost of your Active Pokemon is 2 less.

These five cards alone hint at a major shake-up of the current meta, promising thrilling new deck strategies. Stay tuned to The Escapist for more Pokemon TCG Pocket news and gameplay tips.

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