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Mythical Island: Must-Have Cards from the Pokémon TCG Pocket Mini Expansion

The Pokémon TCG Pocket Mythical Island mini-expansion introduces 80 new cards, including the highly anticipated Mew Ex. This guide highlights the top cards to acquire from this exciting release.

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• Pokémon TCG Pocket Mythical Island Top Cards: Mew Ex, Vaporeon, Tauros, Raichu, Blue

Mythical Island offers several game-changing cards capable of reshaping the Pokémon TCG Pocket meta or bolstering existing strategies. Let's examine each standout card.

Mew Ex

• HP: 130
• 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, a Basic Pokémon, boasts high HP, a serviceable initial attack, and the game-changing Genome Hacking. Its versatility allows integration into existing Mewtwo Ex decks alongside Gardevoir or even Colorless-based strategies.

Vaporeon

• HP: 120
• Wash Out (Ability): Move a Water Energy from a Benched Water Pokémon to your Active Water Pokémon as often as you like during your turn.
• Wave Splash (1 Water, 2 Colorless Energy): 60 damage.

Vaporeon's ability to manipulate Water Energy makes it a formidable addition, particularly against prevalent Misty decks. Its energy manipulation significantly enhances the already powerful Water-type strategies.

Tauros

• HP: 100
• Fighting Tackle (3 Colorless Energy): Deals 80 additional damage if the opponent's Active Pokémon is a Pokémon Ex. Base damage: 40.

Tauros, while requiring setup, delivers devastating blows against Ex decks. Its ability to inflict 120 damage on Ex Pokémon poses a significant threat, particularly to Pikachu Ex decks.

Raichu

• HP: 120
• Gigashock (3 Lightning Energy): 60 damage plus 20 damage to each of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon.

Raichu further exacerbates the threat posed by Pikachu Ex/Zebstrika decks. The added 20 damage to each Benched Pokémon significantly impacts strategies relying on bench development. Its quick setup in Surge decks adds to its effectiveness.

Blue (Trainer/Supporter)

• Effect: During your opponent’s next turn, all of your Pokémon take -10 damage from your opponent's Pokémon attacks.

Blue provides crucial defense against powerful Trainer cards like Blaine and Giovanni, often used for swift knockouts in Ex decks. Strategic use of Blue can significantly disrupt opponent plans.

These are our top picks from the Mythical Island expansion for Pokémon TCG Pocket. For more gameplay tips and solutions to issues like Error 102, visit The Escapist.