The Mythical Island booster pack has arrived in Pokémon TCG Pocket, introducing a wave of powerful cards that are reshaping the competitive landscape. With Mew gracing the cover, this 86-card expansion features a mix of new and returning Pokémon, offering exciting deck-building possibilities. Navigating a new set can be daunting, so we’ve compiled a guide to the most impactful cards in Mythical Island and how to leverage their strengths in your decks.
Celebi ex and Serperior cards in Pokémon TCG Pocket.
Top Cards in Mythical Island
Celebi ex: A Blossoming Powerhouse
Celebi ex is undoubtedly a standout card in this expansion. This Grass-type Basic Pokémon boasts 130 HP and the potent “Powerful Bloom” ability. For just two energy, you flip a coin for each energy attached to Celebi ex, dealing 50 damage per heads. The potential for escalating damage output makes Celebi ex a formidable attacker, especially when paired with Serperior, another key card in this set.
Celebi ex card in Pokémon TCG Pocket.
Mew ex: The Master of Mimicry
Mew ex, a Psychic-type with 130 HP, offers versatility with its two attacks. “Psyshot” provides a reliable 20 damage for a single Psychic energy. However, its true strength lies in “Genome Hacking.” This attack, costing three energy of any type, allows Mew ex to copy any attack of your opponent’s Active Pokémon. Unlike Ditto, Mew ex doesn’t require matching energy types, making it incredibly adaptable and a serious threat against powerful foes. The Supporter card, Budding Expeditioner, further enhances Mew ex’s strategic value.
Mew ex in Pokémon TCG Pocket.
Serperior: Amplifying Grass-Type Power
Serperior, a Stage 2 Grass-type evolving from Snivy and Servine, is a crucial bench presence for Grass decks. Its “Jungle Totem” ability doubles the effective energy provided by each Grass energy attached to your Grass Pokémon. This doesn’t stack, but a single Serperior significantly boosts the damage potential of cards like Celebi ex, effectively turning two attached energy into four for “Powerful Bloom.” Serperior also packs a punch with its 70-damage “Solar Beam” attack and a respectable 110 HP.
Serperior card in Pokémon TCG Pocket.
Raichu: Electrifying Bench Pressure
This new Raichu card stands out with its “Gigashock” attack. Costing three Electric energy, “Gigashock” deals 60 damage to the Active Pokémon and 20 damage to each Pokémon on your opponent’s bench. This makes Raichu excellent for disrupting opponent strategies, picking off weakened Pokémon, and preventing evolution lines from progressing. With 120 HP, Raichu also offers reasonable survivability.
Raichu card in Pokémon TCG Pocket.
Vaporeon: Fluid Energy Management
Vaporeon, a Water-type with 120 HP, returns with a valuable new ability. “Wash Out” allows you to move a Water energy from a Benched Pokémon to your Active Water Pokémon as many times as you like during your turn. This provides crucial energy acceleration and flexibility, allowing you to adapt to changing battlefield conditions.
Vaporeon card in Pokémon TCG Pocket.
Exeggutor: Punishing Energy-Heavy Opponents
Exeggutor, a 130 HP Psychic-type, utilizes a unique attack strategy. Its “Psychic” attack, requiring four energy, deals 80 damage plus 20 more for each energy attached to the opponent’s Active Pokémon. This makes Exeggutor particularly effective against energy-heavy decks and late-game scenarios. The Mythical Island Exeggcute can accelerate Exeggutor’s setup with its “Growth Spurt” move.
Exeggutor card in Pokémon TCG Pocket.
Pidgeot ex: Soaring Above the Competition
Pidgeot ex, a Stage 2 Pokémon with 170 HP, features the powerful “Scattering Cyclone” attack. For three energy of any type, it deals 80 damage plus 20 more for each Benched Pokémon your opponent controls. This makes Pidgeot ex devastating against opponents with full benches, potentially reaching a staggering 140 damage in a single turn.
Pidgeot ex in Pokémon TCG Pocket.
Florges: Healing Blooms
Florges, a 120 HP Psychic-type evolving from Flabébé and Floette, offers valuable support with its “Bloomshine” attack. For two Psychic energy, it deals 80 damage and heals 20 damage from each of your Pokémon. This simultaneous healing can turn the tide of battle, keeping your team healthy and ready to fight.
Florges card in Pokémon TCG Pocket.
Budding Expeditioner: A Vital Supporter
This Supporter card is essential for Mew ex decks. It allows you to retrieve your Active Mew ex to your hand, safeguarding it from potential knockouts and allowing you to replay it later. This is crucial for protecting your valuable Prize cards, as ex Pokémon grant two Prize cards upon defeat.
Budding Expeditioner card in Pokémon TCG Pocket.
Mythical Slab: Searching for Psychic Power
Mythical Slab is a powerful Item card for Psychic decks. It lets you look at the top card of your deck. If it’s a Psychic Pokémon, you add it to your hand. Otherwise, you place it on the bottom of your deck. This consistent search power helps you access key Psychic Pokémon when you need them most.
Mythical Slab card in Pokémon TCG Pocket.
Powerful Mythical Island Deck Concepts
Celebi ex / Serperior Deck
This deck focuses on maximizing Celebi ex’s damage output with Serperior’s energy boost. Dhelmise provides additional attacking options, benefiting greatly from Serperior’s ability. Supporter cards like Erika offer crucial healing, while Item cards like Poké Ball and X Speed help maintain tempo and resource management.
Mew ex / Mewtwo ex Deck
This deck combines the adaptability of Mew ex with the raw power of Mewtwo ex. Gardevoir provides energy acceleration for Psychic Pokémon, while Mythical Slab helps you find the Pokémon you need. Budding Expeditioner protects your Mew ex from knockouts, and Potion provides additional healing.
Mew ex and Mewtwo ex cards in Pokémon TCG Pocket.
With its diverse and powerful cards, Mythical Island offers exciting new deck-building opportunities in Pokémon TCG Pocket. Experiment with these strategies and discover the winning combinations that await within this potent expansion.
