Top 10 Mythical Island Cards in Pokémon TCG Pocket

The recent Mythical Island expansion in Pokémon TCG Pocket has introduced a total of 68 new cards, each bringing unique abilities and attributes to the game. Among these, some cards have emerged as standouts, offering enhanced strategies for players keen to optimize their decks for battles. While many players are eager to complete their collections, others are focused on identifying the most effective cards for competitive play. To accelerate your collection process, take advantage of the developers’ free giveaways that provide additional packs.

Since the game’s launch, various meta decks have dominated the scene, especially those featuring cards like Mewtwo ex, Pikachu ex, and Starmie ex. However, the Mythical Island set is shaking up the current meta with innovative abilities that enhance the performance of different Pokémon types. This, combined with new support items, introduces fresh strategies that players must adapt to in their approaches. Below, we present the top ten cards from the Mythical Island expansion that can elevate your gameplay.

10. Golem

Empowering Fighting Pokémon

Fighting-type Pokémon have struggled to find their place in Pokémon TCG Pocket, but the introduction of Golem’s new card has changed that. Golem boasts an impressive 160 HP, allowing it to withstand hits from most opponents. Its attack, Guard Press, inflicts 120 damage while also reducing incoming damage by 30 on the opponent’s next turn, making Golem a formidable force in battles when timed correctly.

HP	160
Evolution	Stage 2
Attack 1	Guard Press – Damage 120 – 3 Fighting and 1 Colorless energy. (During your opponent’s next turn, this Pokémon takes -30 damage from attacks.)
Retreat Cost	3 Colorless energy

9. Pokémon Flute

The Game-Changing Item

Pokémon Flute has emerged as the expansion’s most influential item, enabling players to summon a new basic Pokémon from their opponent’s deck to their bench. Unlike many situational items, this card enhances versatility in gameplay. When used in conjunction with Sabrina, it can decisively shift the tide of a close match.

HP	N/A
Evolution	N/A
Trainer	Put a Basic Pokémon from your opponent’s discard pile onto their bench.

8. Leaf

A Strategic Trainer Card

Among the valuable Trainer Supporter cards introduced, Leaf stands out for its potential impact in high retreat cost decks. It facilitates quick Pokémon switching that can be vital for survival in battle scenarios. Additionally, utilizing X-Speed, which reduces retreat costs, can further enhance deck flexibility. Leaf is particularly effective when your active ex card is at risk of being knocked out.

7. Aerodactyl ex

Countering Evolutions

Aerodactyl ex has emerged as a strategic counter against current dominant decks. Its Land Crush attack inflicts 80 damage with only a 2 energy cost, while its Primeval Law ability inhibits opponent’s ability to evolve their active Pokémon. This limitation can disrupt opponents relying on evolution-heavy strategies, providing a tactical edge in battles.

HP	140
Evolution	Stage 1
Ability	Primeval Law – Your opponent can’t play any Pokémon from their hand to evolve their Active Pokémon.
Attack 1	Land Crush – Damage 80 – 1 Fighting and 1 Colorless energy.
Retreat Cost	1 Colorless energy

6. Gyarados ex

A Powerhouse Among Water Types

Building on the strong foundation of Water-type decks, Gyarados ex enters as a formidable contender with an HP of 180—a stat that few opponents can overcome in a single attack. Coupled with its Rampaging Whirlpool move, which strikes for 140 damage, Gyarados ex becomes a match-winner if players can manage to charge four energy cards onto it.

HP	180
Evolution	Stage 1
Attack 1	Rampaging Whirlpool – Damage 140 – 3 Water and 1 Colorless energy. (Discard a random Energy from among the Energy attached to all Pokémon, both yours and your opponent’s.)
Retreat Cost	3 Colorless energy

5. Pidgeot ex

Swift Knockouts on the Horizon

Pidgeot’s legacy within the game’s meta continues with its new ex version, boasting significant HP and a robust attack. Starting at 80 damage, its power escalates to 140 if the opponent has a full bench, making it a strategic finisher in decks designed to capitalize on quick knockouts.

HP	170
Evolution	Stage 2
Attack 1	Scattering Cyclone – Damage 80+ – 3 Colorless energy (This attack does 20 more damage for each of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon.)
Retreat Cost	1 Colorless energy

4. Mew ex

Returning to Dominate

Although Mew has been a hidden treasure since the game’s inception, its ex version provides a significant competitive edge. While it has only 130 HP, its Genome Hacking attack allows players to select one of the opponent’s attacks to use against them, offering a surprising twist that can eliminate key threats when timed perfectly.

HP	130
Evolution	Basic
Attack 1	Psyshot – Damage 20 – 1 Psychic energy.
Attack 2	Genome Hacking – 3 Colorless energy (Choose 1 of your opponent’s Active Pokémon’s attacks and use it as this attack.)
Retreat Cost	1 Colorless energy

3. Vaporeon

Enhancing Water Decks

With the influence of Misty on Water-type decks, Vaporeon enhances their strategy even further. When evolving an Eevee into Vaporeon, the ability “Wash Out”allows flexible energy movement among active and benched Pokémon, letting players accelerate energy allocation to key attackers like Articuno ex or Gyarados ex.

HP	120
Evolution	Stage 1
Ability	Wash Out – As often as you like during your turn, you may move a water energy from 1 of your Benched water Pokémon to your active water Pokémon.
Attack 1	Wave Splash – Damage 60 – 1 Water and 2 Colorless energy.
Retreat Cost	2 Colorless energy

2. Celebrities e.g

The True Mythical Pokémon

Celebi ex is arguably the strongest addition from the Mythical Island expansion. Its Powerful Bloom attack can inflict 50 damage for each heads in a coin flip, and it only requires two energy to execute. When bolstered by additional energy cards, its damage can reach devastating levels, putting it in contention to surpass virtually any Pokémon in a single stroke, enhanced by its solid 130 HP.

HP	130
Evolution	Stage 1
Attack 1	Powerful Bloom – 50x – 1 Grass and 1 Colorless energy. (Flip a coin for each Energy attached to this Pokémon. This attack does 50 damage for each heads.)
Retreat Cost	1 Colorless energy

1. Serperior

The Premier Energy Support Pokémon

When building competitive decks, support Pokémon like Serperior can prove invaluable. As a Stage 2 evolution, Serperior offers its ability, Jungle Totem, which effectively doubles any grass energy attached to grass Pokémon. This enables Pokémon like Celebi ex to launch powerful attacks with just one energy card, substantially increasing its potential damage output to 200 with just two energy cards attached. Although it takes time to evolve Serperior, the substantial advantages it provides can significantly influence the outcome of battles.

HP	110
Evolution	Stage 2
Ability	Jungle Totem – Each grass energy attached to your grass Pokémon provides 2 grass energy. This effect doesn’t stack.
Attack 1	Solar Beam – Damage 70 – 1 Grass and 3 Colorless energy.
Retreat Cost	2 Colorless energy

The Mythical Island expansion adds fresh excitement to Pokémon TCG Pocket, prompting players to explore new strategies with these ten impactful cards. Be sure to look out for them to enhance your decks and improve your gameplay.

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