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Pokémon TCG's Mythical Island Expansion Arrives!

Author : Bella Jan 03,2025

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Get ready for Pokémon TCG Pocket's biggest update yet! The highly anticipated Mythical Island booster pack is arriving soon, bringing with it over 80 new cards and exciting gameplay possibilities. Here's when you can get your hands on it.

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Mythical Island Release Date & Notable Cards

Mythical Island Release Date

The Mythical Island pack drops on December 17th at 1:00 AM Eastern Time, coinciding with the game's daily reset. This exciting new pack joins the Genetic Apex set, both part of the A1 collection. Whether or not Pack Points can be used remains to be seen.

Notable Cards in Mythical Island

Prepare for a meta shakeup! Mythical Island introduces powerful new cards, including the highly anticipated Mew Ex. While a basic Mew is already available, Mew Ex promises significantly improved performance. Here's a sneak peek at 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 significant strategic changes, promising new deck strategies and exciting battles. Stay tuned to The Escapist for more Pokémon TCG Pocket news and strategy guides.

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