The release of the Mythical Island mini expansion in *Pokemon TCG Pocket* has significantly altered the meta game, introducing new strategies and deck builds. To help you stay competitive, here are the top decks to consider in *Pokemon TCG Pocket*: Mythical Island.
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Best Decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket: Mythical Island
- Celebi Ex and Serperior Combo
- Scolipede Koga Bounce
- Psychic Alakazam
- Pikachu Ex V2
Best Decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket: Mythical Island
Celebi Ex and Serperior Combo
- Snivy x2
- Servine x2
- Serperior x2
- Celebi Ex x2
- Dhelmise x2
- Erika x2
- Professor’s Research x2
- Poke Ball x2
- X Speed x2
- Potion x2
- Sabrina x2
The Celebi Ex deck has quickly become a fan favorite. The strategy revolves around getting Serperior into play as swiftly as possible to utilize its Jungle Totem ability, which doubles the Energy count on all your Grass-type Pokémon, including Celebi Ex. This enhancement allows Celebi Ex to perform double the coin flips, significantly boosting its damage output. Dhelmise serves as a secondary attacker, also benefiting from Jungle Totem. While this deck can dominate, it's vulnerable to Blaine decks. If you're missing Dhelmise, consider using Exeggcute and Exeggcutor Ex from the Mythical Island expansion as substitutes.
Scolipede Koga Bounce
- Venipede x2
- Whirlipede x2
- Scolipede x2
- Koffing (Mythical Island) x2
- Weezing x2
- Mew Ex
- Koga x2
- Sabrina x2
- Leaf x2
- Professor’s Research x2
- Poke Ball x2
The Koga Bounce deck, a favorite since the game's launch, has been enhanced by the Mythical Island expansion. The core strategy remains unchanged: use Koga to bounce Weezing back to your hand, allowing for a free retreat and setting up another Pokémon in the Active spot, while preparing Weezing for another round of Poison attacks. Whirlipede and Scolipede enhance the consistency of Poison effects with their Poison Sting attack. The addition of Leaf makes it easier to maneuver your Pokémon, complementing Koga's abilities.
Psychic Alakazam
- Mew Ex x2
- Abra x2
- Kadabra x2
- Alakazam x2
- Kangaskhan x2
- Sabrina x2
- Professor’s Research x2
- Poke Ball x2
- X Speed x2
- Potion
- Budding Expeditioner
The inclusion of Mew Ex has made the Alakazam deck more viable and consistent. Starting with Mew Ex provides a durable frontline that can withstand early attacks, while offering Psyshot for basic attacks and Genome Hacking to deter opponents from using strong attackers. This setup buys time to prepare Alakazam on the bench, with Budding Expeditioner aiding in retreating Mew Ex when ready. Notably, Alakazam can counter the Celebi Ex/Serperior combo effectively, as its Psychic attack deals increased damage based on the Energy attached to the opponent's Pokémon, including those affected by Jungle Totem.
Pikachu Ex V2
- Pikachu Ex x2
- Zapdos Ex x2
- Blitzle x2
- Zebstrika x2
- Dedenne x2
- Blue
- Sabrina
- Giovanni
- Professor’s Research x2
- Poke Ball x2
- X Speed
- Potion x2
The Pikachu Ex deck, a long-time meta dominator, remains strong post-Mythical Island. The addition of Dedenne provides a solid opening attacker and can inflict Paralysis on the opponent's Pokémon via a coin flip. While Pikachu Ex has a lower HP pool for an Ex Pokémon, Blue offers defensive support. The strategy remains to fill your bench with Electric-type Pokémon and unleash Pikachu Ex's full potential.
These are the top decks to build in Pokemon TCG Pocket: Mythical Island. For more tips and detailed information on the game, be sure to check out The Escapist.