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Pokémon TCG: Pocket Mythical Island Launch Imminent

by Victoria Jan 27,2025

Pokémon TCG: Pocket Mythical Island Launch Imminent

Get ready for the highly anticipated Pokemon TCG Pocket Mythical Island pack! This 2024 mobile game hit is about to get even bigger with a new wave of cards. Here's the lowdown on the Mythical Island release and some of the exciting cards to expect.

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Mythical Island Release Date | Notable Cards in Mythical Island

Mythical Island Release Date in Pokemon TCG Pocket

The Mythical Island booster pack drops on December 17th at 1:00 AM Eastern Time, coinciding with the game's daily reset. This launch will also see the arrival of the Genetic Apex set packs. Both are part of the A1 collection, although the use of Pack Points for Mythical Island remains unconfirmed.

Notable Cards in Mythical Island

Over 80 new cards are coming to Pokemon TCG Pocket with Mythical Island, including the highly anticipated Mew Ex. While a basic Mew card exists (a rare secret mission reward), Mew Ex promises a significant impact on the meta.

Here's a sneak peek at some of the 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 are poised to significantly alter the game's meta, creating exciting new deck possibilities. Stay tuned to The Escapist for further updates and gameplay strategies!

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