The Pokémon TCG Pocket Mythical Island mini-expansion has significantly altered the meta. Here are some top-tier deck builds to help you navigate this new landscape:
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Top Decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket: Mythical Island Celebi EX and Serperior Synergy Scolipede Koga Bounce Strategy Psychic Alakazam Domination Pikachu EX V2 Powerhouse
Celebi EX and Serperior Synergy
This popular deck aims for rapid Serperior deployment. Serperior's Jungle Totem doubles the Energy count on all Grass Pokémon, including Celebi EX. This dramatically increases Celebi EX's coin flip damage potential. Dhelmise serves as a secondary attacker, also benefiting from Jungle Totem. While potent, it's vulnerable to Blaine decks. Exeggcute and Exeggcutor EX offer viable alternatives if you lack Dhelmise.
- Key Cards: Snivy (x2), Servine (x2), Serperior (x2), Celebi EX (x2), Dhelmise (x2), Erika (x2), Professor’s Research (x2), Poké Ball (x2), X Speed (x2), Potion (x2), Sabrina (x2)
Scolipede Koga Bounce Strategy
This refined launch deck benefits from the Mythical Island expansion. The core strategy remains: Koga bounces Weezing back to your hand for a free retreat, deploying another Pokémon while simultaneously setting up another Poison attack. Whirlipede and Scolipede enhance Poison consistency with Poison Sting (20 damage + Poison). Leaf facilitates Pokémon movement in conjunction with Koga.
- Key Cards: Venipede (x2), Whirlepede (x2), Scolipede (x2), Koffing (Mythical Island) (x2), Weezing (x2), Mew EX, Koga (x2), Sabrina (x2), Leaf (x2), Professor’s Research (x2), Poké Ball (x2)
Psychic Alakazam Domination
Mew EX's inclusion significantly boosts Alakazam's viability. Mew EX provides early game tanking and strong attacks (Psyshot and Genome Hacking). This buys time to set up Alakazam, aided by Budding Expeditioner for Mew EX retreats. Alakazam counters the Celebi EX/Serperior combo effectively due to its Psychic attack scaling with opponent's attached Energy (including Jungle Totem boosts).
- Key Cards: Mew EX (x2), Abra (x2), Kadabra (x2), Alakazam (x2), Kangaskhan (x2), Sabrina (x2), Professor’s Research (x2), Poké Ball (x2), X Speed (x2), Potion, Budding Expeditioner
Pikachu EX V2 Powerhouse
Pikachu EX remains a strong contender post-Mythical Island. Dedenne is a key addition, offering early game attacks and Paralysis potential. Pikachu EX's low HP is mitigated by Blue, providing defensive support. The core strategy remains: fill the bench with Electric Pokémon and unleash Pikachu EX.
- Key Cards: Pikachu EX (x2), Zapdos EX (x2), Blitzle (x2), Zebstrika (x2), Dedenne (x2), Blue, Sabrina, Giovanni, Professor’s Research (x2), Poké Ball (x2), X Speed, Potion (x2)
These are some of the top decks for Pokémon TCG Pocket: Mythical Island. Check The Escapist for more game tips and information.
