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Mythical Island Launches in Pokémon TCG

by Camila Feb 02,2025

Mythical Island Launches in Pokémon TCG

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 fresh batch of cards. Here's when you can get your hands on them.

Mythical Island Release Date and Time 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. Note that the Genetic Apex set packs will also be available simultaneously. While this pack is part of the A1 collection, the use of Pack Points remains unconfirmed.

Spotlight on Mythical Island Cards

Over 80 new cards are joining the Pokemon TCG Pocket roster, including the highly anticipated Mew Ex. While a base Mew card exists (a rare secret mission reward), Mew Ex promises a significant meta-game impact.

Here's a preview of some notable 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 redefine the meta, creating exciting new deck possibilities. Stay tuned to The Escapist for more Pokemon TCG Pocket news and strategies.