Pokémon TCG Pocket has announced a new booster. The star of this set is likely to become an exciting option for many decks.
This is the new booster: The new set Mythical Island will be released on December 17 in Pokémon TCG Pocket. It contains 80 new cards, including 5 new ex-cards and 5 Trainer cards.
The star of the set is Mew, which is featured on the front of the booster pack. The mysterious Pokémon from the first generation is also one of the new ex-cards.
And it has a lot to offer:
- 130 HP
- The attack “Psyshot” for one Psychic energy, which deals 20 damage
- The attack “Genome Hacking” for three colorless energies, which copies and uses an attack of the opponent’s active Pokémon
The new card can also be seen in the trailer. And why it will be so strong will be explained below.
What makes the strong Mew ex card special
Mew has some points that make it quite interesting. The biggest is of course “Genome Hacking”. The attack for three colorless energies simply takes over an attack from the opponent – and depending on what your opponent has in store, the move can be quite powerful.
Charizard ex, for instance, is one of the strongest cards in the game and has an attack that deals 200 damage. However, it requires two Fire energies and two colorless energies, and must also discard two Fire energies after use. Mew, on the other hand, only needs three colorless energies, making it able to use the attack faster. Additionally, it does not need to discard any Fire energies if it hasn’t attached any.
It’s similar with the popular Mewtwo ex, which could also be easily taken out by its own attack when facing Mew. Monsters like Dragonite also come with powerful attacks that require many or complicated energy combinations, while Mew only needs three energies of any type.
Additionally: Mew, being a Basic Pokémon, does not rely on any evolution, and its strong attack does not require any specific energy type. Thus, it’s incredibly versatile and can be used in virtually any deck, unless you specifically want to use Psyshot. And with only one energy retreat cost, it can also be quickly pulled out of the active position if needed.
In combination with cards like Gardevoir or Misty, Mew can potentially access the required energies for Genome Hacking very quickly. Then it can counter the opponent quite viciously, making it a strong option against the best decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket.
The downside: Mew ex will be strong, but not overpowered. Because: Against weak Pokémon that don’t have great attacks in their repertoire, it won’t be able to do much. After all, its own strength somewhat depends on the power of the opponent’s Pokémon. So it must be used tactically wisely.
What do you think of the new card? Let us know in the comments. And if you’re still looking for the “regular” Mew: You can also obtain that in Pokémon TCG Pocket, and that is already possible. Mew is a secret immersive card in the game that can be obtained by completing a special quest. However, it is significantly weaker than Mew ex.
