Dominating Mythical Island Meta with This Pokémon TCG Pocket Golem Deck

In a remarkable turn of events, a Pokémon TCG Pocket deck featuring Golem has emerged as a dominant force in the recent Mythical Island tournament, outpacing established meta decks and signaling a new trend that gamers should take note of.

When the Mythical Island expansion was revealed, players anticipated that Mew ex and Vaporeon would take center stage—Mew ex for its ability to copy attacks at a low cost, and Vaporeon for its unique Water Energy shuffle. As players dove into the competitive scene post-launch, it quickly became clear that Celebi ex would ascend as a formidable contender, while Pidgeot ex also garnered attention for its strengths.

Unforeseen Victory: Golem’s Breakthrough

However, a recent discussion on PTCGP Reddit has highlighted Golem as a powerhouse that players previously underestimated. This deck, featuring Golem, Druddigon, and a selection of Supporter cards such as Brock, Leaf, and Giovanni, triumphed in a significant tournament, leaving spectators stunned.

The Mythical Island incarnation of Golem boasts an impressive attack named Guard Press, requiring four Energy to unleash 120 points of damage while also minimizing the damage taken from the next incoming attack by 30 points. This dual advantage makes Golem a resilient choice for any deck.

Central to the Golem deck’s success are its pivotal components: Brock and Druddigon. Brock enhances the deck’s strategy by enabling the attachment of an extra Fighting Energy to Golem, effectively allowing it to hit the necessary power level while remaining on the Bench. Meanwhile, Druddigon’s Rough Skin ability serves as a deterrent. When Druddigon is struck, it inflicts 20 damage back to the opponent, offering a significant defensive strategy, especially against Basic non-ex Pokémon.

A golem deck just won Ursiiday’s Pocket weekly tournament by u/IvanC1997 in PTCGP

Typically, Druddigon has a Retreat Cost of two; however, utilizing the Leaf card allows for a free retreat, making it an ideal stalling tactic while Golem builds on the Bench. With Druddigon sporting 100 HP, it creates a solid barrier, ensuring Golem has the necessary time to prepare.

Once Golem hits the battlefield, its high damage output combined with the protective benefits of Guard Press make it a formidable opponent. While the community has been fixated on the potential of Celebi ex since the debut of the Mythical Island set, it appears that the spotlight may have overlooked Golem, whose time has now come. Players willing to harness the power of this Gen 1 titan are rewarded with a potent competitive edge.

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