Eevee and its evolutions have long been some of the most popular critters in the series, and this is especially true for thePokemon TCG. WhilePokemon TCG Pocketdoesn’t have a card quite as sought after as Prismatic Evolutions' Umbreon in the physical card game, it does still boast some standout Eeveelutions. However, one Eeveelution inPokemon TCG Pocketreigns supreme, and it may be hard for any future Eeveelution card addition to beat what this one offers.
For manyPokemonfans, one Eeveelution will hold a special place in their heart, butnot all Eeveelutions are created equalwithin the video games and trading card games. In each generation, there tends to be one Eeveelution that emerges as the obvious best option among the group, and the same tends to be true for the TCG as well.Pokemon TCG Pocketseems to follow in the footsteps of the mainline video games rather than the physical TCG, with the utility of Vaporeon seeming to transfer to the mobile card game.
Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Mythical Island Vaporeon is the Clear Standout Among Eeveelutions
Historically, Umbreon has been the top Eeveelution in thePokemon TCG—both in terms of battling prowess and collectible desirability. However, Vaporeon eclipses the other Eeveelutions available inPokemon TCG Pocketwith its fantastic Ability and status as the only one to receive anillustration rareso far. With Vaporeon clearly getting more love inPokemon TCG Pocket, it may have a lead that other Eeveelutions may have a hard time catching up to.
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Pokemon TCG Pocketis still missing Umbreon, Espeon, and Sylveon from the available Eeveelutions.
Vaporeon’s first card added inGenetic Apexis about on par with the Jolteon and Flareon cards added in the same set. However, the newer version of Vaporeon added in Mythical Island added a unique Ability to the card that suddenly makes it a top-tier contender in the meta. Even with the additions of Leafeon and Glaceon in the latest Space-Time Smackdown set, no other Eevelution has come close to the utility of Mythical Island Vaporeon, and it may even be hard for the future additions of Espeon, Umbreon, and Sylveon to close the gap as well.
Vaporeon’s Ability Makes it a Must-Use Card in Water-Type Decks
What makesMythical Island Vaporeonso much stronger than the other Eeveelutions—including its Genetic Apex counterpart—is its Ability Wash Out. This Ability allows players to move Water energy from their benched Pokemon to their active one as much as they’d like during their turn. Since this Ability doesn’t limit players to moving only one energy per turn, players with Vaporeon on their bench can potentially move all the Water energy needed to unleash the powerful attack of an EX card immediately upon playing it.
Mythical Island Vaporeon is the only Eeveelution currently inPokemon TCG Pocketto have an Ability, giving it a major leg up on the others.
A great strategy is to pair this Vaporeon with strong cards like Articuno EX or Gyarados EX which require a lot of energy to unleash their most powerful attacks. Building up Water energy on a benched Pokemon until one of these EXs can be played allows players to conserve their energy and attach it all onto their EX card on the same turn they play it. AddingPokemon TCG Pocket’s Misty trainer cardinto the mix can also be a great way to manipulate the energy curve even more, which is a crucial key to success in the game.
