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A '''Theme deck''', previously known as a '''Preconstructed Theme Deck''', is a playing deck of [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] cards sold pre-packaged alongside mainstream card sets. Most Theme decks are designed with a {{TCG|Deck archetype|specific strategy}} (such as {{TCG|Special Conditions}}) or theme (such as [[starter Pokémon]]) in mind. | A '''Theme deck''', previously known as a '''Preconstructed Theme Deck''', is a playing deck of [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] cards sold pre-packaged alongside mainstream card sets. Most Theme decks are designed with a {{TCG|Deck archetype|specific strategy}} (such as {{TCG|Special Conditions}}) or theme (such as [[starter Pokémon]]) in mind. | ||
Theme decks are mostly seen only alongside English-language releases and are seldom released in Japan, released only alongside debut sets such as {{TCG|Base Set}} and {{TCG|Neo Genesis}}, as well as alongside the original Gym sets. The vast majority of Japanese decks released are {{TCG| | Theme decks are mostly seen only alongside English-language releases and are seldom released in Japan, released only alongside debut sets such as {{TCG|Base Set}} and {{TCG|Neo Genesis}}, as well as alongside the original Gym sets. The vast majority of Japanese decks released are {{TCG|Half Deck}}s and are released alongside almost all sets. | ||
For English-language set releases, most expansions are assigned two theme decks affiliated with the set, with the next most common number being three theme decks for releases such as {{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}}, {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}, {{TCG|Great Encounters}}, {{TCG|Black & White}} and {{TCG|Kalos Starter Set}}. Only three sets have included four theme decks so far ({{TCG|Gym Heroes}}, {{TCG|Gym Challenge}} and {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}), only two sets have included five theme decks ({{TCG|Base Set}} and {{TCG|Base Set 2}}), and only three mainstream sets have included no theme decks ({{TCG|Neo Revelation}}, {{TCG|Dragon Vault}}, and {{TCG|Legendary Treasures}}). In addition, there are [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game Online decks#Online-exclusive Decks|Online-exclusive Theme decks]] for the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]]. | For English-language set releases, most expansions are assigned two theme decks affiliated with the set, with the next most common number being three theme decks for releases such as {{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}}, {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}, {{TCG|Great Encounters}}, {{TCG|Black & White}} and {{TCG|Kalos Starter Set}}. Only three sets have included four theme decks so far ({{TCG|Gym Heroes}}, {{TCG|Gym Challenge}} and {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}), only two sets have included five theme decks ({{TCG|Base Set}} and {{TCG|Base Set 2}}), and only three mainstream sets have included no theme decks ({{TCG|Neo Revelation}}, {{TCG|Dragon Vault}}, and {{TCG|Legendary Treasures}}). In addition, there are [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game Online decks#Online-exclusive Decks|Online-exclusive Theme decks]] for the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]]. | ||
==English/Global Theme Decks== | ==English/Global Theme Decks== | ||
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{{Col-2}} | {{Col-2}} | ||
===[[Generation I]]=== | ===[[Generation I]]=== | ||
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* {{TCG|Iron Tide}} {{ene|Metal}} {{ene|Water}} | * {{TCG|Iron Tide}} {{ene|Metal}} {{ene|Water}} | ||
* {{TCG|Stone Heart}} {{ene|Fighting}} {{ene|Grass}} | * {{TCG|Stone Heart}} {{ene|Fighting}} {{ene|Grass}} | ||
'''{{TCG|BREAKthrough}}''' | [[File:SetSymbolBREAKthrough.png|19px]]'''{{TCG|BREAKthrough}}''' | ||
* {{TCG|Burning | * {{TCG|Burning Spark}} {{ene|Lightning}} {{ene|Fire}} | ||
* {{TCG|Night Striker}} {{ene|Psychic}} {{ene|Darkness}} | * {{TCG|Night Striker}} {{ene|Psychic}} {{ene|Darkness}} | ||
[[File:SetSymbolBREAKpoint.png|19px]] '''{{TCG|BREAKpoint}}''' | |||
* {{TCG|Wave Slasher}} {{ene|Water}} {{ene|Grass}} | |||
* {{TCG|Electric Eye}} {{ene|Lightning}} {{ene|Psychic}} | |||
[[File:SetSymbolFates Collide.png|19px]] '''{{TCG|Fates Collide}}''' | |||
* {{TCG|Sky Guardian}} {{ene|Fire}} {{ene|Fairy}} | |||
* {{TCG|Battle Ruler}} {{ene|Fighting}} {{ene|Grass}} | |||
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==Special Theme Decks== | ==Special Theme Decks== | ||
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{{Col-2}} | {{Col-2}} | ||
===Online Exclusive Theme Decks=== | ===Online Exclusive Theme Decks=== | ||
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{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
==Japanese Decks and Kits== | ==Japanese Decks and Kits== | ||
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{{Col-2}} | {{Col-2}} | ||
===Japanese Standard Decks=== | ===Japanese Standard Decks=== | ||
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====Original era==== | ====Original era==== | ||
'''{{TCG|Leaders' Stadium}}''' | '''{{TCG|Leaders' Stadium}}''' | ||
* [[File:SetSymbolVending.png]] {{TCG|Quick Starter Gift Set}} (Standard Deck) | * [[File:SetSymbolVending.png|19px]] {{TCG|Quick Starter Gift Set}} (Standard Deck) | ||
** Red Deck {{ene|Water}} {{ene|Lightning}} {{ene|Psychic}} {{ene|Fighting}} {{ene|Colorless}} | ** Red Deck {{ene|Water}} {{ene|Lightning}} {{ene|Psychic}} {{ene|Fighting}} {{ene|Colorless}} | ||
** Green Deck {{ene|Grass}} {{ene|Fire}} {{ene|Psychic}} {{ene|Fighting}} {{ene|Colorless}} | ** Green Deck {{ene|Grass}} {{ene|Fire}} {{ene|Psychic}} {{ene|Fighting}} {{ene|Colorless}} | ||