Theme Deck (TCG)
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 specific strategy (such as 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 Base Set and Neo Genesis, as well as alongside the original Gym sets. The vast majority of Japanese decks released are Half Decks 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 EX Crystal Guardians, Diamond & Pearl, Great Encounters, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Black & White, Kalos Starter Set, Sun & Moon and Sword & Shield. Only two sets have included four theme decks so far (Gym Heroes, and Gym Challenge), and only two sets have included five theme decks (Base Set and Base Set 2). Only two mainstream sets have included no theme decks (Neo Revelation, and Legendary Treasures).
In addition, there are Online-exclusive Theme decks for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online.
English/Global Theme Decks
Special Theme Decks
Generation IOriginal SeriesGym Series |
Generation IINeo Series
Legendary Collection Seriese-Card Series
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Generation IIIEX Series |
Generation IVDiamond & Pearl SeriesPlatinum SeriesHeartGold & SoulSilver SeriesCall of Legends Series
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Generation VBlack & White Series
Plasma Series
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Generation VIXY Series
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Generation VIISun & Moon Series
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Generation VIIISword & Shield Series
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Online Exclusive Theme Decks
Color Decks
Other Decks Trainer Kits
EX Master Deck KitEX Epic Collection |
World Championships Decks
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Japanese Decks and Kits
See also
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