Sun & Moon Starter Set (TCG)

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The Sun & Moon Starter Set (Japanese: スターターセット) is the second release of cards in the Japanese Sun & Moon Era of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It features the three final evolutions of the three Alola starter Pokémon, and was made available on December 9, 2016 alongside the release of the Collection Sun & Moon.

Information

Featuring the three Alola region starter Pokémon, the Sun & Moon Starter Set Decks are a trio of Theme Decks each released separately in Japan. Released on December 9, 2016, the Decidueye-GX Starter Set Grass (Japanese: スターターセット草 ジュナイパーGX), Incineroar-GX Starter Set Fire (Japanese: スターターセット炎 ガオガエンGX), and Primarina-GX Starter Set Water (Japanese: スターターセット水 アシレーヌGX) each include a rulebook, damage counters, status counters, a custom coin, playmat.

Each Starter Set contains two sections of cards, which are packaged separately. The first section will always contain a fixed selection of Pokémon and Energy cards relative to the type of the titular Pokémon-GX, plus multiples of other cards for a total of 39 cards. The second section contains 2 different groups of Pokémon, an equivalent set of Energy cards, and a selection of single cards for a total of 21 cards. None of the cards in the set have rarity symbols.

A special Sun & Moon GX Starter Set was also made available exclusively at Toys "R" Us stores in Japan on the same day. This deluxe version contains the three Theme Decks as well as exclusive Pikachu and Mimikyu SM-P Promotional cards.

Card list

Sun & Moon Starter Set

No. Mark Card name Type Rarity Promotion 001/059 A Pinsir [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 002/059 A Rowlet [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 003/059 A Dartrix [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 004/059 A Decidueye [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 005/059 A Grubbin [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 006/059 A Morelull [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 007/059 A Growlithe [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 008/059 A Torkoal [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 009/059 A Litten [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 010/059 A Torracat [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 011/059 A Incineroar [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 012/059 A Popplio [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 013/059 A Brionne [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 014/059 A Primarina [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 015/059 A Dewpider [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 016/059 A Bruxish [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 017/059 A Charjabug [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 018/059 A Togedemaru [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 019/059 A Drowzee [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 020/059 A Hypno [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 021/059 A Mareanie [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 022/059 A Cosmog [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 023/059 A Makuhita [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 024/059 A Hariyama [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 025/059 A Sandygast [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 026/059 A Alolan Meowth [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 027/059 A Sandile [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 028/059 A Krokorok [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 029/059 A Skarmory [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 030/059 A Snubbull [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 031/059 A Granbull [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 032/059 A Cutiefly [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 033/059 A Kangaskhan [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 034/059 A Lillipup [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 035/059 A Herdier [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 036/059 A Energy Retrieval I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 037/059 A Energy Switch I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 038/059 A Big Malasada I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 039/059 A Potion I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 040/059 A Crushing Hammer I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 041/059 A Great Ball I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 042/059 A Timer Ball I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 043/059 A Nest Ball I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 044/059 A Ultra Ball I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 045/059 A Rare Candy I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 046/059 A Switch I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 047/059 A Pokémon Catcher I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 048/059 A Repel I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 049/059 A Poké Ball I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 050/059 A Rotom Dex I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 051/059 A Exp. Share I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 052/059 A Poison Barb I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 053/059 A Ilima Su [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 054/059 A Professor Kukui Su [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 055/059 A Team Skull Grunt Su [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 056/059 A Hau Su [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 057/059 A Lillie Su [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 058/059 A Double Colorless Energy E [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 059/059 A Rainbow Energy E [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion

Set structure

Section 1
No.	Mark	Card	Type	Quantity
Fixed selection in Decidueye-GX deck
001/059	A	Pinsir		1×
002/059	A	Rowlet		3×
003/059	A	Dartrix		3×
004/059	A	Decidueye		2×
006/059	A	Morelull		1×
—	—	Grass Energy	E	7×
Fixed selection in Incineroar-GX deck
007/059	A	Growlithe		1×
008/059	A	Torkoal		1×
009/059	A	Litten		3×
010/059	A	Torracat		3×
011/059	A	Incineroar		2×
—	—	Fire Energy	E	7×
Fixed selection in Primarina-GX deck
012/059	A	Popplio		3×
013/059	A	Brionne		3×
014/059	A	Primarina		2×
015/059	A	Dewpider		1×
016/059	A	Bruxish		1×
—	—	Water Energy	E	7×
22 cards common to all decks
022/059	A	Cosmog		2×
033/059	A	Kangaskhan		1×
042/059	A	Timer Ball	I	1×
043/059	A	Nest Ball	I	2×
044/059	A	Ultra Ball	I	2×
045/059	A	Rare Candy	I	1×
046/059	A	Switch	I	2×
053/059	A	Ilima	Su	1×
054/059	A	Professor Kukui	Su	2×
056/059	A	Hau	Su	4×
057/059	A	Lillie	Su	2×
058/059	A	Double Colorless Energy	E	2×

Section 2
No.	Mark	Card	Type	Quantity
Any 1 group with a 2-stage evolutionary family
019/059	A	Drowzee		3×
020/059	A	Hypno		2×
021/059	A	Mareanie		1×
—	—	Psychic Energy	E	5×
023/059	A	Makuhita		3×
024/059	A	Hariyama		2×
025/059	A	Sandygast		1×
—	—	Fighting Energy	E	5×
030/059	A	Snubbull		3×
031/059	A	Granbull		2×
032/059	A	Cutiefly		1×
—	—	Fairy Energy	E	5×
Any 1 group with part of a 3-stage evolutionary family
005/059	A	Grubbin		2×
017/059	A	Charjabug		1×
018/059	A	Togedemaru		1×
—	—	Lightning Energy	E	4×
026/059	A	Alolan Meowth		1×
027/059	A	Sandile		2×
028/059	A	Krokorok		1×
—	—	Darkness Energy	E	4×
029/059	A	Skarmory		1×
034/059	A	Lillipup		2×
035/059	A	Herdier		1×
—	—	Metal Energy	E	4×
Combination of 2 other cards
036/059	A	Energy Retrieval	I	1×
037/059	A	Energy Switch	I	1×
038/059	A	Big Malasada	I	1×
039/059	A	Potion	I	1×
040/059	A	Crushing Hammer	I	1×
041/059	A	Great Ball	I	1×
047/059	A	Pokémon Catcher	I	1×
048/059	A	Repel	I	1×
049/059	A	Poké Ball	I	1×
050/059	A	Rotom Dex	I	1×
051/059	A	Exp. Share	I	1×
052/059	A	Poison Barb	I	1×
055/059	A	Team Skull Grunt	Su	1×
059/059	A	Rainbow Energy	E	1×

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Sun & Moon Series SM Black Star Promos Sun & Moon: Forest Shadow • Roaring Heat • Bright Tide • Sun & Moon Prerelease Kit Sun & Moon Trainer Kit: Lycanroc & Alolan Raichu Guardians Rising: Guardians Rising Prerelease Kit • Steel Sun • Hidden Moon Lugia Legendary Battle Deck • Ho-Oh Legendary Battle Deck • Battle Arena Decks: Black Kyurem vs. White Kyurem Burning Shadows: Burning Shadows Prerelease Kit • Rock Steady • Luminous Frost McDonald's Collection 2017 • Shining Legends Crimson Invasion: Crimson Invasion Prerelease Kit • Destruction Fang • Clanging Thunder Ultra Prism: Ultra Prism Prerelease Kit • Imperial Command • Mach Strike Forbidden Light: Forbidden Light Build & Battle Box • Tropical Takedown • Twilight Rogue Sun & Moon Trainer Kit: Alolan Sandslash & Alolan Ninetales • McDonald's Collection 2018 Celestial Storm: Celestial Storm Build & Battle Box • Leaf Charge • Hydro Fury Battle Arena Decks—Mega Charizard X vs. Mega Blastoise • Dragon Majesty Lost Thunder: Lost Thunder Build & Battle Box • Blazing Volcano • Storm Caller Team Up: Team Up Build & Battle Box • Relentless Flame • Torrential Cannon Detective Pikachu Unbroken Bonds: Unbroken Bonds Build & Battle Box • Lightning Loop • Battle Mind Let's Play, Pikachu! • Let's Play, Eevee! Unified Minds: Unified Minds Build & Battle Box • Soaring Storm • Laser Focus Hidden Fates • McDonald's Collection 2019 • Battle Arena Decks—Rayquaza-GX vs. Ultra Necrozma-GX Cosmic Eclipse: Cosmic Eclipse Build & Battle Box • Towering Heights • Unseen Depths	Sun & Moon Era SM-P Promotional cards Pikachu's New Friends Collection Sun • Collection Moon: Sun & Moon Starter Set • Premium Trainer Box Rockruff Full Power Deck • Togedemaru Deck • Turtonator Deck • Strength Expansion Pack Sun & Moon Islands Await You • Alolan Moonlight: Tapu Bulu-GX Enhanced Starter Set Facing a New Trial • The Best of XY • Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit To Have Seen the Battle Rainbow • Darkness that Consumes Light Shining Legends Awakened Heroes • Ultradimensional Beasts GX Battle Boost • Solgaleo-GX & Lunala-GX Legendary Starter Set Ultra Sun • Ultra Moon: Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Premium Trainer Box Ultra Force • Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Deck Build Boxes Forbidden Light Dragon Storm • Champion Road Sky-Splitting Charisma Thunderclap Spark • GX Starter Decks • Fairy Rise Super-Burst Impact Dark Order • GX Ultra Shiny • Eevee-GX Starter Sets Tag Bolt: Tag Team GX Premium Trainer Box Night Unison • Trainer Battle Decks • Full Metal Wall Double Blaze: Tag Team GX Deck Build Box Sun & Moon Family Pokémon Card Game • GG End • Sky Legend • Great Detective Pikachu Miracle Twin: Tag Team GX Starter Sets Remix Bout • Dream League Alter Genesis Tag All Stars • Extra Regulation Box

Manga

These theme decks first appeared in CSM01 being given to Shin and Makoto to choose in which they chose the Incineroar-GX and Decidueye-GX starter sets, respectively.