ex Start Decks (TCG)

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exスタートデッキ
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Collective box art
Release date Japanese:
July 7, 2023 (basic and Random decks)
November 24, 2023 (Tera decks)
Traditional Chinese:
July 21, 2023 (basic and Random decks)
Korean:
September 8, 2023 (basic decks)
September 15, 2023 (Random deck)

The ex Start Decks (Japanese: exスタートデッキ ex Start Deck) are a collection of Standard decks for the Pokémon Trading Card Game released in Japanese on July 7, 2023, in Traditional Chinese on July 21, 2023, and in Korean on September 8, 2023. It consists of 1 deck for each type that exists in the Standard format of the TCG. Each deck is lead by a type-matching Pokémon ex.

Information

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The product is a continuation of the Start Deck products previously released in the Sun & Moon Era and the Sword & Shield Era. Eight 60-card pre-constructed starter decks focusing on the eight Basic Energy types were released initially along with a special Random ex Start Deck (Japanese: おまかせexスタートデッキ Omakase ex Start Deck) which may contain any of the aforementioned eight decks plus two additional secret decks exclusive to the product. The secret decks are known as the Dragon-type Centered Deck (Japanese: ドラゴンタイプ中心デッキ Dragon-type Centered Deck) and Colorless-type Centered Deck (Japanese: 無色タイプ中心デッキ Colorless-type Centered Deck), which features the Dragon and Colorless types respectively. The secret decks were later made into standalone deck products with the names Tera Dragonite ex Start Deck (Japanese: exスタートデッキ テラスタル カイリュー ex Start Deck Terastal Kairyu) and Tera Greedent ex Start Deck (Japanese: exスタートデッキ テラスタル ヨクバリス ex Start Deck Terastal Yokubarisu), and scheduled to release in Japan on November 24, 2023 with a higher price tag of ¥660 including tax.

Overall, the product includes the following decks:

  • Grass Decidueye ex Start Deck (Japanese: exスタートデッキ 草 ジュナイパー ex Start Deck Grass Junaiper)
  • Fire Victini ex Start Deck (Japanese: exスタートデッキ 炎 ビクティニ ex Start Deck Fire Victini)
  • Water Greninja ex Start Deck (Japanese: exスタートデッキ 水 ゲッコウガ ex Start Deck Water Gekkouga)
  • Lightning Miraidon ex Start Deck (Japanese: exスタートデッキ 雷 ミライドン ex Start Deck Lightning Miraidon)
  • Psychic Clefable ex Start Deck (Japanese: exスタートデッキ 超 ピクシー ex Start Deck Psychic Pixy)
  • Fighting Koraidon ex Start Deck (Japanese: exスタートデッキ 闘 コライドン ex Start Deck Fighting Koraidon)
  • Darkness Houndoom ex Start Deck (Japanese: exスタートデッキ 悪 ヘルガー ex Start Deck Darkness Hellgar)
  • Metal Melmetal ex Start Deck (Japanese: exスタートデッキ 鋼 メルメタル ex Start Deck Metal Melmetal)
  • Tera Dragonite ex Start Deck (Japanese: exスタートデッキ テラスタル カイリュー ex Start Deck Terastal Kairyu)
  • Tera Greedent ex Start Deck (Japanese: exスタートデッキ テラスタル ヨクバリス ex Start Deck Terastal Yokubarisu)
Random ex Start Deck logo

Each starter set premiers one Pokémon ex matching the type featured in the deck. The decks include a number of basic Trainer cards, plus Basic Energy cards.

Set list

ex Start Decks
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No. Mark Card name Type
001/139 G Pineco Grass Promotion
002/139 G Heracross Grass Promotion
003/139 G Cacnea Grass Promotion
004/139 G Foongus Grass Promotion
005/139 G Amoonguss Grass Promotion
006/139 G Rowlet Grass Promotion
007/139 G Dartrix Grass Promotion
008/139 G Decidueyeex Grass Promotion
009/139 G Smoliv Grass Promotion
010/139 G Dolliv Grass Promotion
011/139 G Arboliva Grass Promotion
012/139 G Paldean Tauros Fire Promotion
013/139 G Torkoal Fire Promotion
014/139 G Victiniex Fire Promotion
015/139 G Litwick Fire Promotion
016/139 G Lampent Fire Promotion
017/139 G Chandelure Fire Promotion
018/139 G Larvesta Fire Promotion
019/139 G Volcarona Fire Promotion
020/139 G Charcadet Fire Promotion
021/139 G Armarouge Fire Promotion
022/139 G Lapras Water Promotion
023/139 G Delibird Water Promotion
024/139 G Buizel Water Promotion
025/139 G Floatzel Water Promotion
026/139 G Alomomola Water Promotion
027/139 G Froakie Water Promotion
028/139 G Frogadier Water Promotion
029/139 G Greninjaex Water Promotion
030/139 G Wiglett Water Promotion
031/139 G Wugtrio Water Promotion
032/139 G Cetoddle Water Promotion
033/139 G Cetitan Water Promotion
034/139 G Pikachu Lightning Promotion
035/139 G Raichu Lightning Promotion
036/139 G Magnemite Lightning Promotion
037/139 G Magneton Lightning Promotion
038/139 G Magnezone Lightning Promotion
039/139 G Rotom Lightning Promotion
040/139 G Pincurchin Lightning Promotion
041/139 G Tadbulb Lightning Promotion
042/139 G Bellibolt Lightning Promotion
043/139 G Wattrel Lightning Promotion
044/139 G Wattrel Lightning Promotion
045/139 G Kilowattrel Lightning Promotion
046/139 G Miraidonex Lightning Promotion
047/139 G Clefairy Psychic Promotion
048/139 G Clefableex Psychic Promotion
049/139 G Snubbull Psychic Promotion
050/139 G Granbull Psychic Promotion
051/139 G Mawile Psychic Promotion
052/139 G Drifloon Psychic Promotion
053/139 G Drifblim Psychic Promotion
054/139 G Oranguru Psychic Promotion
055/139 G Flittle Psychic Promotion
056/139 G Espathra Psychic Promotion
057/139 G Tinkatink Psychic Promotion
058/139 G Sudowoodo Fighting Promotion
059/139 G Riolu Fighting Promotion
060/139 G Lucario Fighting Promotion
061/139 G Drilbur Fighting Promotion
062/139 G Sandile Fighting Promotion
063/139 G Krokorok Fighting Promotion
064/139 G Krookodile Fighting Promotion
065/139 G Toedscool Fighting Promotion
066/139 G Toedscruel Fighting Promotion
067/139 G Klawf Fighting Promotion
068/139 G Koraidonex Fighting Promotion
069/139 G Paldean Wooper Darkness Promotion
070/139 G Paldean Clodsire Darkness Promotion
071/139 G Houndour Darkness Promotion
072/139 G Houndoomex Darkness Promotion
073/139 G Seviper Darkness Promotion
074/139 G Salandit Darkness Promotion
075/139 G Salazzle Darkness Promotion
076/139 G Maschiff Darkness Promotion
077/139 G Mabosstiff Darkness Promotion
078/139 G Shroodle Darkness Promotion
079/139 G Bombirdier Darkness Promotion
080/139 G Forretress Metal Promotion
081/139 G Skarmory Metal Promotion
082/139 G Excadrill Metal Promotion
083/139 G Togedemaru Metal Promotion
084/139 G Meltan Metal Promotion
085/139 G Melmetalex Metal Promotion
086/139 G Varoom Metal Promotion
087/139 G Revavroom Metal Promotion
088/139 G Dratini Dragon Promotion
089/139 G Dragonair Dragon Promotion
090/139 G Dragoniteex Dragon Promotion
091/139 G Drampa Dragon Promotion
092/139 G Dunsparce Colorless Promotion
093/139 G Zangoose Colorless Promotion
094/139 G Lillipup Colorless Promotion
095/139 G Herdier Colorless Promotion
096/139 G Stoutland Colorless Promotion
097/139 G Audino Colorless Promotion
098/139 G Bouffalant Colorless Promotion
099/139 G Skwovet Colorless Promotion
100/139 G Greedentex Colorless Promotion
101/139 G Lechonk Colorless Promotion
102/139 G Lechonk Colorless Promotion
103/139 G Oinkologne Colorless Promotion
104/139 G Tandemaus Colorless Promotion
105/139 G Tandemaus Colorless Promotion
106/139 G Maushold Colorless Promotion
107/139 G Squawkabilly Colorless Promotion
108/139 G Cyclizar Colorless Promotion
109/139 G Flamigo Colorless Promotion
110/139 G Energy Retrieval I Promotion
111/139 G Energy Switch I Promotion
112/139 G Energy Search I Promotion
113/139 G Electric Generator I Promotion
114/139 G Delivery Drone I Promotion
115/139 G Potion I Promotion
116/139 G Crushing Hammer I Promotion
117/139 G Great Ball I Promotion
118/139 G Nest Ball I Promotion
119/139 G Ultra Ball I Promotion
120/139 G Rare Candy I Promotion
121/139 G Pokégear 3.0 I Promotion
122/139 G Switch I Promotion
123/139 G Pokémon Catcher I Promotion
124/139 G Rock Chestplate PT Promotion
125/139 G Vitality Band PT Promotion
126/139 G Rocky Helmet PT Promotion
127/139 G Dendra Su Promotion
128/139 G Saguaro Su Promotion
129/139 G Jacq Su Promotion
130/139 G Judge Su Promotion
131/139 G Team Star Grunt Su Promotion
132/139 G Youngster Su Promotion
133/139 G Nemona Su Promotion
134/139 G Nemona Su Promotion
135/139 G Professor's Research [Professor Sada] Su Promotion
136/139 G Professor's Research [Professor Turo] Su Promotion
137/139 G Arven Su Promotion
138/139 G Boss's Orders [Ghetsis] Su Promotion
139/139 G Reversal Energy Rainbow E Promotion
 



Deck lists

Grass Decidueye ex Start Deck
No. Mark Card Type Quantity
002/139 G Heracross Grass
003/139 G Cacnea Grass
004/139 G Foongus Grass
005/139 G Amoonguss Grass
006/139 G Rowlet Grass
007/139 G Dartrix Grass
008/139 G Decidueyeex Grass
009/139 G Smoliv Grass
010/139 G Dolliv Grass
011/139 G Arboliva Grass
101/139 G Lechonk Colorless
118/139 G Nest Ball I
119/139 G Ultra Ball I
120/139 G Rare Candy I
122/139 G Switch I
123/139 G Pokémon Catcher I
128/139 G Saguaro Su
129/139 G Jacq Su
130/139 G Judge Su
132/139 G Youngster Su
133/139 G Nemona Su
135/139 G Professor's Research [Professor Sada] Su
GRA Basic Grass Energy Grass E 19×

Fire Victini ex Start Deck
No. Mark Card Type Quantity
012/139 G Paldean Tauros Fire
013/139 G Torkoal Fire
014/139 G Victiniex Fire
015/139 G Litwick Fire
016/139 G Lampent Fire
017/139 G Chandelure Fire
018/139 G Larvesta Fire
019/139 G Volcarona Fire
020/139 G Charcadet Fire
021/139 G Armarouge Fire
104/139 G Tandemaus Colorless
117/139 G Great Ball I
119/139 G Ultra Ball I
121/139 G Pokégear 3.0 I
122/139 G Switch I
123/139 G Pokémon Catcher I
125/139 G Vitality Band PT
130/139 G Judge Su
132/139 G Youngster Su
134/139 G Nemona Su
136/139 G Professor's Research [Professor Turo] Su
138/139 G Boss's Orders [Ghetsis] Su
FIR Basic Fire Energy Fire E 19×

Water Greninja ex Start Deck
No. Mark Card Type Quantity
022/139 G Lapras Water
023/139 G Delibird Water
027/139 G Froakie Water
028/139 G Frogadier Water
029/139 G Greninjaex Water
030/139 G Wiglett Water
031/139 G Wugtrio Water
032/139 G Cetoddle Water
033/139 G Cetitan Water
093/139 G Zangoose Colorless
116/139 G Crushing Hammer I
118/139 G Nest Ball I
119/139 G Ultra Ball I
120/139 G Rare Candy I
122/139 G Switch I
123/139 G Pokémon Catcher I
127/139 G Dendra Su
130/139 G Judge Su
132/139 G Youngster Su
133/139 G Nemona Su
135/139 G Professor's Research [Professor Sada] Su
WAT Basic Water Energy Water E 19×


Lightning Miraidon ex Start Deck
No. Mark Card Type Quantity
034/139 G Pikachu Lightning
035/139 G Raichu Lightning
036/139 G Magnemite Lightning
037/139 G Magneton Lightning
038/139 G Magnezone Lightning
040/139 G Pincurchin Lightning
041/139 G Tadbulb Lightning
042/139 G Bellibolt Lightning
044/139 G Wattrel Lightning
046/139 G Miraidonex Lightning
109/139 G Flamigo Colorless
113/139 G Electric Generator I
114/139 G Delivery Drone I
117/139 G Great Ball I
119/139 G Ultra Ball I
120/139 G Rare Candy I
122/139 G Switch I
123/139 G Pokémon Catcher I
127/139 G Dendra Su
130/139 G Judge Su
132/139 G Youngster Su
134/139 G Nemona Su
136/139 G Professor's Research [Professor Turo] Su
LIG Basic Lightning Energy Lightning E 19×

Psychic Clefable ex Start Deck
No. Mark Card Type Quantity
047/139 G Clefairy Psychic
048/139 G Clefableex Psychic
049/139 G Snubbull Psychic
050/139 G Granbull Psychic
051/139 G Mawile Psychic
052/139 G Drifloon Psychic
053/139 G Drifblim Psychic
054/139 G Oranguru Psychic
055/139 G Flittle Psychic
056/139 G Espathra Psychic
057/139 G Tinkatink Psychic
110/139 G Energy Retrieval I
115/139 G Potion I
117/139 G Great Ball I
119/139 G Ultra Ball I
122/139 G Switch I
123/139 G Pokémon Catcher I
127/139 G Dendra Su
130/139 G Judge Su
132/139 G Youngster Su
134/139 G Nemona Su
136/139 G Professor's Research [Professor Turo] Su
PSY Basic Psychic Energy Psychic E 19×

Fighting Koraidon ex Start Deck
No. Mark Card Type Quantity
058/139 G Sudowoodo Fighting
059/139 G Riolu Fighting
060/139 G Lucario Fighting
062/139 G Sandile Fighting
063/139 G Krokorok Fighting
064/139 G Krookodile Fighting
065/139 G Toedscool Fighting
066/139 G Toedscruel Fighting
067/139 G Klawf Fighting
068/139 G Koraidonex Fighting
092/139 G Dunsparce Colorless
110/139 G Energy Retrieval I
117/139 G Great Ball I
119/139 G Ultra Ball I
120/139 G Rare Candy I
122/139 G Switch I
123/139 G Pokémon Catcher I
124/139 G Rock Chestplate PT
127/139 G Dendra Su
130/139 G Judge Su
132/139 G Youngster Su
133/139 G Nemona Su
135/139 G Professor's Research [Professor Sada] Su
FIG Basic Fighting Energy Fighting E 19×


Darkness Houndoom ex Start Deck
No. Mark Card Type Quantity
069/139 G Paldean Wooper Darkness
070/139 G Paldean Clodsire Darkness
071/139 G Houndour Darkness
072/139 G Houndoomex Darkness
073/139 G Seviper Darkness
074/139 G Salandit Darkness
075/139 G Salazzle Darkness
076/139 G Maschiff Darkness
077/139 G Mabosstiff Darkness
078/139 G Shroodle Darkness
079/139 G Bombirdier Darkness
111/139 G Energy Switch I
116/139 G Crushing Hammer I
117/139 G Great Ball I
119/139 G Ultra Ball I
121/139 G Pokégear 3.0 I
122/139 G Switch I
123/139 G Pokémon Catcher I
130/139 G Judge Su
131/139 G Team Star Grunt Su
132/139 G Youngster Su
133/139 G Nemona Su
135/139 G Professor's Research [Professor Sada] Su
DAR Basic Darkness Energy Darkness E 19×

Metal Melmetal ex Start Deck
No. Mark Card Type Quantity
001/139 G Pineco Grass
061/139 G Drilbur Fighting
080/139 G Forretress Metal
081/139 G Skarmory Metal
082/139 G Excadrill Metal
083/139 G Togedemaru Metal
084/139 G Meltan Metal
085/139 G Melmetalex Metal
086/139 G Varoom Metal
087/139 G Revavroom Metal
108/139 G Cyclizar Colorless
110/139 G Energy Retrieval I
117/139 G Great Ball I
119/139 G Ultra Ball I
122/139 G Switch I
123/139 G Pokémon Catcher I
125/139 G Vitality Band PT
126/139 G Rocky Helmet PT
130/139 G Judge Su
132/139 G Youngster Su
134/139 G Nemona Su
136/139 G Professor's Research [Professor Turo] Su
137/139 G Arven Su
MET Basic Metal Energy Metal E 19×


Tera Dragonite ex Start Deck
No. Mark Card Type Quantity
024/139 G Buizel Water
025/139 G Floatzel Water
026/139 G Alomomola Water
039/139 G Rotom Lightning
043/139 G Wattrel Lightning
045/139 G Kilowattrel Lightning
088/139 G Dratini Dragon
089/139 G Dragonair Dragon
090/139 G Dragoniteex Dragon
091/139 G Drampa Dragon
097/139 G Audino Colorless
111/139 G Energy Switch I
112/139 G Energy Search I
114/139 G Delivery Drone I
118/139 G Nest Ball I
119/139 G Ultra Ball I
120/139 G Rare Candy I
122/139 G Switch I
123/139 G Pokémon Catcher I
127/139 G Dendra Su
130/139 G Judge Su
132/139 G Youngster Su
133/139 G Nemona Su
135/139 G Professor's Research [Professor Sada] Su
WAT Basic Water Energy Water E
LIG Basic Lightning Energy Lightning E

Tera Greedent ex Start Deck
No. Mark Card Type Quantity
094/139 G Lillipup Colorless
095/139 G Herdier Colorless
096/139 G Stoutland Colorless
098/139 G Bouffalant Colorless
099/139 G Skwovet Colorless
100/139 G Greedentex Colorless
102/139 G Lechonk Colorless
103/139 G Oinkologne Colorless
105/139 G Tandemaus Colorless
106/139 G Maushold Colorless
107/139 G Squawkabilly Colorless
117/139 G Great Ball I
119/139 G Ultra Ball I
120/139 G Rare Candy I
122/139 G Switch I
123/139 G Pokémon Catcher I
130/139 G Judge Su
132/139 G Youngster Su
134/139 G Nemona Su
136/139 G Professor's Research [Professor Turo] Su
138/139 G Boss's Orders [Ghetsis] Su
139/139 G Reversal Energy Rainbow E
GRA Basic Grass Energy Grass E
FIR Basic Fire Energy Fire E
WAT Basic Water Energy Water E
LIG Basic Lightning Energy Lightning E
PSY Basic Psychic Energy Psychic E
FIG Basic Fighting Energy Fighting E
DAR Basic Darkness Energy Darkness E
MET Basic Metal Energy Metal E

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In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese ex初階牌組
Mandarin ex初階牌組
South Korea Flag.png Korean ex 스타트 덱 ex Start Deck


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