In addition, there are Online-exclusive Theme decks for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online. Only two mainstream sets have included no theme decks ( Neo Revelation, and Legendary Treasures). Only two sets have included four theme decks so far ( Gym Heroes and Gym Challenge), and only two sets have included more five theme decks ( Base Set and Base Set 2).
The vast majority of Japanese decks released are Half Decks and are released alongside almost all sets.įor 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. Filter: Battle Deck (1) Battle Deck (1 product) Deals (1) Deals (1 product) Guardians Rising (1) Guardians Rising (1 product) Pokemon (6) Pokemon (6. 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. Most theme decks are designed with a specific strategy (such as Special Conditions) or theme (such as starter Pokémon) in mind.
