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A '''Half Deck''' is a [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] format that is becoming a popular trend among Pokémon TCG players, particularly in Japan. In Half Deck play, both players use a 30-card [[Deck|Deck]] instead of a traditional 60-card one and lay out three Prize cards instead of six. The format caught on quickly, in part, because there is very limited space in most Japanese TCG Leagues. This format also | [[File:XYTrainerKit.jpg|right|200px|thumb|XY Trainer Kit]] | ||
A '''Half Deck''' is a [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] format that is becoming a popular trend among Pokémon TCG players, particularly in Japan. In Half Deck play, both players use a 30-card [[Deck|Deck]] instead of a traditional 60-card one and lay out three Prize cards instead of six. The format caught on quickly, in part, because there is very limited space in most Japanese TCG Leagues. This format also takes less time, accommodating shorter attention spans for younger players. | |||
The 2013 Summer {{DL|Play!_Pokémon|Local Tournaments|Battle Tournament}} held from August to September in Japan featured Half Decks as one of the options of play in their Urgent Missions tournament. | The 2013 Summer {{DL|Play!_Pokémon|Local Tournaments|Battle Tournament}} held from August to September in Japan featured Half Decks as one of the options of play in their Urgent Missions tournament. | ||
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There have been numerous {{cat|TCG half decks|official Half Decks}} released in Japan, though a few appear globally as well. | There have been numerous {{cat|TCG half decks|official Half Decks}} released in Japan, though a few appear globally as well. | ||
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{{Col-2}} | {{Col-2}} | ||
==Japanese sets== | ==Japanese sets== | ||
''Neo era'' | |||
* {{TCG|Intro Pack Neo}} | * {{TCG|Intro Pack Neo}} | ||
''e-Card era'' | |||
* {{TCG|Pokémon-e Starter Deck}} | |||
* {{TCG|Theater Limited VS Pack}} | * {{TCG|Theater Limited VS Pack}} | ||
''ADV era'' | |||
* {{TCG|Treecko Constructed Starter Deck}} | * {{TCG|Treecko Constructed Starter Deck}} | ||
* {{TCG|Torchic Constructed Starter Deck}} | * {{TCG|Torchic Constructed Starter Deck}} | ||
* {{TCG|Mudkip Constructed Starter Deck}} | * {{TCG|Mudkip Constructed Starter Deck}} | ||
* {{TCG|Flygon Constructed Starter Deck}} | * {{TCG|Flygon Constructed Starter Deck}} | ||
* {{TCG|Salamence Constructed Starter Deck}} | * {{TCG|Salamence Constructed Starter Deck}} | ||
* {{TCG|Movie Commemoration VS Pack}} | * {{TCG|Movie Commemoration VS Pack}} | ||
* {{TCG|Magma Deck Kit}} | * {{TCG|Magma Deck Kit}} | ||
* {{TCG|Aqua Deck Kit}} | * {{TCG|Aqua Deck Kit}} | ||
* {{TCG|Gift Box}} | * {{TCG|Gift Box}} | ||
* {{TCG|Metagross Constructed Starter Deck}} | * {{TCG|Metagross Constructed Starter Deck}} | ||
''PCG era'' | |||
* {{TCG|Venusaur/Charizard/Blastoise Random Constructed Starter Decks}} | * {{TCG|Venusaur/Charizard/Blastoise Random Constructed Starter Decks}} | ||
* {{TCG|Deoxys Constructed Starter Deck}} | * {{TCG|Deoxys Constructed Starter Deck}} | ||
* {{TCG|Rayquaza Constructed Starter Deck}} | * {{TCG|Rayquaza Constructed Starter Deck}} | ||
* {{TCG|Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Space Fissure's Deoxys}} | * {{TCG|Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Space Fissure's Deoxys}} | ||
* {{TCG|Black Deck Kit}} | * {{TCG|Black Deck Kit}} | ||
* {{TCG|Silver Deck Kit}} | * {{TCG|Silver Deck Kit}} | ||
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* {{TCG|Typhlosion Constructed Starter Deck}} | * {{TCG|Typhlosion Constructed Starter Deck}} | ||
* {{TCG|Feraligatr Constructed Starter Deck}} | * {{TCG|Feraligatr Constructed Starter Deck}} | ||
* {{TCG|Mirage's Mew Constructed Starter Deck}} | * {{TCG|Mirage's Mew Constructed Starter Deck}} | ||
* {{TCG|Master Kit}} | * {{TCG|Master Kit}} | ||
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* {{TCG|Holon Research Tower Water Quarter Deck}} | * {{TCG|Holon Research Tower Water Quarter Deck}} | ||
* {{TCG|Holon Research Tower Lightning Quarter Deck}} | * {{TCG|Holon Research Tower Lightning Quarter Deck}} | ||
* {{TCG|Gift Box Mew • Lucario}} | * {{TCG|Gift Box Mew • Lucario}} | ||
* {{TCG|Earth's Groudon ex Constructed Starter Deck}} | * {{TCG|Earth's Groudon ex Constructed Starter Deck}} | ||
* {{TCG|Ocean's Kyogre ex Constructed Starter Deck}} | * {{TCG|Ocean's Kyogre ex Constructed Starter Deck}} | ||
* {{TCG|Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Sea's Manaphy}} | * {{TCG|Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Sea's Manaphy}} | ||
''DP era'' | |||
* {{TCG|Entry Pack}} | * {{TCG|Entry Pack}} | ||
* {{TCG|Bastiodon the Defender}} | * {{TCG|Bastiodon the Defender}} | ||
* {{TCG|Rampardos the Attacker}} | * {{TCG|Rampardos the Attacker}} | ||
* {{TCG|Magmortar vs Electivire Deck Kit}} | * {{TCG|Magmortar vs Electivire Deck Kit}} | ||
* {{TCG|Entry Pack '08}} | * {{TCG|Entry Pack '08}} | ||
* {{TCG|Heatran vs Regigigas Deck Kit}} | * {{TCG|Heatran vs Regigigas Deck Kit}} | ||
* {{TCG|Giratina vs Dialga Deck Kit}} | * {{TCG|Giratina vs Dialga Deck Kit}} | ||
''DPt era'' | |||
* {{TCG|Entry Pack DPt}} | * {{TCG|Entry Pack DPt}} | ||
* {{TCG|Gift Box DPt}} | * {{TCG|Gift Box DPt}} | ||
* {{TCG|Infernape vs Gallade SP Deck Kit}} | * {{TCG|Infernape vs Gallade SP Deck Kit}} | ||
* {{TCG|Garchomp vs Charizard SP Deck Kit}} | * {{TCG|Garchomp vs Charizard SP Deck Kit}} | ||
* {{TCG|Collection Packs}} | * {{TCG|Collection Packs}} | ||
* {{TCG|Pokémon Battle Tour 09 Challenge Deck}} | * {{TCG|Pokémon Battle Tour 09 Challenge Deck}} | ||
''LEGEND era'' | |||
* {{TCG|Battle Starter Decks}} | |||
* {{TCG|Battle Starter Decks}} | ''BW era'' | ||
* {{TCG|Beginning Set}} | |||
* {{TCG|Beginning Set}} | |||
* {{TCG|Battle Strength Decks}} | * {{TCG|Battle Strength Decks}} | ||
* {{TCG|Battle Theme Deck: Victini}} | * {{TCG|Battle Theme Deck: Victini}} | ||
* {{TCG|Battle Gift Set: Thundurus vs Tornadus}} | * {{TCG|Battle Gift Set: Thundurus vs Tornadus}} | ||
* {{TCG|Hydreigon Half Deck}} | * {{TCG|Hydreigon Half Deck}} | ||
* {{TCG|Garchomp Half Deck}} | * {{TCG|Garchomp Half Deck}} | ||
* {{TCG|Keldeo Battle Strength Deck}} | * {{TCG|Keldeo Battle Strength Deck}} | ||
* {{TCG|National Beginning Set}} | * {{TCG|National Beginning Set}} | ||
* {{TCG|Team Plasma's Powered Half Deck}} | * {{TCG|Team Plasma's Powered Half Deck}} | ||
* {{TCG|Team Plasma Battle Gift Set}} | * {{TCG|Team Plasma Battle Gift Set}} | ||
* {{TCG|Everyone's Exciting Battle}} | * {{TCG|Everyone's Exciting Battle}} | ||
* {{TCG|Mewtwo vs Genesect Deck Kit}} | * {{TCG|Mewtwo vs Genesect Deck Kit}} | ||
''XY era'' | |||
* {{TCG|Xerneas Half Deck}} | |||
* {{TCG|Xerneas Half Deck}} | * {{TCG|Yveltal Half Deck}} | ||
* {{TCG|Yveltal Half Deck}} | |||
{{Col-2}} | {{Col-2}} | ||
==Global sets== | ==Global sets== | ||
''[[Wizards of the Coast]] sets'' | ''[[Wizards of the Coast]] sets'' | ||
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''XY Series'' | ''XY Series'' | ||
* {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit}} [[File:SylveonHalfDeckSymbol.png|40px]]''' / '''[[File:NoivernHalfDeckSymbol.png|40px]] | * {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit}} [[File:SylveonHalfDeckSymbol.png|40px]]''' / '''[[File:NoivernHalfDeckSymbol.png|40px]] | ||
* {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit: Bisharp & Wigglytuff}} | * {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit: Bisharp & Wigglytuff}} [[File:BisharpHalfDeckSymbol.png|40px]]''' / '''[[File:WigglytuffHalfDeckSymbol.png|40px]] | ||
* {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit: Latias & Latios}} [[File:LatiasXYHalfDeckSymbol.png|40px]]''' / '''[[File:LatiosXYHalfDeckSymbol.png|40px]] | |||
''Korean sets'' | ''Korean sets'' | ||
* {{KTCG|Raichu Deck}} | * {{KTCG|Torterra/Infernape/Empoleon/Raichu Random Constructed Half Decks}} | ||
* {{KTCG| | * {{KTCG|Dialga Deck}} | ||
* {{KTCG|Evolution of Chespin}} | * {{KTCG|Palkia Deck}} | ||
* {{KTCG|Evolution of Fennekin}} | * {{KTCG|Cresselia Deck}} | ||
* {{KTCG|Evolution of Froakie}} | * {{KTCG|Darkrai Deck}} | ||
* {{KTCG|Evolution of Grass}} | |||
* {{KTCG|Evolution of Fire}} | |||
* {{KTCG|Evolution of Water}} | |||
* {{KTCG|Evolution of Chespin}} | |||
* {{KTCG|Evolution of Fennekin}} | |||
* {{KTCG|Evolution of Froakie}} | |||
* {{KTCG|Raichu BREAK Half Deck}} | |||
* {{KTCG|Noivern BREAK Half Deck}} | |||
''Spanish-exclusive sets'' | ''Spanish-exclusive sets'' | ||
* {{TCG|Mudkip Picture Book}} | * {{TCG|Mudkip Picture Book}} | ||
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* {{TCG|Treecko Picture Book}} | * {{TCG|Treecko Picture Book}} | ||
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{{Project TCG notice}} | {{Project TCG notice}} | ||
[[Category:Pokémon Trading Card Game releases]] | [[Category:Pokémon Trading Card Game releases]] | ||
[[Category:Decks]] | |||
[[Category:TCG half decks|*]] | [[Category:TCG half decks|*]] |
Revision as of 00:47, 20 March 2016
A Half Deck is a Pokémon Trading Card Game format that is becoming a popular trend among Pokémon TCG players, particularly in Japan. In Half Deck play, both players use a 30-card Deck instead of a traditional 60-card one and lay out three Prize cards instead of six. The format caught on quickly, in part, because there is very limited space in most Japanese TCG Leagues. This format also takes less time, accommodating shorter attention spans for younger players.
The 2013 Summer Battle Tournament held from August to September in Japan featured Half Decks as one of the options of play in their Urgent Missions tournament.
There have been numerous official Half Decks released in Japan, though a few appear globally as well.
This article is part of Project TCG, a Bulbapedia project that aims to report on every aspect of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. |