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The '''Starter Deck''' (Japanese: '''第1弾スターターパック''' ''Series 1 Starter Pack'') is an introductory deck from the {{OBP|Base Set|TCG}} of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. It was released in Japan only and contains a random assortment of cards from the set. The deck was constructed in the following manner: -
{{DeckInfobox |
title={{tt|第1弾スターターパック|Series 1 Starter Pack}} |
expansion={{TCG|Expansion Pack}} |
image=ExpansionPackStarterDeck.jpg |
caption=Package art |
release=October 20, 1996 |
types=Random |
coin={{coin|Chansey Japan}} |
}}
The '''Starter Deck''' (Japanese: '''第1弾スターターパック''' ''Series 1 Starter Pack'') is a Japanese-exclusive introductory Starter Deck that was released alongside the first {{TCG|Expansion Pack}} of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].


*1 random holographic rare card
==Information==
*1 random rare card
This Starter Deck is unusual as it contains a random assortment of cards, whereas regular Standard Decks contain the same pre-selected cards. This trend has been used in Japan with every first expansion in a new Generation and during transitional eras. Exceptions to this include [[Generation III]], where it was implemented in part via {{TCG|Venusaur/Charizard/Blastoise Random Constructed Starter Decks|half decks}} alongside {{TCG|Flight of Legends}}; and [[Generation V]], where it was not implemented at all.
*8 random uncommon cards
*20 random common cards
*30 Basic Energy cards:
**5 Grass Energy
**5 Fire Energy
**5 Water Energy
**5 Lightning Energy
**5 Psychic Energy
**5 Fighting Energy


This deck is similar to English releases such as the {{TCG|2-Player Starter Set}} and {{TCG|2-Player CD-ROM Starter Set}}, designed to introduce players to the TCG.


*This deck is unusual as the cards for each rarity are completely random, unlike English decks which all contain the same pre-selected cards. This trend has been used in Japan with every first Expansion in a new Generation, with the exception of [[Generation III]] where the idea was used in [[Half Deck]]s in the sixth Expansion.
Like others, the Starter Deck also includes a rulebook, {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Damage|damage counters}}, a {{TCG|Coin|custom coin}}, and card list.
*This deck is similar to English releases such as the {{OBP|2 Player Starter Set|TCG}} and {{OBP|2 Player CD-Rom Starter Set|TCG}}, designed to introduce players to the cards found in the set.
===Full Image Deck===
*Unlike the majority of cards found in decks in Japan, these cards have rarity symbols.
<gallery>
*Like other Theme Decks, the Starter Deck also includes a rulebook, damage counters, a custom coin ({{p|Chansey}}) and card list.
File:Set_Base_JP_Deck_Open.jpg
</gallery>


{{Japanese Theme Decks}}
===Rulebook===
<gallery>
File:Card_Game_Set_Base_Guide.jpg
</gallery>
 
===Trivia===
Unlike the majority of cards found in decks in Japan, these cards have [[Rarity]] symbols.
 
==Deck list==
{{halfdecklist/header|title=Starter Deck|type=Rainbow|symbol=no}}
{{halfdecklist/entry|None|Random holographic rare card|||1}}
{{halfdecklist/entry|None|Random rare card|||1}}
{{halfdecklist/entry|None|Random uncommon cards|||8}}
{{halfdecklist/entry|None|Random common cards|||20}}
{{halfdecklist/entry|None|{{TCG|Grass Energy}}|Energy|Grass|5}}
{{halfdecklist/entry|None|{{TCG|Fire Energy}}|Energy|Fire|5}}
{{halfdecklist/entry|None|{{TCG|Water Energy}}|Energy|Water|5}}
{{halfdecklist/entry|None|{{TCG|Lightning Energy}}|Energy|Lightning|5}}
{{halfdecklist/entry|None|{{TCG|Psychic Energy}}|Energy|Psychic|5}}
{{halfdecklist/entry|None|{{TCG|Fighting Energy}}|Energy|Fighting|5}}
{{halfdecklist/footer}}
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Revision as of 22:27, 2 June 2015

第1弾スターターパック
ExpansionPackStarterDeck.jpg
Package art
Expansion Expansion Pack
Release date October 20, 1996
Types used Random
Coin File:Coin Chansey Japan.png

The Starter Deck (Japanese: 第1弾スターターパック Series 1 Starter Pack) is a Japanese-exclusive introductory Starter Deck that was released alongside the first Expansion Pack of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Information

This Starter Deck is unusual as it contains a random assortment of cards, whereas regular Standard Decks contain the same pre-selected cards. This trend has been used in Japan with every first expansion in a new Generation and during transitional eras. Exceptions to this include Generation III, where it was implemented in part via half decks alongside Flight of Legends; and Generation V, where it was not implemented at all.

This deck is similar to English releases such as the 2-Player Starter Set and 2-Player CD-ROM Starter Set, designed to introduce players to the TCG.

Like others, the Starter Deck also includes a rulebook, damage counters, a custom coin, and card list.

Full Image Deck

  • Set Base JP Deck Open.jpg

Rulebook

  • Card Game Set Base Guide.jpg

Trivia

Unlike the majority of cards found in decks in Japan, these cards have Rarity symbols.

Deck list

Starter Deck
No. Mark Card Type Quantity
— Random holographic rare card 0×
— Random rare card 0×
— Random uncommon cards 0×
— Random common cards 0×
— [[Image:RegMarkGrass Energy.png|x18px|link=Standard format (TCG)|Grass Energy]] Energy Grass  0×
— [[Image:RegMarkFire Energy.png|x18px|link=Standard format (TCG)|Fire Energy]] Energy Fire  0×
— [[Image:RegMarkWater Energy.png|x18px|link=Standard format (TCG)|Water Energy]] Energy Water  0×
— [[Image:RegMarkLightning Energy.png|x18px|link=Standard format (TCG)|Lightning Energy]] Energy Lightning  0×
— [[Image:RegMarkPsychic Energy.png|x18px|link=Standard format (TCG)|Psychic Energy]] Energy Psychic  0×
— [[Image:RegMarkFighting Energy.png|x18px|link=Standard format (TCG)|Fighting Energy]] Energy Fighting  0×




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Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions and releases
Bold indicates a main expansion. Italics indicate a special set. Releases that are entirely composed of prints from other releases are small.
Original Series
Wizards Black Star Promos
Pokémon Demo Game • Trainer Deck A • Trainer Deck B
Base Set: 2-Player Starter Set • Overgrowth • Zap! • Brushfire • Blackout
Jungle: Power Reserve • Water Blast
Fossil: BodyGuard • LockDown
Base Set 2: 2-Player CD-ROM Starter Set • Grass Chopper • Hot Water • Lightning Bug • Psych Out
Team Rocket: Devastation • Trouble
Gym Heroes: Brock • Misty • Lt. Surge • Erika
Thunderstorm
Pikachu World Collection 2000
Gym Challenge: Sabrina • Koga • Blaine • Giovanni
Original Era
Unnumbered Promotional cards
Expansion Pack: Starter Deck
Pokémon Jungle
Mystery of the Fossils
Rocket Gang
Expansion Sheet 1 • Nivi City Gym • Hanada City Gym • Expansion Sheet 2 • Kuchiba City Gym • Tamamushi City Gym
Leaders' Stadium
Expansion Sheet 3 • Quick Starter Gift Set • Yamabuki City Gym • Guren Town Gym
Challenge from the Darkness
Southern Islands • Intro Pack
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