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A '''Theme deck''', previously known as a '''Preconstructed Theme Deck''', is a playing deck of [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] cards sold pre-packaged alongside mainstream card sets. Most Theme decks are designed with a {{TCG|Deck archetype|specific strategy}} (such as {{TCG|Special Conditions}}) or theme (such as [[starter Pokémon]]) in mind. | A '''Theme deck''', previously known as a '''Preconstructed Theme Deck''', is a playing deck of [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] cards sold pre-packaged alongside mainstream card sets. Most Theme decks are designed with a {{TCG|Deck archetype|specific strategy}} (such as {{TCG|Special Conditions}}) or theme (such as [[starter Pokémon]]) in mind. | ||
Theme decks are mostly seen only alongside English-language releases and are seldom released in Japan, released only alongside debut sets such as {{TCG|Base Set}} and {{TCG|Neo Genesis}}, as well as alongside the original Gym sets. The vast majority of Japanese decks released are {{TCG| | Theme decks are mostly seen only alongside English-language releases and are seldom released in Japan, released only alongside debut sets such as {{TCG|Base Set}} and {{TCG|Neo Genesis}}, as well as alongside the original Gym sets. The vast majority of Japanese decks released are {{TCG|Half Deck}}s and are released alongside almost all sets. | ||
For 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 {{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}}, {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}, {{TCG|Great Encounters}}, {{TCG|Black & White}} and {{TCG|Kalos Starter Set}}. Only three sets have included four theme decks so far ({{TCG|Gym Heroes}}, {{TCG|Gym Challenge}} and {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}), only two sets have included five theme decks ({{TCG|Base Set}} and {{TCG|Base Set 2}}), and only three mainstream sets have included no theme decks ({{TCG|Neo Revelation}}, {{TCG|Dragon Vault}}, and {{TCG|Legendary Treasures}}). In addition, there are [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game Online decks#Online-exclusive Decks|Online-exclusive Theme decks]] for the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]]. | For 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 {{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}}, {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}, {{TCG|Great Encounters}}, {{TCG|Black & White}} and {{TCG|Kalos Starter Set}}. Only three sets have included four theme decks so far ({{TCG|Gym Heroes}}, {{TCG|Gym Challenge}} and {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}), only two sets have included five theme decks ({{TCG|Base Set}} and {{TCG|Base Set 2}}), and only three mainstream sets have included no theme decks ({{TCG|Neo Revelation}}, {{TCG|Dragon Vault}}, and {{TCG|Legendary Treasures}}). In addition, there are [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game Online decks#Online-exclusive Decks|Online-exclusive Theme decks]] for the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]]. | ||
==English/Global Theme Decks== | ==English/Global Theme Decks== | ||
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* {{TCG|Burning Spark}} {{ene|Lightning}} {{ene|Fire}} | * {{TCG|Burning Spark}} {{ene|Lightning}} {{ene|Fire}} | ||
* {{TCG|Night Striker}} {{ene|Psychic}} {{ene|Darkness}} | * {{TCG|Night Striker}} {{ene|Psychic}} {{ene|Darkness}} | ||
'''{{TCG|BREAKpoint}}''' | [[File:SetSymbolBREAKpoint.png|19px]] '''{{TCG|BREAKpoint}}''' | ||
* {{TCG|Wave Slasher}} {{ene|Water}} {{ene|Grass}} | * {{TCG|Wave Slasher}} {{ene|Water}} {{ene|Grass}} | ||
* {{TCG|Electric Eye}} {{ene|Lightning}} {{ene|Psychic}} | * {{TCG|Electric Eye}} {{ene|Lightning}} {{ene|Psychic}} | ||
[[File:SetSymbolFates Collide.png|19px]] '''{{TCG|Fates Collide}}''' | |||
* {{TCG|Sky Guardian}} {{ene|Fire}} {{ene|Fairy}} | |||
* {{TCG|Battle Ruler}} {{ene|Fighting}} {{ene|Grass}} | |||
[[File:SetSymbolSteam Siege.png|19px]] '''{{TCG|Steam Siege}}''' | |||
* {{TCG|Gears of Fire}} {{ene|Fire}} {{ene|Metal}} | |||
* {{TCG|Ring of Lightning}} {{ene|Psychic}} {{ene|Lightning}} | |||
[[File:SetSymbolEvolutions.png|19px]] '''{{TCG|Evolutions}}''' | |||
* {{TCG|Pikachu Power}} {{ene|Lightning}} | |||
* {{TCG|Mewtwo Mayhem}} {{ene|Psychic}} | |||
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==Special Theme Decks== | ==Special Theme Decks== | ||
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===Online Exclusive Theme Decks=== | ===Online Exclusive Theme Decks=== | ||
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* {{TCG|Swift Empoleon}} {{ene|Water}} | * {{TCG|Swift Empoleon}} {{ene|Water}} | ||
'''{{TCG|2008 World Championships}}''' | '''{{TCG|2008 World Championships}}''' | ||
* {{TCG|Intimidation}} {{ene| | * {{TCG|Intimidation}} {{ene|Psychic}} {{ene|Metal}} | ||
* {{TCG|Empotech}} {{ene|Water}} | * {{TCG|Empotech}} {{ene|Water}} | ||
* {{TCG|Psychic Lock}} {{ene|Psychic}} | * {{TCG|Psychic Lock}} {{ene|Psychic}} | ||
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==Japanese Decks and Kits== | ==Japanese Decks and Kits== | ||
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===Japanese Standard Decks=== | ===Japanese Standard Decks=== | ||
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====Original era==== | ====Original era==== | ||
'''{{TCG|Leaders' Stadium}}''' | '''{{TCG|Leaders' Stadium}}''' | ||
* [[File:SetSymbolVending.png]] {{TCG|Quick Starter Gift Set}} (Standard Deck) | * [[File:SetSymbolVending.png|19px]] {{TCG|Quick Starter Gift Set}} (Standard Deck) | ||
** Red Deck {{ene|Water}} {{ene|Lightning}} {{ene|Psychic}} {{ene|Fighting}} {{ene|Colorless}} | ** Red Deck {{ene|Water}} {{ene|Lightning}} {{ene|Psychic}} {{ene|Fighting}} {{ene|Colorless}} | ||
** Green Deck {{ene|Grass}} {{ene|Fire}} {{ene|Psychic}} {{ene|Fighting}} {{ene|Colorless}} | ** Green Deck {{ene|Grass}} {{ene|Fire}} {{ene|Psychic}} {{ene|Fighting}} {{ene|Colorless}} |
Revision as of 08:59, 23 September 2016
A Theme deck, previously known as a Preconstructed Theme Deck, is a playing deck of Pokémon Trading Card Game cards sold pre-packaged alongside mainstream card sets. Most Theme decks are designed with a specific strategy (such as Special Conditions) or theme (such as starter Pokémon) in mind.
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. The vast majority of Japanese decks released are Half Decks and are released alongside almost all sets.
For 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, Black & White and Kalos Starter Set. Only three sets have included four theme decks so far (Gym Heroes, Gym Challenge and HeartGold & SoulSilver), only two sets have included five theme decks (Base Set and Base Set 2), and only three mainstream sets have included no theme decks (Neo Revelation, Dragon Vault, and Legendary Treasures). In addition, there are Online-exclusive Theme decks for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online.
English/Global Theme Decks
Generation IOriginal SeriesGym Series |
Generation IINeo Series
Legendary Collection Seriese-Card Series
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Generation IIIEX Series |
Generation IVDiamond & Pearl SeriesPlatinum SeriesHeartGold & SoulSilver SeriesCall of Legends Series
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Generation VBlack & White SeriesDragon Vault — mini set
Plasma Series
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Generation VIXY SeriesDouble Crisis — mini set
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Special Theme Decks
Online Exclusive Theme Decks
Color Decks
Other Decks Trainer Kits
EX Master Deck KitEX Epic Collection |
World Championships Decks
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Japanese Decks and Kits
See also
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