Beginning Set (TCG)

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はじめてセット/
はじめてセット forガール
BeginningSet.jpg
Beginning Set box art
Release date October 29, 2010 (Standard versions)
November 20, 2010 (DX versions)
August 5, 2011 (Plus version)
November 18, 2011 (Pikachu version)
Coin HS Silver Unova Partners Coin.png/HS Pink Unova Partners Coin.png/HS DX Silver Unova Partners Coin.png
HS DX Pink Unova Partners Coin.png/HSPlus Silver Unova Partners Coin.png/HSP Silver Unova Partners Coin.jpg

The Beginning Set (Japanese: はじめてセット) and the Beginning Set for Girls (Japanese: はじめてセット forガール) are the second Japanese-exclusive release in the BW era of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Information

For the first time in the TCG, two Deck Kits were released simultaneously, marketed at a specific gender. The contents of the two sets are largely similar; both have three Half Decks based on the Unova first partner Pokémon Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott; both also contain the same assortment of game essentials. The major difference is in the design of the products and items themselves, the girls set advertised as "cuter" when compared to the standard Beginning Set; for instance, the standard set contains a Silver Non Holo coin featuring the Unova first partner Pokémon, while the girls set's coin is Pink Non Holo. Each set also has a small number of exclusive cards, but both share a collective numbering system and set symbol. The Half Decks are further identified by featuring colored silhouettes of the appropriate first partner Pokémon, and the cards exclusive to the Beginning Set for Girls also have a pink collection number. The Holofoil cards in both sets use a Bubble Holofoil pattern, which has since been used on cards in other Japanese card collections.

In addition to the Half Decks, each set contains damage counters, a custom coin, and playmat, as well as how to play DVDs and manuals. Similarly to the Entry Pack '08 released in the DP era, Deluxe (DX) versions of each set were later released on November 20, 2010. The DX versions contain largely the same contents as their regular counterparts, with the coins switched for Silver Star-Imprint Holo and Pink Cracked Ice Holo coins of the Unova first partner Pokémon, respectively. In addition are a themed deck case, card sleeves, sticker sheet, notebook, and all items are presented in a metal case. Unlike the Entry Pack '08 DX, no additional cards were included.

An enhanced version of the standard Beginning Set was released on August 5, 2011 as the Beginning Set + (Plus). The contents of this version are similar to the original release, but include differently constructed Half Decks with a new collection number and set symbol and a Silver Pixel Holo Unova first partner Pokémon coin. The Nintendo DS game Pokémon Card Game: How to Play DS is also packaged with the set. A Pikachu-themed version of the Beginning Set DX was released on November 18, 2011. This version contains all items that can be found in the regular set, with the addition of a damage counter case and another new coin: a Silver Crosshatch Holo Unova first partner Pokémon coin. All items feature a Pikachu-themed design. The Half Decks included in the Pikachu version are constructed in the same way as the Beginning Set +, albeit with a different set symbol. The set also comes with a Pikachu promotional card, which uses the same Bubble Holo pattern as the other Holofoil cards in the set.

Deck lists

Beginning Set

Snivy Half Deck
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No. Card Type Quantity
001/037 Snivy Grass
002/037 Servine Grass
003/037 Serperior Grass
005/037 Maractus Grass
014/037 Panpour Water
023/037 Timburr Fighting
024/037 Sandile Fighting
025/037 Krokorok Fighting
026/037 Patrat Colorless
033/037 Potion I
034/037 Super Scoop Up I
035/037 Switch I
036/037 Pokédex I
037/037 Poké Ball I
Grass Energy Grass E
Fighting Energy Fighting E

Tepig Half Deck
SetSymbolBeginning Set.png
No. Card Type Quantity
004/037 Pansage Grass
006/037 Tepig Fire
007/037 Pignite Fire
008/037 Emboar Fire
010/037 Darumaka Fire
017/037 Blitzle Lightning
018/037 Zebstrika Lightning
019/037 Joltik Lightning
030/037 Bouffalant Colorless
031/037 Energy Retrieval I
033/037 Potion I
035/037 Switch I
036/037 Pokédex I
037/037 Poké Ball I
Fire Energy Fire E
Lightning Energy Lightning E

Oshawott Half Deck
SetSymbolBeginning Set.png
No. Card Type Quantity
009/037 Pansear Fire
011/037 Oshawott Water
012/037 Dewott Water
013/037 Samurott Water
015/037 Basculin Water
020/037 Woobat Psychic
021/037 Venipede Psychic
022/037 Whirlipede Psychic
027/037 Lillipup Colorless
032/037 Energy Switch I
033/037 Potion I
035/037 Switch I
036/037 Pokédex I
037/037 Poké Ball I
Water Energy Water E
Psychic Energy Psychic E


Beginning Set for Girls

Snivy Half Deck
SetSymbolBeginning Set.png
No. Card Type Quantity
001/037 Snivy Grass 2*×
002/037 Servine Grass
003/037 Serperior Grass
005/037 Maractus Grass
014/037 Panpour Water
024/037 Sandile Fighting
025/037 Krokorok Fighting
026/037 Patrat Colorless
029/037 Minccino Colorless
033/037 Potion I
034/037 Super Scoop Up I
035/037 Switch I
036/037 Pokédex I
037/037 Poké Ball I
Grass Energy Grass E
Fighting Energy Fighting E

Tepig Half Deck
SetSymbolBeginning Set.png
No. Card Type Quantity
004/037 Pansage Grass
006/037 Tepig Fire 2*×
007/037 Pignite Fire
008/037 Emboar Fire
010/037 Darumaka Fire
017/037 Blitzle Lightning
018/037 Zebstrika Lightning
019/037 Joltik Lightning
028/037 Audino Colorless
031/037 Energy Retrieval I
033/037 Potion I
035/037 Switch I
036/037 Pokédex I
037/037 Poké Ball I
Fire Energy Fire E
Lightning Energy Lightning E

Oshawott Half Deck
SetSymbolBeginning Set.png
No. Card Type Quantity
009/037 Pansear Fire
011/037 Oshawott Water 2*×
012/037 Dewott Water
013/037 Samurott Water
016/037 Alomomola Water
020/037 Woobat Psychic
021/037 Venipede Psychic
022/037 Whirlipede Psychic
027/037 Lillipup Colorless
032/037 Energy Switch I
033/037 Potion I
035/037 Switch I
036/037 Pokédex I
037/037 Poké Ball I
Water Energy Water E
Psychic Energy Psychic E


Beginning Set +

Snivy Half Deck
SetSymbolBeginning Set Plus.png
No. Card Type Quantity
001/034 Snivy Grass
002/034 Servine Grass
003/034 Serperior Grass
005/034 Maractus Grass
014/034 Panpour Water
022/034 Timburr Fighting
023/034 Sandile Fighting
024/034 Krokorok Fighting
025/034 Patrat Colorless
030/034 Potion I
031/034 Super Scoop Up I
032/034 Switch I
033/034 Pokédex I
034/034 Poké Ball I
Grass Energy Grass E
Fighting Energy Fighting E

Tepig Half Deck
SetSymbolBeginning Set Plus.png
No. Card Type Quantity
004/034 Pansage Grass
006/034 Tepig Fire
007/034 Pignite Fire
008/034 Emboar Fire
010/034 Darumaka Fire
016/034 Blitzle Lightning
017/034 Zebstrika Lightning
018/034 Joltik Lightning
027/034 Bouffalant Colorless
028/034 Energy Retrieval I
030/034 Potion I
032/034 Switch I
033/034 Pokédex I
034/034 Poké Ball I
Fire Energy Fire E
Lightning Energy Lightning E

Oshawott Half Deck
SetSymbolBeginning Set Plus.png
No. Card Type Quantity
009/034 Pansear Fire
011/034 Oshawott Water
012/034 Dewott Water
013/034 Samurott Water
015/034 Basculin Water
019/034 Woobat Psychic
020/034 Venipede Psychic
021/034 Whirlipede Psychic
026/034 Lillipup Colorless
029/034 Energy Switch I
030/034 Potion I
032/034 Switch I
033/034 Pokédex I
034/034 Poké Ball I
Water Energy Water E
Psychic Energy Psychic E


Beginning Set Pikachu Version

Snivy Half Deck
SetSymbolBeginning Set Pikachu Version.png
No. Card Type Quantity
001/034 Snivy Grass
002/034 Servine Grass
003/034 Serperior Grass
005/034 Maractus Grass
014/034 Panpour Water
022/034 Timburr Fighting
023/034 Sandile Fighting
024/034 Krokorok Fighting
025/034 Patrat Colorless
030/034 Potion I
031/034 Super Scoop Up I
032/034 Switch I
033/034 Pokédex I
034/034 Poké Ball I
Grass Energy Grass E
Fighting Energy Fighting E

Tepig Half Deck
SetSymbolBeginning Set Pikachu Version.png
No. Card Type Quantity
004/034 Pansage Grass
006/034 Tepig Fire
007/034 Pignite Fire
008/034 Emboar Fire
010/034 Darumaka Fire
016/034 Blitzle Lightning
017/034 Zebstrika Lightning
018/034 Joltik Lightning
027/034 Bouffalant Colorless
028/034 Energy Retrieval I
030/034 Potion I
032/034 Switch I
033/034 Pokédex I
034/034 Poké Ball I
Fire Energy Fire E
Lightning Energy Lightning E

Oshawott Half Deck
SetSymbolBeginning Set Pikachu Version.png
No. Card Type Quantity
009/034 Pansear Fire
011/034 Oshawott Water
012/034 Dewott Water
013/034 Samurott Water
015/034 Basculin Water
019/034 Woobat Psychic
020/034 Venipede Psychic
021/034 Whirlipede Psychic
026/034 Lillipup Colorless
029/034 Energy Switch I
030/034 Potion I
032/034 Switch I
033/034 Pokédex I
034/034 Poké Ball I
Water Energy Water E
Psychic Energy Psychic E


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Bold indicates a main expansion. Italics indicate a special set. Releases that are entirely composed of prints from other releases are small.
Black & White Series
BW Black Star Promos
Black & White: Green TornadoRed FrenzyBlue Assault
McDonald's CollectionBlack & White Trainer Kit
Emerging Powers: Power PlayToxic Tricks
Noble Victories: Fast DazeFurious Knights
Next Destinies: Explosive EdgeVoltage Vortex
Dark Explorers: ShadowsRaiders
McDonald's Collection 2012
Dragons Exalted: DragonSpeedDragonSnarl
Dragon Vault
Boundaries Crossed: Ice ShockCold Fire
Plasma Storm: Plasma ClawPlasma Shadow
Plasma Freeze: Frost RayPsy Crusher
Plasma Blast: Mind WipeSolar Strike
Red Genesect CollectionMcDonald's Collection 2013
Legendary Treasures
BW Era
BW-P Promotional cards
Journey PartnersBeginning Set
Black CollectionWhite Collection
Battle Strength DecksBattle Theme Deck: Victini
Red Collection
Psycho DriveHail Blizzard
Reshiram-EX Battle Strength DeckZekrom-EX Battle Strength DeckBattle Gift Set: Thundurus vs Tornadus
Dark Rush
Dragon Selection
Dragon BlastDragon Blade: Hydreigon Half DeckGarchomp Half Deck
Keldeo Battle Strength DeckNational Beginning Set
Freeze BoltCold Flare
Plasma Gale: Team Plasma's Powered Half Deck
Master Deck Build Box EXBlack Kyurem-EX Battle Strength DeckWhite Kyurem-EX Battle Strength DeckTeam Plasma Battle Gift SetEveryone's Exciting Battle
Spiral ForceThunder Knuckle
Shiny Collection
Megalo Cannon: Blastoise + Kyurem-EX Combo Deck
EX Battle BoostMewtwo vs Genesect Deck Kit