V Starter Decks (TCG)

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The V Starter Decks (Japanese: Vスタートデッキ V Start Decks) are a set of Japanese-exclusive Standard Decks for the Pokémon Trading Card Game released on July 10, 2020.

Information

A set of nine GX Starter Decks were released during the Sun & Moon Era aimed at introducing people to the TCG. Following the popularity of these products, another set of nine 60-card decks were released in the Sword & Shield Era, focusing on a particular Pokémon V and a selection of Pokémon associated with its type. These decks include:

Grass Venusaur V Deck (Japanese: Vスタートデッキ草フシギバナ)

Fire Incineroar V Deck (Japanese: Vスタートデッキ炎ガオガエン)

Water Wailord V Deck (Japanese: Vスタートデッキ水ホエルオー)

Lightning Pikachu V Deck (Japanese: Vスタートデッキ雷ピカチュウ)

Psychic Mew V Deck (Japanese: Vスタートデッキ超ミュウ)

Fighting Lucario V Deck (Japanese: Vスタートデッキ闘ルカリオ)

Darkness Galarian Slowbro V Deck (Japanese: Vスタートデッキ悪ガラルヤドラン)

Metal Duraludon V Deck (Japanese: Vスタートデッキ鋼ジュラルドン)

Colorless Eevee V Deck (Japanese: Vスタートデッキ無色イーブイ)

Each deck contains a fixed selection of cards, which together form a numbered master set. These cards consist mostly of reprints from prior Sword & Shield Era expansions and subsets, as well as some Trainer cards from the Sun & Moon Era, which retain their original layout. Unlike the GX Starter Decks however, each V Starter Deck includes a handful of new cards, including the focal Pokémon V. Each deck also comes packaged with a cardboard sheet containing 31 damage counters and a pair of Special Condition markers, plus a card detailing set-up rules with a QR code for the official Pokémon Card Game website. All cards are Non Holofoil.

The V Starter Decks had a similar marketing push to their predecessors, becoming the focus of purchase campaigns and Limited format battles offering exclusive promotional cards. They were also sold at the same price point of ¥500 plus tax.

Set list

V Starter Decks

No. Mark Card name Type Rarity Promotion 001/127 D Venusaur [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 002/127 D Weedle [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 003/127 D Kakuna [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 004/127 D Beedrill [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 005/127 D Heracross [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 006/127 D Snover [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 007/127 D Abomasnow [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 008/127 D Gossifleur [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 009/127 D Eldegoss [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 010/127 D Vulpix [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 011/127 D Ninetales [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 012/127 C Ponyta [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 013/127 C Rapidash [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 014/127 C Entei [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 015/127 D Incineroar [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 016/127 D Scorbunny [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 017/127 D Sizzlipede [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 018/127 D Centiskorch [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 019/127 D Krabby [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 020/127 D Wingull [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 021/127 D Pelipper [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 022/127 D Carvanha [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 023/127 D Sharpedo [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 024/127 D Wailord [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 025/127 D Chewtle [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 026/127 D Drednaw [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 027/127 D Cramorant [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 028/127 D Pikachu [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 029/127 D Electabuzz [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 030/127 D Mareep [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 031/127 D Flaaffy [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 032/127 D Ampharos [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 033/127 D Helioptile [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 034/127 D Heliolisk [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 035/127 D Yamper [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 036/127 D Boltund [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 037/127 D Pincurchin [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 038/127 D Mew [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 039/127 D Natu [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 040/127 D Xatu [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 041/127 D Snubbull [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 042/127 D Granbull [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 043/127 D Galarian Corsola [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 044/127 D Hatenna [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 045/127 D Hattrem [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 046/127 D Hatterene [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 047/127 D Indeedee [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 048/127 C Hitmonchan [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 049/127 C Groudon [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 050/127 D Lucario [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 051/127 C Pancham [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 052/127 C Pangoro [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 053/127 D Rockruff [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 054/127 D Lycanroc [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 055/127 D Silicobra [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 056/127 D Sandaconda [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 057/127 D Ekans [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 058/127 D Arbok [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 059/127 D Galarian Slowbro [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 060/127 D Grimer [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 061/127 D Skorupi [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 062/127 D Drapion [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 063/127 D Trubbish [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 064/127 D Impidimp [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 065/127 D Morgrem [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 066/127 D Grimmsnarl [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 067/127 D Mawile [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 068/127 D Meltan [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 069/127 D Melmetal [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 070/127 D Corviknight [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 071/127 D Cufant [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 072/127 D Copperajah [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 073/127 D Duraludon [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 074/127 C Tauros [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 075/127 D Eevee [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 076/127 C Teddiursa [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 077/127 C Ursaring [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 078/127 D Swablu [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 079/127 D Altaria [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 080/127 C Zangoose [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 081/127 D Rookidee [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 082/127 D Corvisquire [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 083/127 D Wooloo [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 084/127 D Dubwool [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 085/127 D Energy Switch I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 086/127 D Energy Search I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 087/127 D Potion I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 088/127 D Quick Ball I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 089/127 D Crushing Hammer I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 090/127 D Evolution Incense I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 091/127 D Great Ball I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 092/127 D Capacious Bucket I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 093/127 D Tool Scrapper I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 094/127 D Pal Pad I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 095/127 D Rare Candy I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 096/127 D Pokégear 3.0 I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 097/127 D Switch I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 098/127 D Pokémon Catcher I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 099/127 D Metal Saucer I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 100/127 C Reset Stamp I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 101/127 D Rotom Bike I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 102/127 D Big Charm I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 103/127 D Vitality Band I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 104/127 D Lucky Egg I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 105/127 D Air Balloon I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 106/127 D Burning Scarf I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 107/127 D Team Yell Grunt Su [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 108/127 C Erika's Hospitality Su [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 109/127 D Oleana Su [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 110/127 C Misty's Determination Su [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 111/127 D Dan Su [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 112/127 C Sabrina's Suggestion Su [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 113/127 D Professor's Research Su [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 114/127 D Bede Su [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 115/127 D Poké Kid Su [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 116/127 D Pokémon Center Lady Su [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 117/127 D Hop Su [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 118/127 C Bill's Analysis Su [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 119/127 C Lt. Surge's Strategy Su [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 120/127 D Marnie Su [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 121/127 C Rosa Su [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 122/127 C Welder Su [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 123/127 C Red's Challenge Su [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 124/127 C Roller Skater Su [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 125/127 C Martial Arts Dojo St [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 126/127 D Turffield Stadium St [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion 127/127 D Twin Energy E [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Promotion

Deck lists

Grass Venusaur V Deck
No.	Card	Type	Quantity
001/127	Venusaur		1×
002/127	Weedle		3×
003/127	Kakuna		3×
004/127	Beedrill		2×
005/127	Heracross		2×
006/127	Snover		3×
007/127	Abomasnow		2×
008/127	Gossifleur		2×
009/127	Eldegoss		1×
087/127	Potion	I	1×
091/127	Great Ball	I	2×
095/127	Rare Candy	I	1×
097/127	Switch	I	2×
098/127	Pokémon Catcher	I	2×
102/127	Big Charm	I	1×
108/127	Erika's Hospitality	Su	1×
113/127	Professor's Research	Su	2×
115/127	Poké Kid	Su	2×
117/127	Hop	Su	4×
120/127	Marnie	Su	2×
126/127	Turffield Stadium	St	1×
—	Grass Energy	E	20×

Fire Incineroar V Deck
No.	Card	Type	Quantity
010/127	Vulpix		3×
011/127	Ninetales		2×
012/127	Ponyta		3×
013/127	Rapidash		2×
014/127	Entei		2×
015/127	Incineroar		1×
016/127	Scorbunny		1×
017/127	Sizzlipede		3×
018/127	Centiskorch		2×
086/127	Energy Search	I	1×
089/127	Crushing Hammer	I	1×
091/127	Great Ball	I	2×
094/127	Pal Pad	I	1×
097/127	Switch	I	2×
098/127	Pokémon Catcher	I	2×
106/127	Burning Scarf	I	1×
113/127	Professor's Research	Su	2×
115/127	Poké Kid	Su	2×
117/127	Hop	Su	4×
120/127	Marnie	Su	2×
122/127	Welder	Su	1×
—	Fire Energy	E	20×

Water Wailord V Deck
No.	Card	Type	Quantity
019/127	Krabby		1×
020/127	Wingull		3×
021/127	Pelipper		2×
022/127	Carvanha		3×
023/127	Sharpedo		2×
024/127	Wailord		1×
025/127	Chewtle		3×
026/127	Drednaw		2×
027/127	Cramorant		2×
089/127	Crushing Hammer	I	1×
091/127	Great Ball	I	2×
092/127	Capacious Bucket	I	1×
097/127	Switch	I	2×
098/127	Pokémon Catcher	I	2×
102/127	Big Charm	I	1×
110/127	Misty's Determination	Su	1×
113/127	Professor's Research	Su	2×
114/127	Bede	Su	1×
115/127	Poké Kid	Su	2×
117/127	Hop	Su	4×
120/127	Marnie	Su	2×
—	Water Energy	E	20×

Lightning Pikachu V Deck
No.	Card	Type	Quantity
028/127	Pikachu		1×
029/127	Electabuzz		1×
030/127	Mareep		3×
031/127	Flaaffy		3×
032/127	Ampharos		2×
033/127	Helioptile		3×
034/127	Heliolisk		2×
035/127	Yamper		2×
036/127	Boltund		1×
037/127	Pincurchin		1×
088/127	Quick Ball	I	1×
091/127	Great Ball	I	2×
095/127	Rare Candy	I	1×
097/127	Switch	I	2×
098/127	Pokémon Catcher	I	2×
101/127	Rotom Bike	I	1×
113/127	Professor's Research	Su	2×
115/127	Poké Kid	Su	2×
117/127	Hop	Su	4×
119/127	Lt. Surge's Strategy	Su	1×
120/127	Marnie	Su	2×
123/127	Red's Challenge	Su	1×
—	Lightning Energy	E	20×

Psychic Mew V Deck
No.	Card	Type	Quantity
038/127	Mew		1×
039/127	Natu		2×
040/127	Xatu		1×
041/127	Snubbull		3×
042/127	Granbull		2×
043/127	Galarian Corsola		1×
044/127	Hatenna		3×
045/127	Hattrem		3×
046/127	Hatterene		2×
047/127	Indeedee		1×
085/127	Energy Switch	I	1×
090/127	Evolution Incense	I	1×
091/127	Great Ball	I	2×
095/127	Rare Candy	I	1×
097/127	Switch	I	2×
098/127	Pokémon Catcher	I	2×
105/127	Air Balloon	I	1×
112/127	Sabrina's Suggestion	Su	1×
113/127	Professor's Research	Su	2×
115/127	Poké Kid	Su	2×
117/127	Hop	Su	4×
120/127	Marnie	Su	2×
—	Psychic Energy	E	20×

Fighting Lucario V Deck
No.	Card	Type	Quantity
048/127	Hitmonchan		1×
049/127	Groudon		2×
050/127	Lucario		1×
051/127	Pancham		3×
052/127	Pangoro		2×
053/127	Rockruff		3×
054/127	Lycanroc		2×
055/127	Silicobra		3×
056/127	Sandaconda		2×
088/127	Quick Ball	I	1×
091/127	Great Ball	I	2×
097/127	Switch	I	2×
098/127	Pokémon Catcher	I	2×
100/127	Reset Stamp	I	1×
104/127	Lucky Egg	I	1×
111/127	Dan	Su	1×
113/127	Professor's Research	Su	2×
115/127	Poké Kid	Su	2×
117/127	Hop	Su	4×
120/127	Marnie	Su	2×
125/127	Martial Arts Dojo	St	1×
—	Fighting Energy	E	20×

Darkness Galarian Slowbro V Deck
No.	Card	Type	Quantity
057/127	Ekans		3×
058/127	Arbok		2×
059/127	Galarian Slowbro		1×
060/127	Grimer		1×
061/127	Skorupi		2×
062/127	Drapion		1×
063/127	Trubbish		1×
064/127	Impidimp		3×
065/127	Morgrem		3×
066/127	Grimmsnarl		2×
090/127	Evolution Incense	I	1×
091/127	Great Ball	I	2×
093/127	Tool Scrapper	I	1×
095/127	Rare Candy	I	1×
097/127	Switch	I	2×
098/127	Pokémon Catcher	I	2×
107/127	Team Yell Grunt	Su	1×
109/127	Oleana	Su	1×
113/127	Professor's Research	Su	2×
115/127	Poké Kid	Su	2×
117/127	Hop	Su	4×
120/127	Marnie	Su	2×
—	Darkness Energy	E	20×

Metal Duraludon V Deck
No.	Card	Type	Quantity
067/127	Mawile		2×
068/127	Meltan		2×
069/127	Melmetal		1×
070/127	Corviknight		2×
071/127	Cufant		3×
072/127	Copperajah		2×
073/127	Duraludon		1×
081/127	Rookidee		3×
082/127	Corvisquire		3×
088/127	Quick Ball	I	1×
091/127	Great Ball	I	2×
095/127	Rare Candy	I	1×
097/127	Switch	I	2×
098/127	Pokémon Catcher	I	2×
099/127	Metal Saucer	I	1×
113/127	Professor's Research	Su	2×
115/127	Poké Kid	Su	2×
116/127	Pokémon Center Lady	Su	1×
117/127	Hop	Su	4×
120/127	Marnie	Su	2×
124/127	Roller Skater	Su	1×
—	Metal Energy	E	20×

Colorless Eevee V Deck
No.	Card	Type	Quantity
074/127	Tauros		2×
075/127	Eevee		1×
076/127	Teddiursa		3×
077/127	Ursaring		2×
078/127	Swablu		3×
079/127	Altaria		2×
080/127	Zangoose		1×
083/127	Wooloo		3×
084/127	Dubwool		2×
087/127	Potion	I	1×
091/127	Great Ball	I	2×
094/127	Pal Pad	I	1×
096/127	Pokégear 3.0	I	2×
097/127	Switch	I	2×
098/127	Pokémon Catcher	I	2×
103/127	Vitality Band	I	1×
113/127	Professor's Research	Su	2×
115/127	Poké Kid	Su	2×
117/127	Hop	Su	4×
118/127	Bill's Analysis	Su	1×
120/127	Marnie	Su	2×
121/127	Rosa	Su	1×
127/127	Twin Energy	E	2×
—	Grass Energy	E	2×
—	Fire Energy	E	2×
—	Water Energy	E	2×
—	Lightning Energy	E	2×
—	Psychic Energy	E	2×
—	Fighting Energy	E	2×
—	Darkness Energy	E	2×
—	Metal Energy	E	2×

Trivia

500,000 copies of the V Starter Decks had been sold in Japan by July 28, 2020, making it the fastest-selling pre-constructed deck in the history of the TCG.

References

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