Starter Deck (TCG)

第1弾スターターパック
Package art Expansion Expansion Pack Release date October 20, 1998 Types used Random Major cards {{{cards}}} Coin Chansey

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

Information

This deck is unusual as it contains a random assortment of cards, whereas regular 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.

Trivia

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

This article is part of Project TCG, a Bulbapedia project that aims to report on every aspect of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

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 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