XY BREAK TCG Era merchandise
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The Japanese XY BREAK Era of the Pokémon Trading Card Game began in late September 2015 with the release of the Blue Shock · Red Flash expansion, starting off a wide array of TCG merchandise centered around new 
cards. This collection includes a substantial amount of decks, blister packs, books, and many more items utilized to distribute various promotional cards among other promotional materials in conjunction with the new cards. Below is a chronological list of all the items released during the Japanese XY BREAK Era of the Trading Card Game.
Raichu BREAK Evolution Pack
- Main article: Raichu BREAK Evolution Pack (TCG)
The Raichu BREAK Evolution Pack (Japanese: BREAK進化パック「ライチュウBREAK」 BREAK Evolution Pack RaichuBREAK) was one of three items of merchandise made available on September 26, 2015, coinciding with the release of the Blue Shock and Red Flash expansions and the start of the XY BREAK Era. The Raichu BREAK Evolution Pack serves as an accessible method of introducing players to the BREAK Evolution mechanic that debuted in the accompanying Blue Shock and Red Flash expansions. The pack features the Mouse Pokémon Raichu in addition to other Lightning-types and a number of supporting Trainer cards. It has its own subset symbol, denoted as orange colored SNP.
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Noivern BREAK Evolution Pack
- Main article: Noivern BREAK Evolution Pack (TCG)
The second of three items released on September 26, 2015 was the Noivern BREAK Evolution Pack (Japanese: BREAK進化パック「オンバーンBREAK」 BREAK Evolution Pack OnvernBREAK). Like its counterpart, it helps players to understand the BREAK Evolution mechanic easier. It features the Sound Wave Pokémon Noivern in addition to other Dragon-type and Colorless-type Pokémon, plus a number of supporting Trainer cards. It has its own subset symbol, denoted as purpled colored SNP.
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Mega Mewtwo X & Mega Mewtwo Y Card Box
The third item available from September 26, 2015 was the Mega Mewtwo X & Mega Mewtwo Y Card Box (Japanese: エネルギーカード付きカードボックス メガミュウツーX・メガミュウツーY Card Box: Mega Mewtwo X•Mega Mewtwo Y including Energy Card). The box design features Mega Mewtwo in both of its forms, which appear as M Pokémon-EX in the Blue Shock and Red Flash expansions. The card box comes with the same selection of 45 basic Energy cards (5 copies of each type) and 5 XY-P Promotional cards as the card boxes released during the XY Era, although each Energy card has a new XY BREAK print. Each card box has storage space for up to 500 cards, or 250 cards in sleeves. Three partitions are also included for organization.
Promotional cards:
- Energy Retrieval (XY-P Promo 3)
- Energy Switch (XY-P Promo 4)
- Super Scoop Up (XY-P Promo 5)
- Pal Pad (XY-P Promo 6)
- Full Heal (XY-P Promo 7)
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Golduck BREAK + Palkia-EX Combo Deck
- Main article: Golduck BREAK + Palkia-EX Combo Deck (TCG)
Released shortly after the Blue Shock and Red Flash expansions on October 9, 2015 was the Golduck BREAK + Palkia-EX Battle Deck (Japanese: BREAKバトルデッキ60 ゴルダックBREAK + パルキアEX). The deck features the Duck Pokémon Golduck as a new Pokémon BREAK card and the Spatial Pokémon Palkia as an established Pokémon-EX card, integrating the two mechanics for instant play. The deck focuses entirely on 
Pokémon and includes a variety of staple Trainer cards and Energy cards. A promotional card could also be obtained with a purchase of this deck upon its release at stores hosting Pokémon Card Gym meetings for a limited time.
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Double Mega BREAK Set: M Aerodactyl-EX + M Mawile-EX + Luxray BREAK
Another product showcasing both Pokémon BREAK and Pokémon-EX was the M Aerodactyl-EX + M Mawile-EX + Luxray Break Double Mega BREAK Set (Japanese: ダブルメガBREAKセット MプテラEX + MクチートEX + レントラーBREAK), released on November 20, 2015. This large set includes cards featuring the regular and Mega Evolved states of Aerodactyl and Mawile as Pokémon-EX, including supporting Spirit Link Item cards, and the entire evolution line of Luxray, in addition to Luxray BREAK. The remaining cards comprise prints of Groudon and Kyogre that were previously released in the English Primal Clash expansion. All cards in the set are XY-P Promotional cards. The set also comes packaged with 5 Blue Shock booster packs, 5 Red Flash booster packs, and a player's guide.
Promotional cards:
- Kyogre (XY-P Promo 177)
- Shinx (XY-P Promo 178)
- Luxio (XY-P Promo 179)
- Luxray (XY-P Promo 180)
- Luxray (XY-P Promo 181)
- Aerodactyl
(XY-P Promo 182) 
Aerodactyl (XY-P Promo 183)- Groudon (XY-P Promo 184)
- Mawile (XY-P Promo 185)
- Mawile (XY-P Promo 186)
- Aerodactyl Spirit Link (XY-P Promo 187)
- Mawile Spirit Link (XY-P Promo 188)
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M Mewtwo-EX Special Jumbo Card Pack: Blue Shock/Rage of the Broken Heavens Ver.
The M Mewtwo-EX Special Jumbo Card Pack: Blue Shock/Rage of the Broken Heavens Ver. (Japanese: スペシャルジャンボカードパック 「MミュウツーEX」「青い衝撃」「破天の怒り」Ver.), one of two special packs available from December 11, 2015, adds to the array of Mewtwo cards previously released in the Blue Shock and Red Flash expansions. This version features a promotional print of Mewtwo-EX from Blue Shock with new artwork as well as a Jumbo print of M Mewtwo-EX from the same expansion. The pack also comes with 4 Blue Shock booster packs and 4 Rage of the Broken Heavens booster packs. The pack was only sold at Aeon brand stores, Daiei stores, and at Pokémon Centers.
Promotional cards:
- Mewtwo (XY-P Promo 190)
- Mewtwo (XY-P Promo; Jumbo)
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M Mewtwo-EX Special Jumbo Card Pack: Red Flash/Rage of the Broken Heavens Ver.
The second special pack variant available from December 11, 2015 was the M Mewtwo-EX Special Jumbo Card Pack: Red Flash/Rage of the Broken Heavens Ver. (Japanese: スペシャルジャンボカードパック 「MミュウツーEX」「赤い閃光」「破天の怒り」Ver.). Similar to its counterpart, it features a reprint of Mewtwo-EX with new artwork and a Jumbo print of M Mewtwo-EX, both from the Red Flash expansion. Both are XY-P Promotional cards, but the Jumbo print is not numbered. The pack also comes with 4 Red Flash booster packs and 4 Rage of the Broken Heavens booster packs. Like the other version, the pack was only sold at select retailers, such as Aeon, Daiei, and at Pokémon Centers.
Promotional cards:
- Mewtwo (XY-P Promo 191)
- Mewtwo (XY-P Promo; Jumbo)
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Champion Steven Card Sleeves
Another entry in the Trainer's Collection series, the Champion Steven Card Sleeves (Japanese: デッキシールド TC～OA Champion Daigo～ Deck Shield TC～OA Champion Daigo～) were first made available to customers visiting the Pokémon Center JF Special Branch present at Jump Festa 2016, held at Makuhari Messe on December 19 and 20, 2015. The pack of 32 sleeves were just one of many items released featuring or relating to Hoenn Champion Steven Stone and his Pokémon as they appear in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, featuring illustrations by Hitoshi Ariga. The sleeves were subsequently made available in regular Pokémon Centers from December 26, 2015.
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Grass/Fighting Battle Strength Set
- Main article: Grass/Fighting Battle Strength Set (TCG)
The first of three Battle Strength Sets released on December 26, 2015 was the Grass/Fighting Battle Strength Set (Japanese: バトル強化セット 草/闘), which features a selection of Grass-type and Fighting-type Pokémon, including the Pokémon Leafeon and Golem, which appear as Pokémon-EX. It also includes a number of Trainer and Special Energy cards, which help to support the types included in the deck. The set does not have its own collection number or symbol, with reprinted cards bearing numbers, symbols, and rarity from their source expansions, and new cards printed as XY-P Promotional cards. Each set also comes with a player's guide.
Promotional cards:
- Leafeon (XY-P Promo 192)
- Golem (XY-P Promo 197)
- Revitalizer (XY-P Promo 198)
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Fire/Lightning Battle Strength Set
- Main article: Fire/Lightning Battle Strength Set (TCG)
Focusing on 
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Pokémon, the second of three Battle Strength Sets to be released on December 26, 2015 was the Fire/Lightning Battle Strength Set (Japanese: バトル強化セット炎/雷). The set features Ninetales and Jolteon as Pokémon-EX, and also includes reprints of several Trainer cards and Special Energy cards that support the focal types.
Promotional cards:
- Ninetales (XY-P Promo 193)
- Jolteon (XY-P Promo 195)
- Clemont (XY-P Promo 200)
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Water/Psychic Battle Strength Set
- Main article: Water/Psychic Battle Strength Set (TCG)
Rounding off the three Battle Strength Sets is the Water/Psychic Battle Strength Set (Japanese: バトル強化セット 水/超), which as its name implies, focuses on and 
Pokémon. New Pokémon-EX cards include Vaporeon and Meowstic, which are printed as XY-P Promotional cards. A number of reprinted cards are also included that compliment the types featured.
Promotional cards:
- Vaporeon (XY-P Promo 194)
- Meowstic (XY-P Promo 196)
- Olympia (XY-P Promo 199)
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Darkrai•Cresselia Double Deck Case
Two other similarly themed TCG items were also released on December 26, 2015. The first of these is the Darkrai•Cresselia Double Deck Case (Japanese: ダブルデッキケース ダークライ・クレセリア Double Deck Case Darkrai•Crecelia), which contains two deck cases with enough space to store at least 80 cards in each. The box also comes packaged with three card dividers. Each of the items feature Hypno, Darkrai, or Cresselia using a limited color palette of black, white, and yellow, as well as focusing on areas of intense light and shadow. The double deck case could be purchased at stores hosting Pokémon Card Gym meetings and at Pokémon Centers.
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Hypno of the Night Premium Card Sleeves
The second of these noir-style items to be made available were a pack of 62 Hypno of the Night Premium Card Sleeves (Japanese: デッキシールドプレミアム 夜のスリーパー Deck Shield Premium Sleeper of the Night). Like the double deck case, these could be purchased at stores hosting Pokémon Card Gym meetings and at Pokémon Centers. The design features Hypno highlighted against a cityscape with similarly limited color palette.
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Rage of the Broken Heavens Aeon Limited Special Pack
Numerous items of merchandise were made available on January 1, 2016. One of these was the Rage of the Broken Heavens Aeon Limited Special Pack (Japanese: 「破天の怒り」イオン限定スペシャルパック), which was only available to purchase at AEON brand stores across the country. The pack contains 4 Rage of the Broken Heavens booster packs and a competition record book for players to document their activity during 2016.
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Mega Charizard X Poncho-wearing Pikachu Special Box
Following on from the popular poncho-wearing Pikachu merchandise available in the past, two more special boxes were made available from January 1, 2016. One version, the Mega Charizard X Poncho-wearing Pikachu Special Box (Japanese: スペシャルBOX メガリザードンXのポンチョを着たピカチュウ), features a number of items adorned with Pikachu in a Mega Charizard X poncho. These include a set of 62 card sleeves, a deck case, a long card box with space to store up to 720 cards, and 2 promotional cards. One card is a Holofoil reprint of a previously released Pikachu, and the other is an exclusive Full Art Pikachu card. The box also comes packaged with 2 Rage of the Broken Heavens booster packs, 1 Emerald Break booster pack, 1 Phantom Gate booster pack, and 1 Rising Fist booster pack.
Promotional cards:
- Pikachu (XY-P Promo 206)
- Poncho-wearing Pikachu (XY-P Promo 207)
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Mega Charizard Y Poncho-wearing Pikachu Special Box
The Mega Charizard Y Poncho-wearing Pikachu Special Box (Japanese: スペシャルBOX メガリザードンYのポンチョを着たピカチュウ) was one of two special boxes were made available from January 1, 2016. Like its counterpart, the box includes a number of items featuring Pikachu wearing ponchos resembling several Mega Evolved Pokémon, the most prominent of which is Mega Charizard Y. Each box comes packaged with 2 Pikachu promotional cards (1 Holofoil reprint and 1 exclusive Full Art card), a set of 62 card sleeves, a deck case, a long card box for storage, 2 Rage of the Broken Heavens booster packs, 1 Emerald Break booster pack, 1 Phantom Gate booster pack, and 1 Rising Fist booster pack.
Promotional cards:
- Pikachu (XY-P Promo 206)
- Poncho-wearing Pikachu (XY-P Promo 208)
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Mega Lucario Poncho-wearing Pikachu Card Sleeves
In addition to the special boxes available from January 1, 2016, several packs of card sleeves were also released on the same day, all featuring Pikachu wearing ponchos resembling different Mega Evolved Pokémon. One of these was a pack of 32 Mega Lucario Poncho-wearing Pikachu Card Sleeves (Japanese: デッキシールド メガルカリオのポンチョを着たピカチュウ Deck Shield Mega Lucario Poncho-wearing Pikachu), which feature Pikachu in a Mega Lucario poncho complete with Lucarionite button. These were only available to purchase at Pokémon Centers.
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Mega Slowbro Poncho-wearing Pikachu Card Sleeves
Another set of 32 card sleeves available from January 1, 2016 were Mega Slowbro Poncho-wearing Pikachu Card Sleeves (Japanese: デッキシールド メガヤドランのポンチョを着たピカチュウ Deck Shield Mega Yadoran Poncho-wearing Pikachu), which feature Pikachu completely enclosed in a Mega Slowbro poncho complete with Shellder shell and Slowbronite button. Like the other Poncho-wearing Pikachu sleeves, these could only be purchased at Pokémon Centers.
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Mega Sableye Poncho-wearing Pikachu Card Sleeves
The Mega Sableye Poncho-wearing Pikachu Card Sleeves (Japanese: デッキシールド メガヤミラミのポンチョを着たピカチュウ Deck Shield Mega Yamirami Poncho-wearing Pikachu) were another set of 32 card sleeves available from January 1, 2016 exclusively at Pokémon Centers. The sleeve design features Pikachu in a Mega Sableye poncho complete with gemstone and Sablenite button.
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Mega Audino•Mega Altaria•Mega Diancie Poncho-wearing Pikachu Card Sleeves
The final set of card sleeves available from January 1, 2016 were Mega Audino•Mega Altaria•Mega Diancie Poncho-wearing Pikachu Card Sleeves (Japanese: デッキシールド メガポンチョを着たピカチュウ（メガタブンネ・メガチルタリス・メガディアンシー） Deck Shield Poncho-wearing Pikachu (Mega Tabunne•Mega Tyltalis•Mega Diancie)), which feature 3 Pikachu in ponchos resembling Mega Audino, Mega Altaria, and Mega Diancie complete with respective Mega Stones. All of these Pikachu were also avialble as separate items of merchandise in the concurrent Pikachu Mega Campaigns. Like the others, these card sleeves came in packs of 32 and could only be purchased at Pokémon Centers.
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Premium PokéKyun♥ Set
The Premium PokéKyun♥ Set (Japanese: プレミアムポケキュン♥セット) was released alongside the PokéKyun Collection on January 29, 2016 and features numerous TCG items adorned with cute Pokémon illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. These items include a set of 62 card sleeves, a deck box, a long card box with space to store up to 750 cards, and a set of relief stickers featuring each of the charms and several Pokémon from the collection. Each box also includes 4 PokéKyun Collection concept packs and a promotional Shaymin-EX card, which is aesthetically similar to cards included in the collection.
Promotional cards:
- Shaymin (XY-P Promo 212)
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PokéKyun Collection Seven & I•Pokémon Center Limited Mini File Set
Also available from January 29, 2016 was the PokéKyun Collection Seven & I•Pokémon Center Limited Mini File Set (Japanese: セブン&アイ・ポケモンセンター限定 ミニファイルセット「ポケキュンコレクション」), which was only available to purchase at Pokémon Centers and store chains owned by Seven & I Holdings Co., such as 7-Eleven and Ito-Yokado. This set contains 2 PokéKyun Collection booster packs and a mini card file with enough space to store 72 cards.
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BREAK Starter Pack
- Main article: BREAK Starter Pack (TCG)
The Pokémon Card Game Starter Pack (Japanese: ポケットモンスターカードゲーム スターターパック) was released on February 27, 2016 to celebrate the Pokémon 20th Anniversary.
M Audino-EX Mega Battle Deck
- Main article: M Audino-EX Mega Battle Deck (TCG)
The M Audino-EX Mega Battle Deck (Japanese: メガバトルデッキ60 MメガタブンネEX) was one of two Standard Deck released alongside the Awakening Psychic King expansion on March 18, 2016. The deck is centered around Mega Audino, Diancie and the Colorless-type and Fairy-types Pokémon. The deck comes with five Holofoil cards and also includes damage counters, status counters, a custom coin, a play mat, how-to-play instructions and a player's guide.
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Zygarde-EX Perfect Battle Deck
- Main article: Zygarde-EX Perfect Battle Deck (TCG)
The other Standard Deck released on March 18, 2016 was the Zygarde-EX Perfect Battle Deck (Japanese: パーフェクトバトルデッキ60 ジガルデEX). It is centered around the Complete Forme of Zygarde and the Fighting-type. The deck comes with six Holofoil cards and also includes damage counters, status counters, a custom coin, a play mat, how-to-play instructions and a player's guide.
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Kamex Mega Battle Special Pack
The Kamex Mega Battle Special Pack (Japanese: カメックスメガバトル スペシャルパック) is a special commemorative pack that is released on April 16, 2016. It is available for sale to participants in the Japan's Kamex Mega Battle tournaments only. It comes with a reprint of Blastoise-EX with new artwork, 2 Awakening Psychic King booster packs, and 1 Premium Champion Pack booster pack.
Promotional card:
- Blastoise (XY-P Promo 234)
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Ho-Oh + Lugia Special Set
The Special Set Ho-Oh + Lugia (Japanese: スペシャルセット ホウオウ+ルギア), released on April 23, 2016, is a special blister pack that is released exclusively in all Pokémon Centers to celebrate the opening of the Pokémon Center in Kyoto. It features the starter Pokémon of Generation II, the tower duo, Ho-Oh BREAK, and a Smeargle. The blister also comes with 5 Rage of the Broken Heavens booster packs, and 5 Awakening Psychic King booster packs.
Promotional cards:
- Chikorita (XY-P Promo 222)
- Cyndaquil (XY-P Promo 223)
- Ho-Oh (XY-P Promo 224)
- Ho-Oh (XY-P Promo 225)
- Totodile (XY-P Promo 226)
- Smeargle (XY-P Promo 227)
- Lugia (XY-P Promo 228)
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Pikachu Libre Special Pack <Seven & I•Pokémon Center Limited>
The Masked Pikachu Special Pack <Seven & I•Pokémon Center Limited> (Japanese: マスクド・ピカチュウ スペシャルパック <セブン＆アイ・ポケモンセンター限定>) was released alongside the Fever-Burst Fighter and Cruel Traitor expansions on June 17, 2016. It features one of the Cosplay Pikachu variant, the Pikachu Libre. It also comes with 2 Fever-Burst Fighter booster packs, and 2 Cruel Traitor booster packs.
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- Pikachu Libre (XY-P Promo 247)
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Rayquaza Poncho-wearing Pikachu Special Box
The popular poncho-wearing Pikachu merchandise is back with the Rayquaza Poncho-wearing Pikachu Special Box (Japanese: スペシャルBOX レックウザポンチョを着たピカチュウ), which was released on July 6, 2016. Like its previous releases, the box includes several items featuring Pikachu wearing a Rayquaza or Shiny Rayquaza poncho. Each box contains a set of 62 card sleeves, a deck case, a long card box for storage, 1 Emerald Break booster pack, 2 Fever-Burst Fighter booster packs, 2 Cruel Traitor booster packs, and 2 promotional Full Art cards.
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Special Pack Zygarde Special Set
The Special Pack Zygarde Special Set (Japanese: スペシャルパック ジガルデ スペシャルセット) was released alongside the Mythical & Legendary Dream Shine Collection on July 16, 2016. The pack features the Order Pokémon Zygarde in its 10% and 50% formes as XY-P Promotional cards. It also comes with one Fever-Burst Fighter booster pack, one Cruel Traitor booster pack, and one Mythical & Legendary Dream Shine Collection booster pack.
Promotional cards:
- Zygarde (XY-P Promo 251)
- Zygarde (XY-P Promo 252)
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Volcanion-EX Special Jumbo Card Pack
The Volcanion-EX Special Jumbo Card Pack (Japanese: スペシャルジャンボカードパック「ボルケニオンEX」) was released on August 5, 2016, weeks after the Japanese opening of Volcanion and the Mechanical Magearna, which Volcanion and Magearna starred in. Volcanion is featured as a Jumbo Pokémon-EX, and Magearna as a regular promotional card. The pack also comes with 4 Fever-Burst Fighter booster packs, 2 Cruel Traitor booster packs, and 2 Mythical & Legendary Dream Shine Collection booster packs.
Promotional cards:
- Magearna (XY-P Promo 268)
- Volcanion (XY-P Promo; Jumbo)
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20th Anniversary Special Pack: M Slowbro-EX + Surfing Pikachu
The 20th Anniversary Special Pack: M Slowbro-EX + Surfing Pikachu (Japanese: 20th Anniversary スペシャルパック「メガヤドランEX＋なみのりピカチュウ」) was released on the same day as Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary, September 16, 2016, to end the Pokémon 20th Anniversary celebration in the Japanese TCG. The pack features the Hermit Crab Pokémon Slowbro in its regular and Mega Evolved forms as a Pokémon-EX, its Spirit Link Item card, and a reprint of the Surfing Pikachu released in 1997. The two Pokémon-EX and the Spirit Link are printed with the Expansion Pack card format. The special pack also comes with 3 Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary booster packs.
Promotional cards:
- Slowbro (XY-P Promo 262)
- Slowbro (XY-P Promo 263)
- Surfing Pikachu (XY-P Promo 264)
- Slowbro Spirit Link (XY-P Promo 265)
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Mario Pikachu Special Box
The Mario Pikachu Special Box (Japanese: マリオピカチュウスペシャルBOX) was one of two special boxes made available on October 29, 2016, crossing over with the popular Nintendo mascot, Mario. The box includes a set of 64 card sleeves, a deck case, a card box with space to store cards, and 2 promotional cards; a Regular and an exclusive Full Art print of Pikachu in Mario's costume.
Promotional cards:
- Mario Pikachu (XY-P Promo 293)
- Mario Pikachu (XY-P Promo 294)
Luigi Pikachu Special Box
The Luigi Pikachu Special Box (Japanese: ルイージピカチュウスペシャルBOX ) was also released on October 29, 2016. Similar to its counterpart, the box includes a set of 64 card sleeves, a deck case, a card box with space to store cards, and 2 promotional cards; a Regular and an exclusive Full Art print of Pikachu, with this version dressed up as Luigi instead.
Promotional cards:
- Luigi Pikachu (XY-P Promo 295)
- Luigi Pikachu (XY-P Promo 296)
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