Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic (TCG)

Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic
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Release date English: November 17, 2023
Japanese: Late October 2023
Traditional Chinese: November 10, 2023
Korean: December 16, 2023
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Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic (Japanese: ポケモンカードゲーム Classic Pokémon Card Game Classic) is a high-end commemorative Deck Kit designed by nendo. It was announced in a Pokémon Presents on Pokémon Day 2023.

Blurb

A Classic Never Goes Out of Style!

Go back to the beginning with Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic! This timeless collection includes three 60-card decks featuring the original first partner Pokémon inspired by the Pokémon TCG Base Set and quintessential cards from throughout the game’s long history, all as foil cards and ready to play right out of the box. In addition to the vintage favorites, six new cards—including Suicune ex, Lugia ex, and Ho-Oh ex—make their debut. Enhance your experience with high-quality gameplay accessories like a foldable two-player game board, stackable damage counter cones, and a toolbox case that keeps everything conveniently stored for your next battle.

Information

English logo
Japanese logo

Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic is a high-end Deck Kit for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It contains three Theme Decks, each built around one of the Kanto first partner Pokémon found in the original Base Set. Most of the cards in this collection are reprints from older sets; only six cards are originally created for this collection. All cards lack any regulation marks, so they cannot be used in official tournaments, except for the Basic Energy cards.[1] The cards feature a Star-Imprint Holofoil pattern first used on Generation V coins, and are functionally the same as when initially released, with the card text converted to modern wording. The unique cards printed in this collection are also available in the Combined Powers Premium Collection, which was released on February 23, 2024.[2][3]

The Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic product includes three decks, three deck boxes, three sets of card sleeves, a carrying case, and a toolbox containing stackable cone-shaped damage counters, ring-shaped Special Condition markers, and small metal orbs. The carrying case also unfolds to become a two-player playmat. Instead of a coin, the toolbox has a bowl with a spiraling ramp built into its center. The small metal orbs are rolled down the ramp to land in one of four holes, two with a white semicircular border for heads and two without for tails.

Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic is released in English, Japanese, Korean and Traditional Chinese. In Japan, the product is only available for sale through a lottery system. There have been three lottery sales done in total, done on the following dates:[4]

  • First period:
    • Lottery entry period: February 28 - March 10, 2023
    • Winning entry announcement: April 26, 2023
    • Shipping period: Late October 2023 or later
  • Second period:
    • Lottery entry period: April 27 - May 8, 2023
    • Winning entry announcement: June 15, 2023
    • Shipping period: Early March 2024 or later
  • Third period:
    • Lottery entry period: October 23 - October 27, 2023
    • Winning entry announcement: Mid-November 2023 or later
    • Shipping period: Early August 2024 or later

Deck lists

The deck lists for Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic were showcased during the 2023 Pokémon World Championships in Yokohama, Japan.

English decks

Venusaur & Lugia ex Deck
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No. Card Type Quantity
001/034 Bulbasaur Grass
002/034 Ivysaur Grass
003/034 Venusaur Grass
004/034 Paras Grass
005/034 Parasect Grass
006/034 Scyther Grass
007/034 Pinsir Grass
008/034 Sandshrew Fighting
009/034 Sandslash Fighting
010/034 Onix Fighting
011/034 Hitmonlee Fighting
012/034 Hitmonchan Fighting
013/034 Doduo Colorless
014/034 Dodrio Colorless
015/034 Chansey Colorless
016/034 Snorlax Colorless
017/034 Lugiaex Colorless
018/034 Bill Su
019/034 Boss's Orders [Giovanni] Su
020/034 Computer Search T [Item]
021/034 Poké Ball I
022/034 Pokémon Fan Club Su
023/034 Pokémon Nurse T [Su]
024/034 Professor Oak T [Su]
025/034 Rare Candy I
026/034 Rocket's Admin. T [Su]
027/034 Sun Seed PT
028/034 Super Rod I
029/034 Switch I
030/034 Ultra Ball I
031/034 VS Seeker I
032/034 Double Colorless Energy Colorless E
033/034 Grass Energy Grass E
034/034 Fighting Energy Fighting E


Charizard & Ho-Oh ex Deck
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No. Card Type Quantity
001/034 Charmander Fire
002/034 Charmeleon Fire
003/034 Charizard Fire
004/034 Ponyta Fire
005/034 Rapidash Fire
006/034 Magmar Fire
007/034 Ho-Ohex Fire
008/034 Pikachu Lightning
009/034 Raichu Lightning
010/034 Voltorb Lightning
011/034 Electrode Lightning
012/034 Zapdos Lightning
013/034 Clefairy Colorless
014/034 Clefable Colorless
015/034 Dunsparce Colorless
016/034 Stantler Colorless
017/034 Miltank Colorless
018/034 Bill Su
019/034 Boss's Orders [Giovanni] Su
020/034 Computer Search T [Item]
021/034 Poké Ball I
022/034 Pokémon Fan Club Su
023/034 Professor Oak T [Su]
024/034 Rare Candy I
025/034 Rocket's Admin. T [Su]
026/034 Scorching Charcoal PT
027/034 Super Rod I
028/034 Super Scoop Up I
029/034 Switch I
030/034 Ultra Ball I
031/034 VS Seeker I
032/034 Double Colorless Energy Colorless E
033/034 Fire Energy Fire E
034/034 Lightning Energy Lightning E


Blastoise & Suicune ex Deck
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No. Card Type Quantity
001/034 Squirtle Water
002/034 Wartortle Water
003/034 Blastoise Water
004/034 Staryu Water
005/034 Starmie Water
006/034 Magikarp Water
007/034 Gyarados Water
008/034 Lapras Water
009/034 Articuno Water
010/034 Suicuneex Water
011/034 Drowzee Psychic
012/034 Hypno Psychic
013/034 Mr. Mime Psychic
014/034 Mewtwo Psychic
015/034 Lt. Surge's Rattata Colorless
016/034 Lt. Surge's Raticate Colorless
017/034 Kangaskhan Colorless
018/034 Bill Su
019/034 Boss's Orders [Giovanni] Su
020/034 Computer Search T [Item]
021/034 Drops in the Ocean PT
022/034 Fisherman T [Su]
023/034 Poké Ball I
024/034 Pokémon Fan Club Su
025/034 Professor Oak T [Su]
026/034 Rare Candy I
027/034 Rocket's Admin. T [Su]
028/034 Super Rod I
029/034 Switch I
030/034 Ultra Ball I
031/034 VS Seeker I
032/034 Double Colorless Energy Colorless E
033/034 Water Energy Water E
034/034 Psychic Energy Psychic E

Japanese & Traditional Chinese decks

Venusaur & Lugia ex Deck
No. Card Type Quantity
001/032 Bulbasaur Grass
002/032 Ivysaur Grass
003/032 Venusaur Grass
004/032 Paras Grass
005/032 Parasect Grass
006/032 Scyther Grass
007/032 Pinsir Grass
008/032 Sandshrew Fighting
009/032 Sandslash Fighting
010/032 Onix Fighting
011/032 Hitmonlee Fighting
012/032 Hitmonchan Fighting
013/032 Doduo Colorless
014/032 Dodrio Colorless
015/032 Chansey Colorless
016/032 Snorlax Colorless
017/032 Lugiaex Colorless
018/032 Super Rod I
019/032 Ultra Ball I
020/032 Computer Search T [Item]
021/032 VS Seeker I
022/032 Rare Candy I
023/032 Switch I
024/032 Poké Ball I
025/032 Sun Seed PT
026/032 Professor Oak T [Su]
027/032 Pokémon Fan Club Su
028/032 Pokémon Nurse T [Su]
029/032 Boss's Orders [Giovanni] Su
030/032 Bill Su
031/032 Rocket's Admin. T [Su]
032/032 Double Colorless Energy Colorless E
GRA Grass Energy Grass E
FIG Fighting Energy Fighting E


Charizard & Ho-Oh ex Deck
No. Card Type Quantity
001/032 Charmander Fire
002/032 Charmeleon Fire
003/032 Charizard Fire
004/032 Ponyta Fire
005/032 Rapidash Fire
006/032 Magmar Fire
007/032 Ho-Ohex Fire
008/032 Pikachu Lightning
009/032 Raichu Lightning
010/032 Voltorb Lightning
011/032 Electrode Lightning
012/032 Zapdos Lightning
013/032 Clefairy Colorless
014/032 Clefable Colorless
015/032 Dunsparce Colorless
016/032 Stantler Colorless
017/032 Miltank Colorless
018/032 Super Scoop Up I
019/032 Super Rod I
020/032 Ultra Ball I
021/032 Computer Search T [Item]
022/032 VS Seeker I
023/032 Rare Candy I
024/032 Switch I
025/032 Poké Ball I
026/032 Scorching Charcoal PT
027/032 Professor Oak T [Su]
028/032 Pokémon Fan Club Su
029/032 Boss's Orders [Giovanni] Su
030/032 Bill Su
031/032 Rocket's Admin. T [Su]
032/032 Double Colorless Energy Colorless E
FIR Fire Energy Fire E
LIG Lightning Energy Lightning E


Blastoise & Suicune ex Deck
No. Card Type Quantity
001/032 Squirtle Water
002/032 Wartortle Water
003/032 Blastoise Water
004/032 Staryu Water
005/032 Starmie Water
006/032 Magikarp Water
007/032 Gyarados Water
008/032 Lapras Water
009/032 Articuno Water
010/032 Suicuneex Water
011/032 Drowzee Psychic
012/032 Hypno Psychic
013/032 Mr. Mime Psychic
014/032 Mewtwo Psychic
015/032 Lt. Surge's Rattata Colorless
016/032 Lt. Surge's Raticate Colorless
017/032 Kangaskhan Colorless
018/032 Super Rod I
019/032 Ultra Ball I
020/032 Computer Search T [Item]
021/032 VS Seeker I
022/032 Rare Candy I
023/032 Switch I
024/032 Poké Ball I
025/032 Drops in the Ocean PT
026/032 Professor Oak T [Su]
027/032 Fisherman T [Su]
028/032 Pokémon Fan Club Su
029/032 Boss's Orders [Giovanni] Su
030/032 Bill Su
031/032 Rocket's Admin. T [Su]
032/032 Double Colorless Energy Colorless E
WAT Water Energy Water E
PSY Psychic Energy Psychic E


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In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 寶可夢集換式卡牌遊戲 Classic Pokémon Jaahpwuhnsīk Kǎpáai Yóuxì Classic
Mandarin 寶可夢集換式卡牌遊戲 Classic Pokémon Jíhuànshì Kǎpái Yóuxì Classic
South Korea Flag.png Korean 포켓몬 카드 게임 Classic Pokémon Card Game Classic

References

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Scarlet & Violet: Scarlet & Violet Build & Battle Box
ex Battle Decks—Ampharos & Lucario
Paldea Evolved: Paldea Evolved Build & Battle Box
Trainer's Toolkit 2023ex Battle Decks—Chien-Pao & TinkatonMcDonald's Collection 2023Play! Pokémon Prize Pack Series Three
Obsidian Flames: Obsidian Flames Build & Battle Box
Deluxe Battle Decks—Meowscarada ex & Quaquaval exTrick or Trade 2023
151My First Battleex Battle Decks—Greninja & Kangaskhan
Paradox Rift: Paradox Rift Build & Battle Box
Miraidon ex League Battle DeckPokémon Trading Card Game Classic
Paldean FatesPlay! Pokémon Prize Pack Series Four
Temporal Forces: Temporal Forces Build & Battle BoxDeluxe Battle Decks—Ninetales ex & Zapdos ex
ex Battle Decks—Houndoom & MelmetalGardevoir ex League Battle Deck
Twilight Masquerade: Twilight Masquerade Build & Battle Box
Battle Academy 2024ex Battle Decks—Victini & Miraidon
Shrouded FablePlay! Pokémon Prize Pack Series Five
Deluxe Battle Decks—Koraidon ex & Miraidon exTrick or Trade 2024
Stellar Crown: Stellar Crown Build & Battle Box
Trainer's Toolkit 2024ex Battle Decks—Tapu Koko & Iron Leaves
Surging Sparks: Surging Sparks Build & Battle Box
Charizard ex League Battle DeckMcDonald's Collection 2024
Prismatic Evolutions
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SV-P Promotional cards
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Triplet Beatex Starter Set Pikachu ex & Pawmot
Snow HazardClay Burst
ex Special SetPokémon Card 151ex Start Decks
Ruler of the Black Flame: Ruler of the Black Flame Deck Build Box2023 Pokémon World Championships Yokohama Deck: Pikachu
Raging SurfTerastal Starter Sets
Ancient RoarFuture Flash
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Wild ForceCyber Judge: Starter Deck & Build Sets
Battle AcademyCrimson Haze
Transformation Mask
Battle Master DecksNight Wanderer
Stellar Miracle: Stellar Miracle Deck Build Box
Stellar Tera Type Starter Sets
Paradise Dragona
Super Electric Breaker
Generations Start Decks
Terastal Fest ex
Battle Partners: Collection File Sets
ex Starter Set Steven's Beldum & Metagross exex Starter Set Marnie's Morpeko & Grimmsnarl ex