Why this is the moment to start
A new era is the best on-ramp the TCG ever offers. The MEGA era is just opening, and these starters arrive the same day as the Storm Emeralda booster set — so day-one momentum, attention, and "how do I get into this?" interest all peak at once. If you've been waiting for a clean jumping-on point, a new-era starter is exactly that: everything resets to "start here." ✅ (Same-day launch confirmed from product packaging; exact date to confirm before publishing.)
What are the MEGA Starter Set ex decks?
Each is a complete, ready-to-play 60-card deck — built and balanced for you, so a brand-new player opens the box and plays straight away. They're the official "start here" product for the MEGA era, and each is themed around a popular Pokémon with its own ex card inside.
Which MEGA Starter deck is for you?
DeckBest forThe vibe⚡ Zorua & Zoroark exPlayers who like an edgeThe cool, tricky illusion-fox deck, led by a high-HP Zoroark ex🤎 Eevee exFirst-timers & Eevee fansThe warmest, most universally loved entry — built around Eevee ex🌿 Sprigatito & Meowscarada exScarlet & Violet / new-gen fansThe stylish grass-cat line, topped by a hard-hitting Meowscarada ex
Short version: Eevee ex is the easiest "first deck for anyone," Zoroark ex suits players who want a bit of attitude, and Meowscarada ex is the pick for newer-generation fans.
New to the TCG? Why a starter is the right first buy
No deckbuilding — ready to play out of the box.
You learn by playing, not by reading rules.
Self-contained — everything for a game is in the box.
Each has an ex card, so your first deck already has a centrepiece.
Pick by the Pokémon you love most — genuinely the best way to choose.
For collectors
Even if you never play, each deck carries a themed ex card — Zoroark ex, Eevee ex, or Meowscarada ex — plus basic-Pokémon art. Paired with the Storm Emeralda set arriving the same day, the starters round out a clean "MEGA era, day one" pickup.
How to get them from Japan
Find your deck: Browse the shop.
New to importing? Our Buying Guide covers ordering and shipping.
Chasing boosters too? See our Storm Emeralda breakdown.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Pokémon MEGA Starter Set ex? A line of ready-to-play 60-card starter decks for the MEGA era of the Pokémon TCG, each themed around a popular Pokémon with its own ex card.
How many MEGA starter decks are there? Three: Zorua & Zoroark ex, Eevee ex, and Sprigatito & Meowscarada ex.
Which MEGA starter deck should I buy? Pick by the Pokémon you like most — Eevee ex is the most approachable for first-timers, Zoroark ex suits players who want an edge, and Meowscarada ex is for newer-generation fans. Each plays out of the box.
When do the MEGA starter decks release? The same day as the MEGA-era Storm Emeralda set. ⚠️ Confirm the exact date on pokemon-card.com before publishing.
Can I buy them from outside Japan? Yes — we source them in Japan and ship worldwide. Tell us which deck you want and we'll check availability.