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Japan Releases 'Special Deck Set MEGA' Today... Participate in Gym Battles with Decks As-Is

Three Decks Featuring Mega Feraligatr ex, Mega Dragonite ex, and Mega Gengar ex Eligible for 'Deck-As-Is Battle' Starting Today

김태희 기자 · Published Nov 13, 2026, 09:28 KST · 3 min read
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The Japanese Pokémon Trading Card Game deck product "Special Deck Set MEGA: Mega Feraligatr · Mega Dragonite · Mega Gengar" (スペシャルデッキセットMEGA メガオーダイル・メガカイリュー・メガゲンガー) was released in Japan today (Friday, November 13). The suggested retail price is 5,500 yen (including tax). An announcement for "Deck-As-Is Battle" (デッキそのままバトル) on the official Pokémon Card site added this set to the list of eligible products, stating it can be used "from November 13 onward." This means players can take the purchased deck as-is to participate in battle events at Pokémon Card Gyms and Pokémon Centers across Japan.

Eligible for 'Deck-As-Is Battle' Starting Today… No Modifications Allowed

"Deck-As-Is Battle" is a fixed-deck format in which players compete using only one of the designated pre-built decks. The announcement stated that "modifications to the deck, card swaps, etc., are not allowed." The event began on September 2 and is being held as a long-term event, with the announcement adding that it may end without prior notice.

| Category | Official Announcement Details | |---|---| | Eligible Decks | 3 Starter Set ex types (Eevee ex, Zorua & Zoroark ex, Sprigatito & Meowscarada ex), Start Deck 100 Battle Collection (including CoroChao Ver.), 30th Anniversary Premium Deck Set Espeon · Umbreon, Special Deck Set MEGA (from November 13 onward) | | Locations | Pokémon Card Gyms and Pokémon Centers across Japan | | League | Open | | Entry Fee, Format, Registration | Varies by Gym (see details page for each Gym event) | | Participation Prize | 1 promo card "Eevee", 1 promo card pack (contains 1 card) | | Rock-Paper-Scissors Prize | 1 paper deck box | | Deck Rental | Up to 3 players per session, 3 Starter Set ex types only | | On-site Deck Purchase | Not available |

Deck rentals are limited to the three Starter Set ex types. Because the decks from Special Deck Set MEGA are not included in the rental list, players must purchase and bring their own to participate with these decks. Unlike the previous "Start Deck 100 As-Is Battle," the announcement specified that decks cannot be purchased at the event venue upon entry. It noted that events held at Pokémon Centers have different prize distribution conditions from the announcement details. When participating, players must bring the entry fee, something to verify their Player ID, and items required for battle such as damage counters, coins, and markers. Prizes are subject to change without prior notice.

Set Contents… Three 60-Card Decks, 2 Mega Evolution ex Cards Each

According to the official product page, the set contains one each of three 60-card pre-built decks, with two foil Mega Evolution ex cards included in each deck. All three decks include Ultra Ball, Boss's Orders, and Lillie's Determination.

| Deck | Key Cards | Basic Energy | |---|---|---| | Mega Feraligatr ex Deck | 2 Mega Feraligatr ex (Foil) | 18 Water | | Mega Dragonite ex Deck | 2 Mega Dragonite ex (Foil) | 6 Water, 12 Lightning | | Mega Gengar ex Deck | 2 Mega Gengar ex (Foil) | 18 Darkness |

The product page introduced Mega Dragonite ex's attack "Dragon Glide," which discards 2 Energy to deal 330 damage, and Mega Gengar ex's attack "Void Gale," which deals 230 damage for 2 Darkness Energy. Each deck also contains 1 foil card of its pre-evolution Pokémon (Totodile/Croconaw, Dratini/Dragonair, Gastly/Haunter).

Besides the decks, the set items include 3 paper deck boxes, 3 Pokémon coins, 1 sheet of damage counters/markers, 1 paper damage counter case, 1 playmat, 1 card box, 1 rulebook, and 3 Players' Guides. The official page noted that this product includes some previously released or distributed cards.

No Announcement for Korean Edition

As of the 13th, a Korean edition of this set has not been confirmed on the product list of the official Korean Pokémon Card website. No announcement has been made regarding a Korean release. "Deck-As-Is Battle" is also an event held at Pokémon Card Gyms and Pokémon Centers in Japan, with no announcement made for domestic (Korean) store events.

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