Pokémon TCG: Deck Crafter's Collection is a small box of Trainer staples with a foil Meowth ex. The Pokémon Company International lists it for October 23, 2026 , and trade outlets report a $9.99 USD price.
What is the Pokémon TCG Deck Crafter's Collection and when does it release?
The Deck Crafter's Collection is a product for building competitive decks. It contains 40 tournament-staple cards, including Meowth ex, and The Pokémon Company International's October release roundup lists it for October 23, 2026 . According to Pokemon.com, you can use the cards to build a full 60-card deck from scratch or to improve decks you already own.
Quick Answer: The Pokémon TCG Deck Crafter's Collection is a box of 40 tournament-staple cards: 39 Trainers and a foil Meowth ex. It releases on October 23, 2026. ICv2, PocketMonsters.Net and PokeGuardian report an MSRP of $9.99 USD. The official listing does not give a price.
Three outlets report the $9.99 USD MSRP: PokeGuardian, PocketMonsters.Net and the trade publication ICv2 . The official page does not list a price. All price figures in this article come from these outlets, not from Pokémon.
Timeline of coverage so far:
- August 7, 2026: PocketMonsters.Net reports the product, its contents and the $9.99 MSRP .
- August 10, 2026: ICv2 reports the same price and names The Pokémon Company International as publisher .
- October 1, 2026: Pokemon.com includes the product in its October release roundup .
- October 3, 2026: Wargamer writes that no official MSRP had been given and estimates $10–$15 .
As of October 9, 2026, the release is two weeks away.
What is inside the box?
The Deck Crafter's Collection has five items on The Pokémon Company International's official list: a foil Meowth ex, 39 Trainer cards, a Deck Crafter's Guide, 9 labeled dividers and a booster pack (source: Pokemon.com, 2026-10) . PokeGuardian gives the same core items. Trade and press reports add a sixth item, a Pokémon TCG Live code card.
- 1 foil card featuring Meowth ex
- 39 tournament-ready Trainer cards
- 1 Deck Crafter's Guide
- 9 labeled dividers for organizing cards
- 1 Pokémon TCG booster pack
Pokemon.com says the cards are Supporter, Item and Pokémon Tool cards. It says players can combine them with their own collection to build a complete 60-card deck or to improve decks they already own . That makes 40 cards in total: 1 Pokémon and 39 Trainers. The official page does not say which tournament formats the cards are meant for.
The Pokémon TCG Live code card is the only item where the sources disagree. ICv2 and PocketMonsters.Net both list it. The pokemon.com roundup does not. Buyers should check the final packaging to confirm the code card is included.
| Item | Pokemon.com (Oct 1, 2026) | ICv2 / PocketMonsters.Net (Aug 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Foil Meowth ex | Listed | Listed |
| 39 Trainer cards | Listed | Listed |
| Deck Crafter's Guide | Listed | Listed |
| 9 labeled dividers | Listed | Listed |
| 1 booster pack | Listed, set not named | Listed, set not named |
| Pokémon TCG Live code card | Not listed | Listed |
No primary source says which expansion the booster pack comes from. Pokemon.com, ICv2, PocketMonsters.Net and PokeGuardian all leave it out. Secondary reports disagree with each other. Wargamer says it is a Mega Evolution—Perfect Order pack . Search snippets based on PokeBeach's coverage say it is a Pitch Black pack. Until The Pokémon Company names the set, both claims are unconfirmed.
The other packaging details come from distributor data, not the official page. PocketMonsters.Net reports product code 10-10681-101 and a case of 12 units . Southern Hobby lists the product under SKU NDPK10681 .
Which Trainer cards are confirmed, and which list is unverified?
Only a few Trainer cards in the box have been named by a source we could read in full. The official pokemon.com listing does not name any single card. It describes the 39 Trainers only as Supporter, Item and Pokémon Tool cards that can be combined with a player's own collection to build a 60-card deck . According to Wargamer, Boss's Orders, Dawn and Special Red Card are among the staples included. Wargamer also reports that every card shown so far uses its basic artwork .
A fuller 40-card decklist is circulating in search-result snippets taken from PokeBeach and Bulbapedia. Both pages returned HTTP 403 errors when we tried to open them, so we could not check the list against the original pages. Treat it as unverified until it is confirmed. The snippets list these cards :
- Pokémon (1): Meowth ex
- Supporters (13): 4x Boss's Orders, 4x Lillie's Determination, 2x Dawn, 2x Hilda, 2x Judge, 1x Team Rocket's Petrel. The snippet totals give 15 cards here, so this group may include cards of another type.
- Items and Tools: 4x Poké Pad, 4x Ultra Ball, 2x Energy Retrieval, 2x Energy Search, 2x Mega Signal, 2x Pokégear 3.0, 2x Rare Candy, 2x Special Red Card, 2x Switch, 2x Air Balloon
The counts in the snippets add up to 40 cards: 1 Pokémon and 39 Trainers. That matches the official total, but a matching total does not confirm which cards are in the box. Card counts in leaked or pre-release lists can change before a product ships, and this list is not on any first-party page.
When the product releases on October 23, 2026, check the printed contents on the back of the box or the included Deck Crafter's Guide before you trade or price individual cards. You can also check any updated official listing from The Pokémon Company International .
Is the foil Meowth ex a promo or a reprint?
The available sources do not settle whether the foil Meowth ex is a new promo or a reprint, and the only first-party source avoids both words. The Pokémon Company International lists the item only as "1 foil card featuring Meowth ex" in its October 2026 product roundup . Until the product ships, a neutral description is "a foil Meowth ex card."
The official product description names the card without giving its status:
"Get ready to battle among the best with this collection of 40 tournament-staple cards, including Meowth ex!" — The Pokémon Company International (source: Pokémon.com, 2026-10)
Secondary sources describe the card in different ways:
- PokeGuardian calls it a "Meowth ex promo" in its reveal coverage.
- Wargamer (Ben Macready) says the Meowth ex comes from the Mega Evolution—Perfect Order set. It also says every card shown so far uses its basic artwork .
- Bulbapedia search-result snippets describe the card as a reprint and give the number 062/088 . The page returned an access error when we tried to open it, so this number is unverified.
The disagreement may partly come down to wording. In retail descriptions, "promo" can mean any card that comes only in a sealed product. Collectors often use it more narrowly, for a card with a new promo number or new artwork. None of the sources reviewed here shows a new set symbol, a promo number or alternate artwork for this Meowth ex.
Card text is also unconfirmed for this printing. The official card database lists a Meowth ex entry with an Ability . However, no first-party source has confirmed that the card in the Deck Crafter's Collection is that same printing. Gameplay details for the boxed card should wait until it is in hand.
For collectors and resellers, the answer matters most for pricing. A reprint usually trades alongside existing copies of the same card, while a promo with its own number is listed separately. Check the set symbol and collector number printed on the card after the October 23, 2026 release before you list or buy singles.
How does it compare with the Trainer's Toolkit products?
Press coverage presents the Deck Crafter's Collection as a smaller, cheaper version of the earlier Trainer's Toolkit products. That comparison comes from editors, not from The Pokémon Company International. The official October 2026 product roundup does not mention the Trainer's Toolkit line (source: Pokémon, 2026-10).
"A more budget friendly successor to the Trainer's Toolkits of the past," — Ben Macready, writer at Wargamer (source: Wargamer)
Wargamer's piece is dated October 3, 2026. It also says the cards shown so far use their basic artwork, which points the product at players rather than collectors . Snippets attributed to PokeGuardian describe it as a "slimmed-down" version of the Toolkit format. We could not open that page to check the wording.
The box is not a ready-to-play deck. ICv2 reports that the cards are meant to be combined with a player's own collection to build or upgrade a 60-card deck (source: ICv2, 2026-08). The official listing says the same. With 1 Pokémon and 39 Trainers, the box does not include enough Pokémon or any Energy to make a legal deck on its own .
Bulbapedia reportedly lists the product at Play Level 2, but its page returned an error during research, so this is unverified (see Bulbapedia).
| Claim | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Budget-friendly successor to the Trainer's Toolkit | Wargamer (2026-10) | Editorial view |
| "Slimmed-down" Toolkit version | PokeGuardian (snippet) | Editorial view, wording not checked |
| Combine with your own cards to build or improve a 60-card deck | Pokémon (2026-10), ICv2 (2026-08) | Official / trade press |
| Basic artwork, aimed at players | Wargamer (2026-10) | Press observation |
| Play Level 2 | Bulbapedia (reported) | Unverified |
No source we checked gives the contents or prices of the earlier Toolkits side by side with this box. A card-by-card value comparison will have to wait until the final decklist is confirmed.
What does it cost, and where can you pre-order?
Trade and press sources give the Deck Crafter's Collection a US MSRP of $9.99. ICv2 reported that price on August 10, 2026 , and PocketMonsters.Net reported it on August 7, 2026 . PokeGuardian gives the same figure. The official Pokémon.com October release roundup does not list a price.
Not every outlet agrees. In its October 3 article, Wargamer said no official MSRP had been provided and estimated $10–$15 . None of the sources we checked gave a European or other non-US price. Until The Pokémon Company International publishes a price, treat $9.99 as a figure reported by the trade press.
According to PocketMonsters.Net, retailers will see these packaging details:
- Product code: 10-10681-101
- Case pack: 12 units per case
- Master-carton MSRP: $119.88, which is 12 × $9.99
We could not confirm the box's dimensions or shipping weight from any source we checked, so we have left them out.
The product is listed at several large retailers and one distributor:
- Best Buy has a product page.
- Amazon has a listing.
- TCGplayer has a product page for marketplace sellers.
- The distributor Southern Hobby lists it under SKU NDPK10681 . Independent game stores usually order through distributors like this one.
Some pre-order and marketplace listings appear to be priced above the reported MSRP. We have not verified those prices and they change often, so we don't quote them here. If a listing costs much more than $9.99 before October 23, check the price against the reported MSRP before you pay. Wait until the box is on shelves before comparing prices across shops.
What to watch before Oct 23
There are four open points to check before the Deck Crafter's Collection goes on sale. The first is the price. The $9.99 figure comes from ICv2 and PocketMonsters.Net , but The Pokémon Company International has not published it on its own October roundup .
- Official MSRP. Look for a price on a pokemon.com product page. On October 3, Wargamer reported that no official MSRP had been given .
- Booster pack set. The official contents list says "1 Pokémon TCG booster pack" and does not name the expansion. Secondary sources disagree on which set it is.
- Official card list. The 39-Trainer decklist that circulates online comes from secondary sources, including Bulbapedia. We could not check it at the source. Treat it as unconfirmed until The Pokémon Company or the printed product confirms it.
- European pricing and availability. None of the sources we reviewed give a euro or pound price or a European release date.
The Pokémon TCG Live code card also needs confirming. Trade listings include it, but the pokemon.com contents list does not. We are not making any claims here about demand, sell-through or competitive impact. No source we reviewed has figures on any of them.
What's confirmed for now: a box of 40 cards built around Meowth ex, releasing October 23, 2026, according to pokemon.com . Price and full contents are still to be confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Deck Crafter's Collection release?
The Pokémon TCG: Deck Crafter's Collection releases on October 23, 2026. The Pokémon Company International gives this date in its October 2026 product roundup on pokemon.com . Wargamer reports the same date .
How much does the Deck Crafter's Collection cost?
The reported MSRP is $9.99 USD. ICv2 , PocketMonsters.Net and PokeGuardian all give that figure. The pokemon.com product page lists no price. In its October 3 article, Wargamer said no official MSRP had been given and estimated $10–$15 . None of the sources we reviewed gives a European price.
Is the Deck Crafter's Collection a ready-to-play deck?
No. The box holds 40 cards: one foil Meowth ex and 39 Trainer cards. According to pokemon.com, you combine them with your own collection to build a 60-card deck from scratch or to improve decks you already have . You need about 20 more cards, including Pokémon and Energy, before the deck is legal to play.
Is Meowth ex in the box a new card?
The sources disagree. PokeGuardian calls it a "Meowth ex promo." The official pokemon.com contents list says only "1 foil card featuring Meowth ex" . Wargamer says the card comes from the Mega Evolution—Perfect Order set . On the official card database, Meowth ex has 170 HP and the Ability "Last-Ditch Catch." When you play it from your hand onto your Bench, it lets you search your deck for a Supporter card . No official source confirms that the box's foil is that same print.
Does the box include a booster pack and a Pokémon TCG Live code?
Yes, it includes one Pokémon TCG booster pack, according to pokemon.com . Pokemon.com does not say which expansion the pack is from. Wargamer says Perfect Order, while a snippet based on PokeBeach says Pitch Black. A Pokémon TCG Live code card appears in the contents lists from ICv2 and PocketMonsters.Net . The official pokemon.com list does not include it.
SnapHolo prices for the cards and sets in this article
| Card | Edition | Rarity | SnapHolo price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Zygarde ex 124 | English | Mega Hyper Rare | $93.73 |
| Meowth ex 121 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $87.27 |
| Mega Zygarde ex 120 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $39.68 |
| Rosa's Encouragement 123 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $37.62 |
| Mega Clefable ex 119 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $36.32 |
| Mega Starmie ex 118 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $30.35 |
| Jacinthe 122 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $19.75 |
| Clefairy 94 | English | Illustration Rare | $13.34 |
| Meowth ex 107 | English | Ultra Rare | $10.84 |
| Poke Pad 113 | English | Ultra Rare | $9.08 |
| Dedenne 93 | English | Illustration Rare | $5.01 |
| Mega Starmie ex 102 | English | Ultra Rare | $4.81 |
| Mega Zygarde ex 104 | English | Ultra Rare | $4.16 |
| Mega Skarmory ex 106 | English | Ultra Rare | $3.79 |
| Yveltal ex 105 | English | Ultra Rare | $3.55 |
| Rosa's Encouragement 114 | English | Ultra Rare | $3.53 |
| Rowlet 90 | English | Illustration Rare | $3.45 |
| Espurr 95 | English | Illustration Rare | $3.25 |
| Forest of Vitality 109 | English | Ultra Rare | $3.09 |
| Mega Clefable ex 103 | English | Ultra Rare | $2.98 |
| Meowth ex 62 | English | Double Rare | $2.49 |
| Aurorus 92 | English | Illustration Rare | $2.10 |
| Jacinthe 110 | English | Ultra Rare | $1.84 |
| Wondrous Patch 117 | English | Ultra Rare | $1.78 |
| Raticate 99 | English | Illustration Rare | $1.75 |
| Talonflame 91 | English | Illustration Rare | $1.64 |
| Sacred Ash 115 | English | Ultra Rare | $1.63 |
| Energy Recycler 108 | English | Ultra Rare | $1.57 |
| Doublade 98 | English | Illustration Rare | $1.55 |
| Spewpa 89 | English | Illustration Rare | $1.47 |
Ungraded card prices as of 2026-10-18 (KST).
Sources: Pokemon.com · PocketMonsters.Net · ICv2 · Wargamer · Southern Hobby · Bulbapedia · Best Buy · Amazon · TCGplayer · official card database
