The Pokémon Company has announced a Japanese box with three ready-to-play Mega Evolution decks for 5,500 yen. PokéGuardian reports that it contains no newly designed cards . Below are the date, price and contents, and what each one means for players and collectors.
What is the Special Deck Set MEGA and when does it launch?
The Special Deck Set MEGA is a Japanese Pokémon Card Game product. It contains three pre-built 60-card decks, one each for Mega Feraligatr ex, Mega Dragonite ex and Mega Gengar ex. PokéGuardian reports that it launches on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 5,500 yen with tax included . The official product page on pokemon-card.com gives the same date and price . The release is for Japan only. None of the sources reviewed mentions an English-language version.
Quick Answer: The Special Deck Set MEGA is a Japan-only box with three prebuilt 60-card decks: Mega Feraligatr ex, Mega Dragonite ex and Mega Gengar ex. It releases on Friday, November 13, 2026, priced at 5,500 yen with tax included, according to PokéGuardian and the official Pokémon Card Game product page.
The full Japanese name is 「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」, which translates as Special Deck Set MEGA: Mega Feraligatr / Mega Dragonite / Mega Gengar. The official page describes each deck as prebuilt and ready to play. The box also includes a playmat, coins and deck cases, so two players can start a match without buying anything else .
The set was officially announced on October 16, 2026. Several Japanese outlets reported the same date and price that day, including Dengeki Online, Inside Games and GAME Watch . The set was not a surprise. PokeBeach first reported in May 2026 that it was coming . PokeBeach then covered the full reveal in October 2026 .
| Item | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Product name | Special Deck Set MEGA: Mega Feraligatr / Mega Dragonite / Mega Gengar | pokemon-card.com |
| Release date | Friday, November 13, 2026 | pokemon-card.com, PokéGuardian |
| Price | 5,500 yen (tax included) | pokemon-card.com, PokéGuardian |
| Decks | 3 × 60-card decks (Mega Feraligatr ex, Mega Dragonite ex, Mega Gengar ex) | pokemon-card.com, PokéGuardian |
| First reported | May 2026 (PokeBeach) | PokeBeach |
| Official reveal | October 16, 2026 | PokéGuardian, Dengeki Online, Inside Games, GAME Watch |
| Region | Japan; no English release announced | All sources reviewed |
Some retailer and fan pages still carry text copied from the 2023 Special Deck Set ex (Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise), including the wrong deck names. Check the official page before you rely on a listing .
What is in the box?
The Special Deck Set MEGA contains three ready-to-play 60-card decks (Mega Feraligatr ex, Mega Dragonite ex and Mega Gengar ex), plus deck cases, coins, damage counters, a playmat and printed guides. The Pokémon Company's official Japanese product page lists all of these items . Two players can start a match using only what is in the box.
The official page calls each deck a prebuilt deck containing two copies of its Mega Evolution ex (「メガシンカexがそれぞれ2枚ずつ収録されている構築済みデッキ」) . The product is aimed at new players: three decks, a playmat and the play accessories come in one package, so no other purchase is needed for a first game.
The table below compares the official contents list with what PokéGuardian reported on October 16, 2026 . A dash means that source did not list the item.
| Item | Official page (pokemon-card.com) | PokéGuardian |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Feraligatr ex deck (60 cards) | 1 | 1 |
| Mega Dragonite ex deck (60 cards) | 1 | 1 |
| Mega Gengar ex deck (60 cards) | 1 | 1 |
| Deck cases | 3 (paper) | 3 (described as cardboard deck boxes) |
| Pokémon coins | 3 | 3 |
| Playmat | 1 | 1 |
| Damage counters / markers | Included | — |
| Rules booklet (遊びかた説明書) | 1 | — |
| Player's Guides | 3 | — |
| Card box | 1 | — |
Sources: official contents list ; PokéGuardian report .
The two lists agree on the core items. Both name three 60-card decks, three deck cases, three coins and one playmat. PokéGuardian left out the smaller extras: damage counters, the rules booklet, the Player's Guides and the card box. Japanese outlets carried the longer list on the same day, including Dengeki Online and Inside Games .
The table gives no count for the damage counters because the sources do not agree on how many sheets or cases are included. Check the official page or the printed box before relying on a specific number.
- Decks: 3 × 60 cards, each built around two copies of one Mega Evolution ex.
- Play accessories: 3 deck cases, 3 coins, damage counters and 1 playmat.
- Printed material: 1 rules booklet and 3 Player's Guides.
- Storage: 1 card box.
Retailer listings for this set sometimes differ from the official list, either in the items they include or because they still carry text from the 2023 Special Deck Set ex. The official page is the version to check against .
Are there any new cards in the Special Deck Set MEGA?
No newly designed cards have been reported for the Special Deck Set MEGA. According to PokéGuardian, the only new versions are alternate-art reprints of the three Mega Evolution ex cards: Mega Feraligatr ex, Mega Dragonite ex and Mega Gengar ex . This claim comes from PokéGuardian alone. The official product page describes the set as prebuilt decks but does not mention new card designs .
Here is PokéGuardian's wording, from its report of October 16, 2026:
"There are no new cards revealed other than reprints with alternative art for the MEGA ex cards," — PokéGuardian, product reveal report (source: PokéGuardian, 2026-10)
Japanese coverage published the same day, including Inside Games and GAME Watch, covers the deck contents and key attacks . The research for this article did not confirm a card-by-card list showing where each card was first printed. Treat "reprint only" as PokéGuardian's report until the full Japanese decklists are published.
Fixed decks mean duplicates
The decks are fixed, so every box contains the same cards. The official page says each deck is a prebuilt deck with 2 copies of its Mega Evolution ex (「メガシンカexがそれぞれ2枚ずつ収録されている構築済みデッキ」) . The same page lists each Mega ex as a holo (キラ) card, along with the two pre-evolutions in that deck . The official text does not say how many holo copies of each card are in a deck, so the number of foil copies per box is still unconfirmed.
What collectors actually get
Based on the sources available on October 18, 2026, the box contains:
- Alternate-art Mega ex reprints: Mega Feraligatr ex, Mega Dragonite ex and Mega Gengar ex, two copies of each per the official page . The alternate-art detail comes from PokéGuardian .
- Holo pre-evolutions: Totodile and Croconaw, Dratini and Dragonair, Gastly and Haunter .
- No reported new mechanics: none of the sources describe a new card type, rule or mechanic in this product.
For players, the box gives three ready-to-play decks. For collectors, the reported draw is the alternate art on the three Mega ex cards. Anyone who already has the original Mega ex printings should compare the reprint art before buying for the cards alone.
Which mirror-foil cards come in each deck?
Each deck holds holo versions of its Mega Pokémon's two earlier evolution stages. PokéGuardian reports that every deck includes 2 mirror-foil cards of the pre-evolutions of its Mega Pokémon . The official Japanese product page from The Pokémon Company also lists the Mega ex card itself as a holo (キラカード) in each deck . So each deck has three holo card names: the Mega ex and two pre-evolutions.
Here are the holo cards for each deck, as listed on the official Pokémon Card Game product page :
- Mega Feraligatr ex deck: Totodile (ワニノコ) and Croconaw (アリゲイツ) are the pre-evolution holos. Mega Feraligatr ex is also a holo.
- Mega Dragonite ex deck: Dratini (ミニリュウ) and Dragonair (ハクリュー) are the pre-evolution holos. Mega Dragonite ex is also a holo.
- Mega Gengar ex deck: Gastly (ゴース) and Haunter (ゴースト) are the pre-evolution holos. Mega Gengar ex is also a holo.
The two sources agree on which cards are holos. PokéGuardian's "2 mirror-foil cards" matches the two pre-evolution names in each deck, and the official page adds the Mega ex. Neither source clearly states how many copies of each card are holo. The official page says each deck contains two copies of its Mega Evolution ex , but it does not say whether both copies are holo. It also gives no counts for Totodile, Dratini, Gastly or the other pre-evolutions. Until the full card list or opened product confirms the numbers, treat any per-card holo count as unconfirmed.
For collectors, the foils are spread evenly across the three evolution lines, so buying one box gives a holo of every stage of all three lines. If you are after a single line, such as the Gastly–Haunter–Gengar stage cards, the box includes the other two decks as well. Single-card listings may be a cheaper route once the product ships on November 13, 2026 .
What does the Mega Feraligatr ex deck do?
The Mega Feraligatr ex deck is built around a single heavy attack. Mega Feraligatr ex's Killer Crunch (キラークランチ) can deal 400 damage in total if the opponent's Active Pokémon already has damage counters on it, according to the official Pokémon Card Game product page . The rest of the deck exists to put damage counters on the opponent's Active Pokémon before Feraligatr attacks.
Japanese press coverage gives Killer Crunch's base damage as 200, with the 400 total reached only when the condition is met . The official page only states the 400-damage total in its text. Treat the 200 base figure as a press report until the full card text is published.
Coverage published on October 16, 2026 names these supporting cards for the Feraligatr deck :
- Glastrier: its Ice Shot attack is reported to do 20 damage to the opponent's Active Pokémon and to Benched Pokémon. That leaves damage counters in place, which turns on Killer Crunch's 400-damage total.
- Mantine: its Call for Family attack is reported to put up to 2 Basic Pokémon onto the Bench, which helps the deck build its board early.
- Waitress: a Supporter reported to let the player look at the top 6 cards of the deck and attach a Basic Energy from among them. This speeds up powering Feraligatr ex.
Like the other two decks in the set, the Feraligatr deck is reported to include Ultra Ball, Boss's Orders and Lillie's Determination . Boss's Orders fits this deck's plan well. It can pull up a Pokémon that Glastrier has already damaged on the Bench, so that Killer Crunch gets its bonus.
A note on names and wording: the attack names and card effects above are English renderings of Japanese text. They are not official English card text. The set has been announced only for Japan, and no English printing has been confirmed in the sources reviewed (PokéGuardian, 2026-10). If the cards are later printed in English, the names may differ, for example "Killer Crunch" and "Call for Family." Damage values and effect wording should also be checked against official English text. Press machine translations have already got Pokémon names wrong for this product, so check the Japanese card names on the official page before you trade or list single cards from this deck.
What do the Mega Dragonite ex and Mega Gengar ex decks do?
The other two decks are each built around a single Mega Evolution ex attacker. The Mega Dragonite ex deck relies on an attack that the official product page says can deal 330 damage. The Mega Gengar ex deck relies on an attack that deals 230 damage . According to The Pokémon Company's Japanese product page, each deck includes two copies of its Mega Evolution ex. Both decks share several Trainer cards with the Feraligatr deck. The rest of this section uses only what the official page and press reports from October 16, 2026 state.
Mega Dragonite ex deck
The official page describes Mega Dragonite ex's attack リューノグライド as able to deal "330もの大ダメージ" (330 damage) . The deck evolves from Dratini (ミニリュウ) through Dragonair (ハクリュー). The official page lists both of these as holo cards in this deck, along with Mega Dragonite ex. Press reports name these other cards in the list:
- Ogerpon Wellspring Mask
- Lacey's encouragement (メイのはげまし)
- Ultra Ball, Boss's Orders and Lillie's Determination, which appear in all three decks
This card list comes from Inside Games (2026-10) and matching coverage from GAME Watch . The research sources do not include the full official wording of Mega Dragonite ex's Ability or the attack's Energy cost. Some summaries mention an Ability that switches Pokémon and an attack that discards Energy. Check both against the card text on the official page before you rely on them.
Mega Gengar ex deck
Mega Gengar ex's attack ヴォイドゲイル (Void Gale) "230ダメージを与えられ" (deals 230 damage), according to the official product page . The Pokémon in this deck evolve Gastly (ゴース) into Haunter (ゴースト) and then into Mega Gengar ex. The official page lists all three as holo cards in this deck. Press reports name these other cards:
- Sableye
- Seviper
- The same shared Trainer cards: Ultra Ball, Boss's Orders and Lillie's Determination
PokeBeach covered the October 2026 reveal of the set. PokéGuardian reported that the Mega ex cards are alternate-art reprints and not new designs . That claim has a single source. Some descriptions also give Mega Gengar ex an Ability that reduces the Prize cards an opponent takes, plus extra effects on its attack. The verified research did not confirm that wording, the attack's Energy cost or any secondary effect. Read the full text on the official page before you build around those details.
What is not covered here
These descriptions repeat what the official page and press reports say. They do not rate how strong either deck is. No tournament results, sales figures or demand data for this set have been published. Japanese machine translations have already got Pokémon names wrong for this product. When you look up singles, search by the Japanese card names listed on pokemon-card.com.
Is 5,500 yen the price to expect? Pre-orders and retailer listings
The suggested retail price of the Special Deck Set MEGA is 5,500 yen, tax included. That is the figure on the official product page at pokemon-card.com . PokéGuardian reported the same price on October 16, 2026 , and so did Dengeki Online . Any price you see above that is set by a retailer or reseller. The Pokémon Company did not set it.
The box contains three 60-card decks, so the suggested price works out to about 1,833 yen per deck (5,500 ÷ 3) . That figure is simple division. It does not put a value on the playmat, coins, deck cases or other accessories in the box.
Pre-orders are already open at some shops. Japan-Figure has an export listing for the product . Prices and contents descriptions differ from one retailer listing to the next, and some differ from the official contents list. Separately, a Yahoo! Shopping listing was reported at a price well above 5,500 yen. None of the sources used for this article confirms that listing, so its exact price is not given here.
Before you pre-order or buy, check the listing against the official page:
- Price: 5,500 yen tax included is the reference figure. Import shops normally add shipping, fees and their own margin.
- Contents: make sure the listing names the Mega Feraligatr ex, Mega Dragonite ex and Mega Gengar ex decks. Some fan and retailer pages still use text copied from the 2023 Special Deck Set ex (Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise).
- Release date: the official date is Friday, November 13, 2026, for Japan . None of the cited sources mentions an English or international release.
- Lotteries: some Japanese shops sell through lotteries or pre-order windows. SNKRDUNK keeps a roundup, last updated October 17, 2026 . Terms vary by retailer and were not checked for this article.
No sales figures or demand data have been published for this set. Pre-release listing prices therefore show what individual sellers are asking. They do not show where the price will settle after November 13.
Who is it for, and what should collectors watch next?
The Special Deck Set MEGA is aimed mainly at new and returning players in Japan. The Pokémon Company's official product page presents it as an easy way to start playing. It includes three prebuilt decks built around Mega Evolution ex Pokémon, along with everything needed for a match. It goes on sale on Friday, November 13, 2026, at a suggested price of 5,500 yen including tax (source: Pokémon Card Game official site, 2026-10).
Two players can open the box and play straight away. The official contents list includes three 60-card decks, three Pokémon coins, a playmat, a rules booklet and three Player's Guides . Players who already own these cards should check what is new first. According to PokéGuardian, the set contains no newly designed cards .
A short checklist for collectors, using only the published details:
- Mega ex reprints: PokéGuardian reports that Mega Feraligatr ex, Mega Dragonite ex and Mega Gengar ex are reprints with alternate art . Only that one outlet has reported this.
- Holo pre-evolutions: The official page lists Totodile, Croconaw, Dratini, Dragonair, Gastly and Haunter as holo cards, together with each Mega ex . It does not clearly state how many holo copies of each card are included.
- Accessories: The playmat, three coins and three paper deck cases come only in this box .
What to watch before and after November 13:
- English or international release: None has been announced. The PokeBeach reveal coverage and Japanese press reports such as GAME Watch describe a Japan release only .
- Full official card lists: Some deck contents reported by outlets such as Inside Games should be checked against the official page once it publishes complete decklists .
- Retailer stock and lottery terms: These differ from shop to shop. Some retailer pages still show wording copied from the 2023 Special Deck Set ex, so use the official contents list as the reference.
This article does not give investment advice or predict prices. If you want three ready-to-play Mega decks and a playmat in one box, the official page lists everything included. If you only want new cards, PokéGuardian reports that this set has none.
Frequently asked questions
When is Special Deck Set MEGA released and how much does it cost?
Special Deck Set MEGA: Mega Feraligatr / Mega Dragonite / Mega Gengar comes out in Japan on Friday, November 13, 2026. Its price is 5,500 yen, tax included . The date and price appear on the official Pokémon Card Game product page. PokéGuardian and Dengeki Online reported the same details on October 16, 2026 .
Does the set contain new cards?
According to PokéGuardian, the set has no newly designed cards. It says the Mega Feraligatr ex, Mega Dragonite ex and Mega Gengar ex cards are reprints with new alternate art, and the other cards were released before . Only PokéGuardian has made this claim so far. The official product page does not address it.
What comes in the box?
The official contents list includes :
- Three 60-card decks: Mega Feraligatr ex, Mega Dragonite ex and Mega Gengar ex
- Three paper deck boxes and three Pokémon coins
- Damage counters and markers
- One playmat and one rules booklet
- Three Player's Guides and one card box
Some retailer listings show different items. Use the official page as the reference.
Will there be an English version?
No English or international version has been announced. Special Deck Set MEGA is a Japanese release. The official Japanese page, PokéGuardian, Inside Games, GAME Watch and PokeBeach only mention the Japanese launch on November 13, 2026 . Any report of an English release without an official source is a rumor.
Is the set playable out of the box?
Yes. The box contains three prebuilt 60-card decks, and each one has two copies of its Mega Evolution ex . The Pokémon Company in Japan presents the set as an easy way to start playing. It includes a playmat, coins, damage counters and a rules booklet, so two players can play a full match without buying anything else, according to the official product page.
SnapHolo prices for the cards and sets in this article
| Card | Edition | Rarity | SnapHolo price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mew R | English | RGB Rare | $6,000.27 |
| Mew B | English | RGB Rare | $3,746.75 |
| Mew G | English | RGB Rare | $3,738.75 |
| Mew ex 152 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $89.90 |
| Gengar ex 154 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $75.35 |
| Pikachu ex 150 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $58.32 |
| Mew ex 158 | English | Futuristic Rare | $52.32 |
| Mewtwo ex 151 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $50.27 |
| Pikachu ex 149 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $47.47 |
| Jirachi ex 155 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $43.46 |
| Sylveon ex 153 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $42.79 |
| Mewtwo ex 157 | English | Futuristic Rare | $41.44 |
| Greninja ex 148 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $21.12 |
| Salamence ex 156 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $15.71 |
| Fuecoco ex 147 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $14.97 |
| Maushold 146 | English | Illustration Rare | $10.53 |
| Meowth 144 | English | Illustration Rare | $9.92 |
| Galarian Meowth 141 | English | Illustration Rare | $7.15 |
| Alolan Meowth 139 | English | Illustration Rare | $6.68 |
| Zapdos 133 | English | Illustration Rare | $6.57 |
| Moltres 130 | English | Illustration Rare | $6.00 |
| Articuno 132 | English | Illustration Rare | $5.85 |
| Lapras 131 | English | Illustration Rare | $5.74 |
| Morpeko 135 | English | Illustration Rare | $5.21 |
| Hisuian Zorua 145 | English | Illustration Rare | $4.78 |
| Mew ex 66 | English | Double Rare | $3.07 |
| Toxtricity 134 | English | Illustration Rare | $2.63 |
| Pikachu 40 | English | Pikachu Rare | $2.48 |
| Drifloon 136 | English | Illustration Rare | $2.47 |
| Alolan Exeggutor 129 | English | Illustration Rare | $2.24 |
Ungraded card prices as of 2026-10-18 (KST).
Sources: Dengeki Online · Inside Games · GAME Watch · PokeBeach · PokeBeach (2) · PokéGuardian · official page · Japan-Figure · SNKRDUNK
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