The Pokémon TCG: Deck Crafter's Collection goes on sale on October 23, 2026, according to Pokémon.com . Trade outlet ICv2 lists its MSRP as $9.99 .
What is the Pokémon TCG Deck Crafter's Collection and what does it cost?
The Pokémon TCG: Deck Crafter's Collection is a box of tournament staple cards for building or upgrading Pokémon TCG decks. It comes out on October 23, 2026. ICv2 reported on August 10, 2026 that the MSRP is $9.99 . PokéGuardian also gives $9.99 USD .
Quick Answer: The Pokémon TCG: Deck Crafter's Collection releases on October 23, 2026 at an MSRP of $9.99, according to ICv2 and PokéGuardian. Pokémon.com lists 40 tournament staple cards, including Meowth ex. The 40 cards are made up of Meowth ex and 39 Trainer cards. The box also includes a guide, nine dividers and one booster pack.
Pokémon.com describes the box as "40 tournament-staple cards, including Meowth ex". The other 39 cards are Trainer cards . ICv2 gives the same contents and says the Meowth ex card is foil .
Here is what each source confirms:
- Release date: October 23, 2026 appears on Pokémon.com, ICv2 and PokéGuardian.
- Price: ICv2 and PokéGuardian report $9.99. The Pokémon.com October roundup gives no price, and neither does the CBR article.
- Earlier estimate: When Wargamer wrote its piece, no official price had been given, so it estimated about $10–$15 .
CBR calls the product "a new 30th anniversary release" . Pokémon.com does not give the box that label. It lists the 30th Celebration products as separate October releases .
What is inside the box? Full contents list
The box holds 40 cards: one Meowth ex and 39 Trainer cards. It also includes a Deck Crafter's Guide, nine labeled dividers and one Pokémon TCG booster pack, according to Pokémon.com . Pokémon.com describes the cards as "40 tournament-staple cards, including Meowth ex." The 39 Trainer cards are part of that 40. They are not added on top of it.
ICv2's listing from August 10, 2026 matches the official list and adds two details. The box also contains a code card for Pokémon TCG Live, and the Meowth ex card is foil . The Pokémon.com October roundup does not mention the code card .
| Item | Quantity | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Meowth ex (foil, per ICv2) | 1 | Pokémon.com; ICv2 (foil detail) |
| Tournament-ready Trainer cards | 39 | Pokémon.com; ICv2 |
| Total cards (Meowth ex + Trainer cards) | 40 | Pokémon.com |
| Deck Crafter's Guide | 1 | Pokémon.com; ICv2 |
| Labeled card dividers | 9 | Pokémon.com; ICv2 |
| Pokémon TCG booster pack | 1 | Pokémon.com; ICv2 |
| Pokémon TCG Live code card | 1 | ICv2 only |
ICv2 says the Trainer cards are "Supporter, Item, and Pokémon Tool cards that were used in the Championship series" . Neither Pokémon.com nor ICv2 publishes a full card-by-card list of the 39 Trainer cards. Neither source says how many of each Trainer type are in the box.
The included items fall into three groups:
- Playable cards: 1 Meowth ex and 39 Trainer cards, 40 in total. This is fewer than a 60-card deck.
- Organization tools: the Deck Crafter's Guide and 9 labeled dividers.
- Extras: 1 booster pack and, according to ICv2, a Pokémon TCG Live code card.
PokéGuardian also lists the box contents and reports the same $9.99 USD price as ICv2 . The booster pack's set is not named by Pokémon.com, ICv2 or PokéGuardian. Buyers should not assume it comes from Perfect Order or a 30th Celebration product.
Which cards are named? Meowth ex, Lillie's Determination, Dawn and Air Balloon
Four cards in the Deck Crafter's Collection have been named so far. They are Meowth ex and three Trainer cards: Lillie's Determination, Dawn and Air Balloon. All four names and their effects come from one report by CBR . Pokémon.com and ICv2 do not list the effects.
According to CBR, the Meowth ex in the box is the version from the Perfect Order set . ICv2 reports that the Meowth ex in this box is foil .
CBR describes two parts of the Meowth ex card :
- Last-Ditch Catch (Ability): when Meowth ex is played, it "lets the player add a Supporter card from their deck to their hand."
- Tuck Tail (move): "lets it be bounced back to the hand."
CBR also names three of the 39 Trainer cards and gives their effects :
- Lillie's Determination (Supporter): "lets the player shuffle their hand into their deck and draw 6 cards."
- Dawn (Supporter): "lets the player search for a Basic, Stage 1, and Stage 2 Pokémon."
- Air Balloon (Pokémon Tool): "reduces a Pokémon's Retreat cost by two."
The other 36 Trainer cards have not been listed in the coverage reviewed here. ICv2 says only that the Trainer cards are "Supporter, Item, and Pokémon Tool cards that were used in the Championship series" . Until a full card list is published, buyers should not count on any specific card beyond these four.
CBR also says who the box is for:
The Deck Crafter's Collection is aimed at players who want to "step into the Pokémon TCG competitive scene," — CBR (source: CBR)
No outlet has reported how these cards perform in tournaments or how they affect prices. The card effects above are quoted as CBR wrote them. Check them against the printed cards when the product comes out on October 23, 2026 .
Is the Deck Crafter's Collection a ready-to-play deck?
No. The Pokémon TCG: Deck Crafter's Collection is not a ready-to-play deck. It holds 40 cards: one Pokémon ex, Meowth ex, and 39 Trainer cards . A tournament deck needs 60 cards, so you have to add your own Pokémon and Energy before you can play.
That is how Pokémon.com lists the box: a set of tournament-staple cards, a Deck Crafter's Guide, nine labeled dividers and one booster pack, with no complete decklist . PokéGuardian describes it in a similar way and compares it with an earlier product line:
"A slimmed down version of the previously released Trainer's Toolkit products," — PokéGuardian (source: PokéGuardian)
PokéGuardian says the box gives buyers two options :
- Build from scratch: use the Trainer cards as the base of a new 60-card deck.
- Power up existing decks: add the Trainer cards to decks you already own.
The October 30, 2026 release is a different type of product. According to CBR, each 30th Celebration Battle Deck (Espeon ex and Umbreon ex) comes with a ready-to-play 60-card deck, a play coin and a single-player playmat, and every card is foil . Pokémon.com lists these decks one week after the Deck Crafter's Collection .
In short, the Battle Decks are built for players who want a full deck they can play right away. The Deck Crafter's Collection supplies the Trainer cards that go around a deck's Pokémon. None of the cited sources has reported sales figures, demand, or tournament results for either product.
When and where can you get it? Release date and how it fits October 2026
The Pokémon TCG: Deck Crafter's Collection releases on October 23, 2026, according to the official October product roundup on Pokémon.com . CBR reports the same date , and so do ICv2 and PokéGuardian .
None of the cited sources names specific retailers or stock levels. Pokémon.com lists the box among its October 2026 releases but gives no store list and no price .
The Deck Crafter's Collection is the only product on the official calendar dated October 23. Four other products came out together on October 2, and the 30th Celebration Battle Decks follow on October 30 . That puts it one week before the Battle Decks.
| Date (2026) | Product | Contents (per Pokémon.com) | Price (source) |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2 | Mini Portfolio | Holds 60 cards; 1 booster pack | Not listed |
| October 2 | Enhanced 2-Pack Blister | Foil Gengar, Marshadow and Team Rocket's Mimikyu; plastic coin; 2 booster packs | Not listed |
| October 2 | 30th Celebration Mini Tin | 2 booster packs, sticker sheet, art card; 10 tin designs | Not listed |
| October 2 | 30th Celebration Booster Bundle | 6 booster packs | Not listed |
| October 23 | Deck Crafter's Collection | Meowth ex, 39 Trainer cards, guide, 9 dividers, 1 booster pack | $9.99 (ICv2, PokéGuardian) |
| October 30 | 30th Celebration Battle Deck—Espeon ex & Umbreon ex | Two all-foil 60-card decks; Victini and Zeraora illustration rare promos | $39.99 (CBR) |
The contents and dates in the table come from Pokémon.com . ICv2 reported the $9.99 MSRP , and PokéGuardian gives the same figure . The Battle Deck price comes from CBR .
Four of the six October products carry the 30th Celebration name: the Mini Tin, the Booster Bundle and the two Battle Decks. Pokémon.com does not give the Deck Crafter's Collection that label. The "30th anniversary release" description comes from CBR .
How does the $9.99 price compare with the October 30 Battle Decks?
The Deck Crafter's Collection is listed at $9.99 MSRP. That is $30 less than the $39.99 price CBR gives for the 30th Celebration Battle Deck—Espeon ex & Umbreon ex . The two products cost different amounts because they contain different things.
Here are both products side by side, as each source reports them:
- Deck Crafter's Collection, October 23, $9.99: ICv2 reported the MSRP on August 10, 2026, and PokéGuardian gives the same price . Pokémon.com lists "40 tournament-staple cards, including Meowth ex" and "39 tournament-ready Trainer cards," plus a guide, nine dividers and one booster pack .
- Espeon ex & Umbreon ex Battle Deck, October 30, $39.99: Pokémon.com lists two all-foil 60-card decks . According to CBR, the product also includes a play coin and a single-player playmat .
The official Pokémon.com October roundup gives no price for any product, including the Mini Portfolio, the Enhanced 2-Pack Blister, the 30th Celebration Mini Tin and the 30th Celebration Booster Bundle . Both prices in this comparison come from news outlets, not from The Pokémon Company. Before Wargamer had a price, it estimated about $10–$15 .
In short, $9.99 buys Trainer cards and one Meowth ex to add to a deck you already have. $39.99 buys two complete decks that are ready to play. Check the price at your retailer on release day, because neither figure has been confirmed on Pokémon.com.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of the Pokémon TCG Deck Crafter's Collection?
The Pokémon TCG: Deck Crafter's Collection has an MSRP of $9.99, according to ICv2, which reported the price on August 10, 2026 . PokéGuardian gives the same $9.99 USD figure . The official Pokémon.com roundup of October 2026 releases does not list a price, so check your retailer on release day.
When does the Deck Crafter's Collection come out?
The Deck Crafter's Collection releases on October 23, 2026. That date appears on the official Pokémon.com October 2026 product page, and ICv2 and PokéGuardian report the same date . It comes out one week before the 30th Celebration Battle Deck—Espeon ex & Umbreon ex, which Pokémon.com lists for October 30, 2026 .
What cards come in the Deck Crafter's Collection?
Pokémon.com says the box holds 40 tournament-staple cards: Meowth ex plus 39 tournament-ready Trainer cards. It also includes a Deck Crafter's Guide, nine labeled dividers and one Pokémon TCG booster pack . ICv2 adds that the box contains a Pokémon TCG Live code card and that the Meowth ex is foil . Only CBR names individual Trainer cards: Lillie's Determination, Dawn and Air Balloon. CBR also says the Meowth ex comes from the Perfect Order set .
Is the Deck Crafter's Collection a complete 60-card deck?
No. The box contains one Pokémon ex (Meowth ex) and 39 Trainer cards, not a full 60-card list . You need other cards to build a deck you can play. PokéGuardian describes it as "a slimmed down version of the previously released Trainer's Toolkit products". It says buyers can use it to build a 60-card deck from scratch or to add to decks they already have .
Is the Deck Crafter's Collection part of the 30th anniversary lineup?
The sources disagree. CBR calls the Deck Crafter's Collection "a new 30th anniversary release" . The official Pokémon.com roundup lists the box with the other October 2026 products but does not give it that label. Pokémon.com names the 30th Celebration products separately: the 30th Celebration Mini Tin, the 30th Celebration Booster Bundle and the 30th Celebration Battle Deck—Espeon ex & Umbreon ex .
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SnapHolo prices for the cards and sets in this article
| Card | Edition | Rarity | SnapHolo price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mew R | English | RGB Rare | $4,899.82 |
| Mew B | English | RGB Rare | $3,976.43 |
| Mew G | English | RGB Rare | $3,738.75 |
| Mew ex 152 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $86.10 |
| Gengar ex 154 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $71.79 |
| Pikachu ex 150 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $57.55 |
| Mewtwo ex 151 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $48.82 |
| Pikachu ex 149 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $46.32 |
| Mew ex 158 | English | Futuristic Rare | $45.95 |
| Sylveon ex 153 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $42.01 |
| Jirachi ex 155 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $41.50 |
| Mewtwo ex 157 | English | Futuristic Rare | $39.30 |
| Greninja ex 148 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $20.63 |
| Salamence ex 156 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $15.19 |
| Fuecoco ex 147 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $14.02 |
| Maushold 146 | English | Illustration Rare | $10.59 |
| Meowth 144 | English | Illustration Rare | $8.98 |
| Alolan Meowth 139 | English | Illustration Rare | $6.18 |
| Galarian Meowth 141 | English | Illustration Rare | $6.07 |
| Zapdos 133 | English | Illustration Rare | $5.39 |
| Moltres 130 | English | Illustration Rare | $5.27 |
| Articuno 132 | English | Illustration Rare | $5.20 |
| Morpeko 135 | English | Illustration Rare | $4.86 |
| Lapras 131 | English | Illustration Rare | $4.80 |
| Hisuian Zorua 145 | English | Illustration Rare | $4.48 |
| Drifloon 136 | English | Illustration Rare | $2.92 |
| Pikachu 40 | English | Pikachu Rare | $2.79 |
| Mew ex 66 | English | Double Rare | $2.71 |
| Toxtricity 134 | English | Illustration Rare | $2.33 |
| Alolan Exeggutor 129 | English | Illustration Rare | $2.05 |
Ungraded card prices as of 2026-10-22 (KST).
Sources: Pokémon.com · ICv2 · PokéGuardian · CBR · Wargamer · CBR (2)
