[Update 27 Feb 2025] Both pre-constructed decks will be released internationally on 16 May 2025 under the names “Rival Battle Deck Steven” and “Rival Battle Deck Marnie”. Both will sell for US$14.99.

Product images have also been revealed; check the gallery out for them.

[Update 4 Feb 2025] Images of both pre-constructed decks have just been posted on PokéBeach. Browse through the gallery for them.

In addition, it’s now known that each deck will sell for 1,800 JPY (~US$12). Finally, as has already been confirmed via Battle Partners [SV9], what were previously referred to as “Owner’s Pokémon” in these decks will now be known as “Trainer’s Pokémon”.

The next two Pokémon TCG pre-constructed decks following the upcoming Stellar Sylveon ex and Stellar Ceruledge ex decks have been confirmed. The Starter Set ex Steven’s Beldum & Metagross ex and Starter Set ex Marnie’s Morpeko & Grimmsnarl ex pre-constructed decks will drop on 21 February 2025.

The most notable part about the releases of these two pre-constructed decks? They’ll mark the official re-introduction of Owner’s Pokémon to the Pokémon TCG. Owner’s Pokémon hadn’t been seen as of yet in the ongoing ninth generation, causing many to think that they had been permanently discontinued from the Pokémon TCG.

There’s also speculation that TAG TEAM cards might be making a return, though this is unconfirmed. Stay with us to find out more.

No prices have yet been finalized.

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