On the 21st of February, Japan's Scarlet & Violet Starter Set ex featuring Marnie's Morpeko and Steven's Metagross were released - and fans in TCPi regions were wondering whether or not we'd receive these decks too. Well, we have good news! Pokemon have just recently revealed the Rival Battle Decks which are the English counterpart. These decks are scheduled for release on the 16th of May, and have been listed for around $14.99 (though no MSRP has been revealed just yet.)
Each of these decks are a pre-built 60 card deck featuring either Marnie's Morpeko and Grimmsnarl ex or Steven's Beldum and Metagross ex alongside some themed accessories. Most notably, these decks will also come with 1 Illustration Rare which are exclusive to the product, so definitely giving you a reason to pick them up!
Not only that, but usually Japan's decklists end up in our main sets - so it's quite unusual that we would get an English version of the deck straight out the gate. Nevertheless, some of the cards can still be found in our May set, so it seems Pokemon are still following suit with the usual process. We've listed the decklists down below, as well as the product descriptions, so be sure to check them out!
The Rival Battle Decks are yet to be available for pre-order, but you can sign up for pre-order notifications to get an email when you can secure your deck!
Product Description
Unleash a Battle of Rivals!
Two new Pokémon TCG: Rival Battle Decks are ready to rumble! Team up with Galar Gym Leader Marnie and her tough-fighting team, or call upon Hoenn Champion Steven and his heavy-metal Pokémon. Each deck includes two powerful Pokémon ex and everything you need to play right away.
In Each Box, You’ll Find
- 1 ready-to-play 60-card deck.
- 1 set of damage counter.
- 1 large metallic coin.
- 1 deck box.
- 1 Double-sided Playmat And Strategy Sheet.
- 1 code card to play this deck online.
Rival Battle Deck Marnie
| 2 x Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex |
2 x Iono |
| 3 x Marnie's Morgrem |
2 x Spikemuth Gym |
| 4 x Marnie's Impidimp |
4 x Ultra Ball |
| 2 x Marnie's Morpeko |
3 x Buddy-Buddy Poffin |
| 1 x Marnie's Scrafty |
3 x Rare Candy |
| 2 x Marnie's Scraggy |
2 x Switch |
| 2 x Marnie's Liepard |
1 x Energy Recycler |
| 2 x Marnie's Purrloin |
1 x Super Rod |
| 4 x Professor's Research (Professor Sada) |
1 x Exp. Share |
| 3 x Drayton |
14 x Basic  Energy |
| 2 x Boss's Orders (Ghetsis) |
Rival Battle Deck Steven
| 2 x Steven's Metagross ex |
2 x Granite Cave |
| 3 x Steven's Metang |
4 x Ultra Ball |
| 4 x Steven's Beldum |
3 x Buddy-Buddy Poffin |
| 2 x Steven's Skarmory |
3 x Rare Candy |
| 2 x Steven's Claydol |
2 x Switch |
| 2 x Steven's Baltoy |
1 x Energy Recycler |
| 1 x Steven's Carbink |
1 x Super Rod |
| 4 x Professor's Research (Professor Turo) |
1 x Exp. Share |
| 3 x Drayton |
8 x Basic  Energy |
| 2 x Boss's Orders (Ghetsis) |
7 x Basic  Energy |
| 2 x Iono |
