Description
Players who want to buy Pokémon Card Game Classic stock can find the Japanese boxed edition at TCG Overvault, priced in Australian dollars and ready to play straight out of the box.
Design office nendo teamed up with Creatures Inc. and The Pokémon Company to make the Japanese Pokémon Card Game Classic, which arrived in October 2023 as a game anyone can sit down and play. Inside are three ready-built 60-card decks plus all the accessories you need for a match.
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What comes in the Japanese Pokémon Card Game Classic
- 3 decks of 60 cards
- 1 case that doubles as a playmat
- 3 flip deck cases
- 3 sets of deck sleeves, 64 sleeves per set
- 1 tool box
- Damage counters (64 in all): 10 × 100, 18 × 50 and 36 × 10
- 2 Poison markers and 2 Burn markers
Everything a game needs is included, from sleeves for all three decks to counters for tracking damage. The flip deck cases keep each deck separate when the box is packed away.
Size and weight
The box measures about 35 × 72 × 10 cm and weighs roughly 4.2 kg. It is a substantial piece, so plan a spot for it on a shelf or in a games cupboard.
1996 artwork meets new cards
Artwork from cards in the very first Japanese expansion pack, released in 1996, returns across all three decks. Newly designed cards, Pokémon ex among them, sit alongside those classic images, so each deck feels both familiar and new. You get to play with this artwork instead of just keeping it in a binder.
For collectors who remember the earliest days of the hobby, seeing that original artwork in a complete, playable product is a big part of the appeal of the Japanese Pokémon Card Game Classic.
How a game night works
There is no deck building required. Each player picks one of the three decks, slides the cards into the supplied sleeves and starts playing. Damage counters in three values and the Poison and Burn markers are already in the tool box.
When the game is over, everything packs back into the playmat case, which keeps the set together between sessions and makes it easy to bring out again for the next family night.
If you buy Pokémon Card Game Classic stock for a household, the three decks let you rotate who plays which deck from one evening to the next, so the games stay varied.
Who it suits
It is a natural fit for families looking for a shared hobby, adults who played as children and want to revisit the 1996 artwork, and friends who want a match without spending an evening building decks first.
Rules, tournaments and language
There are no regulation marks on Classic cards, because the game uses its own rules. Play it as a standalone game rather than in the Standard or Expanded formats.
Official tournaments don’t permit cards from this set, with the exception of basic Energy. Treat it as a boxed tabletop game instead, made for relaxed evenings, nostalgic collectors and newcomers who prefer playing to deck building.
Japanese edition or English edition?
This listing is the Japanese Pokémon Card Game Classic, so the cards carry Japanese text. It is a separate release from the English Pokémon TCG Classic, which is also in our range if you prefer English cards.
Why buy Pokémon Card Game Classic from TCG Overvault
TCG Overvault is an Australian trading card shop that stocks sealed English and Japanese product. When you buy Pokémon Card Game Classic stock from us, you get:
- Prices in Australian dollars
- A secure online checkout
- A sealed boxed game shipped Australia-wide
- A store focused on trading card games
Want more early-era artwork for your collection? Metal Base Set Charizard and Pikachu cards are part of the Celebrations Ultra-Premium Collection.
Pokémon Card Game Classic FAQs
Where can I buy Pokémon Card Game Classic in Australia?
TCG Overvault sells the Japanese edition online. Check out securely and it ships anywhere in Australia.
How many decks are included?
Three ready-to-play decks with 60 cards each.
Can I use these cards in tournaments?
No. Apart from basic Energy, the cards are not legal in official tournaments.
Is the text in English?
No. This is the Japanese Pokémon Card Game Classic, so the cards are in Japanese.
How big is the box?
About 35 × 72 × 10 cm, weighing around 4.2 kg.
Who made it?
Design office nendo, Creatures Inc. and The Pokémon Company created it together.
More classic and collector product
Three decks, a playmat case and artwork from 1996: buy Pokémon Card Game Classic stock from TCG Overvault and set up your next game night. Find out more on the official Japanese Pokémon Card Game site, or browse our full Pokémon TCG range.
