The 2026 Pokemon Starter Set ex line comes as three Japanese decks with three different Pokémon pairings. If you’re trying to work out which one to add to a collection — or which one to send as a gift — the naming alone doesn’t tell you much. All three sit in the same product line and none of them are secondary-market chase cards, so the comparison here isn’t about pull rates or grail chasing. It’s about what each deck is built around and what it costs to buy.
Zorua & Zoroark ex and Sprigatito & Meowscarada ex are currently listed on our site out of Tokyo, so the pricing below comes directly from our current catalogue rather than a third-party marketplace snapshot.
All three Starter Set ex decks are built around a themed ex Pokémon: Eevee ex stands alone, while Zorua & Zoroark ex and Sprigatito & Meowscarada ex each pair a Pokémon with its evolution. The Zorua & Zoroark ex and Sprigatito & Meowscarada ex decks are priced separately, so check each listing before choosing.
- Zorua & Zoroark ex and Sprigatito & Meowscarada ex are currently listed; the regular Eevee ex listing is sold out.
- Set-by-set card lists are on the Pokemon card list page.
Yen prices are our own current listings as of October 22, 2026. USD figures convert at ¥154/USD, approximate.
Pokemon Starter Set ex 2026: Three Decks at a Glance
The line-up splits cleanly into a solo theme and two evolution pairs:
| Deck | Featured Pokémon | Format | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Set ex Eevee ex | Eevee ex (solo) | Single featured Pokémon | Regular listing sold out |
| Starter Set ex Zorua & Zoroark ex | Zorua & Zoroark ex (evolution pair) | Pre-evolution + evolution | currently listed at ¥1,584 (~$10) |
| Starter Set ex Sprigatito & Meowscarada ex | Sprigatito & Meowscarada ex (evolution pair) | Pre-evolution + evolution | currently listed at ¥1,796 (~$12) |
Eevee ex is the odd one out structurally: it’s built around a single Pokémon rather than an evolution line. Zorua & Zoroark ex and Sprigatito & Meowscarada ex both follow the pre-evolution/evolution format and each has its own listed price. We haven’t been able to verify whether the two evolution-pair decks are otherwise built to the same specification, so identical contents are not assumed.
Starter Set ex: Eevee ex
This is the only deck in the line-up centred on a single Pokémon rather than an evolution pair. Eevee has no evolution built into this particular deck’s naming, which is a meaningful structural difference from the other two Starter Set ex releases — it isn’t a smaller version of an evolution-pair deck, it’s a different format entirely.
We don’t have verified figures for exact card count or included accessories for this SKU, so we won’t guess at what’s inside beyond the name on the box. The regular Eevee ex listing is sold out at the time of this update — sourcing requests go through Quick Order. The Eevee ex Damaged Box listing is currently listed at ¥1,655 (~$11) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order).
Starter Set ex: Zorua & Zoroark ex
Zorua and Zoroark are Illusion Pokémon that first appeared in Pokémon Black & White, and this deck pairs the pre-evolution with its evolved form as the featured ex line. We’re deliberately not attaching a “regular” or “Hisuian” qualifier to this listing beyond the product’s own name — we haven’t confirmed which Zoroark variant this specific deck uses, so “Zorua & Zoroark ex” is exactly how we’re describing it.
It’s currently listed below the Sprigatito & Meowscarada ex deck. For a deeper look at Zoroark’s other Japanese printings across the wider card pool, see our Zoroark & Hisuian Zoroark cards guide.
Starter Set ex: Sprigatito & Meowscarada ex
Sprigatito and Meowscarada are the Grass-type starter line from the Scarlet & Violet video games, and this deck is the only one of the three tied directly to a specific in-game generation rather than a standalone character. It’s currently listed at ¥1,796 (~$12).
For context on the wider Japanese Scarlet & Violet-era card pool this Pokémon line comes from, the two images below are from SV1S and SV1V — the very first Japanese Scarlet & Violet expansions. They are not cards from this Starter Set ex deck; we’re including them purely to show what Japanese card printings from this era look like, since no verified card scan exists for the Sprigatito/Meowscarada Starter Set ex cards themselves.
For the full story of that twin release, read our Scarlet & Violet Japanese card list.
The Price Gap Between the Three Decks
Of the two decks currently listed, Zorua & Zoroark ex is priced below Sprigatito & Meowscarada ex. That’s a straightforward comparison of our own current listings — not a market-wide average, and not a claim about resale value.
We’re not going to speculate on why the listings differ. We don’t have verified information on print run size, included card count, or any other production detail that would explain a price difference, and guessing at “rarity” or “scarcity” without a source would be exactly the kind of unsupported claim we try to avoid in these guides.
Which Starter Set Fits Your Collection
Since we can’t verify contents or production numbers, the honest way to choose between these three is by theme and budget rather than by any claim about value or scarcity:
- Want a single, well-known Pokémon rather than an evolution story? Eevee ex is the only deck built that way, and it’s the one deck in the line-up that isn’t paired with a pre-evolution or evolution.
- Prefer an evolution pairing with a longer TCG history? Zorua & Zoroark ex draws on a Pokémon line that’s been part of the games and card game since Black & White. Our Zoroark cards guide covers the wider printing history if you want to keep building around this line.
- Collecting around the current Scarlet & Violet generation specifically? Sprigatito & Meowscarada ex is the deck tied to that generation’s starter line.
- Building out a broader “starter Pokémon” collection? Our Kalos starter Pokémon cards guide covers a different regional starter line if you’re collecting across generations rather than picking one deck.
Zorua & Zoroark ex is currently listed below Sprigatito & Meowscarada ex, so the choice between them is partly about budget as well as which Pokémon line you’d rather collect.
Where to Buy Starter Set ex Decks from Japan
We ship Starter Set ex decks from Tokyo with tracked delivery. Current listings:
- Starter Set ex Eevee ex — the regular Eevee ex listing is sold out
- Starter Set ex Zorua & Zoroark ex
- Starter Set ex Sprigatito & Meowscarada ex
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in each Starter Set ex deck?
We haven’t been able to independently verify official card counts, release dates, or included accessories for any of the three decks. What’s confirmed is the theme of each: Eevee ex is a solo-Pokémon deck, while Zorua & Zoroark ex and Sprigatito & Meowscarada ex are both evolution-pair decks.
Which Starter Set ex deck is the cheapest?
Of the two decks currently listed, Zorua & Zoroark ex is priced below Sprigatito & Meowscarada ex.
Which Starter Set ex decks are currently listed?
Zorua & Zoroark ex and Sprigatito & Meowscarada ex are currently listed. The regular Eevee ex listing is sold out at the time of this update — sourcing requests go through Quick Order.
Are Zorua & Zoroark ex and Sprigatito & Meowscarada ex identical products with different Pokémon?
We can confirm they follow the same pre-evolution-plus-evolution format and are listed at separate prices. We haven’t verified whether their internal contents (card count, accessories) match exactly, so we don’t state that they’re identical beyond format.
Where can I buy these Starter Set ex decks from Japan?
Zorua & Zoroark ex and Sprigatito & Meowscarada ex are currently listed with tracked worldwide shipping from Tokyo. Use the product links above to order.
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