Updated October 20, 2026.
Japan’s Special Deck Set MEGA releases on November 13, 2026, at an official tax-inclusive price of ¥5,500. One package contains all three named 60-card decks: Mega Feraligatr ex, Mega Dragonite ex and Mega Gengar ex. You get two copies of each headline Mega ex, so the package supplies 180 playing cards and six headline Mega ex cards. These are fixed contents, not three chances to pull a preferred deck. Pokemon’s official product page publishes the contents and deck lists.
The immediate buying question is whether you want three different ways to play, or one particular Japanese card. The set makes sense as a shared collection of complete decks, with matching accessories and a choice of characters. If you only want Gengar’s new illustration, identify the exact MG 014/038 print before comparing the bundle with a future individual-card listing.
Start with Feraligatr if you enjoy setting up a large conditional attack, Dragonite if you like switching and Energy management, or Gengar if you want to explore Prize trades. All three come in the same box. The new MG package is separate from the older Mega Gengar starter and the Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise Special Deck Set ex.
We use “Special Deck Set MEGA: Mega Feraligatr, Mega Dragonite & Mega Gengar” as an English rendering of the Japanese product name. The cards and accessories discussed here belong to the Japanese release. English descriptions of card effects below explain those Japanese prints. Japanese attack and Ability names identify the printed text; English renderings are reading aids, not confirmation of an English-language MG release.
What is in the Special Deck Set MEGA box?
All three decks, with two headline cards each
Each deck contains 60 cards, including two of its headline Mega Evolution ex. You do not choose one character at purchase: the official package combines Feraligatr, Dragonite and Gengar. That makes the set useful for trying different approaches without first building three lists from individual cards.
The 180-card total counts physical copies. It does not mean 180 different card identities: the lists repeat Pokemon, Trainers and Basic Energy, including several Trainers shared by all three decks. Likewise, the six headline Mega ex cards are two copies of each of three cards. A collector who wants one of each will have duplicates available for the decks.
Key counts across the three fixed lists
The following selected counts show how the decks are built. They are not complete 60-card lists; the official product page publishes every card and quantity.
| Deck | Lead evolution line | Basic Energy | Foil cards in that line |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Feraligatr ex | 4 Totodile / 3 Croconaw / 2 Mega Feraligatr ex | 18 Water | 1 Totodile, 1 Croconaw, 2 Mega ex |
| Mega Dragonite ex | 4 Dratini / 3 Dragonair / 2 Mega Dragonite ex | 6 Water + 12 Lightning | 1 Dratini, 1 Dragonair, 2 Mega ex |
| Mega Gengar ex | 4 Gastly / 3 Haunter / 2 Mega Gengar ex | 18 Darkness | 1 Gastly, 1 Haunter, 2 Mega ex |
The foil Basic and Stage 1 are included within the four and three listed above, not additional cards. Each list also includes four Ultra Ball, two Boss’s Orders and four Lillie’s Determination. Those shared counts provide a useful baseline when you compare the different support Pokemon and Energy requirements.
| Included item | Aantal | What it means for the buyer |
|---|---|---|
| 60-card decks | 3 | All three named decks are included. |
| Headline Mega ex cards | 2 per deck | Six physical copies across three identities. |
| Paper deck cases and coins | 3 of each | Separate accessories for the three decks. |
| Damage-counter and marker sheet | 1 | Shared play materials. |
| Playmat and instruction book | 1 of each | Included learning materials. |
| Player guides | 3 | A guide accompanies each deck. |
| Card box | 1 | A storage component of the complete package. |
The official product introduction also shows a paper damage-counter case. If this accessory matters to you, include it in your completeness check for an opened package.
Check completeness when buying an opened set
The accessory list matters if you compare a sealed package with an opened bundle. “Three decks” alone does not describe whether the cases, coins, guides and card box are included. Ask for the components that matter to you, and compare the actual card counts with the official lists. Someone selling only the six Mega ex cards is offering a different collecting option from the full play set.
Which of the three decks should you try first?
All three headline cards are Stage 2 Pokemon. Their differences become clearer when you ask what must happen before the attack and what remains to manage afterward. Feraligatr cares about damage already on the target, Dragonite about positioning and replacing discarded Energy, and Gengar about the conditions of a Knock Out.
Each carries the Mega Evolution ex rule: the opponent normally takes three Prize cards when it is Knocked Out. Losing one headline Pokemon can therefore decide a large part of a game. Gengar’s conditional reduction, explained below, is an exception to that normal three-Prize cost.
| Lead card | Attack and setup | Try it first if you enjoy | Main detail to remember |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Feraligatr ex, MG 003/038 | 200 damage, plus 200 against an already damaged Active | Preparing a target for a larger follow-up attack | Two Water and one Colorless Energy; the bonus is conditional. |
| Mega Dragonite ex, MG 022/038 | 330 damage, then discard two Energy | Switching attackers and planning Energy recovery | One Water and two Lightning Energy are required. |
| Mega Gengar ex, MG 014/038 | 230 damage, then move one Energy to the Bench | Building support attackers and changing Prize trades | Prize reduction has both a type and an opposing-attack condition. |
Choose the decision you want to practice
For a first session, pick one interaction to track. With Feraligatr, check the opposing Active’s damage counters before calculating the attack. With Dragonite, count which Energy will remain after attacking. With Gengar, identify the attacker and the way the Knock Out happened before taking Prizes. These concrete checks make the decks easier to learn than memorizing every possible combination at once.
Rotate decks to compare the experience
Because the package contains all three lists, two players can swap decks between games and leave the third as another option. This is a useful way to discover whether you prefer preparing damage, moving Pokemon or supporting a cheaper attacker. The comparison here follows the printed effects; it does not assign tournament win rates or claim the three included decks are equally strong.
Mega Feraligatr: prepare the 400-damage attack
The target needs damage counters before the attack
Mega Feraligatr ex has 370 HP and evolves from Croconaw. Its Killer Crunch attack (キラークランチ) costs two Water Energy and one Colorless Energy. The printed damage is 200 plus another 200 if the opposing Active already has any damage counters on it. The official MG card image is the reference for this print and its condition.
This is a two-step idea: damage a Pokemon, then use Feraligatr against that damaged target. You cannot count the first 200 from the same attack as the prior damage that activates the bonus. Against an undamaged Active, the printed attack remains 200 before other applicable modifiers. The attractive 400 figure describes the successful setup, rather than every attack Feraligatr makes.
Glastrier prepares more than one possible target
Glastrier’s Ice Shot costs one Water Energy and deals 20 damage to the opposing Active and 20 to one opposing Benched Pokemon. Weakness and Resistance are not applied to that Bench damage. The damaged Benched Pokemon can become a later target if it moves Active, which gives the deck another way to prepare Feraligatr’s condition.
Boss’s Orders, included twice in the deck, lets you bring an opposing Benched Pokemon Active. That creates a useful sequence to look for: Glastrier damages a Bench target, then a later Boss’s Orders brings that same target forward for Feraligatr. You still need the evolved attacker and enough Energy ready. Glastrier’s other attack is Frost Typhoon, which deals 130 for three Water Energy and cannot be used again on its next turn. Read Glastrier’s MG print.
Energy support adds an opportunity, not certainty
The list includes 18 Basic Water Energy and two Waitress. Waitress looks at the top six cards of the deck and lets you attach one Basic Energy found there to one of your Pokemon, then returns the remaining cards and shuffles. It helps build an attacker when the search finds Energy; it does not promise an attachment every time. Plan around the Energy actually available, especially when Glastrier and Feraligatr both need preparation.
For collectors comparing illustrations, the older MC 169/742 is a separate printing. Our Mega Feraligatr Japanese-print guide covers earlier cards; use MG 003/038 when identifying the new deck card.
Mega Dragonite: switching and Energy management
Switching support can operate from the Bench
Mega Dragonite ex has 370 HP. Its Sky Carry Ability (スカイキャリー) allows you, once during your turn, to switch your Active Pokemon with one on your Bench. The printed Ability does not require Dragonite itself to be Active. That makes its presence useful even when another Pokemon is attacking: you can position the next attacker or move a damaged Active back to the Bench. See MG 022/038.
Its attack, リューノグライド (rendered here as Ryuno Glide), deals 330 damage and needs one Water and two Lightning Energy, then discards two Energy from Dragonite. Unlike Feraligatr, the printed damage has no requirement for prior damage counters. The cost comes afterward: a Dragonite with exactly the three required Energy attached will have only one left after the attack’s discard.
Water support and Lightning requirements are different jobs
| Resource or card | What it provides | What to plan around |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Energy in the list | 6 Water and 12 Lightning | Dragonite needs both types, including two Lightning. |
| Wellspring Mask Ogerpon, MG 008/038 | Its one-Colorless attack searches and attaches a Basic Water Energy. | This is the non-ex card and it searches Water specifically. |
| Dragonair, MG 021/038 | Searches an Evolution Pokemon into hand once per turn. | Dragonair must have Energy attached to use this Ability. |
| Rosa’s Encouragement, MG 037/038 | Attaches up to two Basic Energy from discard to one Stage 2. | You must have more Prize cards remaining than your opponent. |
Ogerpon helps with the Water part of Dragonite’s attack, while the list’s Lightning Energy supplies the other two requirements. Dragonair offers another setup decision: attaching Energy to it enables the evolution search before it becomes Dragonite. Searching an Evolution Pokemon puts it into your hand; you still need to carry out the evolution through the normal game process.
Think about the second attack before the first
Rosa’s Encouragement can help replace discarded Energy when you are behind on Prizes, but its condition matters. If both players have the same number of Prize cards remaining, you cannot use it. Before attacking with Dragonite, consider which two Energy to discard and how the next attacker will become ready. This ongoing resource decision is the deck’s clearest distinction from Feraligatr’s target preparation.
The Dragonite card guide and Mega Dream ex card list help compare earlier illustrations. An M2a 250/193 card is not the MG 022/038 pictured here, even when the mechanics match.
Mega Gengar: understand the Prize reduction
Check the Pokemon type, attacker and cause of the Knock Out
Mega Gengar ex has 350 HP. While it is in play, its かげかくし Ability reduces the opponent’s Prize take by one when one of your Darkness Pokemon is Knocked Out by damage from an opposing Pokemon ex’s attack. Both the Darkness restriction and the opposing ex requirement are essential. The reduction does not stack when you have multiple copies of the Ability in play. The official MG card image shows the complete condition.
The official rulings confirm that the reduction can cover a Benched Darkness Pokemon and Mega Gengar itself. When Gengar is Knocked Out under the stated condition, the opponent takes two Prizes instead of its usual three. That gives the deck a different kind of benefit from increasing attack damage: it changes what an opponent receives for an eligible Knock Out.
Damage counters and direct Knock Out effects are exceptions
An attack that places damage counters is not the same as attack damage for this Ability. A direct Knock Out effect also does not qualify. These distinctions matter because two attacks can leave a Pokemon Knocked Out but produce different Prize results. When learning Gengar, resolve the cause first and apply the reduction only if the card’s full condition is met. Pokemon’s official Mega Gengar rulings address these cases.
Build the next attacker while Gengar attacks
Gengar’s Void Gale attack (ヴォイドゲイル) costs two Darkness Energy, deals 230 damage, and moves one Energy from Gengar to a Benched Pokemon. That movement helps prepare another attacker, but also changes Gengar’s own Energy total. Think about which Pokemon should receive the Energy and whether you intend to attack with Gengar again on the following turn.
Sableye attacks for 20 plus 70 only if you have a Darkness Stage 2 on your Bench. A Gengar sitting only in the Active position does not satisfy that condition. Seviper uses a different test: a Darkness Mega Evolution ex needs to be in play. With that condition met, its 120-damage attack gains 120, reaching 240 for three Darkness Energy. The distinction between “on the Bench” and “in play” is worth checking before choosing your attacker.
Dawn, MG 035/038, searches for a Basic, a Stage 1 and a Stage 2 Pokemon and puts them into your hand. It helps assemble an evolution line; it does not evolve all three immediately. Together, these cards give Gengar several setup choices beyond repeatedly attacking with its headline card. Our Mega Gengar print guide covers earlier collector versions.
Shared Trainers and the MG prints worth identifying
The repeated Trainers are useful playing copies
The decks share several staples, so their total card count includes substantial repetition. Ultra Ball appears four times per deck, Boss’s Orders twice, and Lillie’s Determination four times. Across the package, that produces 12, six and 12 copies respectively. For someone keeping all three decks assembled, those repetitions let each list retain its own cards.
| Trainer | Each deck / whole set | Main use |
|---|---|---|
| Ultra Ball, 026/038 | 4 / 12 | Discard two other cards from hand to search for a Pokemon. |
| Boss’s Orders, 036/038 | 2 / 6 | Bring an opposing Benched Pokemon into the Active position. |
| Lillie’s Determination, 038/038 | 4 / 12 | Shuffle your hand into the deck and draw six, or eight if you have six Prizes remaining. |
These effects connect to the deck-specific plans. Boss’s Orders can select a damaged target for Feraligatr. Ultra Ball helps find a needed evolution, with a discard cost that deserves thought when preparing Dragonite’s Energy recovery. Lillie’s larger draw depends on your own remaining Prizes, so check that number rather than assuming it always draws eight. Counts come from the published deck lists.
Collect the print, illustration and finish you actually want
The MG Gengar is illustrated by Ultimateinudog, while the older MBG 003/021 is credited to 5ban Graphics. This is a concrete reason for a Gengar collector to compare the images even though the core mechanics are familiar. MG Feraligatr and Dragonite are credited to 5ban Graphics. Keep the set code with the collector number when recording your collection.
The official product page states that the package includes some cards previously released or distributed. A new MG number or illustration does not mean every underlying effect is new. The earlier MC, M2a and MBG prints discussed above help identify those existing mechanics.
Each lead evolution line also includes one foil Basic and one foil Stage 1 alongside nonfoil copies. That gives a collector more to inspect than the three headline cards alone. If buying opened cards, check both the number and finish against the listing photograph. The broader MEGA card list provides wider-era navigation; the official product page is the source for this package’s exact contents.
How the new set differs from older deck products
MG is not the earlier MBG Gengar starter
The standalone Starter Set MEGA Mega Gengar ex and Mega Diancie ex released in Japan on September 5, 2025, at an official tax-inclusive price of ¥1,800 each. Their codes are MBG and MBD. Each is a single 60-card deck with two headline Mega ex cards, an ACE SPEC and play accessories. Those are historical specifications, not current retail offers. Pokemon’s original starter announcement describes the products.
The new MG package contains three named decks, uses different card numbering, and has revised contents. None of its three published lists includes an ACE SPEC. Do not transfer the old starter’s accessory or card claims into a listing for the new set simply because both feature Mega Gengar.
| Product | Identity to check | Reason to compare it |
|---|---|---|
| Special Deck Set MEGA | MG; Feraligatr, Dragonite and Gengar; November 13, 2026 | The new fixed three-deck package covered here. |
| Starter Set MEGA Mega Gengar ex | MBG; Gengar 003/021; September 5, 2025 | An older standalone Gengar deck with different contents and illustration. |
| Starter Set MEGA Mega Diancie ex | MBD; Diancie 005/021; September 5, 2025 | The older companion starter, not one of the new three decks. |
| Special Deck Set ex | SVG; Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise; November 10, 2023 | Three fixed 60-card decks featuring a different trio. |
| MEGA Start Deck 100 Battle Collection | MC; December 19, 2025 | One 60-card deck from the advertised 100 types. |
The older Special Deck Set ex features a different trio
Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise belong to the earlier Special Deck Set ex, code SVG, released on November 10, 2023. Its official specifications list three fixed 60-card decks and an original tax-inclusive price of ¥5,500. The same original price and three-deck format make this a useful comparison, while the characters, cards and release are different.
The similar names make the cover characters an especially useful check when shopping. If a photograph shows that older trio, it is not the upcoming Feraligatr, Dragonite and Gengar package. Our Special Deck Set ex contents guide offers a separate look at the earlier product.
The following link is specifically for that older Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise product. SST’s asking price was ¥37,417 on October 20, 2026; this dated retailer offer is separate from the new MG set’s official ¥5,500 price.
Which buying route fits your collection?
Pay for the parts of the package you will use
The official ¥5,500 price is for the Japanese package, including tax. It is a useful reference for identifying the product, but an overseas seller’s offer may differ. Compare the actual offer with what you want from the box: three playable lists, six headline cards, the evolution-line finishes, or the complete accessory set.
| Your aim | Most relevant comparison | Decision point |
|---|---|---|
| Try all three decks with friends | The complete MG package | All three fixed lists and accessories contribute to the purchase. |
| Collect the new Gengar illustration | MG 014/038 versus a complete set | One exact print may satisfy your goal without the other decks. |
| Collect the complete presentation | Sealed package versus a verified complete opened set | Check cases, coins, guides and storage box, not only the cards. |
| Expand an existing deck | Specific card copies versus the bundle | Count the useful copies you need before paying for repeated contents. |
| Choose a different deck experience | Other named deck products | Compare their actual format and contents rather than the word MEGA alone. |
Fixed contents change the collecting calculation
With the published MG lists, the buying decision is about known contents. You do not need a booster pull-rate estimate to work out whether the box includes its headline Gengar: it includes two. Buying another complete set repeats the published contents, so it is most useful when you want more playing copies, another intact package, or a separate gift.
A singles comparison becomes meaningful when an actual listing identifies the MG card and its condition. Earlier MC Feraligatr, M2a Dragonite or MBG Gengar prices cannot stand in for the new prints. For the broader choice of existing products, browse the Japanese Pokemon collection and compare exact names.
Japanese cards suit different goals from translated play aids
The artwork and set numbers make the cards easy to organize as Japanese collectibles, but playing requires understanding the Japanese effects. The short explanations here help distinguish the three strategies; keep the official images available when resolving a detailed interaction. If you plan organized play, check the event’s current language and format requirements before choosing a Japanese deck for that purpose.
The marks printed on the three headline cards differ: Mega Feraligatr ex has regulation mark J, while Mega Dragonite ex and Mega Gengar ex have I. These identify the pictured Japanese cards; they do not promise how long a card will remain eligible in a particular event. Check the current rules for your intended format.
Start Deck 100 offers a different selection format
MEGA Start Deck 100 Battle Collection, code MC, released on December 19, 2025. Its official product page describes one 60-card deck from 100 types, with at least two Pokemon ex in a deck. The original tax-inclusive price was ¥891. You receive one preconstructed list, with its identity varying between products, rather than all 100 decks.
That makes the format a different choice from MG’s three named lists. If your aim is specifically to obtain Feraligatr, an unopened MC unit does not guarantee that character. Choose MG for its specified trio, or compare an identified individual deck or card with the contents you need. The number of advertised MC deck types alone does not establish equal odds for each deck.
See MEGA Start Deck 100 Battle Collection and its separate guide. SST’s asking price for that product was ¥1,097 on October 20, 2026. Compare that dated offer as a one-deck purchase; MG’s three fixed lists and accessories answer a different buying need.
Where to look and what to check before ordering
Match the full product name and three characters
Look for the Japanese name スペシャルデッキセットMEGA メガオーダイル・メガカイリュー・メガゲンガー, the three featured Pokemon, and the November 13, 2026 Japan release. A listing for a single Mega Gengar starter, an individual card or the earlier Venusaur trio describes a different purchase. Check the listing’s contents and images together.
As of October 20, 2026, the new MG package is not listed in SST’s catalog. The Pokemon collection and Snel bestellen let you check currently listed products. The older products linked in this guide are identified comparisons, not reservations for the November set.
Check the offer once the exact product is listed
For a preorder, check the seller’s price, included contents, stock or reservation status, and stated dispatch terms on the exact listing. November 13 is the official Japanese release date; an individual seller’s dispatch arrangement belongs to its offer. For an opened set, add a component and card-count check before comparing the total cost.
If your interest is one of the characters rather than this particular package, the linked Feraligatr, Dragonite and Gengar print guides help separate earlier cards by set and collector number. That keeps a character collection focused while leaving the full MG box as an option for its three-deck experience.
Frequently asked questions
When does Special Deck Set MEGA release in Japan?
The Mega Feraligatr, Mega Dragonite and Mega Gengar Special Deck Set MEGA releases in Japan on November 13, 2026.
What is the official price?
The official Japanese price is ¥5,500 including tax. This is the product’s official price, not a confirmed SST offer for the new set.
Does one box include all three decks?
Yes. The package includes three fixed 60-card decks, one for each featured Pokemon, with two copies of each deck’s headline Mega ex. That totals 180 physical cards and six headline Mega ex cards.
Which deck should a new player try first?
Choose Feraligatr to practice preparing a damaged target, Dragonite to practice switching and Energy management, or Gengar to practice conditional Prize trades. All three are included, so you can switch decks after learning one plan.
Does Mega Feraligatr always deal 400 damage?
No. Its attack has 200 printed damage and adds 200 only when the opposing Active Pokemon already has damage counters on it. It costs two Water Energy and one Colorless Energy.
Does Mega Gengar reduce every Knock Out by one Prize?
No. Its Ability applies when your Darkness Pokemon is Knocked Out by damage from an opposing Pokemon ex’s attack. Damage-counter placement and direct Knock Out effects do not qualify, and another copy of the same Ability does not add a further reduction.
Is MG Gengar the same print as the older starter card?
No. The new card is MG 014/038, illustrated by Ultimateinudog. The older starter card is MBG 003/021, illustrated by 5ban Graphics. They are different Japanese prints with matching core mechanics.
Are there booster pull rates for the headline cards?
No booster pull-rate calculation is needed for the published fixed contents. The package includes two copies each of Mega Feraligatr ex, Mega Dragonite ex and Mega Gengar ex.
What should I check when buying an opened set?
Compare all three 60-card lists with the actual cards, including the two headline Mega ex per deck. Check whether the deck cases, coins, guides, playmat, card box and paper damage-counter case are included, and confirm the finish of any individual cards you want.
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