Pokemon TCG Classic: Release date, price, decks & cards, more

Luca Di Marzo
Charizard Pokemon TCG Classic

Pokemon fans can now experience a blast from the past with the Pokemon Trading Card Game Classic set. The reprint of the original base set puts Kanto’s most iconic cards like Charizard, Venusaur, and Blastoise on the center stage. Here’s all you need to know about Pokemon TCG Classic.

The Pokemon Company have focused all of 2023 on delivering new expansions for Pokemon TCG featuring Paldean creatures. This time, they’re offering a trip down memory lane with the Pokemon TCG Classic set, all ready for battles on the go.

The TCG Classic set is a perfect piece for players looking to revisit the charm of the iconic 90s Base Set. Charizard, Blastoise, and Venusaur all return in Pokemon TCG Classic, so you don’t want to miss your chance to snap up this exclusive box.

Here’s what you need to know about the Pokemon TCG Classic, including its release date, cards, and accessories.

Pokemon TCG Classic release date

The Pokemon TCG Classic set was released on November 17, 2023, and it joins Paradox Rift as the last item to be released for TCG in 2023. The Paldean Fates expansion set will be released on January 26, 2024.

How to buy Pokemon TCG Classic

You can buy the Pokemon TCG Classic from the Pokemon Center‘s official site. The Pokemon TCG Classic set costs $399.99 US/ $519.99 CAD / £399.99 GBP. Alternative places to buy the set include Amazon and Magic Madhouse.

Pokemon TCG Classic cards & accessories

The Pokemon TCG Classic set is a true blast from the past, shining a light on Charizard, Blastoise, and Venusaur with three complete decks.

Here are all of the items included in the Pokemon TCG Classic box set:

  • Pokemon Trading Card Classic game board.
  • 1 toolbox case with randomizer to roll heads/tails.
  • Three classic Pokemon TCG decks featuring Charizard, Blastoise, and Venusaur.
  • Toolbox storage for damage counters, Poison markers, Burn markers, and metal orbs.
  • Three deck boxes to match the three Pokemon TCG Classic decks.

Not only will players collect nostalgic cards, but the game board comes complete with everything you need to battle on the go: “Since this board features a compartment at the center, it can also hold up to three decks and a toolbox featuring accessories you need for battling.”

Pokemon TCG Classic game board
The Pokemon TCG Classic game board has everything you need to battle on the go.

The decks feature the three fully evolved Kanto starters that originally appeared in the iconic Base Set. However, fans will be pleased to hear that this offer also includes newly printed cards, including a new Ho-Oh ex, Lugia ex, and Suicune ex. The Trainer Cards Sun Seed, Scorching Charcoal, and Drops in the Ocean have also been confirmed to be present in the collection.

That’s all you need to know about Pokemon TCG Classic, be sure to check the following links for more Pokemon TCG content:

Pokemon TCG Knock Out Collection set: New cards, where to buy & bonus items | Pokemon TCG Scarlet & Violet 151 set: Release date, all boxes, collections, bundles & confirmed cards | Pokemon TCG Ruler of the Black Flame cards set: Release date, card list, merch & more | Pokemon TCG Classic: Release window, decks & cards, accessories, more | Pokemon TCG Paradox Rift set: Release date, Ancient & Future species, Ace Spec cards, more

About The Author

Luca is an Associate Editor at CharlieIntel. An accomplished, writer with interests in sports and gaming alike, Luca is focused on Call of Duty and FIFA as a content creator. After earning his BA in English Literature at Concordia University, he began writing for Gamelevate, OddsShark, and H4X. Luca joined CharlieIntel in 2021. You can reach Luca at [email protected], or via X @TheLucaDiMarzo.