DPt TCG Era merchandise

The short-lived DPt Era of the Japanese Pokémon Trading Card Game lasted from October 2008 until July 2009. Only containing four expansions worth of products, the DPt Era merchandise is limited to decks, blister packs, and a few gift sets. Below is a chronological list of all the items released during the Japanese DPt Era of the Trading Card Game.
==Entry Pack DPt==
As with the DP era, the DPt era begins with the release of another Entry Pack. The (Japanese: エントリーパック) was made available on October 10, 2008 and includes three half deck based on the Sinnoh Pokémon of Myth , , and . The half decks principally focus on two types each, with the Giratina half deck including and Pokémon, the Dialga half deck including and Pokémon, and the Palkia half deck including and Pokémon. As with previous Entry Packs, a how-to-play guide and practice play mat are included, as well as damage counters, status counters, and a coin.
Product images:
==Gift Box DPt==
The (Japanese: ギフトボックス) was released on November 20, 2008 and is very similar in terms of content to the released during the DP era. Both feature four half decks with the same central Pokémon: , , , and , and both include a similar assortment of items presented in a trunk case. These items include a set of acrylic damage counters, a set of status counters, a how-to-play guide, a practice play mat, a dice, a coin, a sticker sheet, and a damage counter case. The half decks have varying levels of play strategy, allowing beginners to start with an easier deck and acclimatize themselves before using the more advanced half decks.
Product images:
==Infernape vs Gallade SP Deck Kit==
The (Japanese: 対戦スターターパックSP ゴウカザルVSエルレイド) was released alongside the expansion on December 26, 2008. The kit includes two half decks, which collectively focus on the Sinnoh Elite Four and their lineups. The Infernape half deck includes Flint's Pokémon and Bertha's Pokémon, while the Gallade half deck Aaron's Pokémon and Lucien's Pokémon. All Pokémon are . The kit also comes with a rulebook, damage counters, status counters, and a coin.
Product images:
==Galactic's Conquest•Bonds to the End of Time Special Pack==
Representing the first two DPt era expansions, the Galactic's Conquest•Bonds to the End of Time Special Pack (Japanese: ギンガの覇道•時の果ての絆 スペシャルパック) was made available on January 1, 2009. This pack contains two cards, one booster pack, and two booster packs.
Promotional cards:
*Electrode ( 10; Cosmos Holofoil)
*Mismagius LV.X ( 11; Cosmos Holofoil)
Product images:
==Garchomp vs Charizard SP Deck Kit==
The second SP deck kit of the DPt era was the (Japanese: 対戦スターターパックSP ガブリアスVSリザードン), released on March 6, 2009 alongside the expansion. The kit focuses on Sinnoh League Cynthia and her , and Team Galactic boss Cyrus and his , with both and featured as . The kit includes a rulebook, a set of damage and status counters, and a coin.
Product images:
==Regigigas LV.X Collection Pack==
Three special 12-card packs were released on April 18, 2009 containing previously rare promotional cards. One of these was the Regigigas LV.X Collection Pack (Japanese: コレクションパック レジギガスLV．X), which features an alternate art print of , plus 11 other cards sourced from the and collections. Six of the cards are Holofoil, including Regigigas.
Product images:
==Mewtwo LV.X Collection Pack==
Another of the Collection Packs was the Mewtwo LV.X Collection Pack (Japanese: コレクションパック ミュウツーLV．X), which includes twelve reprinted promotional cards. Six of these are Holofoil, including an alternate art print of , plus the previously difficult to obtain .
Product images:
==Shaymin LV.X Collection Pack==
The Shaymin LV.X Collection Pack (Japanese: コレクションパック シェイミLV．X) was the third of the three Collection Packs available to purchase from April 18, 2009. As with the others, it includes twelve reprinted promotional cards originally from the and collections, with particular focus on the alternate art print of .
Product images:
==Arceus LV.X Deck: Grass & Fire==
The (Japanese: 構築スタンダードデッキ アルセウスLV.X 草&炎) was one of two 60-card decks released with the expansion on July 8, 2009. The deck features an assortment of , , and Pokémon, and includes three versions of the Alpha Pokémon : one in its form, one in its form, and a variant of its form, which requires a Grass and Fire Energy for its attack. The deck also comes with a rulebook, damage counters, status counters, and a coin.
Product images:
==Arceus LV.X Deck: Lightning & Psychic==
The Arceus LV.X Deck: Lightning & Psychic (Japanese: 構築スタンダードデッキ アルセウスLV.X 雷&超) also accompanied the expansion, released on July 8, 2009. Like the other deck, three types of Pokémon are included: , , and , with the Alpha Pokémon appearing as both and cards. A third variant of its form is also included, which requires a Lightning and Psychic Energy for its attack. The deck comes with a rulebook, a coin, and a set of damage and status counters.
Product images:
==Melee! Pokémon Scramble × Pokémon Card Game==
A special set called Melee! Pokémon Scramble × Pokémon Card Game (Japanese: 乱戦！ポケモンスクランブル×ポケモンカードゲーム) was released on July 10, 2009 and combines the play styles of Pokémon Rumble and the Pokémon Trading Card Game by featuring a play area for up to seven players. The set includes sixteen cards that depict Pokémon as they appear in Pokémon Rumble and an array of accompanying items: a battle mat, a die plate, player markers, damage counters, four Energy die, a Target dice, and a rulebook.
Product images:
==Pokémon Battle Tour 09 Challenge Deck==
The Pokémon Battle Tour 09 Challenge Deck (Japanese: ポケモンバトルツアー09 チャレンジデッキ) is a special half deck that could only be purchased at locations hosting the Pokémon Battle Tour 09, which ran from July 11 until September 6, 2009. The half deck predominantly features Pokémon, with many of the cards sourced from a variety of DP era expansions and DPt era decks. It also contains a promotional card, which can only be found in the deck. Unlike the majority of other half decks available, the Pokémon Battle Tour 09 Challenge Deck does not include damage counters, rulebooks, or a coin.
Promotional card:
* ( 50)
==Movie Commemoration Special Pack 2009==
The last item of DPt era merchandise could only be bought at cinemas screening Arceus and the Jewel of Life, released on July 18, 2009. The Movie Commemoration Special Pack 2009 (Japanese: 映画公開記念 スペシャルパック2009) was made available at the same time as the movie premiere and came with two Holofoil , one booster pack, and two s.
Promotional cards:
*Pikachu LV.X ( 43)
* ( 44)
Product images:
==Related articles==