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The Best Pokemon Card Decks & Sets

We compared five Pokemon card sets on owner ratings, reviews, and specs. The Pokemon 100 Pokemon Card Lot with Legendary Ultra Rare Cards Bundle is our top pick for its value and variety.

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The bottom line

The Pokemon 100 Pokemon Card Lot with Legendary Ultra Rare Cards Bundle (B0D5595V5X) is our top pick for its combination of variety, value, and storage solution. It includes 100 assorted cards, a deck box, and legendary double rare cards, all for $39.98. The closest alternative is the Pokemon Card Bundle (B01CYZHGC8), which offers 50 cards and a rare legendary card for $19.99, but lacks the volume and storage. The budget pick is the Pokemon TCG Random Cards (B001CJVTLC) at $6.59 for 50 cards, though it may have fewer special cards.

Top pick
Pokemon 100 Pokemon Card Lot with Legendary Ultra Rare Cards BundlePokemon 100 Pokemon Card Lot with Legendary Ultra Rare Cards Bundle $39.98

Best value and variety

This bundle offers 100 assorted cards, a deck box, and legendary double rare cards for $39.98. Owners rate it 4.4/5 from 964 ratings. The tradeoff is the higher price, but the volume and storage make it worth it.

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Runner-up
Pokemon Card BundlePokemon Card Bundle $19.99

Good starter set

This bundle includes 50 assorted cards and a rare legendary card for $19.99. It has a 4.3/5 rating from 3258 owners. Skip it if you need more cards or storage.

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Budget pick
Pokemon TCG Random CardsPokemon TCG Random Cards $6.59

Affordable variety

This set offers 50 random cards for $6.59, with a 4.3/5 rating from 78664 owners. It's great for building collections on a budget, though it may have fewer special cards.

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The field, ranked

  1. Pokemon 100 Pokemon Card Lot with Legendary Ultra Rare Cards Bundle Best for variety and storage 9.0/10 $39.98 Amazon
  2. Pokemon Card Bundle Good for a balanced starter set 8.0/10 $19.99 Amazon
  3. Pokemon TCG Random Cards Best budget option 7.0/10 $6.59 Amazon
  4. Pokemon Cards Good for shiny and foil cards 6.0/10 $8.55 Amazon
  5. Pokemon TCG 100 Card LOT Rare Holo Full Art Best for rare holo and full art cards 5.0/10 $12.99 Amazon

What owners say

Owners of the Pokemon 100 Pokemon Card Lot with Legendary Ultra Rare Cards Bundle (B0D5595V5X) consistently praise the variety and value, though some mention the higher price. The Pokemon TCG Random Cards (B001CJVTLC) receive positive feedback for their affordability and variety, but some buyers express disappointment over the lack of special cards. The Pokemon Cards (B00KEX64XU) are appreciated for their shiny and foil cards, though there are complaints about duplicates.

The also-rans

The Pokemon Cards (B00KEX64XU) and Pokemon TCG 100 Card LOT Rare Holo Full Art (B016BY59PO) did not make the top picks due to their lower variety and higher price per card compared to the top picks. The Pokemon TCG 100 Card LOT Rare Holo Full Art (B016BY59PO) is best for those specifically looking for rare holo and full art cards.

How this was put together

This guide is based on 96,814 owner ratings and reviews across five Pokemon card sets. We did not test any products hands-on. The evidence is thinnest on the Pokemon TCG 100 Card LOT Rare Holo Full Art (B016BY59PO), where expert reviews are absent.