Release Period: November 2009
Amount of Cards: 10
Associated Sets:
  Battle Starter Deck - Torterra
  Battle Starter Deck - Magmortar
  Battle Starter Deck - Blastoise
  Battle Starter Deck - Raichu

The Battle Starter decks are small half decks released in November, each with a focus on a specific battle strategy. The Magmortar Set focuses on Offence.

Set Number	Picture	Card Name	Card Details
Battle Starter - Magmortar 1 / 9		Vulpix	60HP Weakness Resistance Retreat Cost x2
Battle Starter - Magmortar 2 / 9		Ninetales	90HP Weakness Resistance Retreat Cost x2
Battle Starter - Magmortar 3 / 9		Magmar	70HP Weakness Resistance Retreat Cost x2
Battle Starter - Magmortar 4 / 9		Magmortar	110HP Weakness Resistance Retreat Cost x2
Battle Starter - Magmortar 5 / 9		Numel	60HP Weakness Resistance Retreat Cost x2
Battle Starter - Magmortar 6 / 9		Energy Return	Trainer
Battle Starter - Magmortar 7 / 9		Dual Ball	Trainer
Battle Starter - Magmortar 8 / 9		Poké Ball	Trainer
Battle Starter - Magmortar 9 / 9		Engineer's Co-ordination	Supporter You can play only one Supporter card each turn. When you play this card, put it next to your Active Pokémon. When your turn ends, discard this card.