Pokémon Moncolle Figures in 2026: MS, EX, and 30th Anniversary Series Compared
By Dexhaul Team · August 23, 2026
Moncolle is the answer most Pokémon figure collectors don't know to look for.
Produced by Takara Tomy under an official Pokémon license, the Monster Collection line has produced figures across every major generation of the franchise. In 2026, multiple active series are stocked at import retailers: the core MS line, the larger EX format, specialized sub-lines for Primal and Terastal forms, and 30th Anniversary editions timed to this year's celebration milestone. Each series serves a different collector profile and display goal.
This guide breaks down what separates each series, what you pay, and which one fits where you are in your collection right now.
The MS Series: Where Every Moncolle Collection Starts
Start here if you are new to Moncolle.
The MS (Monster Standard) series is the core figure line: approximately 2-inch sculpts of individual Pokémon, designed to stand on a shelf or desktop without demanding much space. Pricing runs around $9.95 per figure at most import retailers. That makes this the most accessible entry into officially licensed Pokémon figures, and the most practical for collectors who want to grow their display one Pokémon at a time.
The depth of the MS catalog is what makes it viable as a long-term collection. As documented in Bulbapedia's Moncolle catalog entry, the line spans hundreds of sculpts across multiple release waves, from early Gen 1 favorites through current Scarlet and Violet additions. Every figure follows the same scale logic, so a display built entirely from MS figures stays visually consistent no matter which species you add over time.
An Expanded MS sub-line extended the catalog with alternate poses and regional variants, all at the same price point and scale. Those slot directly into an existing MS display without disrupting the visual rhythm of the shelf.
The EX Series: Scale for Pokémon That Deserve It
Not every Pokémon reads at 2 inches.
The EX series runs approximately 4 inches and covers the larger or more architecturally complex Pokémon where a standard MS sculpt would lose too much detail. Think Gyarados, Snorlax, Blastoise, Dragonite: figures that need physical size to communicate what they are. EX figures price at around $18.49 each from import retailers.
The EX series is not a replacement for MS. It is a deliberate complement. Display both lines together and you get proportionally accurate scenes: a 2-inch Pikachu next to a 4-inch Snorlax reads as correct, because Snorlax is supposed to be enormous.
That structural logic is one of the main reasons collectors end up running both series side by side rather than committing to one scale.
If you are building a team display, the EX series handles the anchor Pokémon while MS takes care of the rest. It is a clean division of labor.
Primal and Terastal: The Sub-Lines Worth Knowing
Two specialized sub-lines exist outside the standard MS and EX catalogs, and both are worth knowing if your collection reaches into specific game eras.
The Primal series depicts Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon as they appear in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. These figures reflect the ancient, transformed state: broader poses, more aggressive sculpt angles, and slightly larger dimensions than a standard MS figure. Pricing sits around $24.99.
The Terastal Phenomenon series is the more recent addition, and the more generation-specific one. It captures Pokémon mid-Terastal from Scarlet and Violet: crystal structures integrated into the sculpt, translucent accents at the Tera crown, and poses that read as transformed.
These are the only officially licensed figures to physically depict the Tera Type mechanic, priced around $20.99 each. That makes them inherently tied to the current game generation in a way the standard MS and EX lines are not.
The 30th Anniversary Editions: Timed to September 2026
This is where Moncolle gets specifically relevant to 2026's anniversary calendar.
Pokémon marks its 30th anniversary with the global launch of the 30th Anniversary Celebration TCG set on September 16. Takara Tomy released a parallel figure lineup built around the same milestone: Kanto-focused sets, commemorative travel kits, and display-ready packs designed to sit alongside the broader anniversary release window.
The Kanto First Partner Set covers Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle in a single display-ready box at $17.00 from PokeNinJapan. The 30th Anniversary Starter Collection bundles the starters with commemorative packaging at $29.99 from Red Fox Gaming, and that is what you see in the hero image above.
Takara Tomy Pokémon 30th Anniversary Moncolle First Partner Pokémon Set – Kanto Region
$17.00 USD
The anniversary branding is the key detail here. The standard Moncolle MS line ships Kanto starters as individual figures without milestone packaging. The 30th Anniversary editions group them with commemorative presentation, connecting explicitly to the 1996 original launch.
For collectors who organize by era or occasion rather than by species, that distinction matters.
For the broadest 30th Anniversary coverage, PokéTCG stocks a Complete Set of 9 figures covering all three Kanto starters plus six additional anniversary sculpts. That set prices at 22,499 INR, which converts to roughly $270 USD, and it represents the premium end of this sub-line.
Which Series Fits Your Collection
The right starting point is usually obvious once you know what each series does.
If you are starting fresh: the MS line at $9.95 per figure is the answer. Pick the specific Pokémon you want on your shelf, not a set. The consistent scale means you can grow one figure at a time and add more later without replanning your display.
If your focus is Kanto or this year's anniversary milestone, the 30th Anniversary releases are the direct options. The First Partner Set at $17.00 is the low-commitment entry: three figures, one iconic region.
The Starter Collection at $29.99 adds packaging and display context. Both carry anniversary branding that will not appear on future standard runs.
For gift-buying: the Travel Kit at $14.38 is the most compact option in the 30th Anniversary line. Small enough to display anywhere, accessible enough that it works as a standalone gift without requiring the recipient to already collect Moncolle.
If you want shelf presence on larger Pokémon, the EX series at $18.49 does that job. Add EX figures for the big ones, MS for the rest, and let the proportional logic do the work.
The Primal and Terastal sub-lines are for collectors tracking specific game eras. If you play or collect around Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Scarlet, or Violet, those figures extend the Moncolle system into forms the standard lines do not cover.
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