apan’s Bandai Co. Ltd. Card Business Department will launch a trading card game based on the anime Dragon Ball Super. Dragon Ball Super Card Game will debut in July.

The series will feature cards with original illustrations of new characters from the anime series, including Super Saiyan God, Super Saiyan Son Guku, and Golden Frieza. Returning favorites from past Dragon Ball series including Vegeta, Piccola, and Broly will also be featured.

The Starter Decks will contain 50 cards and I Leader Card. Players construct their deck around the leader Card and battle an opponent. The goal is to rese the opponent’s life to 0. When players get low on life, they can flip their Leader Card over, to gain the characters “awaken” skill. Players can also use the “Combo” system to bring cards from the field or their hand straight into combat. The game includes three types of cards: Battle Cars, Extra Cards, and Leader Cards. The set contains 17 kinds of cards (9 Common, 3 Uncommon, 5 Rare- exclusive to Starter Deck). The DBS Card Game Starter Decks will come with 51 cards, a playsheet, and a rule manual. MSRP is $11.99 each. Decks are packed 6 per display, with 8 boxes per case.

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The Dragon Ball Super Card Game Booster Packs are sold in 12-card packs. The set includes 114 kinds of cards (60 Common, 30 Uncommon, 12 Rare, 8 Super Rare, 4 Premium Rare). Each pack includes 8 Commons, 3 Uncommons, 1 Rare or higher. MSRP is $3.99 per pack. The packs are packed 24 per display, and 12 displays per case.

A Dragon Ball Super Card Game Special Pack Set will also be available, which includes 4 Booster Packs and 1 promo card, as well as a playsheet and rule manual. There are 6 sets per display box, and 48 boxes per case.

“We want to support the card game user firmly,” a Bandai representative told ICv2. “So, to experience the game before release, we’ve prepared a launch kit, which includes half-decks.” The Launch Kits will include 20 sets of half-decks (25 cards + 1 leader card).

“After the official release, we will also provide solid support for tournaments at shops with tournament kits,” he added. More information will be released at the GAMA Trade Show in March.

Source: https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/36831/the-dragon-ball-universe-returns-new-tcg

March 28, 2017 by carteblanchehobbies

SW: Destiny Spirit of Rebellion (more Previews)

Will keep posting as they come. Set looks really sweet thus far and is sure to shake up the metagame. Star Wars: Destiny is here to stay.

March 28, 2017 by carteblanchehobbies

Amonkhet Previews

Source: http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/so-much-amonkhet-news-2017-03-27

Make the most out of your cardboard

Buy-a-Box and Release Promos

GameDay Goodies!

To the victor go the spoils

Welcome deck cards

The new artwork style (Egyptian-themed) looks promising and the flavor is spot on. Let’s hope this trend continues and we get an awesome new set!

March 28, 2017 by carteblanchehobbies

Amonkhet Invocations

March 21, 2017 by carteblanchehobbies

Final Fantasy TCG Organized Play update

Square Enix will release an in-store organized play kit for the Final Fantasy TCG, coinciding with the release of the new Opus II Collection Booster Set on March 24.

Intended for casual format play, each kit includes organized play directions, promotional cards to be used as prizes for event winner (6 events worth, 3 Premium Foil Promotional Cards – Sephiroth, 6 Standard Promotional Cards – Sephiroth, 3 Premium Foil Promotional Cards – Lightning, and 6 Standard Promotional Cards – Lightning. Events can be as informal as game demonstrations, or as formal as competitive tournament-type events (Swiss or Single Elimination; Pre-built, Limited, or Draft play). The promotional cards are for promotional/event use only, not for resale.

Final Fantasy Trading Card Game, Opus II Collection is the second set to be released in the Western market. The 148-card set will enhance the play experience and features popular characters including Tifa and Squall. Each Booster Pack contains 12 cards, with 1 premium foiled card guaranteed. Each box contains 36 packs, and each carton contains 6 display boxes.

Final Fantasy TCG product is only available through GTS Distribution in the United States (see “Square Enix Enters North American Tabletop Games Market”).

Source: http://icv2.com/articles/news/view/37005/final-fantasy-tcg-gets-organized-play