Released in 2003 by

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the ''Beyblade Trading Card Game'' is an out-of-print

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based on the '' Beyblade''

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series. It was designed to be simplistic in nature with a slow learning curve. In one format of the game, players did not even need to know how to read. Only one set was released.

Product distinctiveness

One notable feature of the game was that each pack came with personalizing

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stickers which players could put on their cards to make them more distinctive.

Cards and card availability

The ''Beyblade Collision'' card set features a total of 130 different cards, including 10 ''blade'' cards. Through special retail promotions and other means, an additional 14 promotional foil cards were made available. Starter packs contain 60 cards, with 5 of these being starter-exclusive foil cards.

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s contain 11 cards, including a single rare card. Each booster pack has a 1 in 8 chance of including an "Xtra-Rare" foil card in place of one of the other cards.

Online play

Since this game is no longer in production, there has been a decrease in the number of players. For those who can not find others to play with in person, programs such as

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allow players to meet and play online.

References

External links

Decipher - ''Beyblade TCG'' Card ListDeckRevolution - The ''Beyblade TCG''LackeyCCG
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