Card Types and Rarity
The original release of the game includes four different types of cards: warrior, technique, event, and wish. Warrior cards are the characters who fight in the game, such asStyles
The game features 5 different styles of cards: Super, Earth, Alien, Unique (mostly Namekian), and Villain. *Super:Predominantly Z Warriors and their supporters. *Earth: Humans and Earthlings. *Alien: Things not from Earth, Bad and Good. *Villain: Antagonists from Earth. *Unique: Antagonists and protagonists from the franchise.Sets
Warriors Return
First released on 18 July 2008. Warriors Return is the first set released of the game in the United States. The set includes 113 cards and is based on only the Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z series. A 10-card booster pack includes 1 holographic foil card, 1 gold-stamped rare, 2 uncommon, 6 common and in every 1 in 8 packs, a super rare foil card replaces the holographic foil card. The set has seen a 1st Edition and an unlimited print run.The Awakening
The Awakening is the second set released by Bandai. It features 100 brand new cards that include more powerful versions of the characters from the first set, like additional Super Saiyans and the only super Namekian card ever printed in the game. There are no starter decks in this set but includes the same 10-pack boosters with the same type of cards. It was released on 17 October 2008.Destructive Fury
Released early 2009, Destructive Fury contains 109 new cards, with more transformation conclusions, such as Cell (The Complete Form) and Mecha Frieza, and is the first set to feature cards from Dragon Ball GT. The only release ever to see a Super Saiyan 3 (Goku) printed in this game. The power level of the game has significantly risen with the release of the cards in this set and even a few promo cards were released with the introduction of Destructive Fury.Fusion
101 new cards released in 2009. The only edition to include Wish cards released in an official set. Fusion introduces the new mechanic called “fusion” and the fusion deck. Under the new mechanic, two specific warriors can fuse into one warrior, whose card is placed into the fusion deck at the beginning of a game.Clash of Sagas
The final release of the game as it stands, with 102 cards released in 2009. A huge jump can be observed in the power level of cards included in this set. The release of dual chi symbol and dual chi cost cards have helped to smooth out the gameplay for decks built including multiple colours. Additional fusion warriors, including “Gogeta” have been printed. Numerous cards have been released that increase the power level of previous deck archetypes, such as “Namekian Fusion”, “Pain and Power” or “King Cold”. The only super rare event card has been released here. New keyword mechanics like “Expert” or “Backup” have been introduced.Starter Decks
The Warriors Return Starter Decks
There are two starter decks (Goku - starter Deck B and Frieza - starter deck A) with 30 cards each including super rare cards not found in booster packs and one of four special wish cards. Cards exclusive to these starter decks are: • Captured • Combination • Emperor Pilaf’s Wish • Frieza – WA 048 • Frieza (The 3rd Form) • Frieza’s Henchmen • Frieza’s Last Wish • Goku – WA 046 • Krillin – WA 047 • Oolong’s Wish • Power of the Instinct • Upa’s WishPromotional Cards
There are only two cards officially released with the promo set description at the bottom left corner. These being “Goku” PR-01 and “Z Warriors Gather” PR-02. However, a number of other cards have been released under specific sets are also considered promotional.The Warriors Return Promo Cards
A small set of chibi cards have been released, showcasing the most iconic characters’ first appearance in Dragon Ball: • Goku • Krillin • Master Roshi • BulmaDestructive Fury Promo Cards
In early 2009, with the release of the third set Destructive Fury, Bandai released a small number of promotional cards technically as part of the set, in an attempt to draw in additional players: • Dynamic Mess Em Up Punch • Enormous Fighting Aura • Exposure • Gohan – WA 140 • Great Saiyaman – WA 141 • Mecha Frieza • Special Fighting Pose • Vegeta – WA 142 It is hypothesised that these promo cards were originally intended for a starter deck which was never released.Game Mats
Numerous Game mats have been released for the game: • The Warriors Return Goku super rare art • The Awakening Gohan (Super Saiyan) super rare art • Destructive Fury Trunks (Super Saiyan) super rare art • Destructive Fury Mecha Frieza artRule Books
A printed booklet, version 1.1 http://karcianki.pl/files/dbz/Dragon%20Ball.pdf is included with every Goku and Frieza starter set when purchased unopened. An updated rule book, version 1.3 was released with the Clash of Sagas set release and was mainly distributed in pdf format. In the latter version the rules were revised and all the additional changes have been included, due to the large amount of new mechanics being introduced in Clash of Sagas.Dragon Ball Super Card Game
Dragon Ball Super Card Game is a completely unrelated game.Super Sets
Core Sets
Base Series
= BT1 Galactic Battle
= Galactic Battle is the first set of cards in this version of the card game. This set was designed to function as a core set for the game.= BT2 Union Force
= Union Force is the second set for the Dragon Ball Super card game and focuses on the new Union mechanics. This set primarily focuses on the Future Trunks arc, Android/Cell saga, the Majin Buu saga,= BT3 Cross Worlds
= Cross Worlds is the third set for the Dragon Ball Super card game. It introduces Black cards as the fifth color in the game. It also adds characters from Dragon Ball GT as well as more character from the Universe Survival arc from Dragon Ball Super. The Black cards are mostly focusing on characters from Dragon Ball Xenoverse and utilize the new Over Realm mechanic, that sends cards to the "Warp" a new out of play area.= BT4 Colossal Warfare
= Colossal Warfare is the fourth set for the Dragon Ball Super card game. It introduces the bond, swap and deflect mechanics.= BT5 Miraculous Revival
= Miraculous Revival is the fifth set for the Dragon Ball Super card game. It introduces wish leaders, revolving around using dragon balls to grant effects once per game, as well as once per turn smaller scale abilities.= BT6 Destroyer Kings
= Destroyer Kings is the sixth set for the Dragon Ball Super card game. It focuses on the Broly movie released earlier in the year and introduces Destroyer Rare cards.= BT7 Assault of the Saiyans
= Assault of the Saiyans is the seventh set for the Dragon Ball Super card game. It focuses on Saiyan cards, from the Saiyan saga in the original Dragon Ball Z series.= BT8 Malicious Machinations
= Malicious Machinations is the eighth set for the Dragon Ball Super card game.= BT9 Universal Onslaught
= Universal Onslaught is the ninth set for the Dragon Ball Super card game.Unison Warrior Series
= BT10 Rise of the Unison Warrior
= Rise of the Unison Warrior is the tenth set for the Dragon Ball Super card game, first of the Unison Warrior block.= BT11 Vermilion Bloodline
= Vermilion Bloodline is the eleventh set for the Dragon Ball Super card game, second of the Unison Warrior block.= BT12 Vicious Rejuvenation
= Vicious Rejuvenation is the twelfth set for the Dragon Ball Super card game, third of the Unison Warrior block.= BT13 Supreme Rivalry
= ''Supreme Rivalry'' is the thirteenth set for the Dragon Ball Super card game, fourth of the Unison Warrior block.= BT14 Cross Spirits
= ''Cross Spirits'' is the fourteenth set for the Dragon Ball Super card game, fifth of the Unison Warrior block.= BT15 Saiyan Showdown
= ''Saiyan Showdown'' is the fifteenth set for the Dragon Ball Super card game, sixth of the Unison Warrior block.= BT16 Realm of the Gods
= ''Realm of the Gods'' is the sixteenth set for the Dragon Ball Super card game, seventh of the Unison Warrior block.= BT17 Ultimate Squad
= ''Ultimate Squad'' is the seventeenth set for the Dragon Ball Super card game, eighth of the Unison Warrior block.ZENKAI Series
= BT18 Dawn of The Z-Legends
= ''Dawn of The Z-Legends'' is the eighteenth set for the Dragon Ball Super card game, first of the Zenkai series.= BT19 Fighter's Ambition
= ''Fighter's Ambition'' is the nineteenth set for the Dragon Ball Super card game, second of the Zenkai series.= BT20 Power Absorbed
= ''Power Absorbed'' is the twentieth set for the Dragon Ball Super card game, third of the Zenkai series.Themed Sets
List of Themed Sets: * TB1 The Tournament of Power. Focused on the Tournament of Power in Dragon Ball Super. Released on May 25, 2018. * TB2 World Martial Arts Tournament. Focused on WMAT. Released on September 21, 2018. * TB3 Clash of Fates. Focused on the legendary Frieza Saga. Released on January 18, 2019.Draft Sets
List of Draft Sets: * DB 04 Dragon Brawl. Released on September 20, 2019. * DB 05 Divine Multiverse. Released on March 27, 2020. * DB 06 Giant Force. Released on November 13, 2020Expansion Sets
List of Expansion Sets: * EX01 Expansion Set: Mighty Heroes * EX02 Expansion Set: Dark Demon's Villains * EX03 Expansion Set: Ultimate Box * EX04 Expansion Set: Unity of Saiyans * EX05 Expansion Set: Unity of Destruction * EX07 Expansion Set: Magnificent Collection Fusion Hero * EX08 Expansion Set: Magnificent Collection Forsaken Warrior * EX09 Expansion Set: Saiyan Surge * EX10 Expansion Set: Namekian Surge * EX11 Expansion Set: Universe 7 Unison * EX12 Expansion Set: Universe 11 Unison *EX14 Expansion Set: Battle Advanced *EX15 Expansion Set: Battle EnhancedSpecial Anniversary Boxes
* SP01 Special Anniversary Box * SP02 Special Anniversary Box 2020Other
* Vault Power Up Pack * Gift Box * Gift Box 2: Battle of Gods Set * Gift Box 3: Wild for Revenge SetDecks
Starter Decks
Starter Deck includes 50 cards and 1 Leader card as a deck style to start the game, 1 play sheet and 1 play manual. Includes 5 starter deck-exclusive cards (except starter deck 8 which has 10 starter deck-exclusive cards) and also (except starter decks 10,11,12,13,14,15 and 16 which has 6 starter deck-exclusive cards)! List of Starter Decks: * SD1 Starter Deck: The Awakening * SD2 Starter Deck: The Extreme Evolution * SD3 Starter Deck: The Dark Invasion * SD4 Starter Deck: The Guardian of Namekians * SD5 Starter Deck: The Crimson Saiyan * SD6 Starter Deck: Resurrected Fusion * SD7 Starter Deck: Shenron's Advent * SD8 Starter Deck: Rising Broly * SD9 Starter Deck: Saiyan Legacy * SD10 Starter Deck: Parasitic Overlord * SD11 Starter Deck: Instinct Surpassed * SD12 Starter Deck: Spirit of Potara * SD13 Starter Deck: Clan Collusion * SD14 Starter Deck: Saiyan Wonder * SD15 Starter Deck: Pride Of The Saiyans * SD16 Reboot Starter Deck: Darkness RebornExpert Decks
Expert Deck includes 50 cards and 1 Leader card as a deck style to start the game, 1 play sheet and 1 play manual (only the first) and a booster pack. Includes 10 expert deck-exclusive cards! List of Expert Decks: * XD1 Expert Deck: Universe 6 Assailants * XD2 Expert Deck: Android Duality * XD3 Expert Deck: The Ultimate Life FormUltimate Decks
Ultimate Deck includes 50 cards and 1 Leader card as a deck style to start the game and a booster pack. Includes ultimate deck-exclusive cards! List of Ultimate Decks: * UD1 Ultimate DeckList of decks: * SD1 Starter Deck: The Awakening * SD8 Starter Deck: Rising Broly * SD10 Starter Deck: Parasitic Overlord * XD2 Expert Deck: Android Duality * SD11 Starter Deck: Instinct Surpassed * XD3 Expert Deck: The Ultimate Life Form List of decks (2): * SD2 Starter Deck: The Extreme Evolution * SD3 Starter Deck: The Dark Invasion * SD4 Starter Deck: The Guardian of Namekians * SD5 Starter Deck: The Crimson Saiyan * SD6 Starter Deck: Resurrected Fusion * SD7 Starter Deck: Shenron's Advent * SD9 Starter Deck: Saiyan Legacy * XD1 Expert Deck: Universe 6 Assailants * SD12 Starter Deck: Spirit of Potara * SD13 Starter Deck: Clan Collusion * SD14 Starter Deck: Saiyan Wonder * SD15 Starter Deck: Pride Of The Saiyans * SD16 Reboot Starter Deck: Darkness Reborn
See also
*References
External links
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