Dragon Ball Collectible Card Game
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The game features exclusive artwork from the Dragon Ball anime (Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball GT).
The original game ended in 2009 and Bandai launched an all-new card game in 2017 called the Dragon Ball Super CCG. This game consists of cards from Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, Dragon Ball Super and Super Dragon Ball Heroes.
Card Types and Rarity
The original release of the game includes four different types of cards: warrior, technique, event, and wish.
Warrior cards are characters who fight in the game, such as Goku, Gohan, Piccolo, Vegeta, Frieza, and Cell. These cards are the core of the game. They will determine whether the player wins or loses the match.
Technique cards are various attacks that can be used by the warriors in play against the opponent's warriors in battle, such as the Kamehameha, Spirit Bomb, or Final Flash. Technique cards are single-use. Once a warrior uses a technique, it goes to the player's chi area.
Various events in the series are also used in the game to change the dynamics of a battle. These cards stay in the game unless removed by a card effect or if the event card has a time limit.
Wish cards are cards based on wishes made in the series that can be used when the seven Dragon Balls are collected. A player can only wish once per game unless a card effect overrides the game rule.
There are different types of cards by rarity. Each booster pack includes nine randomly selected cards (6 common, 2 uncommon, 1 rare). Within these nine card packs, one parallel holographic card is randomly inserted (one guaranteed foil card of any rarity) and a Gold foil card (super rare) is inserted in a 1:6 pack ratio.
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Styles
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 1 of every 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 a 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. This set had a huge jump in the power level of cards. The release of dual chi symbol and dual chi cost cards have helped to smooth out the gameplay for decks built including multiple colors. 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 Wish
Promotional 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, several other cards that 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
- Bulma
Destructive 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 hypothesized 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 art
Rule Books
A printed booklet, version 1.1 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 Collectible Card Game
The Dragon Ball Super Collectible Card Game, abbreviated as DBSCCG or Dragon Ball Super CCG, is a collectible card game developed by Bandai. Based on the franchise Dragon Ball. It was first published in July 2017. The Game consists of cards from Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, Dragon Ball Super and Super Dragon Ball Heroes.
Base Sets
Main Sets
Galactic Battle
Galactic Battle is the first set in the Dragon Ball CCG. This set was designed to function as a core set for the game.
The set released on July 28, 2017, and consists of 114 cards (60 Commons, 30 Uncommon, 12 Rare, 8 Super Rare and 4 Special Rare).
Union Force
Union Force is the second set in the Dragon Ball Super CCG and focuses on the new Union mechanics. This set primarily focuses on the Future Trunks arc, Android/Cell saga, Majin Buu saga, Cooler's Revenge, The Return of Cooler, and characters from the Tournament of Power arc.
The set released on November 3, 2017 and consists of 127 cards (60 Commons, 30 Uncommon, 18 Rare, 14 Super Rare, 4 Special Rare and 1 Secret Rare).
Cross Worlds
Cross Worlds is the third set in the Dragon Ball Super CCG. It introduces Black cards as the fifth color in the game. It also adds characters from Dragon Ball GT as well as more characters from the Universe Survival arc from Dragon Ball Super. The Black cards utilize the new Over Realm mechanic, sending cards to the "Warp" a new out of play area.
The set released on March 9, 2018, and consists of 127 cards (60 Commons, 30 Uncommon, 18 Rare, 14 Super Rare, 4 Special Rare and 1 Secret Rare). 217 types total with foil version cards.
Colossal Warfare
Colossal Warfare is the fourth set in the Dragon Ball CCG. It introduces the bond, swap and deflect mechanics.
The set released on July 13, 2018, and consists of 128 cards (60 Commons, 30 Uncommon, 18 Rare, 14 Super Rare, 4 Special Rare and 2 Secret Rare). 218 types total with foil version cards.
Miraculous Revival
Miraculous Revival is the fifth set in the Dragon Ball Super CCG. It introduces wish leaders, revolving around using dragon balls to grant effects once per game, as well as once per turn smaller scale abilities.
The set released on November 9, 2018, and consists of 131 cards (60 Commons, 30 Uncommon, 18 Rare, 11 Super Rare, 11 Special Rare and 1 Secret Rare). 221 types total with foil version cards.
Destroyer Kings
Destroyer Kings is the sixth set in the Dragon Ball Super CCG. Its main theme is centered around the 2018 movie Dragon Ball Super: Broly. It introduces 5 Campaign Rare's called Destruction Rares, abbreviated DR.
The set released on March 15, 2019, and consists of 137 cards (60 Commons, 30 Uncommon, 18 Rare, 11 Super Rare, 11 Special Rare, 2 Secret Rare and 5 Destruction Rare). 227 types total with foil version cards.
Assault of the Saiyan's
Assault of the Saiyan's is the seventh set in the Dragon Ball Super CCG. It focuses on Saiyan cards, from the Saiyan Saga in the Dragon Ball Z series.
It introduces 5 Campaign Rare's in the set called Infinite Saiyan Rare's, abbreviated ISR. It is also one of only 2 sets that includes signature cards. The set released on August 2, 2019, and consists of 145 cards (60 Commons, 30 Uncommon, 18 Rare, 16 Super Rare, 10 Special Rare, 2 Secret Rare, 5 Infinite Saiyan Rare and 4 Signature Special Rare). 235 types total with foil version cards.
Malicious Machinations
Malicious Machinations is the eighth set in the Dragon Ball Super CCG.
The set released on November 22, 2019, and consists of 147 cards (60 Commons, 30 Uncommon, 18 Rare, 16 Super Rare, 10 Special Rare, 3 Secret Rare, 5 Noble Hero Rare and 5 Ignoble Villain Rare). 237 types total with foil version cards.
Universal Onslaught
Universal Onslaught is the ninth set in the Dragon Ball Super CCG.
The set released on February 14, 2020, and consists of 147 cards (60 Commons, 30 Uncommon, 18 Rare, 16 Super Rare, 10 Special Rare, 3 Secret Rare, 5 Reboot Leader Rare and 5 Iconic Attack Rare). 237 types total with foil version cards.
Unison Warrior Series
The Unison Warrior series introduced a new gameplay mechanic and the Unison card type.
Rise of the Unison Warrior
Rise of the Unison Warrior is the tenth set in the Dragon Ball Super CCG, first of the Unison Warrior block.
The set released on July 17, 2020, and consists of 164 cards (60 Commons, 38 Uncommon, 30 Rare, 23 Super Rare, 10 Special Rare and 3 Secret Rare). 292 types total with foil version cards.
Vermilion Bloodline
Vermilion Bloodline is the eleventh set in the Dragon Ball Super CCG, second of the Unison Warrior block.
Centered around the Super Saiyan 4 form introduced in Dragon Ball GT, the set released on October 9, 2020, and consists of 292 cards (60 Commons, 38 Uncommon, 30 Rare, 23 Super Rare, 10 Special Rare and 3 Secret Rare). 292 types total with foil version cards.
Vicious Rejuvenation
Vicious Rejuvenation is the twelfth set in the Dragon Ball Super CCG, third of the Unison Warrior block.
The set released on January 22, 2021, and consists of 292 cards (60 Commons, 38 Uncommon, 30 Rare, 23 Super Rare, 10 Special Rare and 3 Secret Rare). 292 types total with foil version cards.
Supreme Rivalry
Supreme Rivalry is the thirteenth set in the Dragon Ball Super CCG, fourth of the Unison Warrior block.
The set released in April 2021 and consists of 292 cards (60 Commons, 38 Uncommon, 30 Rare, 23 Super Rare, 10 Special Rare and 3 Secret Rare). 292 types total with foil version cards.
Cross Spirits
Cross Spirits is the fourteenth set in the Dragon Ball Super CCG, fifth of the Unison Warrior block.
The set released on August 13, 2021, and consists of 292 cards (60 Commons, 38 Uncommon, 30 Rare, 23 Super Rare, 10 Special Rare and 3 Secret Rare). 292 types total with foil version cards.
Saiyan Showdown
Saiyan Showdown is the fifteenth set in the Dragon Ball Super CCG, sixth of the Unison Warrior block.
The set released on November 5, 2021, and consists of 292 cards (60 Commons, 38 Uncommon, 30 Rare, 23 Super Rare, 9 Special Rare and 4 Secret Rare). 292 types total with foil version cards.
Realm of the Gods
Realm of the Gods is the sixteenth set in the Dragon Ball Super CCG, seventh of the Unison Warrior block.
The set is mainly focused around the Universe Survival Arc from the Dragon Ball Super anime. It introduced a new rarity within the game, the God Rare. God Rares are only one per set and are the highest rarity in the Dragon Ball CCG, abbreviated GDR
The set released on March 11, 2022, and consists of 292 cards (60 Commons, 38 Uncommon, 30 Rare, 18 Super Rare, 14 Special Rare, 3 Secret Rare and 1 God Rare). 292 types total with foil version cards.
Ultimate Squad
Ultimate Squad is the seventeenth set in the Dragon Ball Super CCG, eighth of the Unison Warrior block.
The set released on June 3, 2022, consists of 292 cards (60 Commons, 38 Uncommon, 30 Rare, 18 Super Rare, 15 Special Rare and 3 Secret Rare). 292 types total with foil version cards.
ZENKAI Series
The ZENKAI series added new gameplay mechanics and Z-card types: Z-Leader and Z-Battle.
Dawn of The Z-Legends
Dawn of The Z-Legends is the eighteenth set in the Dragon Ball Super CCG, first of the ZENKAI series.
It is the second set to include a God Rare.
The set released on September 16, 2022, and consists of 292 cards (60 Commons, 38 Uncommon, 30 Rare, 18 Super Rare, 14 Special Rare, 3 Secret Rare and 1 God Rare). 292 types total with foil version cards.
Fighter's Ambition
Fighter's Ambition is the nineteenth set in the Dragon Ball Super CCG, second of the ZENKAI series.
The main theme of the set is the Dragon Ball Super movie, Super Hero, with Gohan having 5 Campaign Rare's within the set.
The set released on November 25, 2022, and consists of 292 cards (60 Commons, 38 Uncommon, 30 Rare, 18 Super Rare, 10 Special Rare, 3 Secret Rare and 5 Campaign Rare). 292 types total with foil version cards.
Power Absorbed
Power Absorbed is the twentieth set in the Dragon Ball Super CCG, third of the ZENKAI series.
Power's Absorbed is the first set to release a Collectors Booster Box, with Alternative Art Variations of cards from the main set and the first ever Ghost Rare within the Dragon Ball Super card game.
The set released in March 2023 and consists of 292 cards (60 Commons, 38 Uncommon, 30 Rare, 18 Super Rare, 15 Special Rare and 3 Secret Rare). 292 types total with foil version cards.
Powers Absorbed Collectors Booster Box consists of 237 cards (60 Commons, 38 Uncommon, 30 Holo Rare, 18 Super Rare, 15 Special Rare, 3 Secret Rare, 36 Alternative Silver Stamped Cards, 33 Alternative Gold Stamped Cards, 3 Alternative Secret Rare Cards, 1 Ghost Rare Exclusive) 237 Types Total.
Wild Resurgence
Wild Resurgence is the twenty-first set in the Dragon Ball Super CCG, fourth of the ZENKAI series.
The set released in June 2023 and consists of 292 cards (60 Commons, 38 Uncommon, 30 Rare, 18 Super Rare, 14 Special Rare, 3 Secret Rare and 1 God Rare). 292 types total with foil version cards.
Critical Blow
Critical Blow is the twenty-second set in the Dragon Ball Super CCG, fifth of the ZENKAI series.
The set released in September 2023 and consists of 274 cards (60 Commons, 30 Uncommon, 29 Rare, 18 Super Rare, 14 Special Rare, 3 Secret Rare and 1 God Rare). 274 types total with foil version cards.
Themed Boosters
List of Themed Sets:
- The Tournament of Power Booster Box - Tournament of Power (DBS-TB01)
- World Martial Arts Booster Box - World Martial Arts Tournament (DBS-TB02)
- Clash of Fates Booster Box - Clash of Fates (DBS-TB03)
Other Boosters
- Battle Evolution Booster Box (EB-01)
Draft Sets
List of Draft Sets:
- Draft Box 01
- Draft Box 02
- Draft Box 03
- Draft Box 04 - Dragon Brawl (DB1)
- Draft Box 05 - Divine Multiverse (DB2)
- Draft Box 06 - Giant Force (DB3)
Collector's Selections
Collector's Selection Vol. 1 (CSV1)
Collector's Selection Vol. 2 (CSV2)
Collector's Selection Vol. 3 (CSV3)
Expansion Sets
List of Expansion Sets:
- Expansion Deck Box Set 01: Mighty Heroes (DBS-BE01)
- Expansion Deck Box Set 02: Dark Demon's Villains (DBS-BE02)
- Expansion Deck Box Set 03: Ultimate Box (DBS-BE03)
- Expansion Deck Box Set 04: Unity of Saiyans (DBS-BE04)
- Expansion Deck Box Set 05: Unity of Destruction (DBS-BE05)
- Expansion Deck Box Set 07: Magnificent Collection - Fusion Hero (DBS-BE07)
- Expansion Deck Box Set 08: Magnificent Collection - Forsaken Warrior (DBS-BE08)
- Expansion Deck Box Set 09: Saiyan Surge (DBS-EB09)
- Expansion Deck Box Set 10: Namekian Surge (DBS-EB10)
- Expansion Deck Box Set 11: Universe 7 Unison (DBS-BE11)
- Expansion Deck Box Set 12: Universe 11 Unison (DBS-BE12)
- Expansion Deck Box Set 14: Battle Advanced (DBS-BE14)
- Expansion Deck Box Set 15: Battle Enhanced (DBS-BE15)
- Expansion Deck Box Set 16: Ultimate Deck (DBS-BE16)
- Expansion Deck Box Set 17: Saiyan Boost (DBS-BE17)
- Expansion Deck Box Set 18: Namekian Boost (DBS-BE18)
Special Anniversary Sets
- Special Anniversary Box 2020 (DBS-BE13)
2020 Box - The Agents of Destruction
2020 Box - Unison Villains
- Special Anniversary Set 2021 (DBS-BE19)
2021 Box - Vegeta Box
2021 Box - SS4 Gogeta
2021 Box - Kanji Art
2021 Box - Syn Shenron
Special Anniversary Pack 2021
Vault Power Up Pack 2021
- 5th Anniversary Set Box - Premium Edition - 5th Anniversary Set (DBS-BE21)
Gift Boxes
- Gift Box - Miraculous Revival
- Gift Collection - Mythic Booster (MB-01)
- Gift Box 02 - Battle of Gods Set
- Gift Box 03 - Wild for Revenge Set
- Gift Collection 2022 - Fighter's Ambition
Theme Selections
- History of Son Goku (TS01)
- History of Vegeta (TS02)
Decks
Starter Decks
List of Starter Decks:
- Starter Deck: The Awakening - Galactic Battle (DBS-B01)
- Starter Deck: The Extreme Evolution - Cross Worlds (DBS-B03)
- Starter Deck: The Dark Invasion - Cross Worlds (DBS-B03)
- Starter Deck 04: The Guardian of Namekians (Green) - Colossal Warfare (DBS-B04)
- Starter Deck 05: Crimson Saiyan (Yellow) - Colossal Warfare (DBS-B04)
- Starter Deck 6: Resurrected Fusion - Miraculous Revival (DBS-B05)
- Starter Deck 7: Shenron's Advent - Miraculous Revival (DBS-B05)
- Starter Deck 8: Rising Broly - Destroyer Kings (DBS-B06)
- Starter Deck 9: Saiyan Legacy - Assault of the Saiyans (DBS-B07)
- Starter Deck 10: Parasitic Overlord - Malicious Machinations (DBS-B08)
- Starter Deck 11: Instinct Surpassed - Universal Onslaught (DBS-B09)
- Starter Deck 12: Spirit of Potara - Rise of the Unison Warrior (DBS-B10)
- Starter Deck 13: Clan Collusion - Rise of the Unison Warrior (DBS-B10)
- Starter Deck 14: Saiyan Wonder - Rise of the Unison Warrior (DBS-B10)
- Starter Deck 15: Pride of the Saiyans - Cross Spirits (DBS-B14)
- Starter Deck 16: Darkness Reborn - Cross Spirits (DBS-B14)
- Starter Deck 17: Red Rage - Dawn of the Z-Legends (DBS-B18)
- Starter Deck 18: Blue Future - Dawn of the Z-Legends (DBS-B18)
- Starter Deck 19: Green Fusion - Dawn of the Z-Legends (DBS-B18)
- Starter Deck 20: Yellow Transformation - Dawn of the Z-Legends (DBS-B18)
- Starter Deck 21: Ultimate Awakened Power - Power Absorbed (DBS-B20)
- Starter Deck 22: Proud Warrior - Power Absorbed (DBS-B20)
- Starter Deck 23: The Final Radiance - Critical Blow (DBS-B22)
Expert 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:
- Expert Deck 1: Universe 6 Assailants - Assault of the Saiyans (DBS-B07)
- Expert Deck 2: Android Duality - Malicious Machinations (DBS-B08)
- Expert Deck 3: The Ultimate Life Form - Universal Onslaught (DBS-B09)
Card Rarities
Main Rarities
Common: (Acronym: C)
Uncommon: (Acronym: UC)
Rare: (Acronym: R)
Super Rare: (Acronym: SR)
Special Rare: (Acronym: SPR)
Secret Rare: (Acronym: SCR)
God Rare: (Acronym: GDR)
Other Rarities
Promotional Cards: (Acronym: PR)
Starter Deck: (Acronym: ST)
Expansion: (Acronym: EX)
Feature Rare: (Acronym: FR)
Destruction Rare: (Acronym: DR)
Infinite Saiyan Rare: (Acronym: ISR)
Duo Power Rare: (Acronym: DPR)
Noble Hero Rare: (Acronym: NHR)
Ignoble Villain Rare: (Acronym: IVR)
Special Rare Signature: (Acronym: SPRS)
Reboot Leader Rare: (Acronym: RLR)
Iconic Attack Rare: (Acronym: IAR)
Destroyer & Angel Rare: (Acronym: DAR)
Giant Force Rare: (Acronym: GFR)
Son Gohan Rare (Acronym: SGR)