Dragon Ball Collectible Card Game
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The Dragon Ball Collectible Card Game (Dragon Ball CCG) is a collectible card game
based on the Dragon Ball
, Dragon Ball Z, and Dragon Ball GT series, first published by Bandai
in July 2008. Specifically July 18, 2008.
The game was previously released in other countries before making its debut in the United States
. The game features exclusive artwork from all 3 series never before seen in the U.S. The game has similarities to the other CCG created by Bandai, the Naruto Collectible Card Game.
So far there are Five sets, "Warriors Return", "The Awakening", "Destructive Fury", "Fusion", and "Clash of Sagas" available in Hobby Shops. Currently no retail stores (Walmart, Target, Toys-R-Us, ext) carry any products due to the failing market. Bandai also announced that there will no longer be any starter decks made for this game until Retail stores start carrying the product again.
, Vegeta
, Frieza, and Cell
. The technique cards are various attacks that can be used against your opponent in battle, such as the Kamehameha and the Genki Dama (also referred to as the Spirit Bomb). Various events in the series are also used in the game to change the dynamics of a battle. The wish cards are cards based on wishes made in the series that can be used when the seven Dragon Balls are collected.
There are different types of cards by rarity: common, uncommon, rare, super rare, and starter-exclusive super rares. There are also gold cards and holographic cards in booster packs.
Namekian/Evil Tribe = Alien yet have liven on Earth throughout DB, before knowing their origin. Examples: Piccolo, King Piccolo, Garlic Jr., Lord Slug, etc.
Majin/Brain Washed = So far, Earthlings controlled by Babidi. Later we will have Aliens controlled by Babidi. Examples: Yamu, Spopvich, etc.
This set has been completely redesigned from previous sets and will allow players to play draft and sealed events. It was released on October 16, 2009, with 10 card booster packs.
Collectible card game
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based on the Dragon Ball
Dragon Ball
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Akira Toriyama. It was originally serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1984 to 1995; later the 519 individual chapters were published into 42 tankōbon volumes by Shueisha. Dragon Ball was inspired by the classical Chinese novel Journey to the...
, Dragon Ball Z, and Dragon Ball GT series, first published by Bandai
Bandai
is a Japanese toy making and video game company, as well as the producer of a large number of plastic model kits. It is the world's third-largest producer of toys . Some ex-Bandai group companies produce anime and tokusatsu programs...
in July 2008. Specifically July 18, 2008.
The game was previously released in other countries before making its debut in the United States
United States
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. The game features exclusive artwork from all 3 series never before seen in the U.S. The game has similarities to the other CCG created by Bandai, the Naruto Collectible Card Game.
So far there are Five sets, "Warriors Return", "The Awakening", "Destructive Fury", "Fusion", and "Clash of Sagas" available in Hobby Shops. Currently no retail stores (Walmart, Target, Toys-R-Us, ext) carry any products due to the failing market. Bandai also announced that there will no longer be any starter decks made for this game until Retail stores start carrying the product again.
Card Types and Rarity
The game includes four different types of cards: warrior, technique,better than kakarotting, event, and wish. Warrior cards are the characters who fight in the game, such as Goku, PiccoloPiccolo
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, Vegeta
Vegeta
is a fictional character and antihero in the Dragon Ball franchise created by Akira Toriyama. Vegeta first appeared in the manga chapter #204 first published in Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine on December 19, 1988, and in episode 5 of its anime adaptation Dragon Ball Z...
, Frieza, and Cell
Cell (Dragon Ball)
is a fictional character and villain in the Dragon Ball universe created by Akira Toriyama. The character was created as a main antagonist in the series, after the studio responsible for the publication of the material he wrote was dissatisfied with Toriyamas previous concepts for enemies to the...
. The technique cards are various attacks that can be used against your opponent in battle, such as the Kamehameha and the Genki Dama (also referred to as the Spirit Bomb). Various events in the series are also used in the game to change the dynamics of a battle. The wish cards are cards based on wishes made in the series that can be used when the seven Dragon Balls are collected.
There are different types of cards by rarity: common, uncommon, rare, super rare, and starter-exclusive super rares. There are also gold cards and holographic cards in booster packs.
Styles
The game features 5 different styles of cards: Super, Earth, Alien, Unique (mostly Namekian), and Villain.Earth
Humans and Earthlings that are Z Warriors. Examples: Oolong, Chi-Chi, Puar, Ranfan, Hercule etc.Villain
Bad Guys from Earth. Examples: Android 17, Android 18, Android 19, Android 20, Cell, Emperor Pilaf, etc.Unique
A Group that does not fit in to one or more of the above:Namekian/Evil Tribe = Alien yet have liven on Earth throughout DB, before knowing their origin. Examples: Piccolo, King Piccolo, Garlic Jr., Lord Slug, etc.
Majin/Brain Washed = So far, Earthlings controlled by Babidi. Later we will have Aliens controlled by Babidi. Examples: Yamu, Spopvich, etc.
Warriors Return
Warriors Return is the first set released of the game in the U.S. The set includes 113 cards and is based on only the Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z series. There are 2 starter decks (Goku and Frieza) with 30 cards each including super rare cards not found in booster packs and one of four special wish cards. The 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 Awakening
The Awakening is the second set released in the U.S. It features 100 brand new cards that include more powerful versions of the characters from the first set (Super Saiyans - Powerful transformations). There is no starter decks in this set but will include the same 10-pack boosters with the same type of cards. It was released October 17, 2008Clash of Sagas
“Clash of Sagas” is the fifth release for the Dragon Ball CCG and introduces two new gameplay mechanics: Back-up and Expert, as well as over 100 brand new cards with all new artwork never before released in the United States.This set has been completely redesigned from previous sets and will allow players to play draft and sealed events. It was released on October 16, 2009, with 10 card booster packs.
External links
- Official Bandai Site - The official site for the Dragonball CCG
- Team Covenant - Dragonball CCG Articles, Videos, and Contests
- Dragon Ball CCG News - Information on Bandai's DB CCG.
- Card Game Organizer | Online for Dragon Ball: CCG