Dragon Ball Collectible Card Game
The Dragon Ball Collectible Card Game (Dragon Ball CCG)[2] is a collectible card game based on the Dragon Ball franchise, first published by Bandai on July 18, 2008.[3]
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Publishers | Bandai[1] |
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Years active | 2008 - 2009 |
Players | 2 |
Setup time | 5 minutes |
Playing time | 15 to 45 minutes |
Age range | Everyone |
Skills | Card playing Strategy |
Related games | |
Dragon Ball Super Collectible Card Game |
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 a all new card game in 2017 called Dragon Ball Super CCG. The 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 the 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 card stay in the game unless removed by a card effect or the event card has a "time limit".
The 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 over rides this game rule.
There were different types of cards by rarity: Each booster pack includes 9 randomly selected cards (6 common, 2 uncommon, 1 rare). Within these 9 card packs 1 parallel holographic card is randomly inserted (1 guaranteed foil card of any rarity) and a Gold foil card (super rare) is inserted in a 1:6 pack ratio.
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[4]
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[5]
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[6]
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[7]
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[8]
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[9] and Frieza - starter deck A[10]) 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, 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 • 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 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 art
Rule Books
A printed booklet, version 1.1 [11] 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.
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Publishers | Bandai |
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Years active | 2017 - Current |
Players | 2 |
Setup time | 5 minutes |
Playing time | 15 to 45 minutes |
Age range | Everyone |
Skills | Card playing Strategy |
Website | http://www.dbs-cardgame.com |
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
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 Uncommons, 12 Rares, 8 Super Rares and 4 Special Rares).
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 Uncommons, 18 Rares, 14 Super Rares, 4 Special Rares 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 character 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 Uncommons, 18 Rares, 14 Super Rares, 4 Special Rares 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 Uncommons, 18 Rares, 14 Super Rares, 4 Special Rares and 2 Secret Rares). 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 Uncommons, 18 Rares, 11 Super Rares, 11 Special Rares 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 rares called Destruction Rares, abbreviated DR.
The set released on March 15, 2019 and consists of 137 cards (60 Commons, 30 Uncommons, 18 Rares, 11 Super Rares, 11 Special Rares, 2 Secret Rares and 5 Destruction Rares). 227 types total with foil version cards.
Assault of the Saiyans
Assault of the Saiyans 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 rares in the set called Infinite Saiyan Rares, 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 Uncommons, 18 Rares, 16 Super Rares, 10 Special Rares, 2 Secret Rares, 5 Infinite Saiyan Rares and 4 Signature Special Rares). 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 Uncommons, 18 Rares, 16 Super Rares, 10 Special Rares, 3 Secret Rares, 5 Noble Hero Rares and 5 Ignoble Villain Rares). 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 Uncommons, 18 Rares, 16 Super Rares, 10 Special Rares, 3 Secret Rares, 5 Reboot Leader Rares and 5 Iconic Attack Rares). 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 Uncommons, 30 Rares, 23 Super Rares, 10 Special Rares and 3 Secret Rares). 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 Uncommons, 30 Rares, 23 Super Rares, 10 Special Rares and 3 Secret Rares). 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 Uncommons, 30 Rares, 23 Super Rares, 10 Special Rares and 3 Secret Rares). 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 on April 2021 and consists of 292 cards (60 Commons, 38 Uncommons, 30 Rares, 23 Super Rares, 10 Special Rares and 3 Secret Rares). 292 types total with foil version cards.
Cross Spirits
Cross Spirits is the fourteenth set for in 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 Uncommons, 30 Rares, 23 Super Rares, 10 Special Rares and 3 Secret Rares). 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 will be released November 5, 2021 and consists of 292 cards (60 Commons, 38 Uncommons, 30 Rares, 23 Super Rares, 9 Special Rares and 4 Secret Rares). 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 Univese 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 Uncommons, 30 Rares, 18 Super Rares, 14 Special Rares, 3 Secret Rares 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 Uncommons, 30 Rares, 18 Super Rares, 15 Special Rares and 3 Secret Rares). 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 Uncommons, 30 Rares, 18 Super Rares, 14 Special Rares, 3 Secret Rares 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 Rares within the set.
The set released on November 25, 2022 and consists of 292 cards (60 Commons, 38 Uncommons, 30 Rares, 18 Super Rares, 10 Special Rares, 3 Secret Rares and 5 Campaign Rares). 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 on March, 2023 and consists of 292 cards (60 Commons, 38 Uncommons, 30 Rares, 18 Super Rares, 15 Special Rares and 3 Secret Rares). 292 types total with foil version cards.
Powers Absorbed Collectors Booster Box consists of 237 cards (60 Commons, 38 Uncommons, 30 Holo Rares, 18 Super Rares, 15 Special Rares, 3 Secret Rares, 36 Alternative Silver Stamped Cards, 33 Alternative Gold Stamped Cards, 3 Alternative Secret Rare Cards, 1 Ghost Rare Exclusive) 237 Types Total.
Themed Sets
List of Themed Sets:
- The Tournament of Power or TB1. Focused on the Tournament of Power in Dragon Ball Super. Introducing Signature Rare Cards. Released on May 25, 2018.
- World Martial Arts Tournament or TB2. Focused on World Martial Arts Tournaments that have took place in both Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z. Released on September 21, 2018.
- Clash of Fates or TB3. Focused on the Frieza Saga From Dragon Ball Z. Released on January 18, 2019.
Draft Sets
List of Draft Sets:
- Dragon Brawl or DB04. Released on September 20, 2019.
- Divine Multiverse or DB05. Released on March 27, 2020.
- Giant Force DB06. Released on November 13, 2020
Expansion 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 Enhanced
Special Anniversary Boxes
- SP01 Special Anniversary Box
- SP02 Special Anniversary Box 2020
Other
- Vault Power Up Pack
- Gift Box
- Gift Box 2: Battle of Gods Set
- Gift Box 3: Wild for Revenge Set
Decks
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 Reborn
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:
- XD1 Expert Deck: Universe 6 Assailants
- XD2 Expert Deck: Android Duality
- XD3 Expert Deck: The Ultimate Life Form
Ultimate 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 Deck
List 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
Digital Version
A Digital Version was announced in 2023. You can watch the trailer on the offcial website at https://www.dbs-cardgame.com/us-en/application/digital.php
See also
References
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