Gundam fans, TCG players, and curious hobbyists—this might be the crossover you didn’t know you needed. The Gundam Card Game officially launched in July 2025 and has already made its way to local hobby shelves, including Unbox Greenhills where a Learn-to-Play session just wrapped up yesterday. But it’s not just a branded cash-in. The Gundam TCG is a full-fledged trading card game built by Bandai, complete with strategic depth, stunning artwork, and some of the most iconic mobile suits and pilots in anime history.

And yes—it’s very playable. And quite fun. Here’s what you need to know.

What Is It Exactly?

At its core, Gundam Card Game is a physical trading card game where you construct 50-card decks using Units (your Gundams), Pilots (like Amuro and Kira), Command cards, and Bases. You also bring a 10-card Resource deck to pay for the cards you play with.

The gameplay blends familiar TCG mechanics with Gundam aesthetics: think mid-field strategy with shields to protect, Link Units to deploy (when a pilot joins their mech), and keywords like “Blocker,” and “First Strike” that shape combat in cool and thematic ways. It all leads to that big climactic moment where your last Unit takes down your opponent’s final shield.

It’s fast-paced, cleanly designed, and easy to learn thanks to an official Gundam TCG Learn-to-Play App.

What Gundams and Pilots Are In It?

Plenty. The current lineup pulls from multiple Gundam universes, especially the early Universal Century and Cosmic Era series:

• Heroic Beginnings (ST01) features Amuro Ray and the RX-78-2.
• Wings of Advance (ST02) brings in Heero Yuy and Wing Gundam.
• Zeon’s Rush (ST03) unleashes Char Aznable with classic Zeon suits like Zaku II and Rick Dom.
• SEED Strike (ST04) includes Kira Yamato and Athrun Zala with Strike and Aegis Gundam.

Each Gundam TCG starter deck plays differently—some go wide with smaller units, others lean into high-cost finishers or aggressive mid-range plays. And if you want more options, the Newtype Rising booster set (GD01) is already out, expanding the pool with 100+ new cards including Unicorn Gundam, Delta Plus, and more lesser-known—but much-loved—pilots and suits.

Local Scene Report: Unbox’s Learn-to-Play Was a Hit

Yesterday, Unbox Greenhills held its first Gundam Card Game Learn-to-Play session—and it was packed.

Tables were filled with anime fans, long-time card players, and even a few curious parents who probably watched the original Mobile Suit Gundam in the ’80s. Starter decks were flying off shelves, demo games were going non-stop, and there was a lot of buzzing excitement around the Link Unit mechanic (basically, fusing a Pilot card with their Unit for extra effects and a power spike).

The vibe? Very beginner-friendly, very hype, and full of potential for a steady local scene. It’s not hard to imagine weekly casuals and tournaments building up here.

In Stock and Ready at Unbox

If you missed the Gundam TCG session but still want in, Unbox is currently stocked with:

• All four starter decks (ST01–ST04)
• The first booster pack set (Newtype Rising / GD01)
• Matching card sleeves and accessories

It’s the perfect time to get your own deck and start learning. No need to pre-order or wait for international shipping—just drop by, grab a box, and you’re good to go.

A New Way to Engage With Gundam

If you’re a Gundam fan who’s ever thought, “I wish I could fight with these suits in something more interactive than a model kit,”—this is it.

And if you’re a card game player looking for something fresh but familiar, the Gundam Card Game’s mix of sharp strategy and rich anime flavor hits that sweet spot. It’s not trying to reinvent the genre—it’s just doing it really well, with some seriously cool robots.

So pick your pilot, choose your Unit, and step onto the battlefield. Your new favorite TCG might just be waiting inside that starter deck.

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