Gundam 00 is Coming! Plus, New Tournament Prizes and a Big Site Update!

Get ready, pilots! We've got a massive updates for you today, covering everything from future releases and intense tournament action to some important site news. Let's dive in!

Celestial Being Deploys with Starter Deck ST07!

The moment Gundam 00 fans have been waiting for is on the horizon! Bandai has officially announced the next major starter deck: Celestial Drive [ST07]. Celestial Being is entering the fray, bringing iconic Mobile Suits and characters from the beloved series into the Gundam Card Game. Be ready to fight in order to have your set, has issues with supplies are seen everywhere in the world.

Mark your calendars, as this set is slated for a January 2026 release.

Store Tournaments: Your Path to Glory (and Awesome Prizes)

Want to test your new decks and earn some exclusive loot? Official Store Tournaments are your battlefield! Bandai is giving local stores the freedom to schedule events and choose formats that best fit their communities, with official tournament kits to support them ( we all hope they will send more than a few kits).

To get in on the action, you and your local store must be registered on TCG+. Remember to check with your store directly for event details and registration specifics.

The Spoils of War: Alt-Art Winner Cards

This is where it gets spicy for us collectors. The prizes for these tournaments are very cool, but they'll be a true challenge to collect.

The Winner Prize is a "Store Tournament Winner Pack 01," which contains one random alternate-art card from a pool of eight. These aren't just shiny foils; they are completely new designs of existing cards.Good luck trying to collect all eight!

All participants who battle it out will receive a "Store Tournament Participant Pack 01," which also contains one of eight card types, but in a standard version.

A Quick Note on Language Rules

Bandai has clarified the usage rules for the different language versions of the game. The GUNDAM CARD GAME is available in Japanese, English, and Simplified Chinese. [5] Generally, you must use cards from the version designated for your region.

However, there's a key exception: Resource and Token cards have no regional restrictions. You can use any language version of these cards in your deck, no matter where you play. [5] For some regions in Asia, players are even allowed to build decks using a mix of Japanese and English cards. [5]

Our Card Database is Finally Updated!

We know you've been waiting for this! After a slight delay (the team was on a much-needed vacation and recharging our Newtype abilities), we're excited to announce that our community card database is now fully updated with all cards from the first four starter decks: ST01, ST02, ST03, and ST04!

You can now browse, rate, and add every card from "Heroic Beginnings," "Wings of Advance," "Zeon's Rush," and "SEED Strike" to your online collection. Go check it out and start theory-crafting!

Key Takeaways

• New Starter Deck: ST07 "Celestial Drive" will feature Gundam 00 and is set for a January 2026 release.
• Store Tournaments: Register via TCG+ to compete. Winners get exclusive alt-art promo packs.
• Collector's Challenge: With 8 different random alt-art winner cards, completing the set will be a true achievement.
• Language Rules: Decks must follow regional language rules, but Resource and Token cards can be from any language.
• Database Updated: Our site's card database now includes all cards from ST01 to ST04!