Collectible Card Games

Customizable Card Games (CCGs)

This page provides an overview of active Customizable Card Games (CCGs) in North America as of July 2025 and some links to resources. This is as much to organize my own thoughts as it is to provide as service to others, but I hope you are able to find this useful. In some ways this is a better organized version of the wikipedia list of CCGS. Most of the upcoming release dates are gathered from this article. A lot of vintage rulebooks are available as PDFs here.

Table of Contents

Tier 1: The Big Three

The Big Three have been massively popular in the East and West for decades. Other games draw influence from these pioneering titles.

Magic: The Gathering

Magic: The Gathering was designed by Richard Garfield and published by Wizards of the Coast in 1993.

MtG estabished the baseline for CCG mechanics. Resources were designated land cards as part of the deck, played once per turn and then tapped for mana energy. Creatures attack all at once in a designated attack phase and the defender could choose how to block with their creatures. Although incredibly innovative at the time, and a solid foundation for 10's of thousands of cards over the decades, there are funadmental flaws in the design that all later CCGs attempted to address. The land cards lead to mana flooding or mana screw, where variance in drawing cards leads to unwinnable games. Games begin with small creatures being played and build into powerful late game creatures. This can lead to a lot of dead cards late game, where the game can be decided based on the next card draw, rather than any playing skill. Despite the flaws, Magic is a beautiful and deep game with nearly infinite depth and challenge.

I love Magic, I think it's maybe the best and most complex game ever created by mankind, but my patience with Wizards of the Coast ran out years ago. I could not stand to support a company that treated their customers so poorly, so I stopped playing Magic. Now Magic is milking other IPs for ridiculous crossover sets, which I see as the death throes of the game already ruined by greed. Nevertheless, it remains popular, and currently features a $1,000,000 Pro Tour, a massive regional tournament scene, and regular Friday Night Magic events at thousands of local game stores.

Current formats:

  • Vintage (formally known as type 1) - all cards are legal, with a restricted list
  • Legacy - all cards are legal, with a banned list
  • Modern - all cards from 8th edition (2003) and later
  • Pioneer - all cards from Return to Ravnica (2012) and later
  • Standard (formally known as type 2) - cards from the previous 2 years of sets
  • Pauper (now an official format) - all common cards are legal, with a banned list
  • Sealed - 40 card decks built from 6 booster packs
  • Draft - 40 card decks built from 3 drafted booster packs
  • Commander (formally known as EDH, now an official format) - 100 card singleton decks with a commander

Events: Magic Event Locator

Set Name Prerelease Release
FIN Final Fantasy June 6, 2025 June 13, 2025
EOE Edge of Eternities August 1, 2025 TBA
SPM Marvel's Spider-Man September 26, 2025 TBA
TLA Avatar: The Last Airbender November 21, 2025 TBA
TBA Lorwyn Eclipsed January 23, 2026 TBA
TBA Secrets of Strixhaven Q2 2026 Q2 2026
TBA Event set Q3 2026 Q3 2026
TBA Amsterdam Q1 2027 Q1 2027
TBA Berlin Q2 2027 Q2 2027
TBA Cairo Q3 2027 Q3 2027
TBA Dublin Q1 2028 Q1 2028
TBA Edmonton Q2 2028 Q2 2028

Pokemon Trading Card Game

The Pokemon TCG was first released in 1996 by Wizards of the Coast and is now published by The Pokémon Company. Pokemon is still going strong and at times rivals MtG in popularity.
The resource system is rather primative, like MtG, but modern competitive decks feature a lot of fetch abilities which then requires only playing a few basic energy cards rather than dedicating a large percentage of the deck to energy.
The combat mechanics are also relatively simple; the depth of play comes from understanding the different engines driving different decks, and how they interact, in order to shut down your opponent's deck.

Current formats:

  • Standard - cards from the previous year's sets
  • Expanded - cards from the previous 10 years of sets
  • Legacy - all cards from HeartGold & SoulSilver (2009) and later
  • Unlimited - all cards
  • Pauper - (casual format) - all common cards
  • U150 - (casual format) - like Commander, 100 card singleton decks with no pokemon > 150HP
Set Name Type Release
SVI Scarlet & Violet Main Series Expansion March 31, 2023
PAL Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved Main Series Expansion June 9, 2023
OBF Scarlet & Violet—Obsidian Flames Main Series Expansion August 11, 2023
MEW Scarlet & Violet—151 Special Expansion September 22, 2023
PAR Scarlet & Violet—Paradox Rift Main Series Expansion November 3, 2023
PAF Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates Special Expansion January 26, 2024
TEF Scarlet & Violet—Temporal Forces Main Series Expansion March 22, 2024
TWM Scarlet & Violet—Twilight Masquerade Main Series Expansion May 24, 2024
SFA Scarlet & Violet—Shrouded Fable Special Expansion August 2, 2024
SCR Scarlet & Violet—Stellar Crown Main Series Expansion September 13, 2024
SSP Scarlet & Violet—Surging Sparks Main Series Expansion November 8, 2024
PRE Scarlet & Violet—Prismatic Evolutions Special Expansion January 17, 2025
JTG Scarlet & Violet—Journey Together Main Series Expansion March 28, 2025
DRI Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals Main Series Expansion May 30, 2025
BLK Scarlet & Violet–Black Bolt Special Expansion July 18, 2025
WHT Scarlet & Violet–White Flare Special Expansion July 18, 2025
MEG Mega Evolution Main Series Expansion September 26, 2025

Yu-Gi-Oh

Yu-Gi-Oh! is another legacy CCG that is still around after many years. Created in 1999 by Konami, it was originally quite similar to MtG but has evolved in its own way. Card draw is a major resource in Yu-Gi-Oh, so you are often strongest on your first turn, when you have the most cards, rather than in MtG where you build up to more powerful plays. It has a reputation for more complicated mechanics than other CCGs, with complicated cards and decks; nearly every deck in Yu-Gi-Oh plays like a combo deck in other games. Somewhat uniquely, the game does not have card rotation, so power creep has made modern decks absurdly powerful. Konami recently made the 'Time Wizard' format official, where the legal cards are based on a previous time, for example 'goat' format from 2005 or 'edison' format from 2010.

Name Release
2025 Mega Pack Bundle September 4, 2025
Doom of Dimensions September 25, 2025

Tier 2: The Big Contenders

Tier 2 consists of the other popular CCGs which have large competitive scenes and can be found in most game stores.

Disney Lorcana

Disney Lorcana is a relatively new entry into the scene, designed by Ryan Miller and released in 2023. Lorcana is the first CCG from Ravensburger representing one of the largest IP's in the world, Walt Disney.
Lorcana features an innovative 'ink-well' system, where some (but not all) cards can be played face down to be used as energy. This eliminates problems with mana flooding but still allows for some depth in card design and deck crafting.
The objective in Lorcana is collect 20 lore, which is often done with creatures. This means that combat is not a path to victory, but a way to control the board state and stall your opponent. Overall this is a well-crafted and easy-to-play CCG which has brought in many new players to the scene making it a top tier CCG within a short time. Ravensburger recently announced set rotation, with the first block of sets rotating out with the arrival of the third block in September.

Current formats:

  • Standard - Cards from the current and previous block
  • Infinite - All cards with a banned list
Block Set Name Prerelease Release
1 1 The First Chapter August 18, 2023 September 1, 2023
1 2 Rise of the Floodborn November 17, 2023 December 1, 2023
1 3 Into the Inklands February 23, 2024 March 8, 2024
1 4 Ursula's Return May 17, 2024 May 31, 2024
1 5 Shimmering Skies August 9, 2024 August 23, 2024
2 6 Azurite Sea November 15, 2024 November 29, 2024
2 7 Archazia's Island March 7, 2025 March 21, 2025
2 8 Reign of Jafar May 30, 2025 June 6, 2025
3 9 Fabled August 29, 2025 September 5, 2025
3 10 Whispers in the Well Q4 2025 Q4 2025

Season 2 North American Challenge Events: (Other events in EU, Asia, Australia, and Brazil)

  • October 25-26, 2025 Milwaukee, WI
  • January 10-11, 2026 Richmond, VA
  • June 20-21, 2026 Indianapolis, IN
  • August 28-30, 2026 NA Championship, Location TBA (Top 32 from each Challenge Event)
  • Winner of each event and top 8 from NA Championship qualify for World Championships

One Piece Card Game

Based on the anime 'One Piece'. Since it was published in 2022 by Bandai, this card game has been extremely popular, balancing casual and competitive play. Mechanics are similar to other Bandai CCGs, iterating on the success of Dragon Ball. A set rotation was recently announced with block 1 sets rotating out in April 2026.

Block Set Name Release
1 OP01 Romance Dawn Booster Set December 2, 2022
1 OP02 Paramount War Booster Set March 10, 2023
1 OP03 Pillars of Strength Booster Set June 30, 2023
1 OP04 Kingdoms of Intrigue Booster Set September 22, 2023
2 OP05 Awakening of the New Era Booster Set December 1, 2023
2 OP06 Wings of Captain Booster Set March 15, 2024
2 EB01 Memorial collection Booster Set May 3, 2024
2 OP07 500 Years in the Future Booster Set June 28, 2024
2 OP08 Two Legends Booster Set September 13, 2024
2 EB02 Anime 25th collection Booster Set May 9, 2025
3 PRB01 The Best Premium Booster November 8, 2024
3 OP09 Emperors in the New World Booster Set December 13, 2024
3 OP10 Royal Blood Booster Set March 21, 2025
3 OP11 A Fist of Divine Speed Booster Set June 6, 2025
3 OP12 Legacy of the Master August 22, 2025
3 ST22 Ace & Newgate Starter Deck September 1, 2025
3 PRB02 The Best vol.2 Premium Booster October 1, 2025
3 LD01 Learn To Play Deck Set October 3, 2025
4 OP13 OP13 Booster Set November 7, 2025

Star Wars: Unlimited

Star Wars: Unlimited is the latest of several Star Wars CCGs published by Fantasy Flight Games. This CCG is a reboot of previous Star Wars CCGs in 2024 featuring graphic novel style art. This game has an innovative one-action-per-turn mechanic and is been very popular.

Set Name Release
1 Spark of Rebellion March 8, 2024
2 Shadows of the Galaxy July 12, 2024
3 Twilight of the Republic November 8, 2024
4 Jump to Lightspeed March 14, 2025
5 Legends of the Force July 11, 2025
6 Secrets of Power November, 2025

Tier 3: The Medium Ones

Tier 3 games are the remaining CCGs which actually have a competitive scene.
Depending on where you live, you will likely be able to find games in your area.

Digimon

Digimon The first Digimon card game was released in 1997 but the current version was released in 2021 by Bandai using their modern CCG combat mechanics. The resource system of the new Digimon is particularly innovative, with a memory track which moves back and forth as you play your cards. The turn flips when the memory track crosses 0 in the middle. You could play a card with a high cost on your first turn, but then it would be your opponent's turn and they would have that many energy to play with before having to pass the turn back to you.

Events: Digimon Card Game Official Events

Block Set Name Release
5 BT-21 Booster World Convergence April 25, 2025
5 EX-09 Extra Booster Versus Monsters June 26, 2025
5 BT-22 Booster Cyber Eden July 25, 2025
5 EX-10 Sinister Order September 29, 2025
5 BT-23 Booster Hackers Slumber October 18, 2025
5 PB-21 Tamer's Evolution Box Rise Of Digimon December 26, 2025
5 BT-24 Time Stranger January 23, 2026
5 PB-22 Digimon Liberator Debuggers Set February 6, 2026

Dragon Ball Super Card Game: Masters

Dragon Ball Super Card Game: Masters is a CCG based on the anime 'Dragon Ball' and published by Bandai in 2017. The combat mechanics were based on the 'Duel Masters' CCG, and brought about the modern wave of modern Bandai CCGs, along with the innovative resource mechanics of placing cards face down to be used as energy. It has been very popular in the US and is still in print, although the increasing complexity brought about a new version as a reboot in 2024, Dragon Ball Super Card Game: Fusion World.

Set Series Name Release
BT1 Galactic Battle Booster Set July 28, 2017
BT2 Union Force Booster Set November 3, 2017
BT3 Cross Worlds Booster Set March 9, 2018
TB1 Tournament of Power Booster Set May 25, 2018
BT4 Colossal Warfare Booster Set July 13, 2018
TB2 World Martial Arts Tournament Booster Set September 21, 2018
BT5 Miraculous Revival Booster Set November 9, 2018
TB3 Clash of Fates Booster Set January 18, 2019
BT6 Destroyer Kings Booster Set March 15, 2019
BT7 Assault of the Saiyans Booster Set August 2, 2019
BT8 Malicious Machinations Booster Set November 22, 2019
BT9 Universal Onslaught Booster Set February 14, 2020
BT10 Rise of the Unison Warrior Booster Set July 17, 2020
BT11 Vermillion Bloodline Booster Set October 9, 2020
BT12 Vicious Rejuvenation Booster Set January 22, 2021
EB1 Battle Evolution Booster Set March 26, 2021
BT13 Supreme Rivalry Booster Set May 7, 2021
BT14 Cross Spirits Booster Set August 13, 2021
BT15 Saiyan Showdown Booster Set November 5, 2021
BT16 Realm of the Gods Booster Set March 4, 2022
BT17 Unison Warrior Series -BOOST- Ultimate Squad Booster Set June 3, 2022
BT18 ZENKAI Series Dawn of the Z Legends Booster Set September 16, 2022
BT19 ZENKAI Series Set 02 Fighters Ambition Booster Set November 18, 2022
BT20 ZENKAI Series Set 03 Power Absorbed Booster Set March 17, 2023
BT20C ZENKAI Series Set 03 Power Absorbed Collector's Booster March 17, 2023
BT21 ZENKAI Series Set 04 Wild Resurgence Booster Set June 16, 2023
BT22 ZENKAI Series EX Set 05 Critical Blow Booster Set September 8, 2023
BT23 ZENKAI Series EX Set 06 Perfect Combination Booster Set December 1, 2023
BT24C ZENKAI Series EX Set 06 Beyond Generations Collector's Booster March 22, 2024
BT24 ZENKAI Series EX Set 07 Beyond Generations Booster Set April 19, 2024
BT25 ZENKAI Series EX Set 08 Legend of the Dragon Balls Booster Set July 19, 2024
BT26 ZENKAI Series EX Set 09 Ultimate Advent Booster Set October 11, 2024
BT27 ZENKAI Series EX Set 10 History of Z Booster Set March 7, 2025
BT28 New Series Set 01 New Series Booster Set September 5, 2025

Dragon Ball Super Card Game: Fusion World

Dragon Ball Super Card Game: Fusion World is a reboot of the Dragon Ball Super Card Game created by Bandai in 2024. This aims to lower the complexity of the game and keep things more accessible for new players.

Set Name Release
FB01 Awakened Pulse Booster Box February 16, 2024
FB02 Blazing Aura Booster Box February 16, 2024
FS01 Son Goku Starter Deck February 16, 2024
FS02 Vegeta Starter Deck February 16, 2024
FS03 Broly Starter Deck February 16, 2024
FS04 Frieza Starter Deck February 16, 2024
FS05 Bardock Starter Deck August 9, 2024
FB03 Raging Roar Booster Box August 9, 2024
FB04 Ultra Limit Booster Box November 8, 2024
FB05 New Adventure Booster Box February 8, 2025
FS06 Son Goku: Mini Starter Deck November 8, 2024
FS07 Vegeta: Mini Starter Deck November 8, 2024
FS08 Vegeta: Mini Super Saiyan 3 Starter Deck April 26, 2025
FB06 Rivals Clash Booster Box April 26, 2025
FS09 Ex Shallot Starter Deck June 14, 2025
FS10 Ex Giblet Starter Deck June 14, 2025
SB01 Manga Booster 01 Booster Box July 27, 2025
FB07 Wish for Shenron Booster Box September 19, 2025
Fusion World Manga November 14, 2025

Elestrals

Elestrals is a new CCG from Elestrals LLC in 2022, already developing a competitive scene.

Block Name Release
First Edition Base March 15, 2024
First Edition Frostfall May 15, 2024
First Edition Daybreak August 16, 2024
First Edition Moonrise January 21, 2025
Divine Champions Firestorm May 23, 2025
Divine Champions Lifestream July 31, 2025

Flesh and Blood

Flesh and Blood is a new CCG created in 2019 by former Magic players at Legend Story Studios. The game has been well received and has a Pro Tour circuit forming.

# Set Name Release
1 WTR Welcome to Rathe October 11, 2019
2 ARC Arcane Rising March 27, 2020
3 CRU Crucible of War August 28, 2020
4 MON Monarch May 7, 2021
5 ELE Tales of Aria September 24, 2021
6 EVR Everfest February 4, 2022
1HP History Pack 1 May 6, 2022
7 UPR Uprising June 24, 2022
8 DYN Dynasty November 11, 2022
2HP History Pack 2 February 24, 2023
9 OUT Outsiders March 24, 2023
10 DTD Dusk till Dawn July 14, 2023
11 EVO Bright Lights October 6, 2023
12 HVY Heavy Hitters February 2, 2024
13 MST Part the Mistveil May 31, 2024
14 ROS Rosetta September 20, 2024
15 HNT The Hunted January 31, 2025
16 SEA High Seas June 6, 2025
17 MPG Mastery Pack Guardian August 8, 2025
18 Smash Palace August 29, 2025

Gundam Card Game

Gundam Card Game is a brand new CCG based on the Gundam Franchise and published by Bandai. Combat mechanics are a refinement of other Bandai CCGs, where attacks occur one at a time at any point during the turn, targetting a specific tapped creature or the player's sheilds, where there is a chance the shield card could be drawn or have another effect with a 'Burst' mechanic. There is also an innovative 'Pilot' system which allows Pilot cards to be played as upgrades to Gundam creature cards, giving them additional stats and abilities. The resource system is a relatively simple seperate deck of energy cards drawn once per turn, although the predictability does allow for some fine tuned balance. The second player starts with an additional 'EX' energy card which can only be used once.

Name Release
ST01-ST04 Heroic Beginnings Starter Decks July 11, 2025
GD01 New Type Rising Booster Box July 25, 2025
ST05 Iron Bloom Starter Deck September 26, 2025
GD02 Dual Impact Booster Box October 24, 2025
ST06 Clan Unity Starter Deck October 24, 2025
ST07 Celestial Drive Starter Deck January 16, 2026
ST08 Flash of Brilliance Starter Deck January 16, 2026
GD03 TBA January 31, 2026

Keyforge

Keyforge was designed by Richard Garfield and published by Fantasy Flight Games since 2018. It is technically not a CCG because you buy the entire deck and cannot swap cards with another deck, as an attempt to solve problem of chasing individual cards on the secondary market in other CCGs. Keyforge is sold at big box retailers and seems to sell well but doesn't often see play at game stores.

Set Name Release
1 Call of the Archons November 15, 2018
2 Age of Ascension May 30, 2019
3 Worlds Collide November 8, 2019
4 Mass Mutation May 29, 2020
5 Dark Tidings March 12, 2021
6 Winds of Exchange September 15, 2023
7 Grim Reminders March 1, 2024
8 Æmber Skies September 2024
9 Tokens of Change February 2025

League of Legends: Riftbound

Riftbound is an upcoming CCG based on Riot Games' League of Legends. A competitive scene is expected.

Set Name Release
OGN Origins Booster Set (377 card set, 14 card packs: 7C, 3U, 3 Foil, 1 Token) October 15, 2025
OGN Lee Sin, Jinx, Annie, and Viktor Starter Decks October 15, 2025
OGS Origins: Proving Grounds (24 new cards in 4 decks: Yi, Garen, Lux, Annie) October 15, 2025
ARC Arcane Expansion 2026

UniVersus

UniVersus, previously known as the Universal Fighting System, was created in 2006 by Ryan Miller of Sabertooth Games. Fantasy Flight aquired the game in 2008, and in 2021 the system was renamed to UniVersus.

Name Release
Street Fighter 6 Challenger July 18, 2025
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles August 15, 2025

Tier 4: The Small Ones

Tier 4 are CCGs which are played some, but lack the competitive scene of the tier 3 games.
Depending on where you live, you may or may not be able to find stores or games in your area.

Alpha Clash

Alpha Clash is a new CCG in 2023 by Rising Empire Studios which is attempting to establish a competitive scene.

Name Release
Siege of the Forgotten: PvE Boxed Game August 31, 2025
Siege of the Forgotten: Spoils of the Forgotten August 31, 2025

Altered

Altered is a CCG created by French company Equinox in 2024. Has an innovative QR code system and a print-on-demand feature to print copies of cards you own. The mechanics are quite different from other CCGs, being more about control than combat. Aparantly it was based on a board game called 'Compile'.

Name Release
Beyond the Gates September 13, 2024
Trial by Frost January 31, 2025
Whispers from the Maze June 6, 2025

Battle Spirits Saga

The original Battle Spirits CCG from 2009 never caught on in the US and was discontinued here although it still continues in Asia.
Battle Spirits Saga is Bandai's new attempt to bring the game back to the US.

Cardfight!! Vanguard

Cardfight!! Vanguard is a CCG based on the anime 'Cardfight!! Vanguard' created by Bushiroad in 2011.

Set Name Release
6 Generation Dragenesis February 28, 2025
7 Moon Fangs & Cerulean Blaze April 25, 2025
8 Knights of Rebirth June 27, 2025
9 Super Brave Detonation August 29, 2025
10 Dragonsoul Resonance October 24, 2025
11 Procession of Ardent Splendor TBA

New CCG in 2025 by Devsisters, creators of the popular mobile game 'Cookie Run'.
Currently Asia is ahead of US in releases. ST1–5 and BS1+2 launch simultaneously in July 2025.
BS3+4 in October 2025 BS5+6 in January 2026.
ST6–7 and BS7+8 release in March 2026, just in time for the Championship.

Events: https://play.cookieruntcg.com/

Final Fantasy

Final Fantasy is a CCG based on the Final Fantasy franchise published by Square Enix since 2011. The mechanics are similar to MtG, with an innovative 'party' combat system. I believe this is also more popular in Japan, but it is available in the US at some game stores.

Name Prerelease Release
Hidden Hope March 15, 2024 March 22, 2024
Hidden Trials July 26, 2024 August 2, 2024
Hidden Legends November 8, 2024 November 15, 2024
Tears of the Planet March 21, 2025 March 28, 2025
World Champion Decks 2024 August 29, 2025
Starter Deck 2025 Volume 1 & 2 October 3, 2025
Journey Of Discovery November 14, 2025

Force of Will

Force of Will is a CCG created in 2012, similar to Magic: The Gathering but with more Japanese influence. There was some success in the US with casual players but the game did not sustain a player base in the US. Apparently it is still popular in Japan.

Name Release
Hero Cluster 6th Booster Pack “Judgment of the Rogue Planet” December 01, 2023
Trinity Cluster Starter Decks May 17, 2024
Trinity Cluster 1st Booster Pack "Thoth of the Trinity" May 24, 2024
Trinity Cluster 2nd Booster Pack "The Battle at the Sacred Ruins" August 30, 2024
ABC Duel Decks November 22, 2024
Trinity Cluster 3rd Booster Pack "Timeless Eclipse of the Underworld" November 29, 2024
Masterpiece Collection 2 “Fates Reunited!” Booster Pack February 28, 2025
Trinity Cluster 4th Booster Pack "Ten Oaths of Protopaterpolis' War" May 30, 2025

Grand Archive

Grand Archive is a CCG published in 2023 by Weebs of the Shore LLC that describes itself as an anime TCG with western game design.

Name Release
Dawn of Ashes (Standard Set) April 28th, 2023
Fractured Crown (Expansion Set) August 25th, 2023
Alchemical Revolution (Standard Set) January 26th, 2024
Mercurial Heart (Expansion Set) May 17th, 2024
Mortal Ambition (Standard Set) October 11th, 2024
Abyssal Heaven (Expansion Set) March 7th, 2025
Distorted Reflections (Standard Set) July 25th, 2025

Shadowverse: Evolve

Some people play this and it was well received. Published in 2023 by Bushiroad

Set Name Release
1 Advent of Genesis June 30, 2023
2 Reign of Bahamut February 2, 2024
Umamusume: Pretty Derby December 8, 2023
3 Flames of Lævateinn February 2, 2024
4 Cosmic Mythos April 12, 2024
5 Omens Eternal June 21, 2024
6 Paragons of the Colosseum August 16, 2024
The Idolm@ster Cinderella Girls October 11, 2024
7 Verdant Steel November 22, 2024
8 Alterchaotica February 7, 2025
9 The Duet of Dawn and Dusk April 11, 2025
10 Gods of the Arcana June 20, 2025
Cardfight!! Vanguard Crossover Set August 15, 2025
Apocalyptic Fire Crossover Starter Deck August 15, 2025
Sanctuary Knight Brigade Crossover Starter Deck August 15, 2025
Gloryfinder Starter Decks August 25, 2025
11 Bullet of Fate September 26, 2025
Seaside Memories Special Set October 24, 2025
12+13 Worldreaver's Descent + Dominion of Darkness November 21, 2025

Sorcery: Contested Realm

Sorcery: Contested Realm is a sorcery themed CCG created by Erik's Curiosa Ltd. in 2023.

Set Name Release
1 Beta Edition November 2023
2 Arthurian Legends October 2024
3 Dragonlord August 2, 2025

Union Arena

Union Arena is a new anime themed CCG from Bandai which is probably more popular in Japan but is available in the US and sees some play.

Name Release
FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST Starter Deck July 18, 2025
FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST Booster Pack July 25, 2025
CODE GEASS Lelouch of the Rebellion Vol.2 Starter Deck August 29, 2025
CODE GEASS Lelouch of the Rebellion Vol.2 Booster Pack August 29, 2025
Attack on Titan Starter Deck August 29, 2025
Attack on Titan Booster Pack August 29, 2025
Rurouni Kenshin Starter Deck September 26, 2025
Rurouni Kenshin Booster Pack September 26, 2025
Hunter X Hunter Vol.2 Booster Pack September 26, 2025
Kaiju No. 8 Booster Pack October 31, 2025
Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files Booster Pack October 31, 2025
GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE Booster Pack November 28, 2025
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Vol.2 Booster Pack December 12, 2025
Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition Starter Deck January 30, 2026
Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition Booster Pack January 30, 2026

Universe of Legends

Universe of Legends is a fantasy themed CCG created by UrbanTCG Entertainment in 2024 where players play as a 'D-Ranger' casting spells.

Tier 5: The Obscure Ones

Tier 5 are CCGs which seem to be in print but I don't really know anything about them aside from that. I would not have even known about these if I wasn't researching active CCGs.

Animo

Animo is a biblical CCG created by Animo Games in 2019. Unlike some other biblical CCGs, Animo uses traditional CCG packaging and products, as well as free promo cards.

Season Name Release
1 Animo 2019
2 Red Letter Day 2022
2 Fearless 2023
2 Cross Trainers 2024
3 The Way 2025

Cannabeast Trading Card Game

Cannabeast Trading Card Game is a weed themed CCG created by Cannabeast Gaming in 2022.

Cryptid Camp TCG

Cryptid Camp is a summer camp themed CCG created by Cryptid Camp in 2024.

Gate Ruler

Gate Ruler is an anime devil themed CCG created by Daiyu Inc. in 2021.

Set Name Release
1 Dawn of the Multiverse Alliance April 30th, 2021
2 Onslaught of the Eldritch Gods July 30th, 2021
3 Aces of the Cosmos, Assemble! October 29th, 2021
4 Become the Hero! May 13th, 2022
5 Shout with the Geas February 10th, 2023
6 The Demonic & the Divine May 24th, 2024

Hololive Official Card Game

Hololive Official Card Game is a V-tuber themed CCG that is being ported to English later this year.

Name Release
Start Deck Purple Yuzuki Choco October 17, 2025
Start Deck Blue Nekomata Okayu October 17, 2025

OshiPush

OshiPush is a new CCG from Japanime Games, featuring vtubers, launching in 2025.

Redemption

Redemption is a biblical CCG created by Cactus Game Design in 1995 which still sees releases and competition.

Name Release
Israel's Deliverance (Starter Decks) 2023
Israel’s Rebellion (Expansion) 2023
Roots (Expansion) 2024
Israel's Inheritance (Expansion) 2024
Times to Come (Expansion) 2025

Round Table

Round Table is a Arthurian legend themed CCG created by Nimue Studios in March, 2024.

Shadowfist

Shadowfist is a ninja arts themed CCG created in 1995 originally by Daedalus Entertainment, then by Z-man Games, then by Inner Kingdom Games, where it switched from being a CCG to a LCG (fixed distribution) and still sees some releases.

Super Show

Super Show is a wrestling themed CCG created by SRG Universe Inc. in 2014.

Time Vault Soccer Football Card Game

Time Vault Soccer is a British retro-soccer themed CCG created by Silo 10 Games in 2018.

Ward

Ward is a comic book themed CCG created by Ward Trading Card Company LLC in 2023.

Wixoss

Wixoss is a anime themed CCG created by Takara Tomy in 2014 and was brought to English speaking countries in 2021 by some former Magic players.

Tier 6: Back from the dead

These games were out of print but have retained a following which now creates new sets.

Star Wars CCG

This game was created in 1995 during the initial CCG boom by Decipher at times rivaling MtG in popularity. Decipher released 11 expansions before going out of print in 2001. However, a Player's Committee has kept the game alive, and it continues to have set releases and a small following. More information can be found on the website.

Recent Fan Releases:

Name Release
Set 22 October 2, 2023
Set 23 July 22, 2024
Set 24 December 30, 2024
Set 25 Preview April 14, 2025

Star Wars TCG

The Star Wars liscense was transferred to Wizards of the coast who had Richard Garfield create a new game which was released in 2002. After 10 releases the game went out of print in 2005. Again a Player's Committee formed to continue the game. More information can be found on the website.

Recent Fan Releases:

Name Release
The Book of Boba Fett Full Set September 26, 2022
Empire at War Mini-Set October 31, 2022
Boonta Eve Podrace Mini-Set December 24, 2022
Galactic Podrace Circuit Mini-Set December 25, 2022
Battle at Exegol Full Set April 15, 2023
Doctor Aphra Mini-Set June 25, 2023
A long time ago Full Set October 23, 2023
Visions Volume 1 Full Set January 18, 2024
Visions Volume 2 Full Set April 5, 2024
Union Full Set May 4, 2024
Obi-Wan Kenobi Full Set February 1, 2025
Vader - Shadows and Secrets Mini-Set April 26, 2025

Star Trek CCG

Star Trek CCG was an early CCG which was published by Decipher in 1994. After several expansions there was a second edition 2002 to reboot the rules and improve the mechanics. The second edition went out of print in 2007 after several more expansions. A Player's Committee formed to continue the game and has been releasing new sets since then.

Name Release
Nemesis February 10, 2023
Showdown: Four Lights Supplemental December 8, 2023
Lifesigns June 7, 2024
Alternate Universe: Twilight October 25, 2024
Premiere Remastered January 24, 2025
Dramatis Personae June 6, 2025

Middle-earth: CCG

Middle-earth: CCG was created by Iron Crown Enterprises in 1995. After a few sets and expansions the game went out of print in 1998.
It is playable in the browser and online at Cardnum.
The game is governed by The Council of Elrond.

The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game

The Lord of the Rings TCG was created by Decipher in 2001. After 19 expansions the game went out of print in 2007. Finally in 2020 an unoffical Player's Committee formed to continue the game More information can be found on the website.

Official Releases:

# Name Release
1 The Fellowship of the Ring November 6, 2001
2 Mines of Moria March 13, 2002
3 Realms of the Elf-lords July 3, 2002
4 The Two Towers November 6, 2002
5 Battle of Helm's Deep March 12, 2003
6 Ents of Fangorn July 2, 2003
7 The Return of the King November 5, 2003
8 Siege of Gondor March 10, 2004
9 Reflections May 12, 2004
10 Mount Doom July 14, 2004
11 Shadows November 3, 2004
12 Black Rider March 18, 2005
13 Bloodlines August 12, 2005
14 Expanded Middle-earth February 17, 2006
15 The Hunters June 9, 2006
16 The Wraith Collection August 26, 2006
17 Rise of Saruman March 1, 2007
18 Treachery and Deceit May 2007
19 Age's End June 2007

Fan Releases:

# Name Release
1 Shadow of the Past August 20, 2022
2 King of the Golden Hall December 6, 2024

Warlords: Saga of the Storm

Warlords: Saga of the Storm was a CCG which ran from 2001 to 2008, which is now being brought back in a remastered edition through Kickstarter and then into local game stores.

Name Release
Into the Accordlands September 5, 2025

Tier 7: Not available in the US

Tier 7 are CCGs which are in print but are not available in the US.

Berserk

Russian Game Берсерк, created in 2003. Might be out of print now.

Bluthelden

Bluthelden is an upcoming German game releasing September 5th, 2025.

Build Divide TCG

Build Divide TCG is a Japanese anime themed CCG created in 2020 by Bandai Namco.

Duel Masters Trading Card Game

Duel Masters Trading Card Game is a Japanese game created in 2004 by Wizards of the Coast and Takara. Originally Duel Masters was an anime version of MtG, then became its own game, but did not catch on outside of Japan. The mechanics formed the basis for modern Bandai style mechanics, and I think the game is still in print in Japan.

Generals Order

Generals Order is a Chinese anime themed CCG created in 2007 by Strategy Entertainment. Might be out of print now.

Genius invokation TCG

Genius invokation TCG is a Chinese Genshin Impact themed CCG created in 2024 by miHoYo and ShiningSoul.

Hatalom Kartyai Kartyajatek

Hatalom Kártyái Kártyajáték (AKA Power Cards Card Game) is a Hungarian game created in 1995 by Beholder Kft. Might be out of print now.

Kivalasztottak, a M.A.G.U.S. kartyajatek

Kiválasztottak, a M.A.G.U.S. kártyajáték is a Hungarian CCG created in 1997. Might be out of print now.

Love Live! Official Card Game

Love Live! Official Card Game is a Japanese anime themed CCG created in 2025 by Bushiroad.

Lycèe Trading Card Game

Lycèe Trading Card Game is a Japanese anime themed CCG created in 2005 by SilverBlitz.

Precious Memories TCG

Precious Memories TCG is a Japanese anime themed CCG created in 2011 by Kadokawa.

Siegkrone TCG

Siegkrone TCG is a Japanese anime themed CCG created in 2013 by Gree.

Trok

Trok is a game created in 2019 in Argentina I think.

Weiss Schwarz

Weiß Schwarz is a Japanese anime themed CCG created in 2007 by Bushiroad.

ZX Zillions of enemy X

Z/X Zillions of enemy X is a Japanese anime themed CCG created in 2013 by Broccoli and Nippon Ichi Software. Might be out of print now.

Tier 8: Not in print

Tier 8 are CCGs which are no longer in print.

The following games are no longer in print, and are just here for reference.

Name Release Publisher Notes
.hack//Enemy 2003 Decipher, Inc. Not in print
007 Spy Cards 2008 GE Fabbri Not in print
24: Trading Card Game 2007 Press Pass, Inc. Not in print
7th Sea 1999 Alderac Entertainment Group Maybe revived as an LCG?
Adventure Time Card Wars 2014 Cryptozoic Entertainment Not in print
Afterworld 2016 Panini Not in print
Age of Empires II Expandable CG 2000 Journeyman Press/USPCC Not in print
AGE: The Amazing Goal Era 2009 RCS MediaGroup Not in print
Ah! My Goddess 2009 Upper Deck Not in print
Air TCG 2001 Leaf fight TCG Not in print
Aldnoah Zero 2015 Movic Not in print
Alice x Cross 2008 Bushiroad Not in print
Alien Attax 2013 Topps Not in print
Alien Predator CCG 1997 Precedence/HarperCollins Unique 3 player game, 3 expansions
Allegiance: War of Factions 2004 Lucid Raven Productions Not in print
Álomfogó 2007 Beholder Kft. Not in print
Alteil 2004 ? Not in print
American Idol CCG 2004 Fleer/SkyBox International Not in print
Ange-Vierges 2013 media Factory Not in print
Angelic Layer ? Amada Printing/Clamp Not in print
Ani-Mayhem 1996 Pioneer Entertainment Not in print
Animum Saxis ? Showmans Not in print
Aniołowie 2005 Wydawnictwo Wieszcze Not in print
Aquarian Age 2000 Broccoli Not in print
Arc the Lad Generation 2004 Sony Not in print
Arcadia 1996 White Wolf Publishing Not in print
Arcadia Tribe 2015 Kadokawa Not in print
Arcana Strikes ? ? Not in print
Arkna: Trading Card Game 2010 IguanaBee Not in print
Asura System 2004 Terranetz Not in print
Austin Powers CCG 1999 Decipher, Inc. Not in print
Avatar: The Last Airbender TCG 2006 Upper Deck Not in print
B B-daman' ? Takara Not in print
Babylon 5 Collectible Card Game 1997 Precedence Entertainment Not in print
Bakugan: Battle Brawlers TCG 2010 Giochi Preziosi Not in print
Banemaster: The Adventure 1995 Chessex Not in print
Bankett!! ? ? Not in print
Baseball 3010 2002 ImagiNation Sports, LLC. Not in print
Baseball Heroes 2005 Konami Not in print
Bass Mania X ? Creek Not in print
Battlelords 1995 New Millennium Entertainment Early CCG, only one set ever released
Battlestar Galactica CCG 2006 WizKids Not in print
BattleTech 1996 Wizards of the Coast Not in print
Battlez 2004 Illektron Not in print
Beast Clans 2017 Beast Clans LLC Website down
Behind 2003 Fishtank Not in print
Bella Sara 2005 Hidden City Games/Conceptcard Not in print
Ben 10 2007 Bandai Not in print
Beyblade Collectible Card Game ? Takara Not in print
Beyblade Trading Card Game 2003 Decipher, Inc. Not in print
Bible Battles Trading Card Game 2008 Bible Battles Trading Card Game, LLC Website down
Bionicle: Quest for the Masks 2001 Upper Deck Not in print
Bleach Soul Card Battle 2004 Bandai Not in print
Bleach Trading Card Game 2007 Score Entertainment Not in print
Blood Wars 1995 TSR Based on DnD, out of print after a few sets)
Blue Moon Expandable Card Game 2000 Kosmos, Fantasy Flight Games Designed by Reiner Knizia)
Bratz Fashion Party Fever Game 2004 Upper Deck Not in print
Buffy the Vampire Slayer CCG 2001 Score Entertainment Not in print
Bumblings - The funtasy card game 2014 Gernilex Bt. Not in print
C-23 1998 Wizards of the Coast Not in print
Call of Cthulhu: The Card Game 2004-2015 Fantasy Flight Games Became an LCG in 2008, stopped in 2015
Captain Tsubasa TCG 2002 Konami Not in print
Cardcaptors TCG 2001 Upper Deck Not in print
Case Closed TCG 2005 Score Entertainment Not in print
The Caster Chronicles TCG 2017 Force of Will Ltd. Force of Will spin-off
Champions 1995 F.X. Schmid/Gibsons Games Not in print
Chaos TCG ? Bushiroad Not in print
Chaotic TCG 2007 4Kids Entertainment Not in print
City of Heroes CCG 2006 AEG Discontinued in 2007
CLAMP in CARDLAND 2007 Upper Deck Not in print
Club Penguin Trading Cards 2008 Disney Not in print
Codename: Kids Next Door TCG 2005 Wizards of the Coast Not in print
Combat Cards 2006 self-published Not in print
Conan CCG 2006 Comic Images/Tempo Games Not in print
Corunea 2008 Insight Games Not in print
Cricket Attax 2017 ToppsIndia Website down
The Crow 1995 Target Games/Heartbreaker Hobbies Not in print
Crystalicum: Kryształowa Gra Karciana 2005 Wolf Fang P.H. Not in print
Cyberpunk: The CCG 2003 Social Games/R. Talsorian Games Not in print
Daikaijuu Monogatari 1997 Amada Printing Not in print
Dark Age 1996 FPG, Inc. Not in print
Dark Eden 1997 Target Games/Heartbreaker Hobbies Not in print
Dark Force (card game) 1994 Schmidt Spiele Not in print
Dark Millennium 2005 Sabertooth Games Not in print
Deadlands: Lost Colony - Showdown 2000 Pinnacle Entertainment Group Not in print
Death Note Trading Card Game 2008 Konami Not in print
Devacurse Trading Card Game 2007 Gandharvas Studio Not in print
Die Drachenjäger Sammelkartenspiel 2006 Toggo Not in print
Digi-Battle 2000 Bandai Not in print
Digimon Digi-Battle Card Game 1999 Bandai Not in print
Digimon D-Tector 2002 Bandai Not in print
Dimension 0 2005 Broccoli Not in print
Dinosaur King 2008 Upper Deck Not in print
Dixie 1994 Columbia Games Not in print
Doctor Who – Battles in Time 2006 GE Fabbri Not in print
Doctor Who Monster Invasion 2011 BBC Worldwide Not in print
Doctor Who: The Collectible TCG 1996 M.M.G. Ltd. Not in print
Don: Continuing Criminal Enterprise 2002 MythIntentions, LLC. Not in print
Donkey Kong card game 1999 Nintendo Not in print
Doomtrooper 1995 Target Games Not in print
Doomtown 1998 Five Rings/WotC/AEG Not in print
The Dozens 2005 Topps Not in print
Dragon Ball CCG 2008 Bandai Not in print
Dragon Ball Z CCG 2005 Score Entertainment Not in print
Dragon Booster TCG 2004 Score Entertainment Not in print
Dragoborne: Rise to Supremacy 2017 Bushiroad, Ltd. Not in print
Dragon Dynasty CCG 2001 Romancing Cathay Not in print
Dragon Quest TCG 2000 Enix/Tenky Not in print
The Dragon's Wrath 1995 Naipes Heraclio Fournier Not in print
Draim Arena 2007 Draim Not in print
Dredd: The Card Game 2000 Round Table Productions Not in print
Dune (Eye of the Storm) 1997-1998 Last Unicorn Games/Five Rings/WotC Cancelled in 1998)
Eagles 1995 Columbia Games Not in print
Echelons of Fire 1995 Medallion Simulations Not in print
Echelons of Fury 1995 Medallion Simulations Not in print
Election Quest CCG 2004 Bro! Novelties Not in print
Elementeo 2009 Alchemist Empire Not in print
EooT Tactical Card Game 2024 Ryan Kelly Website down
Epic Battles 2005 Score Entertainment Out of print Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter, and Tekken, plus an unreleased Darkstalkers set.
Eve: The Second Genesis 2006 CCP Games Based on EVE Online, Out of print
Exodus The Trading Card Game 2014 Existence Games In print, no new sets
The Eye of Judgment 2007 SCE Japan Not in print
Fantasy Adventures 1996 Mayfair Games Not in print
Fastbreak 1996 WildStorm Productions Not in print
FemWarriors 2002 N Communications Not in print
Fight Klub 2009 Decipher, Inc. Not in print
Final Twilight TCG 2004 Neo Productions Unlimited Not in print
Final War Tactical Card Game 2017 Games Lab Website down
Fire Emblem 0 2015 Nintendo/Intelligent Systems Not in print
Firestorm Tactical Card Game 2001 Third World Games Not in print
Flights of Fantasy 1994 Destini Productions Inc. Not in print
Football Champions 2001 Wizards of the Coast Not in print
Football Resurrection 2008 Portal Games Ltd. Not in print
Fullmetal Alchemist: Alchemic Card Battle TCG 2004 Bandai Not in print
Fullmetal Alchemist TCG 2005 RC2 Inc./JoyRide Studios Not in print
Future Card Buddyfight 2013 Bushiroad Not in print
G.I. Joe Trading Card Game 2004 Wizards of the Coast Not in print
Galactic Empires 1994 Companion Games Not in print
A Game of Thrones 2002 Fantasy Flight Games Converted to LCG in 2008, 2nd Edition in 2015, stopped in 2020)
The Garbage Gang 2008 Topps Not in print
Gasaraki Mission Director 1999 Bandai Not in print
Geek Fight! 2008 Diving Dragon Games In print, no new sets
Gensō Suikoden Card Stories 2001 Konami Not in print
Gridiron Fantasy Football 1995 Upper Deck Not in print
Guardians 1995 FPG, Inc. Not in print
Gundam M.S. War TCG 2001 Bandai Not in print
Gundam War: Mobile Suit Gundam CCG 2005 Bandai Lasted 1999-2018 in Japan, 45 sets
Gundam War Nex-A 2011 Bandai Not in print
Gundam Cross War 2015 Bandai Not in print
Gwiezdna Kohorta 2005 Wydawnictwo Imperium Not in print
Harry Potter TCG 2001 Wizards of the Coast Not in print
Hayate the Combat Butler TCG 2009 Konami Not in print
Hecatomb 2005 Wizards of the Coast Not in print
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys 1998 Wizards of the Coast Not in print
Hero Attax (Marvel Topps Game) 2016? Topps Might still be digital
Heresy: Kingdom Come 1995 Last Unicorn Games Not in print
High Stakes Drifter 2005 WizKids Not in print
Highlander: The Card Game 1995 Thunder Castle Games Not in print
Highlander: The Card Game 2E 2006 Rapidpod Not in print
Horus Heresy 2003-2008 Sabertooth Games Stopped in 2008)
Hot Wheels Acceleracers CCG 2005 Mattel Not in print
Humaliens Collectible Card Game 2003 AEG Not in print
HumanKind 2005 SALO Not in print
HunTik 2009 Upper Deck Not in print
Hyborian Gates 1995 CARDZ Not in print
Illuminati: New World Order 1994 Steve Jackson Games Not in print
Imajica 1997 Harper Prism/Clive Barker Not in print
Inazuma Eleven TCG 2008 Tomy Not in print
Initial D Collectible Card Game 2003 AEG Not in print
Inuyasha Trading Card Game 2004 Score Entertainment Not in print
James Bond 007 1995 Target Games/Heartbreaker Hobbies Not in print
Jedi Knights Trading Card Game 2001 Decipher, Inc. Not in print
Káosz Galaktika Kártyajáték 1999 Beholder Kft. Not in print
Kabal 1995 MultiSim Not in print
Kaijudo 2012 Wizards of the Coast Not in print
Ken il Guerriero 1995 Alchemia Not in print
Kiba Trading Card Game 2006 Upper Deck Not in print
Killer Instinct 1996 Topps Not in print
Kingdom Hearts TCG 2007 Tomy/Fantasy Flight Games Not in print
Knights of the Zodiac CCG 2004 Bandai/Amada Printing Not in print
Kult 1995 Target Games/Heartbreaker Hobbies Not in print
Langrisser 1999 NCS Not in print
The Last Crusade 1995 Pinnacle Entertainment Group Not in print
Leaf fight TCG 1999 Tea Ice Tokyo Not in print
Legend of the Burning Sands 1998 Wizards of the Coast Unsuccessful spin-off of the Legend of the Five Rings CCG
Legend of the Five Rings CCG 1995-2015 Five Rings/WotC/AEG Ended in 2015)
Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game 2017-2021 Fantasy Flight Games LCG sequel to the CCG
Lego: Ninjago Spinjitzu Card Game 2016 Blue Ocean Entertainment Not in print
Level Neo 2014 Movic Not in print
Lightseekers Trading Card Game 2017 PlayFusion Ltd Not in print
Looney Tunes Trading Card Game 2000 Wizards of the Coast Not in print
Love Live! School Idol Collection 2016 Bushiroad Not in print
Luck & Logic 2016 Bushiroad Not in print
Magi-Nation Duel 2000 Interactive Imagination Not in print
MapleStory Trading Card Game 2007 Wizards of the Coast Not in print
Marvel Superstars 2010 Upper Deck Failed Marvel CCG
Marvel Ultimate Battles 2008 Upper Deck Not in print
Match Attax 2007 Topps Not in print
Medabots 2002 Score Entertainment Not in print
MegaMan: NT Warrior TCG 2004 Decipher, Inc. Not in print
Meta X 2017 Panini Not in print
MetaZoo 2020 MetaZoo Games LLC. Initially a success on kickstarter but did not deliver a quality game or sustain a player base.
Mighty Beanz Trading Card Game 2004 Spin Master Not in print
The Mission 2002 Ezekiel Limited Website down
MLB Showdown 2000 Wizards of the Coast Not in print
Monster Collection 1997 Group SNE Not in print
Monster Farm Battle Card 1999 Tecmo Not in print
Monster Magic 1995 Trio Toys Not in print
Monster Maker TCG: Resurrection 2001 Epoch Not in print
Monster Rancher CCG 2000 Artbox Entertainment Not in print
Monster Tykes 2007 Rapid POD Printing Not in print
Monsuno 2012 Topps Not in print
Monty Python & the Holy Grail CCG 1996 Kenzer & Company Not in print
Mortal Kombat Kard Game 1996 Brady Games Not in print
My Little Pony CCG 2013 Enterplay Not in print
Mystical Empire 2005 Northeast Games, Inc. Not in print
Mythos 1996 Chaosium Not in print
Myths and Legends 2000 Salo S.A / Klu Not in print
Naruto Collectible Card Game 2006 Bandai Not in print
NBA Adrenalyn XL 2010 Panini Games Not in print
NBA Showdown 2002 Wizards of the Coast Not in print
Neon Genesis Evangelion 1998 Bandai Not in print
Neopets Trading Card Game 2003 Wizards of the Coast Discontinued 2006
Nerve 1999 Cell Entertainment AB Not in print
Netrunner 1996 Wizards of the Coast Not in print
NFL Adrenalyn XL 2010 Panini Games Not in print
NFL Showdown 2002 Wizards of the Coast Not in print
The Nightmare Before Christmas TCG 2005 NECA Not in print
Number Busters 2009 Little Tikes Not in print
Oligarchy 2016 Entropic Games Not in print
On the Edge 1994 Atlas Games Not in print
One-On-One Hockey Challenge CCG 1997 Playoff Inc Not in print
One Piece CCG 2003 Bandai Not in print
Ophidian 2350 2003 SkyBox International/Fleer Not in print
OverPower 1995 Fleer Comics based CCG, might be relaunching?
Perry Rhodan Sammelkartenspiel 1996 Fanpro/Between the Stars Not in print
Pez Card Game 2000 U.S. Games Systems Not in print
Pirates of the Caribbean TCG 2006 Upper Deck Not in print
Pk cards 2008 PKXL Cards, Inc. Not in print
Power Rangers Action Card Game 2013 Bandai Not in print
Power Rangers CCG 2008 Bandai Not in print
PowerCardz 1995 Caliber Games Systems Not in print
Prince of Tennis TCG 2002 Konami Not in print
Prism Connect TCG 2011 Ensky/Movic Not in print
Project: Utopia 2009 Dragstarr Games Not in print
Queen's Blade: The Duel 2008 Mega House Not in print
Quest for the Grail 1995 Stone Ring Games/Horizon Games Not in print
QuickStrike 2006 Upper Deck Not in print
Racial Wars 2012 Pentakl Publishing Not in print
Racing Challenge 2000 WotC/White Wolf Publishing Not in print
Rage 1995 White Wolf Publishing Not in print
Ragnarok: Dawn Of The Heavens' Massacre 2020 Okiemute Ejoh on Drivethrucards Website down
Rangers Strike Trading Card Game 2006 Bandai Not in print
ReCharge CCG 2004 Marvel Entertainment Based on WotC's X-men TCG. Became the VS System
Riders of the Storm 2004 Wizards of the Coast Not in print
Robotech Collectible Card Game 2006 Hero Factory Not in print
RuinsWorld 1995 Medallion Simulations Not in print
Ryvah Collectible Card Game 2006 Ryvah Not in print
Sailor Moon Collectible Card Game 2000 Dart Flipcards Not in print
Scooby Doo Card Game 2000 Journeyman Press Not in print
Shadowrun: The TCG 1997 FASA/WizKids Not in print
Shaman King Trading Card Game 2004 Upper Deck Not in print
Shin Sangoku Musou 4 TCG 2005 Koei Co. Ltd. Not in print
Sim City: The Card Game 1995 Mayfair Games Not in print
The Simpsons Sammelkartenspiel 2001 Dino Entertainment/Panini Not in print
The Simpsons Trading Card Game 2003 Wizards of the Coast Not in print
Six Forms 2024 Play Bishop LLC Not in print
Sonic X Card Game 2005 Score Entertainment Not in print
Spellfire 1994 TSR Not in print
The Spoils Card Game 2006 Arcane Tinmen Not in print
SpongeBob Squarepants TCG 2003 Upper Deck Not in print
Spycraft CCG 2004 AEG Not in print
Star of the Guardians 1995 Mag Force 7 Not in print
Star Quest 1995 Comic Images Not in print
Star Sisterz 2003 Wizards of the Coast Not in print
Star Trek: The Card Game 1996 Fleer/SkyBox International Not in print
Star Wars: Destiny 2016 Fantasy Flight Games Not in print
Stargate Trading Card Game 2007 Comic Images Not in print
Stoked! Skateboarding Must Die 2005 Sir Mantraplay Not in print
Street Proz 2004 Game On Sports, Inc. Not in print
Street Warriors CCG 2005 Lethal Entertainment, Inc. Not in print
Super Deck! 1994 Card Sharks, Inc. Early super hero based CCG
Super Heat Skateboard TCG 2011 Super Heat Games Not in print
Super Robot Taisen Scramble Gather 1996 Bandai Not in print
Superhero Front Scramble Duel 1999 Bandai Not in print
Superior Defender Gundam CCG 2004 Bandai Not in print
Survivor 2002 Upper Deck Not in print
Takaharuga God TCG 1998 MediaWorks Not in print
Tank Commander 1996 Moments in History Not in print
Techniconica 2014 Stephen Bailey Was a Mech CCG? Not in print
Teen Titans Collectible Card Game 2005 Bandai Not in print
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TCG 2004 Upper Deck Not in print
Tempest of the Gods 1995 Black Dragon Press Not in print
The Terminator 2000 Precedence Entertainment Not in print
Terror 1996 Kris Silver Not in print
Thorgal Kolekcjonerska Gra Karciana 2002 Egmont Polksa Not in print
Timestream: The Remnant 2002 Cahaba Productions Inc. Not in print
Tomb Raider CCG 1999 Precedence Entertainment Not in print Received 2 expansions in 1999 and 2000 but the 3rd was never released.
Top of the Order 1995 Donruss Not in print
Towers in Time 1995 Thunder Castle Games Not in print
Transformers 2018 Wizards of the Coast Stopped after Wave 5 in 2020
True Megami Reincarnation TCG 1997 Enterbrain Japanese only anime CCG, stopped in 2003, except a special edition in 2022
Ultimate Combat! 1995 Ultimate Games Not in print
Ultimate Muscle: The Kinnikuman Legacy Battle 2003 Bandai Not in print
Unlimited VS 2014 SK Japan Not in print
Vandaria Arkana 2013 Vandaria Not in print
Vandaria Wars Trading Card Game 2006 GameQuarters Not in print
Veto! 2003 Krakowska Grupa Kreatywna Not in print
Vortium 2014 Domo Sur SRL Website down
Vrooom! 1998 Ikon Games Not in print
VS System 2004 Upper Deck 18 expansions, 2004-2008
Wakfu Trading Card Game 2011 Ankama Games/Upper Deck Not in print
Warcards 2005 SC Patiart SRL Not in print
Warcardz 2008 Warmoves Inc. Not in print
WarCry 2003 Sabertooth Games Not in print
Warhammer 40,000 CCG 2001 Sabertooth Games Not in print
Warhammer 40,000: Conquest 2014-2017 Fantasy Flight Games LCG stopped in 2017
Warhammer: Invasion 2009-2013 Fantasy Flight Games LCG stopped in 2013
Warhammer AoS: Champions 2018 PlayFusion Limited/Games Workshop Not in print
Warlords 1997 Iron Crown Enterprises Not in print Based on WarLords III)
Wars of the Past 2021 Finople Games/Finople Games Website down
WARS Trading Card Game 2004 Decipher, Inc. Not in print
WCW Nitro 2000 Wizards of the Coast Not in print
Weekly Shonen Sunday VS Weekly Shonen Magazine 2008 Bushiroad Not in print
The Wheel of Time 1999 Precedence Entertainment Not in print
WildStorms Super-Hero Card Game 1995 WildStorm Productions Based on WildStorm comics
Wing Commander Collectible TCG 1995 Mag Force 7 Not in print
Winx Club Collectible Card Game 2006 Rainbow Games/Upper Deck Not in print
Wizard in Training 2000 Upper Deck Not in print
Wizards of Mickey 2008 New Media Publishing Not in print
World of Warcraft TCG 2006 Upper Deck/Cryptozoic Entertainment Not in print 21 expansions and several raids and dungeons were released. Somewhat successful for its time.
WWE Face Off 2007 Topps Not in print
Wyvern 1995 U.S. Games Systems Not in print
The X-Files Collectible Card Game 1996 Voyager Promotions Not in print
X-Men TCG 2000 Wizards of the Coast Based on the 2000 X-Men movie
X610Z existenz 2009 Quantuum Magic Not in print
Xeko 2005 Matter Group Not in print
Xena: Warrior Princess 1998 Wizards of the Coast Not in print
Xiaolin Showdown TCG 2005 Wizards of the Coast Not in print
XXXenophile 1996 Slag-Blah Entertainment/Studio Foglio Not in print
Young Jedi Collectible Card Game 1999 Decipher, Inc. Not in print
Yu Yu Hakusho Trading Card Game 2003 Score Entertainment Not in print
Zatch Bell! The Card Battle 2005 Bandai Not in print
Z-G 2001 Automoton Not in print

Living Card Games

Also known as 'Expandable Card Games' or 'Non-collectible Customizable Card Games', Fantasy Flight invented and trademarked the 'Living Card Game' name, but the idea is that a game similar to a CCG can be sold with all the cards needed to play in each expansion, rather than randomly distributed booster packs. These tend to be more social than competitive, as the meta-game is smaller and more fixed. Most LCGs have stopped printing, particularly the Fantasy Flight ones, with only a few still in print.

Android: Netrunner

Android: Netrunner is a boxed CCG designed by Richard Garfield and published by Fantasy Flight Games in 2012. It originally had randomized cards, then shifted to a Living Card Game while at Fantasy Flight. Now it is published by Null Signal Games as a living card game.

Fantasy Flight Games releases:

Cycle Name Release
Genesis What Lies Ahead December 2012
Genesis Trace Amount January 2013
Genesis Cyber Exodus February 2013
Genesis A Study in Static March 2013
Genesis Humanity's Shadow May 2013
Genesis Future Proof June 2013
Deluxe Creation and Control July 2013
Spin Opening Moves September 2013
Spin Second Thoughts November 2013
Spin Mala Tempora December 2013
Spin True Colors January 2014
Spin Fear and Loathing February 2014
Spin Double Time March 2014
Deluxe Honor and Profit May 2014
Lunar Upstalk July 2014
Lunar The Spaces Between August 2014
Lunar First Contact September 2014
Lunar Up and Over October 2014
Lunar All That Remains November 2014
Lunar The Source December 2014
Deluxe Order and Chaos January 2015
SanSan The Valley April 2015
SanSan Breaker Bay April 2015
SanSan Chrome City May 2015
SanSan The Underway July 2015
SanSan Old Hollywood August 2015
SanSan The Universe of Tomorrow September 2015
Deluxe Data and Destiny October 2015
Mumbad Kala Ghoda January 2016
Mumbad Business First March 2016
Mumbad Democracy and Dogma March 2016
Mumbad Salsette Island April 2016
Mumbad The Liberated Mind May 2016
Mumbad Fear the Masses June 2016
Flashpoint 23 Seconds July 2016
Flashpoint Blood Money August 2016
Flashpoint Escalation October 2016
Flashpoint Intervention November 2016
Flashpoint Martial Law December 2016
Flashpoint Quorum January 2017
Red Sands Daedalus Complex February 2017
Red Sands Station One March 2017
Narrative Terminal Directive April 2017
Red Sands Earth's Scion May 2017
Red Sands Blood and Water June 2017
Red Sands Free Mars July 2017
Red Sands Crimson Dust August 2017
Kitara Sovereign Sight December 2017
Kitara Down the White Nile February 2018
Kitara Council of the Crest March 2018
Kitara The Devil and the Dragon April 2018
Kitara Whispers in Nalubaale May 2018
Kitara Kampala Ascendent May 31, 2018
Deluxe Reign and Reverie June 2018

Null Signal Games releases:

Cycle Name Release
Ashes Downfall March 2019
Ashes Uprising December 2019
Magnum Opus Magnum Opus Reprint July 2019
System System Gateway March 2021
System System Update 2021 March 2021
Borealis Midnight Sun July 2022
Borealis Parhelion December 2022
Liberation The Automata Initiative July 2023
Liberation Rebellion Without Rehearsal March 2024

Formats:

  • Standard: The last few years of releases, with a banned list. The release of Elevation in April 2025 caused the Red Sand Cycle and the Kitara Cycle to rotate from the format. With this release, Standard contains no more cards from the FFG area.
  • Startup: Like a block format, with fewer cards than Standard, with a banned list.
  • Eternal: All Netrunner cards, with a points-based restricted list and a banned list.

Online apdaptation of Android: Netrunner
Online learning tool

Arkham Horror: The Card Game

Arkham Horror: The Card Game is a LCG based on the board game 'Arkham Horror' created by Fantasy Flight Games in 2016 and is still printing new expansions although many older ones are out of print.

Name Release
Film Fatale Scenario Pack August 15, 2025

Lord of the Rings: The Card Game

In 2011 Fantasy Flight Games released a Lord of the Rings card game in their 'Living Card Game' format, with non-random expansions.
In 2021 they released a revised version of the game. Some expansions are still in print.
In 2017 a digital version of the game was created, called 'The Lord of the Rings: The Adventure Card Game'. I don't think it's available anywhere now.

Marvel Champions: The Card Game

Marvel Champions: The Card Game is a LCG based on the Marvel universe created by Fantasy Flight Games in 2018 and is still printing new expansions although some older ones are out of print.

Name Release
Trickster Takeover Scenario Pack August 15, 2025
Civil War Expansion September 19, 2025

Star Realms

Star Realms is a card-based deck-building science-fiction tabletop game, designed by Rob Dougherty and Darwin Kastle and published in 2014 by Wise Wizard Games. The game started out as a Kickstarter campaign in 2013. There has been several expansions since then.

Star Trek: Star Realms

The 'Star Realms' game reskinned for Star Trek.

Name Release
Borg Invasion expansion October 31, 2025

Vampire: The Eternal Struggle

Vampire: The Eternal Struggle (originally titled Jyhad) is a CCG originally designed by Richard Garfield and published by Wizards of the Coast in 1994, then White Wolf Publishing from 1996 to 2010. Then in 2018 Black Chantry Productions took over the publishing rights and has been printing new expansions as a living card game.

Ashes Reborn

Ashes Reborn is a living card game now in a revised edition and seeing new releases.

Name Release
Red Rains – Flood Of Mooncove August 31, 2025

Boxed Card Games

The mechanics of a CCG do not even require the regular expansions of an LCG, and so some games are sold as boxed games with all the cards.

Ascension: Deckbuilding Game

Ascension: Deckbuilding Game (formerly Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer) is a boxed CCG created in 2010 by former Magic players at Stone Blade Entertainment. It features CCG-like gameplay from a boxed game, and they have released several expansions since.

Name Release
Base Game 2011
Return of the Fallen 2011
Storm of Souls 2011
Immortal Heroes 2012
Rise of Vigil 2013
Darkness Unleashed 2013
Realms Unraveled 2014
Dawn of Champions 2015
Dreamscape 2015
War of Shadows 2016
Gift of the Elements 2017
Valley of the Ancients 2017
Delirium 2018
Deliverance 2018
Skulls and Sails 2019
Curse of the Golden Isles 2021
Ascension Legends 2025

Dominion

Dominion plays a lot like a CCG but is designed to be a boxed deckbuilding game.

Expansion Release date Mechanics
Dominion October 2008 Basic card types and standard mechanics. Includes Basic cards for up to 4 players.
Intrigue July 2009 Multi-typed Victory cards, and cards that allow a player to choose between multiple effects. The first edition of Intrigue was also a standalone game and came with its own set of Basic cards.
Seaside October 2009 Duration cards and other cards that can have effects on other turns.
Alchemy May 2010 Potion and P–cost cards.
Prosperity October 2010 Platinum and Colony, expensive cards,  VP tokens, and Treasure cards with effects.
Cornucopia June 2011 Cards that reward or increase diversity in players' hands and decks. Since June 2015, sold as "Guilds & Cornucopia".
Hinterlands October 2011 Cards that have when-gain effects, filtering, and Reaction cards.
Dark Ages August 2012 Trashing, when-trash effects, Shelters, and Ruins.
Guilds June 2013 Coffers and overpaying. Since June 2015, sold as "Guilds & Cornucopia".
Adventures April 2015 Reserve cards, Events, bonus tokens, Travellers, and Duration cards.
Empires June 2016 Debt, split piles, Landmarks, Gathering cards, Events, and  VP tokens.
Dominion 2nd Edition October 2016 Removed 6 Kingdom cards. Added 7 new cards.
Intrigue 2nd Edition October 2016 Removed the Basic cards, and replaced 6 Kingdom cards with 7 new ones.
Nocturne November 2017 Night cards, Heirlooms, Boons, Hexes, and non-Kingdom cards.
Renaissance November 2018 Villagers, Projects, Artifacts, and Coffers.
Menagerie March 2020 Exile, Horses, Ways, alternative costs, and Events.
Allies March 2022 Favors and rotating split piles.
Seaside 2nd Edition June 2022 Removed 8 Kingdom cards and most blank cards. Added 9 new cards.
Prosperity 2nd Edition June 2022 Removed 9 Kingdom cards. Added 9 new cards.
Hinterlands 2nd Edition July 2022 Removed 9 Kingdom cards. Added 9 new cards.
Plunder December 2022 Traits, Loot, Events, Treasures, and Duration cards.
Cornucopia & Guilds 2nd Edition March 2024 Second Edition replaced five Cornucopia Kingdom cards.
Rising Sun August 2024 Prophecies, Shadows, Events, and Debt.

Gwent

Gwent is based on a minigame within the Witcher series of of video games. There was a digital version of the game but a physical version of Gwent is being released in 2025.

Name Release
Gwent: The Legendary Card Game September 1, 2025

Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game

Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game is a cooperative deck building game published by Upper Deck Entertainment in 2012.

Name Release
Legendary Core Set 2012
Dark City Expansion 2013
Fantastic Four Expansion 2013
Villains Core Set 2014
Paint the Town Red Expansion 2014
Guardians of the Galaxy Expansion 2014
Secret Wars, Volume 1 Expansion 2015
Secret Wars, Volume 2 Expansion 2015
Fear Itself Expansion 2015
Deadpool Expansion 2016
Civil War Expansion 2016
Captain America 75th Anniversary Expansion 2016
X-Men Expansion 2017
Spider-Man Homecoming Expansion 2017
Marvel Noir Expansion 2017
World War Hulk Expansion 2018
Champions Expansion 2018
Ant-Man Expansion 2018
Marvel Studios Phase 1 Core Set 2018
Venom Expansion 2019
S.H.I.E.L.D. Expansion 2019
Revelations Expansion 2019
Dimensions Expansion 2019
The New Mutants Expansion 2020
Realm of Kings Expansion 2020
Into the Cosmos Expansion 2020
Heroes of Asgard Expansion 2020
Annihilation Expansion 2021
Messiah Complex Expansion 2022
Doctor Strange and the Shadows of Nightmare Expansion 2022
Marvel Studios Guardians of the Galaxy Expansion 2022
Black Widow Expansion 2022
Black Panther Expansion 2022
Marvel Studios What If...? Core Set 2023
Marvel Studios The Infinity Saga Expansion 2023
Midnight Sons Expansion 2023
Marvel Studios Ant-Man and the Wasp Expansion 2024
2099 Expansion 2024
Weapon X Expansion 2024
Marvel Studios What If...? (Season 2) Expansion 2025
2nd Edition TBA

Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game

Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game is a boxed CCG designed by Caleb Grace and published by Fantasy Flight Games in 2023.

ZU Tiles: Hime

ZU Tiles: Hime is a boxed CCG-like game created in 2020 by ZU Studios, LLC.

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