[Ultraman Card Game] First Collaboration! SSSS.GRIDMAN Dream ONION Expansion Pack and Merchandise Pre-order Guide

Bandai's popular trading card game, Ultraman Card Game, has officially launched its highly anticipated first-ever crossover collaboration! This partnership is with SSSS.GRIDMAN, a series created by Tsuburaya Productions and the renowned animation studio TRIGGER. The collaboration introduces the Extra Booster 01 "Dream UNION" expansion box, the Extra Deck 02 SSSS.GRIDMAN pre-built deck, and 4 types of official themed card sleeves. This lineup, rich in thematic features, is undoubtedly a focal point for a wide audience of trading card game players and anime fans.

1. First Crossover Collaboration: SSSS.GRIDMAN Joins the Fray with a New "Yellow" System

In the Extra Booster 01 "Dream UNION" (EXB01), the main characters from SSSS.GRIDMAN, such as Gridman and Gridknight, officially enter the Ultraman card battle arena. In addition to powerful monster and hero cards, this series specifically introduces a new card color: "Yellow." Players can utilize "Yellow" cards to unlock new deck-building possibilities and experience the exclusive "Boost Cards" system.

Furthermore, the visual production of EXB01 boasts an impressive lineup, inviting several top creators who participated in the production of the SSSS.GRIDMAN anime to personally illustrate high-rarity card artworks:

• Masayuki Gotoh (Tsuburaya Productions): GRIDMAN character designer
• Tsuyoshi Nonaka: Assist Weapon designer
• Yuki Muta: Heroic animation chief animator
• Mayumi Nakamura (TRIGGER): Sub-character designer

Even more exciting for collectors is that EXB01 booster packs also randomly include autographed cards from the four main anime voice actors (Yuya Hirose, Hikaru Midorikawa, Yume Miyamoto, Reina Ueda), as well as new rarities "GR" and "SSSSP," making them highly collectible.

2. Overview of SSSS.GRIDMAN Series Product Differences and Content

To meet the diverse needs of card players and collectors, Bandai offers a comprehensive range of products, from booster packs and pre-built decks to protective accessories:

3. Purchase Recommendations for Players and Collectors

Given the rich selection of products, players and collectors can choose based on their individual needs:

• For New Players and Quick Starters: It is recommended to prioritize the Extra Deck 02 SSSS.GRIDMAN. This pre-built deck provides a complete 50-card battle lineup and a playmat, with an included EXB01 booster pack for immediate unboxing fun.
• For Deck Enhancement and Card Collectors: It is recommended to purchase the Extra Booster 01 Dream UNION box. In addition to supplementing key cards for the yellow faction, it is the only way to obtain voice actor autographed cards and high-tier parallel rare cards.
• For Card Protection and Tabletop Aesthetic: Choose from the 4 official themed card sleeves (Primal Accepter, GRIDMAN, Rikka Takarada, Akane Shinjo). Each pack of 70 sleeves can fully protect a battle deck, ensuring cards remain in good condition during frequent shuffling and play.

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4. MOONROAD CARD STORE Hong Kong Pre-order Process and Notes

The entire Ultraman Card Game x SSSS.GRIDMAN series is now available for pre-order by Hong Kong players on the MOONROAD CARD STORE official website:

1. Pre-order Confirmation: Select the desired product (box, pre-built deck, or sleeves) on the website and complete the pre-order process.
2. Allocation and Supply Status: The final supply quantity for all pre-ordered items depends on the final allocation from the official distributor.
3. Arrival and Shipping Arrangements: After the product is released, the team will arrange shipping according to the order sequence. Actual arrival times may be adjusted due to logistics arrangements.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Can the SSSS.GRIDMAN collaboration cards form a standalone deck?

A: Yes! The cards included in this collaboration fully support building a complete battle deck using only SSSS.GRIDMAN themed cards. Players can also mix and match them with other Ultraman Card Game cards.

Q2: What is the difference between Extra Deck 02 and Extra Booster 01?

A: Extra Deck 02 is a fixed-content 50-card constructed deck that can be played directly out of the box; Extra Booster 01 is a blind booster pack, with 8 random cards sealed in each pack, containing various rarities and parallel cards.

Q3: Are the official card sleeves suitable for other card games?

A: This series of official card sleeves are standard Trading Card size (approx. 67×92mm), suitable for Ultraman Card Game and other trading card games of the same standard size.