

Most importantly, Allies are now their own card type. Drills are their own card type instead of being a subset of Non-Combats, and traditionally activated Non-Combats are now called Setups.Ĭombat Cards - Combat cards are now called Event cards in order to further differentiate them from Physical Combat and Energy Combat cards.Īllies - Allies have been mercifully revamped.

Non-Combat Cards –– Non-Combats are no longer a card type.

Also note that named cards are no longer limit four per deck and some popular named cards from the old game have been retooled to be more accessible, such as Frieza is Ready. Ultimately, this change was made in order to give personalities a more modular and distinct feel. Remember cards like Krillin’s Quick Kicks and Cell’s Style? Think of named cards as shorthand for cards like that. Named Cards - You can now only play named cards that match the name of your MP. Attacks have a sword icon, blocks have a shield, “use when needed” effects have an exclamation point, and constant effects have an infinity symbol. New Icons - Icons have been added to clarify when a card can be used. There is no more declaration of a Touki-Waza, nor can you play a colorless deck.ĭeck Construction - All decks must contain exactly 60 cards, but your MP and Mastery no longer count towards your deck size. Mastery Cards - You must include a Mastery in your deck. There are no personalities without a level 4, and there are no level 5s. Main Personality Sets - All MPs now have 4 levels. Some refinements however, were made to make things smoother, more balanced, and more enjoyable overall! If you’ve ever shuffled up a Life Deck and set your Scouter at five stages above zero, you’ll be able to jump into a match in no time. What’s new? What’s the same? This article will detail the changes to the game and get you ready to go on day one.įirst and foremost, keep in mind that the overwhelming majority of the rules play the same way they did before. Others of you, however, are coming in as former players of the DBZ CCG. I hope your fresh perspectives bring some new innovations and excitement to the environment. When Panini America’s Dragon Ball Z Trading Card Game hits stores on October 17, many of you will be experiencing it for the first time. Editor’s Note: The following transition guide was written by Richie Williams, an external playtester for Panini America’s 2014 Dragon Ball Z Trading Card Game and the author of the game’s official rulebook.
