Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd is bringing fans into the Ultraman universe like never before with the first trading card game based on the popular Japanese hero, the Ultraman Card Game. The trading card game will debut at retail on Friday, October 25, 2024, with a historic industry-first release in four languages and 15 countries and regions. With cards printed in Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese, this marks the first time a trading card game will launch on a global scale in four languages simultaneously.

The Ultraman Card Game is a new trading card game inspired by the world of Ultraman featuring playability appealing to both adults and kids, as well as collectability with future releases featuring specially designed cards by creators from around the globe. The game will also offer several rare cards to collect from designers such as Ultraman Tiga illustrator Hiroshi Maruyama and Ultraman production designer Masayuki Goto. 

The initial release will offer two starter decks – Heroes of Hyper Space and The Bonds of Zero – each featuring 50 cards, a playsheet, and one booster pack to provide players with everything they need to start playing the game. Beginning in early November, players can also separately purchase Guardians of the Earth booster packs with 12 randomized cards per pack in either single packs or 24-pack boxes, allowing players to build their own original decks, collect their favorite characters, and enjoy the game in their own way. Each Guardians of the Earth booster box includes a “triple-rare” (RRR) Ancient Monster Gomora card.

Ultraman Card Game playtest events will be held beginning this July in Japan, with test decks gifted to participants. Ultraman fans in the US will have a chance to playtest the Ultraman Card Game at San Diego Comic-Con at Booth #3729.

Global Ultraman Card Game tournaments are planned for 2025 for players to begin competing in earnest. Players who win qualifying events will have the opportunity to participate in a World Championship planned for Spring 2026 in Tokyo, Japan.