The Gundam TCG is gearing up for a major shake-up with the release of Dual Impact (GD02) on October 24, 2025. This highly anticipated second set brings with it a brand-new card color, fresh starter decks, and powerful mechanics that promise to redefine the game’s meta.
Whether you’re a veteran pilot or a rookie just stepping into the cockpit, this guide covers everything you need to know about Dual Impact—from the first-ever purple cards to the new EX Resource system and the strategies they unlock.
Gundam TCG Set Overview – Dual Impact (GD02)
The second set of any trading card game is where things really take off, and Dual Impact is no exception.
Key Release Details
Launch Date: October 24, 2025
Availability: Hobby shops & online retailers
Booster Pack Structure: Expected “6+1” or “12+1” card packs (region dependent)
Card Pool: Over 130 cards, including:
50 Common
36 Uncommon
32 Rare
12 Legend Rare
3 Token
10 Resource Cards
This set draws from fan-favorite Gundam series like After War Gundam X, Mobile Suit Gundam AGE, and Mobile Suit Z Gundam.
Gundam TCG The First Ever Purple Cards
The addition of a fifth color—purple—is a milestone for the game’s color identity. It opens up completely new deck-building options and meta possibilities.
Spotlight: Gundam X (Purple)
Level: 7
Cost: 5
Stats: 6 AP / 5 HP
Unique Mechanic – Suppression: Deals damage to the first two cards at once, breaking through defenses quickly.
Vulture Unit Synergy: Gains +2 AP to all other Vulture units when you have 7+ cards in your trash.
Purple cards like Gundam X are expected to enable fresh combo potential and force players to rethink their competitive strategies.
Gundam TCG New Starter Decks
Two new decks are joining the lineup, each with its own style and release date.
Starter Deck 5 – Iron Bloom
Color: Purple (first starter to feature the new color)
Theme: Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans
Release Date: September 26, 2025
Price: $15.99
Playstyle: Perfect introduction to purple’s mechanics and synergies.
Starter Deck 6 – Clan Unity
Colors: Red & Green
Theme: Mobile Suit Gundam GX
Release Date: October 24, 2025 (launch day for Dual Impact)
Price: $15.99
Playstyle: Aggressive, attack-focused deck built on red/green synergy to overwhelm opponents.
Standout New Cards
Gundam Age One Normal (Green)
Level 3, 2-Cost
Effect: Discard a green Earth Federation unit to create an EX Resource.
Late Game Bonus: At level 7+, draw a card.
Zeta Gundam (White)
Level 6, 5-Cost
Link Activation: Rest a friendly base to ready this unit (once per turn).
Restriction: Second attack can only target enemy units, not bases.
