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Bandai Confirms Second Wave for Dual Impact, Iron Bloom, and Clan Unity

By Chart My Cards · · 3 mins
Announcement-style hero image for Bandai’s second-wave reprints for Dual Impact, Iron Bloom, and Clan Unity.

TL;DR

Bandai has confirmed a second production wave for Gundam Card Game products Dual Impact [GD02], Iron Bloom [ST05], and Clan Unity [ST06]. Restocks are scheduled to begin entering the market in early December 2025, with increased print volumes planned for future sets.

The Announcement

In an official notice to players and retailers, Bandai acknowledged that demand for the latest Gundam Card Game products has far exceeded expectations. Booster pack Dual Impact [GD02] and the starter decks Iron Bloom [ST05] and Clan Unity [ST06] sold out quickly in many areas, leaving stores unable to keep up with demand.

To address ongoing shortages, Bandai has committed to a second wave of all three products. According to the statement, this wave will begin entering the market around early December. The aim is to bring supply back in line with the level of interest the game is currently seeing.

Official Gundam Card Game notice from Bandai confirming second wave of GD02, ST05, and ST06.
Official Bandai Card Games statement regarding GD02, ST05, and ST06 restocks.

Exact Products Affected

  • Dual Impact [GD02] — Booster pack featuring Zeta-era and other key units.
  • Iron Bloom [ST05] — Starter deck built around The Witch from Mercury themes.
  • Clan Unity [ST06] — Starter deck focused on multi-faction synergy and support.

All three products have been difficult to find at MSRP since launch, especially in larger city centers and online stores with international shipping. The second wave should give newer players a better chance to pick up decks without relying on inflated secondary market prices.

Production Increases for Future Sets

Beyond the immediate restock, Bandai also used the announcement to confirm that production volumes for GD03, ST07, and ST08 have been significantly increased. The goal is to avoid repeating the current shortage pattern as the player base continues to expand.

For competitive players, this is particularly important: having core boosters and starter decks readily available helps stabilize the metagame and makes it easier for new entrants to build tiered lists without chasing scarce cards.

What Players and Stores Should Do

  • Expect restock allocations of GD02/ST05/ST06 to arrive in early December 2025.
  • Check with your local store about preorder windows for the second wave.
  • Watch for official communication from Bandai or regional distributors about exact dates and quantities.
  • Plan ahead for GD03/ST07/ST08 launches, which will ship with higher baseline print runs.

Closing Thoughts

Overall, this announcement is a positive sign for the long-term health of the Gundam Card Game. Bandai has clearly heard feedback from players and stores and is adjusting print runs accordingly. If you missed out on Dual Impact, Iron Bloom, or Clan Unity the first time around, early December should present a much better opportunity to pick them up at retail.