TL;DR
Dual Impact (GD02) lands October 24, 2025 at $4.99 MSRP, featuring units and pilots from After War Gundam X, Mobile Suit Gundam AGE, and Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam. The set contains 130+13 card types with a familiar rarity spread. Meanwhile, restocks of Newtype Rising are beginning to appear in stores.
What’s in the Set?
Bandai continues to broaden series coverage with Dual Impact, pulling in iconic suits and characters from multiple eras. Expect new pairing lines and mid-game tempo tools that build on the launch environment while opening up fresh archetypes.
- Series included: After War Gundam X, Mobile Suit Gundam AGE, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam
- Card count: 130 + 13 card types
- Rarity breakdown:
- 50 Common
- 36 Uncommon
- 32 Rare
- 12 Legend Rare
- 3 Token
- 10 Resource cards
- MSRP: $4.99 per booster
- Release date: October 24, 2025
Early Identity & Play Patterns
Early reveals point toward flexible sequencing and on-pair triggers that translate modest boards into sudden pressure. Tempo shells and midrange lists should benefit most, while collectors can look forward to new art treatments across rarities.
Mobile Suit Gundam AGE brings new evolution mechanics to the format. These cards
provide scaling power the longer they remain in play, rewarding mid-game strategies. They have also spoiled a new Gundam Heavyarms card!
Market Note: Newtype Rising Restocks
If you missed the launch wave, Newtype Rising reprints are rolling out in waves—stores are beginning to receive restocks. Check with local retailers or online listings as inventory refreshes over late August and into September.
Final Thoughts
Dual Impact appears positioned to stabilize the early metagame while expanding faction depth. We’ll update this article with confirmed previews and our testing notes as more cards are revealed.