GM☕️ Bandai just announced: The "Naruto" TCG is set for a global drop in 2027, with a commemorative illustration drawn by Masashi Kishimoto himself.
Gen Con 2026 will unveil the first public playtest details: On 7/30, if you hit up the free tutorial session, you'll snag the very first card of the entire series—CP-001 Chakra Card, exclusive to Gen Con 2026.
https://www.naruto-cardgame.com/en/news/gencon-2026.php
This "limited pre-release first card before the official launch" is basically the perfect asset to trade on expectations. Once the Naruto TCG really kicks off in 2027, looking back at this CP-001, the price is likely to skyrocket.
Too bad the event is in USA Indianapolis, can’t make it😮💨
This is Bandai's third major IP, following One Piece and Dragon Ball. As an OPCG player, I'm feeling a bit mixed—on one hand, there's a new pit to dive into, but on the other, One Piece will now have to compete with Naruto for shelf space and wallets😅
However, with top-tier IP entering the game, there's a high chance it will expand the entire TCG market in the long run; it might not be a zero-sum game.
#TCG #NARUTO #BANDAI