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Bushiroad Lays Out Ambitious Plans for Shadowverse EVOLVE

On July 22, 2026, Bushiroad, a leading name in the trading card game (TCG) industry based in Nakano, Tokyo, held a highly anticipated event titled the "Bushiroad TCG Strategy Presentation 2026 Summer." During this event, the company revealed its future plans for the TCG sector, particularly focusing on the widely acclaimed game, Shadowverse EVOLVE.

The presentation is available for viewing through an archive stream on their official YouTube channel. This year’s announcements teased a variety of upcoming products and a major global tournament.

New Booster Packs on the Horizon

Academy Royale

Scheduled for release on July 31, 2026, the new booster pack titled "Academy Royale" will introduce cards featuring the 'Academy' type across various classes, including the highly awaited card "Heretic Leader, Verdilia." Additionally, buyers will receive a special PR pack called the "+1 Additional Pack" as part of the box benefits. Among the featured cards in this pack, fans can look forward to powerful reprints and a rare SP version of the card "Crimson Fighter, Mono."

Product Information:

• - Booster Pack: "Academy Royale"
• - Release Date: July 31, 2026
• - Suggested Retail Price: 440 JPY (tax included) per pack, 5,280 JPY (tax included) for one box
• - Link: Academy Royale Product Page

Over the Calamity

The excitement doesn't stop there! The next booster pack, "Over the Calamity," will launch on October 2, 2026, centering around the 22nd card pack for the Shadowverse mobile app, "Dawn of Calamity." An intriguing feature of this release is a mini-collaboration with the popular series "Uma Musume Pretty Derby," introducing new collaboration cards of "Haruurara" and "Oguri Cap." The abilities of the card "[Full Speed] Oguri Cap" were previewed for the first time during the announcements. Buyers can also expect to find EX collaboration packs featuring exclusive card frames for some cards.

Product Information:

• - Booster Pack: "Over the Calamity"
• - Release Date: October 2, 2026
• - Suggested Retail Price: 440 JPY (tax included) per pack, 5,280 JPY (tax included) for one box
• - Link: Over the Calamity Product Page

Upcoming Global Tournament: Shadowverse Evolve World Masters 2027

In another exciting announcement, Bushiroad confirmed the hosting of the Shadowverse Evolve World Masters 2027 tournament on April 25, 2027. This worldwide event will be held in three language editions: Japanese, English, and Simplified Chinese. The top 8 players from the Japanese qualifiers, known as the Japan Championship 2027, will be invited to compete globally. Details surrounding the tournaments leading up to this event were also shared, including an upcoming nationwide competition billed as the Autumn Challenge 2026, taking place in September 2026, where players will battle using decks consisting of two different classes.

Autumn Challenge 2026 will not only see participation rewards, including PR cards like the "Crushed Stone Dragon" in unique illustrations but also provide winners with qualification for the Japan Championship 2027.

Japan Championship 2026 Regional Qualifiers

Bushiroad also announced the schedule and locations for the regional qualifiers leading to the Japan Championship 2026. These qualifiers will take place from May to November 2026, and participants can secure their entry by winning individual matches in the Shadowverse Evolve Championship.

For more details on these and other upcoming events, check out the official website.
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