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Everything You Need to Know About the Palworld Card Game Coming July 30
Palworld, the creature-collecting survival crafting game that reached early access in 2024 and has attracted more than 35 million players, is expanding into a physical trading card game developed by Bushiroad, due for release on 30 July. The move builds on the game's popularity, with the first Booster Pack, Dawn of Palpagos, already selling more than 3.5 million packs worldwide ahead of launch, suggesting strong appetite for further Palworld merchandise.
The two-player game uses a 50-card main deck and a 10-card soul deck, with Pals, gear, event and structure cards combining to attack an opponent's Life Points, which start at 10 per player. Players can block attacks by sacrificing a Pal or gamble on flipping a "Lucky" card to avoid damage entirely, adding a layer of risk-based strategy. New players are directed towards Trial Decks, available in Red/Blue and Green/Purple variants, which include a play guide, playmat, life counter, 60 cards and a Booster Pack, while cards themselves range in rarity from Common up to ultra-rare Super Special Parallels.
In short
- Palworld's official card game, made by Bushiroad, launches 30 July.
- Two-player game uses Pals, gear, events and structures to reduce Life Points to zero.
- Trial Decks and Booster Packs, including rare Super Parallel cards, ease new players in.
Explained simply
Palworld is a video game launched in 2024 that combines creature collecting, survival and crafting gameplay. Since its release, the game has attracted over 35 million players and become one of the most successful gaming launches in recent years.
The game's popularity has led to expansion into merchandise, including a trading card game being developed by Bushiroad. The card game uses a strategic two-player format where players build decks from various card types and compete to reduce their opponent's Life Points to zero.
Bushiroad has designed the card game to appeal to both new players and experienced card game enthusiasts. The gameplay includes strategic choices such as whether to sacrifice creatures for defensive purposes, alongside luck-based elements that add unpredictability to matches.