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Gundam War is a Japanese trading card game published by Bandai based on the long-running Mobile Suit Gundam mecha anime franchise. Cards feature mobile suits, pilots, and events drawn from across multiple Gundam series and timelines, allowing players to construct decks themed around particular factions or eras from the franchise's Universal Century and alternate-universe settings. The game was one of several Bandai-produced card games tied to the Gundam property.
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What is Gundam War, and who published it?
Gundam War is a Japanese physical collectible card game published by Bandai and based on the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise. Its cards depict mobile suits, pilots, and events from multiple Gundam series and timelines.
What card types and resources does the original Gundam War use?
The original game uses Unit, Character, Command, Operation, and Generation cards, with Generation cards serving as the resource base for playing other cards. This supports decks organized around a mobile-suit faction, pilot theme, or Gundam timeline.
Is Gundam War the same game as Bandai's newer GUNDAM CARD GAME?
No, Gundam War is an older Japanese game, while Bandai launched the separate GUNDAM CARD GAME worldwide in July 2025. The newer game uses a 50-card deck and a 10-card Resource Deck, so its rules system is different.
What happened to Gundam War after Gundam War NEX-A appeared?
Gundam War NEX-A was introduced in Japan in 2011 as a successor with streamlined rules and different card backs. Official support for NEX-A ended in January 2017, leaving the two games as distinct collecting and play environments.
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