A Look Back at 2025
A Look Back at 2025 – The Biggest TCG & Miniature Wargame Releases
2025 was one of the strongest years in recent memory for tabletop gaming. Between major TCG expansions, new product lines, and miniature wargame releases that reshaped entire systems, hobbyists had no shortage of excitement. This retrospective highlights the most popular and impactful releases of 2025 across the trading card world and miniature wargaming community.
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Quick Summary
- Biggest TCG Year: One Piece & Lorcana boom continues
- Most iconic MTG products: Marvel / Final Fantasy Universes Beyond
- Top miniatures release: Warhammer 40K 2025 Range Expansions
- Strongest skirmish games: Star Wars Shatterpoint, Kill Team
⭐ Trading Card Game Highlights of 2025
Pokémon TCG – Scarlet & Violet Era Peaks
Pokémon had a banner year with several high-demand expansions, driven by strong art direction and playable EX-era mechanics.
- Surging Sparks – One of the year’s most sought-after sets
- Temporal Forces – Strong competitive cards & Alternate Arts
- Prismatic Evolution – Collector hype + great illustration rares
- Holiday Mini Sets – Annual hits for younger collectors
Pokémon remained Canada’s top-selling TCG for both kids and competitive adults.
Magic: The Gathering – Universes Beyond Takes Over
2025 delivered several blockbuster Magic releases, especially for collectors:
- Universes Beyond: Final Fantasy – A massive crossover success
- Universes Beyond: Marvel – Spider-Man & Avengers sets
- Lorwyn Eclipsed – Return to a fan-favourite plane with stunning showcase variants
- Modern Horizon-style power sets – Shaking up Commander and competitive play
Collector Boosters remained the most in-demand MTG product category throughout 2025.
One Piece TCG – The Fastest Growing Card Game of the Year
Bandai’s powerhouse continued to dominate card gaming trends with multiple OP expansions:
- OP-07: 500 Years in the Future
- OP-08: Two Legends
- OP-09: Three Captains
- Premium Anniversary Products
Alt-art Leaders and Manga cards drove huge collector demand, making One Piece one of Canada’s most purchased TCGs in 2025.
Lorcana – Disney Magic Continues to Grow
Ravensburger expanded its hit Disney card game with more structured releases:
- Ursula’s Return
- Shimmering Skies
- Tournaments & Organized Play finally expanded across Canada
Lorcana continued its strong presence among families and collectors alike.
⭐ Miniature Wargame Highlights of 2025
Warhammer 40,000 – New Units, New Campaigns, and Huge Releases
Games Workshop delivered major expansions and new model waves across multiple factions:
- Space Marine Updates – New jump units, heroes, and vehicles
- Tyranid Bioforms – New monstrous kits and expanded range
- Chaos Space Marines – Long-awaited resculpts for elite units
- Sector Imperialis Terrain – Massive terrain refresh
40K leagues and events across Canada saw record participation through 2025.
Warhammer Age of Sigmar – New Battletomes & Faction Revamps
- Stormcast Eternals refresh
- Flesh-Eater Courts expanded range
- Skaven preview waves
AoS releases generated strong model hype, especially with newer players entering the hobby.
Kill Team – Another Strong Year
2025 brought several fan-favourite Kill Team boxes:
- Tempestus Aquilons (elite Scion strike force)
- Genestealer Cult Kill Teams with new hybrid sculpts
- Space Hulk-inspired Killzones
Kill Team remained the top skirmish game thanks to low model count and high replay value.
Star Wars Miniatures – A Strong Year for Fans of the Galaxy Far, Far Away
Star Wars Shatterpoint
- New squads for Ahsoka, Grievous, and Clone battalions
- Cinematic terrain kits
Star Wars Legion
- New hero expansions
- Updated Clone Wars units
- Organized play kits & seasonal competition circuits
Star Wars X-Wing
- Classic ship reprints + new scenarios
- Growing OP support
Star Wars tabletop fans had their best year since pre-2020 releases.
Gundam & Model Kits – The Builder Community Keeps Growing
- HG Gunpla waves from Witch from Mercury & UC timeline
- MGEX releases (premium high-detail kits)
- Bandai Anime Figure Model Kits gained popularity
Model kit building continued to surge in popularity among Canadian hobbyists.
⭐ Why 2025 Was Such a Big Year
- Multiple blockbuster TCG releases
- Cross-media collaborations (Marvel, Final Fantasy, Disney)
- Huge miniature upgrades across major systems
- Record participation in tournaments and hobby communities
- Stronger Canadian distribution meant better product availability
For collectors, players, painters, and competitive gamers, 2025 delivered some of the most exciting content in years.
Image Suggestions
- Hero banner: Collage of 2025’s biggest releases (Pokémon, One Piece, 40K, Shatterpoint)
- TCG spread: Popular booster boxes stacked together
- Miniature showcase: Painted 40K or Shatterpoint models in action
FAQs – 2025 Tabletop & TCG Recap (tap + to expand)
Pokémon and One Piece TCG dominated Canadian sales.
Warhammer 40K’s new model waves (Space Marines, Tyranids, Chaos) led miniature sales.
Yes—Marvel Collector Boosters were among the most purchased premium MTG products of the year.
The skirmish game category (Kill Team, Shatterpoint) grew the fastest in 2025.
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Looking Ahead to 2026
With even bigger crossovers, new games, and exciting miniature lines on the horizon, 2026 is shaping up to continue the momentum. Whether you're a collector, painter, TCG competitor, or casual fan, the hobby community in Canada is stronger than ever—and the next year will bring even more to enjoy.
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