Cardfight!! Vanguard is a popular Japanese trading card game where two players take on the roles of vanguard commanders, battling with units from their deck to achieve victory. Each player builds a deck of 50 cards, usually centered around a particular clan or strategy. The objective is to deal six damage to your opponent before they do the same to you, using units that ride, boost, intercept, and trigger effects as you attack and defend.

The game has evolved across different formats such as Standard, Premium, and V-Premium. Each format introduces new card types, mechanics, and power plays, including Persona Ride, OverDress, and more. It’s a fast-paced, combo-driven card game with a dedicated competitive scene and anime adaptation.

The best decks in Cardfight!! Vanguard change often due to new releases and evolving metas. As of the latest DivineZ and Dear Days updates, popular and powerful decks include Nirvana Jheva, Youthberk Rebuild, and Messiah. In Premium, Link Joker, Bermuda Triangle, and Gear Chronicle remain highly competitive. For newer players, starter and trial decks are still viable, especially with support from booster sets.

Deck strength can depend on your local meta, so it’s also worth checking community tier lists, YouTube deck profiles, and Discord groups to see what’s currently topping tournaments.

Standard format allows only the newest cards from the D-Series onward. It’s designed for newcomers and current anime fans. V-Premium allows any card from the V-Series sets, while Premium format includes all released cards — including G-era, making it the most complex and open format.

Each format has its own banlist, strategies, and deck-building requirements. Competitive players often focus on Premium due to its depth, while newer players may start with Standard or V-Premium decks for simplicity and affordability.

You can shop our full range of Cardfight!! Vanguard singles, booster boxes, sleeves, and accessories right here on this collection page. We stock everything from budget-friendly commons to high-rarity foils and tournament promos. Whether you’re building a specific clan deck or completing your collection, we’ve got you covered.

Popular items include hard-to-find OverDress sets, DivineZ booster boxes, character sleeves, premium deck boxes, and regionals-ready playmats.

Start by choosing a clan or nation that fits your style — aggressive, defensive, or combo-based. Decks must contain 50 cards and usually include a ride line (Grade 0–3), triggers (Critical, Draw, Heal, Over), and supporting units. Good decks often focus on synergy, card draw, pressure, and a strong win condition.

Modern Vanguard decks also benefit from Persona Ride and OverTriggers. Tools like deck builders, tier lists, and YouTube guides are great resources to get started or refine your deck list.

OverTriggers are powerful one-per-deck cards introduced in the OverDress format that grant massive buffs when revealed during a trigger check. They can instantly shift momentum in your favor. Persona Rides allow a Vanguard to “ride” itself again, gaining extra power and card draw that turn.

These mechanics define the pacing of the modern game and are key to building a competitive D-Series or Standard-format deck.

Most Cardfight!! Vanguard products are available in both English and Japanese. Booster sets, trial decks, and sleeves often have releases for both regions, though Japanese versions sometimes arrive earlier. Some collectors prefer JP singles for the card art and early access, while players competing in English-speaking events may stick to EN releases.

We carry a mix of English and Japanese stock — check individual product listings to confirm language and version before ordering.