The Gundam universe, with its intricately detailed mobile suits and dramatic galactic conflicts, has fascinated fans for decades. The allure of diving into its richly woven tapestry has now extended to the card-playing tables through the Gundam Card Game. The latest entry making waves is the Zeon’s Rush (ST03) starter deck, a robust lineup poised to deliver electrifying encounters on the cardboard battlefield. Whether you are drawn by the tactical zest of maneuvering your forces or the nostalgic thrill of embodying an iconic Gundam commander, Zeon’s Rush is engineered to capture your imagination.
There you are, piloting Char’s fearsome Zaku II, as you strategically obliterate your opponent’s defences. But fear not, you’re far from the line of fire; your tools are a couple of deck cards rather than a colossal steel suit. Zeon’s Rush greets new initiates with arms wide open in the form of two editions: Standard and Special.
The Standard Edition springs to life with a full-fledged 50-card deck, ideal for those strapping in for their maiden voyage into the Gundam Card Game cosmos. Alongside the central deck are a set of 10 Resource Cards, essential to powering your zealous conquest of the board. The inclusion of 8 reliable Token Cards guarantees that reinforcements are always a card flip away. To ensure you’ll never lose track of your victories (or defeats), a humble paper damage counter is included, ready to record every hit with meticulous precision. The rule and playsheet you’ll find is not just a crutch but a guiding star to navigating your way through intricate altercations.
While some pilots are satisfied with the essentials, others crave the flourish and flair of grander regalia. Enter the Special Edition, an iteration created for those who long for the tactile delight of holding unyielding mobile suits. Beyond the foundational elements of the Standard pack, the Special Edition bestows patrons with three splendid Gundam Assemble miniatures. Skrim not—it’s not your garden-variety Zaku II you’ve got. The trio here includes TP-006: Char’s Zaku II, TP-007A: Zaku II (Heat Hawk), and TP-007B: Zaku II (Hyper Bazooka). Perfect for room-top displays or backyard table skirmishes, these miniatures embody the vehemence and valor of their animated counterparts.
Dive deeper into the deconstructed DNA of Zeon’s Rush, and you’ll find the canon-crafted card selection hinged on the fiery Red and strategic Green colors, conjuring echoes of Char Aznable’s storied regiment and Full Frontal’s gallant Neo Zeon corps. These colors bring to life units like Angelo’s Geara Zulu and the faithful Duo of Zaku II’s, each a testament to the classic allure of Zeon’s might.
Scan through the Common cards and sight the likes of the earthen Zaku I, the ravishing Rewloola Base, and the dashing Pilot Visage of Char Aznable himself. There’s Char, the Red Comet, hardly needing an introduction with his iconic prowess leading the charge. Equally exhilarating, yet shrouded in selective secrecy, are the ballyhooed Legendary Rares—details of which remain behind closed hangar doors, waiting to be unveiled to ravenous collectors and tactical minds alike.
Presented for the preference of veterans and fledglings, Zeon’s Rush lets you navigate tactical dilemmas as a seasoned commander or learn the ropes as a rookie pilot. The game offers a campfire around which the scattered erythema of Gundam enthusiasts can gather. Will you be the tactician who carefully marshals each unit to a triumphant skirmish, or the bold force ready to risk it all on a single decisive gambit? No matter your strategy or style, every game holds the promise of new sagas and glorious triumphs.
Zeon’s Rush isn’t merely a starter deck; it’s your ticket to the frontlines, a passport to a realm where alliances are as grudging as rivalries are personal. So, clutch your deck, gather your courage, and enter the Gundam arena with the cry of “Sieg Zeon!” ringing in your ears.
