Freedom Ascension (GD05) releases July 24th, 2026, marking the Gundam Card Game's first anniversary. The set debuts Strike Freedom Gundam and Nu Gundam in the card game for the first time, alongside a new Link Rare rarity built around paired Units and Pilots and the first SP Card EX Resources. This breaks down every mechanic, the full rarity breakdown, the Deck Build Box option for newer players, and what to expect at local release events on the 24th.

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The Gundam Card Game has entered full beta and fans are getting ready to suit up, but there are still a few concerns for another Bandai IP.