The Battle Spirits trading card game has a rich history of collaborations, with one of the most notable being its partnership with the Godzilla franchise. This collaboration has introduced iconic kaiju into the game, offering fans a unique blend of strategic gameplay and cinematic nostalgia. Below lies an overview of all the assorted collaborations between Godzilla and Battle Spirits.
Collaboration Booster: Toho Kaiju’s Great Battle (コラボブースター【東宝怪獣大決戦】) (BSC19)
Released March 7th, 2015 as the first wave of cards centered on Toho’s kaiju, this set notably marks the first collaboration booster pack in series history. Although Battle Spirits had promotional collaborations with Sgt. Frog, Idolmaster, and KFC in the past, the BSC19 booster pack was the first instance of added content to the main game from another series. Among the pack includes cards dedicated to the monsters and key events from across the general franchise between the Showa, Heisei, and Millennium Godzilla series. This first set uses all-new art when depicting the kaiju and events depicted within.
Illustrations by: Fujiwara Hisashi, Fujiwara Hisashi, t-lab
The set consists of a total of 57 cards, including: 18 Commons, 15 Uncommons, 12 Rares, 7 Master Rares, and 5 X-Rares.
Collaboration Booster: Roar of the King of Kaiju (コラボブースター【怪獣王ノ咆哮】) (BSC26)
Released on August 13th, 2016, BSC26 marks the return of the Godzilla/Toho line up as the second Toho-associated collaboration booster, with a particular focus on the then-newly released Shin Godzilla (2016). It also expands into the greater Toho catalogue, including the likes from Yamato Takeru (1994), Matango (1963), and the Rebirth of Mothra films.
Illustrations by: Hachi, YUKI, Nagano Yasushi
The set consists of a total of 57 cards, including: 31 Commons, 2 Uncommons, 12 Rares, 7 Master Rares, 5 X-Rares, and 3 Reprints.
Collaboration Starter: Destroy All Toho Kaiju – コラボスターター【東宝怪獣総進撃】 (PB02)
As part of the Premium Bandai starter deck set available for a limited time, reservations for the set were open from May 31st to July 16th, 2019 to coincide with the release of Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019). Shipments began delivery on September 20th, 2019.
Illustrations by: Misawa Hotaru, Hanekura Bou, Kouichi
The set consists of a total of 18 cards, including: 14 Commons, 1 Rare, and 3 X-Rares.
Collaboration Booster: Godzilla – Return of the Kaiju King – コラボブースター ゴジラ ～怪獣王ノ帰還～ (CB28)
Released on September 30th, 2023, after a four year hiatus, the Godzilla series returns to Battle Spirits. Featuring the debut of Godzilla Singular Point (2021), Godzilla vs. Gigan Rex (2022), and the GODZILLA anime trilogy, the Toho collaboration continues to expand with new cards and features. This also includes the first incorporation of Contract cards in the Godzilla/Toho line up.
Illustrations by: SO, Tabata Mikihiko, Masked
The set consists of a total of 69 cards, including: 28 Commons, 19 Rares, 8 Master Rares, 4 Contract X-Rares, 9 X-Rares, and 1 XX-Rare. Among them, 7 are Reprints.
Battle Spirits Premium Card Set: GODZILLA V.S. EVANGELION – バトスピプレミアムカードセット ゴジラ対エヴァンゲリオン (PC11)
Released on December 23rd, 2023, in addition to the previous standalone set, Battle Spirits introduced a unique crossover with the Evangelion franchise. Alongside this pack was the PC12 Evangelion set as a complimentary pair. This set coincided with the theatrical run of Godzilla Minus One (2023).
Illustrations by: Yasukuni Kazumasa, Kazuyuki Hayashi, Masked
The set consists of a total of 8 cards, including: 3 X-Rares and 5 Premium Cards.
Sources:
Battle Spirits Wiki – BSC19
Battle Spirits Wiki – BSC26
Battle Spirits Wiki – PB02
Battle Spirits Wiki – CB28
Battle Spirits Wiki – PC11
English Battle Spirits Website – CB28
English Battle Spirits Website – PC11
Japanese Battle Spirits Website – BSC19
Japanese Battle Spirits Website – BSC26
X/Twitter Post – PB02
Featured Banner Artwork: Nurikabe (X/Twitter)
About Battle Spirits
Battle Spirits is a strategic trading card game (TCG) created by Bandai, first released in Japan in 2008. It has gained popularity in Japan and other regions, including a brief presence in the West. The game features a mix of summoning Spirits, using Magic cards, and deploying Nexus cards for support, all while managing a resource system based on cores. Learn more at https://en.battlespirits.com/
About Carddass
Carddass is Bandai’s brand for collectible card products, first introduced in 1988. It specializes in producing and distributing trading card games (TCGs) and collectible cards across various franchises, including Battle Spirits, Digimon Card Game, and Dragon Ball Super Card Game. Originally known for vending machine card dispensers, Carddass has since expanded into booster packs, deck sets, and premium collector items. As a key part of Bandai’s business, Carddass continues to evolve, supporting both competitive TCG scenes and casual collectors with high-quality cards featuring beloved anime, manga, and game characters.
About TOHO CO., LTD.
Toho Company, Limited, is a Japanese entertainment studio focused on the development, production, exhibition, and distribution of powerful content for motion pictures, television, and theater. Founded in 1932, it remains a prominent force in bringing brands and original storytelling with versatile talents to audiences worldwide.
