Street Fighter: Round One is the debut set of the Epic Battles Trading Card Game, originally released in September 2005 as a Blockbuster Video exclusive. Featuring a dynamic cast of fighters including Alex, Dudley, Ibuki, Ken, Ryu, Sean, and Twelve, this set laid the foundation for the game’s fast-paced, combo-driven mechanics. With character-specific attacks, tactical event cards, and a unique energy system, players can recreate classic showdowns from Capcom’s legendary franchise. Round One captured the essence of arcade brawling and kicked off a new era of collectible card game competition.
Mortal Kombat: Round One is the second set in the Epic Battles Trading Card Game, released in September 2005 as a Blockbuster Video exclusive. This set introduced a roster of iconic fighters from the Mortal Kombat universe, including Ashrah, Baraka, Bo' Rai Cho, Darrius, Kabal, Sindel, and Sub-Zero. Rare characters featured in this set are Hotaru, Jade, Noob Saibot, and Smoke.
The set comprises 119 cards, with cards 1–80 classified as common and cards 81–113 as rare. Each character brings unique strategies and playstyles, utilizing character-specific attacks and combo mechanics in fast-paced, tactical duels. With a flexible energy system and explosive event cards, Round One delivers the foundation for competitive gameplay and nostalgic matchups that capture the essence of the arcade experience.
Mortal Kombat: Premiere is the third official release in the Epic Battles Trading Card Game, expanding the Mortal Kombat roster and deepening gameplay with new characters, mechanics, and strategic tools. Released shortly after the Round One set, Premiere introduces fighters like Ermac, Frost, Johnny Cage, Mileena, Reptile, Sareena, and Shang Tsung, each offering unique playstyles and deck-building options. This 125-card set features all-new named attacks, powerful event cards, and combo chains that elevate the game’s tactical depth. Designed to integrate seamlessly with previous sets, Premiere further cements Mortal Kombat’s place in the Epic Battles universe with more brutal finishers and fan-favorite characters brought to life in card form.
Released in July 2006, Tekken 5 marked the fourth and final set in the Epic Battles Trading Card Game series by Score Entertainment. This expansion introduced 172 new cards, bringing the intense martial arts action of Namco's Tekken franchise to the tabletop.
The set features a diverse roster of fighters from the Tekken universe. Common character cards include Bruce Irvin, Bryan Fury, Christie Monteiro, Craig Marduk, Ganryu, JACK-5, Julia Chang, Kuma, Lee Chaolan, Wang Jinrei, and Yoshimitsu. Rare and ultra-rare characters encompass fan favorites such as Devil Jin, Heihachi Mishima, Jin Kazama, Jinpachi Mishima, Kazuya Mishima, King, Ling Xiaoyu, Marshall Law, Nina Williams, Paul Phoenix, and Raven.
Tekken 5 introduced new gameplay mechanics, including Launchers and Knockdowns, enhancing the combo system and adding strategic depth to battles. These mechanics allowed players to execute extended attack sequences, emulating the fast-paced action of the video game series.
Designed to be fully compatible with previous Epic Battles sets, Tekken 5 enables cross-franchise matchups, allowing players to pit characters from Tekken, Mortal Kombat, and Street Fighter against each other in dynamic duels.
Continuing the legacy of the Epic Battles TCG, Street Fighter: Round 2 is a fan-made expansion years in the making. This set adds 37 new cards to the game, spotlighting iconic World Warriors such as Blanka, Chun-Li, Dhalsim, E. Honda, Guile, and Zangief, along with brand-new retro variants that reimagine each fighter with alternate strategies and aesthetics. Each character in the set gains three named attacks, and players will also find a third named attack for every fighter originally introduced in Street Fighter: Round One. Rounding out the set are three all-new event cards that shake up gameplay and open new paths to victory. Fully compatible with existing Epic Battles cards, Round 2 brings fresh energy and fan-driven creativity to the fight.
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