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Strategy guides, deck tech, and community write-ups for Union Arena (English) - new pieces from players and the ExBurst team, updated as they publish.
Opening Eyes to Open IP
Opening Eyes to Open IP
Opening Eyes to Open IP
The First Open IP Online Tournament: What We Learned
Versus Games Regional Kissimmee FL
WabbleTCG & DamosTCG are collecting top 32 deck lists from the Versus Games Regional in Kissimmee FL! Links below to submit your deck & claim your spot
Top Cut Events Peoria Regional Top 32 Deck List Submission Form
Open IP Format Rules
Join us on our journey into a fun alternative format for Union Arena! Rules, Explanations, and ban/restriction list all in one place.
Full Yellow Sakamoto Set Breakdown!
Red kaneki vs Sukuna
Ths Shasta Method
The Shasta Method—a technique my team, D3!, and I still use to this day to help unbrick our hands and maintain consistent gameplay. This isn’t a strategy designed to help you win more games—it’s a strategy that helps you play more games effectively. Some of the best Union Arena players use this same method to perform at a consistently high level.
ARISE
Shadow Army deck
Purple Yuna vs the Meta — What Beats It and What Doesn’t
Purple Yuna is one of the strongest decks in the current Union Arena meta because it breaks normal turn economy through action extension, resource recycling, and explosive midgame sequencing. While highly skill-dependent, Yuna consistently out-tempos slower decks and competes favorably against top-tier purple when piloted correctly, making it a high-ceiling choice for competitive players.
Purple Eva Gaius: Power, Predictability, and the Decks That Beat It
The Purple Evangelion deck centered around Evangelion Test Type-01: Spear of Gaius has quickly established itself as one of the strongest strategies in the current Union Arena meta. Its success is not based on gimmicks or narrow combo lines, but on raw tempo, efficient board development, and serious damage output. That said, the deck is not without exploitable flaws. Understanding where Purple Eva excels and where it breaks is essential, whether you are piloting the deck or preparing to beat it.
1 Stupid Top Tier Deck & a Sleeper?
SAO Vol. 2 Full Purple Set breakdown!
Union Arena Major Update: Regionals, New Prizing, and Eva
Union Arena just reshaped competitive play for 2026—new Regionals, deeper prizing, refreshed Championship cards, and what it actually means for the meta.
Energy Isn’t Luck: OTAR and Union Arena Deck Consistency
Stop guessing your energy count. This guide introduces OTAR (On-Time Activation Rate) — a simple metric that shows whether your Union Arena deck actually hits its energy on time, and how to fix it when it doesn’t.
Why Energy Curve Is the Backbone of Every Winning Union Arena Deck
A concise breakdown of how energy curve works in Union Arena TCG, why it’s the foundation of consistent deck performance, and how fixing early, mid, and late game energy usage leads to stronger openings, smoother turns, and more wins.
Union Arena Might Be the Smartest TCG to Play in 2026
In this video, I break down: Why Union Arena’s rules are simple but strategically deep How the anime IPs actually affect gameplay (not just card art) Why the game is far more affordable than most major TCGs How player skill matters more than money Why 2026 is the perfect time to jump in Union Arena isn’t brand new — but it’s not solved either. That puts it in a rare sweet spot for new and competitive players alike.
Kenpachi vs Mina
Grand Final between Green Kenpachi and Yellow Mina
Yamamoto vs Mina