What is Team Battle?

Team Battle is a multiplayer format where players form teams of two and battle each other. Instead of playing individually, teammates share a shield zone and take turns simultaneously, progressing through each phase together.

Number of Players

4

Items Needed for Play

The same items as 1-on-1 play are needed for Team Battles.

  • Main Deck: 50 cards
  • Resource Deck: 10 cards
  • Token Cards: As needed
  • Counters (e.g., for damage; dice can also be used)

Victory Conditions

The game ends when either of the following occurs:

  • The opposing team takes battle damage when they have no shields left.
  • ･One player on the opposing team runs out of cards in their deck.

Game Setup

1. Each player prepares their own deck and resource deck.
2. The right-side player on each team is designated the team leader. The leaders decide turn order with rock-paper-scissors or similar.
3. Each player draws 5 cards. Starting with the first team, players may choose to mulligan once.
4. Each player places 4 cards from the top of their deck into a shared team shield zone in alternating order, starting with the leader's shield on the bottom.
5. Each team places 1 EX Base in the shared shield zone. The second team also places 1 EX Resource.
6. The team going first starts the game.

Special Team Battle Rules

Aside from the following exceptions, Team Battles follow the standard 2-player rules:

  • Shields are not individual; each team shares one shield zone. Only one base may be deployed to this shared zone.
  • When shields are damaged or added to hand, the topmost shield in the shared zone is used. That card is returned to its owner’s trash or hand.
  • Both teammates take their turn simultaneously. Teams discuss and proceed through each phase—such as attacks and action steps—together.
  • Cards are not shared. Players cannot use teammates’ cards, pay their costs, or activate effects on their behalf.
  • Information and strategies can be shared. If teammates disagree, the leader has the final say.
  • If a card refers to “ally,” it includes your teammate’s cards.
  • If a card refers to “your,” it means the card’s owner.
  • You may freely choose any opponent's card as a target for effects or attacks.
  • <Blocker> can activate even if your teammate’s unit is being attacked.