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=='''Fundamental Merchandise'''== | =='''Fundamental Merchandise'''== | ||
===Booster Boxes=== | ===Booster Boxes=== | ||
| − | Booster boxes are the main product in Fire Emblem Cipher. Each booster box comes with sixteen packs of the respective series, with ten cards to a pack for a total of 160 cards per box. This is the best way to obtain a large quantity of cards for the cheapest price; though you're subjected to luck. When trying to obtain playsets of Normal or High Normal cards, booster boxes are recommended, because one box will give you a complete set of N and HN cards. However, if you are looking for specific cards, namely Rares | + | Booster boxes are the main product in Fire Emblem Cipher. Each booster box comes with sixteen packs of the respective series, with ten cards to a pack for a total of 160 cards per box. This is the best way to obtain a large quantity of cards for the cheapest price; though you're subjected to luck. When trying to obtain playsets of Normal or High Normal cards, booster boxes are recommended, because one box will give you a complete set of N and HN cards. However, if you are looking for specific cards, namely Rares or Super Rares, then buying singles is recommended. Most players start a series with a couple booster boxes, then purchase singles to complete playsets of 4. Click on the table below to see specific information about each series.<br> |
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!Things to Note | !Things to Note | ||
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| − | *Each booster pack includes 6N and 3HN cards, and one R, R+, SR, | + | *Each booster pack includes 6N and 3HN cards, and one R, R+, SR, SR+, +X, or HR depending on the series. |
**For Series 1-4, it was 7N and 2HN. | **For Series 1-4, it was 7N and 2HN. | ||
| − | *Boxes have set ratios: One box will give you a complete set of N and HN cards, plus 12R and 4SR cards. | + | *Boxes have set ratios: One box will give you a complete set of N and HN cards, plus 12R and 4SR cards. (With the exception of Series 17, which gave 5SR per box) |
| − | *There is a chance for one R+ | + | *There is a chance for one R+, SR+, +X, or HR which replaces one R; making it possible to get 5SR in a box depending on the series. |
**For Series 1-4, the R+ or SR+ replaced one R or SR, respectively. | **For Series 1-4, the R+ or SR+ replaced one R or SR, respectively. | ||
*From Series 5 onward, Secret Rares N+X and R+X cards were introduced to preview a specific card in that series or upcoming one with alternate art and a special gold border. | *From Series 5 onward, Secret Rares N+X and R+X cards were introduced to preview a specific card in that series or upcoming one with alternate art and a special gold border. | ||
**These secret rares take up the R+ or SR+ slot in a box. | **These secret rares take up the R+ or SR+ slot in a box. | ||
*Series 17 is a special booster series featuring all the Fire Emblem games up to that point (June 2019 - before Three Houses). | *Series 17 is a special booster series featuring all the Fire Emblem games up to that point (June 2019 - before Three Houses). | ||
| − | *From Series 18 onwards, there are no longer R+ cards, instead each box is guaranteed 11R and 4 SR as well as 1 Hero Rare with the off chance of a SR+ instead. | + | *From Series 18 onwards, there are no longer R+ cards (except Series 20 which had one), instead each box is guaranteed 11R and 4 SR as well as 1 Hero Rare with the off chance of a SR+ instead. |
| − | **Hero Rares replaced +X secret rares. They are Main Characters (Lucina, Eirika | + | **Hero Rares replaced +X secret rares. They are of non-featured Main Characters (Lucina, Eirika, etc.) in that set and are MC-able cards with simpler skills. |
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| − | !Booster Series List (updated: | + | !Booster Series List (updated: 2022/06/22) |
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| + | [[Booster Series 22: The Heroes’ Paean]]<br> | ||
| + | [[Booster Series 21: Tempest of Apocalyptic Flame]]<br> | ||
| + | [[Booster Series 20: The Guiding Hand of Dawn]]<br> | ||
[[Booster Series 19: The Holy Flames of Sublime Heaven]]<br> | [[Booster Series 19: The Holy Flames of Sublime Heaven]]<br> | ||
[[Booster Series 18: Oratorio of Embarkation]]<br> | [[Booster Series 18: Oratorio of Embarkation]]<br> | ||
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===Starter Decks=== | ===Starter Decks=== | ||
| − | Starter decks offer a great introduction to the game. These 50-card decks come with 5 | + | Starter decks offer a great introduction to the game. These 50-card decks come with 5-7 Starter Deck exclusive cards not found in the main series, a Main Character marker card, a rulebook, and a paper playmat (all in Japanese). You can start playing the game immediately with these and they give some insight about deck building. There are total of twelve starter decks that have been released. Click on the links below to find specific information on a particular starter deck. <br> |
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| − | !Starter Deck List (updated: | + | !Starter Deck List (updated: 2020/08/28) |
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| − | [[Starter Deck 12: Three Houses]] -- [[File: | + | [[Starter Deck 12: Three Houses]] -- [[File:Brown (Cipher).png|20px|Crests of the Goddess]]<br> |
| − | [[Starter Deck 11: | + | [[Starter Deck 11: Warriors of Bonds]] -- None (Colorless)<br> |
[[Starter Deck 10: The Blazing Blade]] -- [[File:Purple (Cipher).png|20px|Legendary Weapons]]<br> | [[Starter Deck 10: The Blazing Blade]] -- [[File:Purple (Cipher).png|20px|Legendary Weapons]]<br> | ||
[[Starter Deck 9: Land of the Gods]] -- [[File:Red (Cipher).png|20px|Blade of Light]]<br> | [[Starter Deck 9: Land of the Gods]] -- [[File:Red (Cipher).png|20px|Blade of Light]]<br> | ||
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== '''Secondary Merchandise''' == | == '''Secondary Merchandise''' == | ||
===Sleeves=== | ===Sleeves=== | ||
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Cipher Guidebook VII - [[Lyn (Cipher)#Promo_Exclusive|Lyn: Daughter of the Lorca Tribe]] <br> | Cipher Guidebook VII - [[Lyn (Cipher)#Promo_Exclusive|Lyn: Daughter of the Lorca Tribe]] <br> | ||
| − | Cipher Guidebook VI - [[Eldigan (Cipher)#Promo_Exclusive|Eldigan: Young | + | Cipher Guidebook VI - [[Eldigan (Cipher)#Promo_Exclusive|Eldigan: Young Lord of Nordion]] <br> |
| − | Cipher Guidebook V - [[Micaiah (Cipher)#Promo_Exclusive|Micaiah: | + | Cipher Guidebook V - [[Micaiah (Cipher)#Promo_Exclusive|Micaiah: Maiden of the Dawn Brigade]] <br> |
| − | Cipher Guidebook IV - [[Itsuki (Cipher)#Promo_Exclusive|Itsuki Aoi: Passionate Background Entertainer]] <br> | + | Cipher Guidebook IV - [[Itsuki Aoi (Cipher)#Promo_Exclusive|Itsuki Aoi: Passionate Background Entertainer]] <br> |
Cipher Guidebook III - [[Azura (Cipher)#Promo_Exclusive|Azura: Pure Songstress]] <br> | Cipher Guidebook III - [[Azura (Cipher)#Promo_Exclusive|Azura: Pure Songstress]] <br> | ||
| − | Cipher Guidebook II - [[Hinoka (Cipher)#Promo_Exclusive|Hinoka: | + | Cipher Guidebook II - [[Hinoka (Cipher)#Promo_Exclusive|Hinoka: Fierce Princess of Hoshido]] <br> |
Cipher Guidebook I - [[Robin (Male) (Cipher)#Promo_Exclusive|Robin (Male): Tactician of Many Mysteries]] <br> | Cipher Guidebook I - [[Robin (Male) (Cipher)#Promo_Exclusive|Robin (Male): Tactician of Many Mysteries]] <br> | ||
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===Magazines=== | ===Magazines=== | ||
''Dengeki Nintendo'' and ''Nintendo Dream'' are bi-monthly magazines that sometimes have Cipher related content and promo cards. There are two copies of the promo card and sometimes extra goodies inside (See Note below). Also, each magazine issue has a limited printing and will be hard to obtain after that, which can make the promo cards highly desirable and more expensive later on like the guidebooks. Check the [[Promotional Cards]] page to find out how to obtain a particular card. <br> | ''Dengeki Nintendo'' and ''Nintendo Dream'' are bi-monthly magazines that sometimes have Cipher related content and promo cards. There are two copies of the promo card and sometimes extra goodies inside (See Note below). Also, each magazine issue has a limited printing and will be hard to obtain after that, which can make the promo cards highly desirable and more expensive later on like the guidebooks. Check the [[Promotional Cards]] page to find out how to obtain a particular card. <br> | ||
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Cipher Festival and Summer Party are some other events exclusively dedicated to Fire Emblem Cipher which are held in early and mid year respectively. The latter is new starting 2018 and is a fun experience with mini games, duelist areas, and Fire Emblem related goods. | Cipher Festival and Summer Party are some other events exclusively dedicated to Fire Emblem Cipher which are held in early and mid year respectively. The latter is new starting 2018 and is a fun experience with mini games, duelist areas, and Fire Emblem related goods. | ||
| − | Starting May 2019, Intelligent Systems began hosting the Fire Emblem Expo. This event is dedicated to the entire Fire Emblem series (not just Cipher). There are various stages for events, voice actors, mini games, even a Cipher duel area you can bring your own cards to | + | Starting May 2019, Intelligent Systems began hosting the Fire Emblem Expo. This event is dedicated to the entire Fire Emblem series (not just Cipher). There are various stages for events, voice actors, mini games, even a Cipher duel area you can bring your own cards to. |
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Listed below are options we’ve found for buying singles. Just a bit of information: a proxy is the use of a 3rd party service based in Japan who receives your items, as that website selling what you want doesn’t ship internationally. Then the 3rd party will ship it to you, usually with extra fees for their services. <br> | Listed below are options we’ve found for buying singles. Just a bit of information: a proxy is the use of a 3rd party service based in Japan who receives your items, as that website selling what you want doesn’t ship internationally. Then the 3rd party will ship it to you, usually with extra fees for their services. <br> | ||
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| − | [https:// | + | [https://www.nin-nin-game.com/en/ '''Nin Nin''' ]<br> |
| − | + | + | This is a good alternative to Ami Ami. Listed below are some of the highlights for this vendor. <br> |
| + | + ships internationally <br> | ||
+ Can set shipping country and currency <br> | + Can set shipping country and currency <br> | ||
| − | + | + | + Sealed products, starter decks, and sleeves <br> |
| − | o English | + | o English <br> |
| − | - | + | - No singles <br> |
| + | - May have long waiting times after buying <br> | ||
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[https://tcgrepublic.com/category/category_page_13.html?ref=top_page&type=matrix_nav '''TCG Republic'''] <br> | [https://tcgrepublic.com/category/category_page_13.html?ref=top_page&type=matrix_nav '''TCG Republic'''] <br> | ||
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- Inflated pricing <br> | - Inflated pricing <br> | ||
- Since each card is priced with their own shipping cost, buying bulk cards is highly not recommended, but the one off card is okay <br> | - Since each card is priced with their own shipping cost, buying bulk cards is highly not recommended, but the one off card is okay <br> | ||
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[http://shop.j-subculture.com/items/search?category=&keyword=Fire+Emblem+Cipher '''J Subculture'''] <br> | [http://shop.j-subculture.com/items/search?category=&keyword=Fire+Emblem+Cipher '''J Subculture'''] <br> | ||
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'''Amazon JP''' <br> | '''Amazon JP''' <br> | ||
+ MSRP Prices (though some will go on sale periodically) <br> | + MSRP Prices (though some will go on sale periodically) <br> | ||
| − | + | + | + Sealed products, starter decks, and sleeves <br> |
+ Calculates shipping and import fees during checkout (Prepaid - will refund later if there is a difference) <br> | + Calculates shipping and import fees during checkout (Prepaid - will refund later if there is a difference) <br> | ||
o English / Japanese <br> | o English / Japanese <br> | ||
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Amazon US and EU are also not recommended, because of inflated prices. However, if you have Prime, then booster boxes and starter decks may be an option, but do compare prices. <br> | Amazon US and EU are also not recommended, because of inflated prices. However, if you have Prime, then booster boxes and starter decks may be an option, but do compare prices. <br> | ||
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===Buying Inside Japan=== | ===Buying Inside Japan=== | ||
For the ones visiting or living in Japan, there are more options than buying internationally. We’ve compiled a ton of information on the hidden gems and big chains, separated by city, as it depends on where you are located. Also, you may find the same shop in our list that has branches in other cities, but we didn’t list them because we haven’t found they carry Cipher. Hobby Station in Fukuoka is a good example of this. <br> | For the ones visiting or living in Japan, there are more options than buying internationally. We’ve compiled a ton of information on the hidden gems and big chains, separated by city, as it depends on where you are located. Also, you may find the same shop in our list that has branches in other cities, but we didn’t list them because we haven’t found they carry Cipher. Hobby Station in Fukuoka is a good example of this. <br> | ||
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o Japanese, English, Chinese, & Korean support (online or in-person; varies by store) <br> | o Japanese, English, Chinese, & Korean support (online or in-person; varies by store) <br> | ||
- No Singles <br> | - No Singles <br> | ||
| − | - Stock varies by store | + | - Usually full MRP on sealed products compared to ones below <br> |
| + | - Stock varies by store | ||
- Can become crowded <br> | - Can become crowded <br> | ||
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'''Amenity Dream''' <br> | '''Amenity Dream''' <br> | ||
| − | + Sells | + | + Sells opened booster boxes - just N & HN cards ~¥250 total |
| − | + Easy access and wide spread <br> | + | + Easy access and wide spread across the country <br> |
| − | + | + | + Singles and main products available <br> |
| − | + | + | + 10% points back in shop for buying singles (ex: ¥2000 worth of singles = 20pts (1pt=¥1) <br> |
- Prices vary between shops and online (as do their sales) <br> | - Prices vary between shops and online (as do their sales) <br> | ||
| − | - Can be crowded <br> | + | - Can be very crowded <br> |
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'''Dragon Star''' <br> | '''Dragon Star''' <br> | ||
| − | + | + | + Occasional sales depending on stock |
+ Main products available <br> | + Main products available <br> | ||
+ Singles displayed in cases for viewing <br> | + Singles displayed in cases for viewing <br> | ||
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'''Yellow Submarine''' <br> | '''Yellow Submarine''' <br> | ||
| − | + Easy access and wide spread <br> | + | + Easy access and wide spread across the country <br> |
+ Stocks board games and figurines as well <br> | + Stocks board games and figurines as well <br> | ||
+ Singles and main products available <br> | + Singles and main products available <br> | ||
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- Higher prices than others (varies by shop) <br> | - Higher prices than others (varies by shop) <br> | ||
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<span style="font-size:15px;">'''Tokyo'''</span> <br> | <span style="font-size:15px;">'''Tokyo'''</span> <br> | ||
You can find just about anything you’re looking for here and even more still. Akihabara (Akiba for short), a district within Tokyo, is the place to go for all things anime, manga, and otaku-related. All options listed above are available in Tokyo and there are a few hidden gems we’ve found as well. <br> | You can find just about anything you’re looking for here and even more still. Akihabara (Akiba for short), a district within Tokyo, is the place to go for all things anime, manga, and otaku-related. All options listed above are available in Tokyo and there are a few hidden gems we’ve found as well. <br> | ||
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- Hard to find <br> | - Hard to find <br> | ||
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| + | <span style="font-size:15px;">'''Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture'''</span> <br> | ||
| + | About one hour train ride from Nagoya is the small city of Matsumoto. The city is famous for it's incredibly tourist-friendly support and the Matsumoto Castle (east side of the main station). However, on the west side of the station (~5min walk) is a relatively new TCG dedicated game shop. <br> | ||
| + | [https://goo.gl/maps/bwjpmqE8GB1oZrfs9 '''Touch Matsumoto'''] <br> | ||
| + | + Singles and main products available <br> | ||
| + | + Singles displayed in cases for viewing <br> | ||
| + | + All Official Cipher events for the area held here <br> | ||
| + | - Slightly higher Prices <br> | ||
| + | - Mostly focused on other TCGs <br> | ||
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<span style="font-size:15px;">'''Kyoto'''</span> <br> | <span style="font-size:15px;">'''Kyoto'''</span> <br> | ||
Located in the heart of the city, Shijo Kawaramachi and Sanjo Teramachi are the two main shops for Cipher: [https://goo.gl/maps/PqUUUi7F3bwVssTw9 '''Amentiy Dream'''] and [https://goo.gl/maps/nySabLbDjcWTorj46 '''Dragon Star''']. Check above for general info about both of these companies. Amenity Dream has two full cases dedicated to Cipher as well as a section for all N, HN, and cheap R that aren't displayed. Dragon Star is similar with a whole case, and depending on their stock, you can find the Starter Decks for much cheaper than retail. <br> | Located in the heart of the city, Shijo Kawaramachi and Sanjo Teramachi are the two main shops for Cipher: [https://goo.gl/maps/PqUUUi7F3bwVssTw9 '''Amentiy Dream'''] and [https://goo.gl/maps/nySabLbDjcWTorj46 '''Dragon Star''']. Check above for general info about both of these companies. Amenity Dream has two full cases dedicated to Cipher as well as a section for all N, HN, and cheap R that aren't displayed. Dragon Star is similar with a whole case, and depending on their stock, you can find the Starter Decks for much cheaper than retail. <br> | ||
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<span style="font-size:15px;">'''Osaka'''</span> <br> | <span style="font-size:15px;">'''Osaka'''</span> <br> | ||
Just like Tokyo, Osaka is a major player in the TCG world. All of these shops are located near Namba Station spreading into Denden Town which is Osaka's Akihabara. Full of all things anime, manga, and cards; you'll be able to find what you're looking for if you can't make it to Tokyo.<br> | Just like Tokyo, Osaka is a major player in the TCG world. All of these shops are located near Namba Station spreading into Denden Town which is Osaka's Akihabara. Full of all things anime, manga, and cards; you'll be able to find what you're looking for if you can't make it to Tokyo.<br> | ||
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- Focuses on other major TCGs <br> | - Focuses on other major TCGs <br> | ||
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| − | [https://goo.gl/maps/ | + | [https://goo.gl/maps/Vm8WYzsD57eVF3LH8 '''Hurricane'''] <br> |
+ Main products available <br> | + Main products available <br> | ||
+ Singles inside opened booster boxes for sifting through <br> | + Singles inside opened booster boxes for sifting through <br> | ||
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- Focuses on other major TCGs <br> | - Focuses on other major TCGs <br> | ||
- Not organized <br> | - Not organized <br> | ||
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<span style="font-size:15px;">'''Kobe'''</span> <br> | <span style="font-size:15px;">'''Kobe'''</span> <br> | ||
Most of options in Kobe are located just outside the Sannomiya Station within the Shopping Plaza. They're a bit tucked away on the 2nd and 3rd floors, but you should be able to find what you need. Located near Kobe's Animate as well.<br> | Most of options in Kobe are located just outside the Sannomiya Station within the Shopping Plaza. They're a bit tucked away on the 2nd and 3rd floors, but you should be able to find what you need. Located near Kobe's Animate as well.<br> | ||
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- Focuses on other TCGs as well <br> | - Focuses on other TCGs as well <br> | ||
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<span style="font-size:15px;">'''Fukuoka'''</span> <br> | <span style="font-size:15px;">'''Fukuoka'''</span> <br> | ||
Traveling all the way down to Kyushu, Fukuoka has it's own nice little otaku culture, but the shops can be quite spaced out from each other. The shop we have listed below is located on the 2nd floor of a book shop.<br> | Traveling all the way down to Kyushu, Fukuoka has it's own nice little otaku culture, but the shops can be quite spaced out from each other. The shop we have listed below is located on the 2nd floor of a book shop.<br> | ||
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Contents
Fundamental Merchandise
Booster Boxes
Booster boxes are the main product in Fire Emblem Cipher. Each booster box comes with sixteen packs of the respective series, with ten cards to a pack for a total of 160 cards per box. This is the best way to obtain a large quantity of cards for the cheapest price; though you're subjected to luck. When trying to obtain playsets of Normal or High Normal cards, booster boxes are recommended, because one box will give you a complete set of N and HN cards. However, if you are looking for specific cards, namely Rares or Super Rares, then buying singles is recommended. Most players start a series with a couple booster boxes, then purchase singles to complete playsets of 4. Click on the table below to see specific information about each series.
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Starter Decks
Starter decks offer a great introduction to the game. These 50-card decks come with 5-7 Starter Deck exclusive cards not found in the main series, a Main Character marker card, a rulebook, and a paper playmat (all in Japanese). You can start playing the game immediately with these and they give some insight about deck building. There are total of twelve starter decks that have been released. Click on the links below to find specific information on a particular starter deck.
| Starter Deck List (updated: 2020/08/28) |
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Secondary Merchandise
Sleeves
Intelligent Systems sells packs of 65 standard-size sleeves with character art on them. They release a new set of 4 with each new series. From Series 2 onward, these sleeves have metallic effects added on to give off an extra shine. The inside of the sleeves are a bright metallic silver and they can fit a perfect-fit sleeve for double sleeving. They are a good thematic way to stylize your decks with your favorite art. Head over to the Card Sleeve Gallery to see the different ones.
Note: Some sleeves are now quite rare to find or very popular so they may be more expensive than newer ones.
Cipher Guidebooks
Up to Series 7, Intelligent Systems released a guidebook that contained a full series card catalog as well as introduced more advanced tactics for the game at the time. Most collectors are interested in the promotional cards included in every book. Each guidebook comes with two copies of a holographic promo card that are exclusive and boast specific tactical skills.
Note: Some of these cards are highly desirable and the guides are often sold out, making them expensive cards to obtain.
Recommended Shops: AmiAmi, Tokyo Otaku Mode or Amazon JP
MSRP: 1380 yen
| Cipher Guidebook List |
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Cipher Guidebook VII - Lyn: Daughter of the Lorca Tribe |
Magazines
Dengeki Nintendo and Nintendo Dream are bi-monthly magazines that sometimes have Cipher related content and promo cards. There are two copies of the promo card and sometimes extra goodies inside (See Note below). Also, each magazine issue has a limited printing and will be hard to obtain after that, which can make the promo cards highly desirable and more expensive later on like the guidebooks. Check the Promotional Cards page to find out how to obtain a particular card.
Note: Aug 2016 & 2017 issues of Dengeki Nintendo also include, with the promo cards, a complete card catalog for Series 1-4 and 5-8, respectively.
Recommended Shops: Tokyo Otaku Mode, Amazon JP, or any bookstore in Japan (for the latest issues)
MSRP: ~800 yen
Comiket & Events
Oh, Comiket, the wonderful event held in Japan twice a year, boasting overflowing amounts of doujin and otaku culture. The Cipher team sets up a booth at this event and offers limited products which aren't sold anywhere else. This makes their value on the aftermarket absurdly high, and hard to obtain. It is recommended to try attending the event in person or if you have a friend attending instead, have them pick you up what you want.
To the right here, is Cipher's promotional banner for C95 (December 2018).
The Lilina promotional card is given out to anyone who purchased from the booth.
The Character Boxes are the most desirable products of Comiket, and come with a deck box with card divider, storage box, 2 exclusive packs of 65 sleeves, 4 unique marker cards, and a promotional card. After the event, these boxes can vary in price considerably, though being upward of 10,000 yen is very likely. The individual items broken down can cost a lot themselves, as the cards are what every collector is looking for the most. Be wary of your funds, Tacticians.
Cipher Festival and Summer Party are some other events exclusively dedicated to Fire Emblem Cipher which are held in early and mid year respectively. The latter is new starting 2018 and is a fun experience with mini games, duelist areas, and Fire Emblem related goods.
Starting May 2019, Intelligent Systems began hosting the Fire Emblem Expo. This event is dedicated to the entire Fire Emblem series (not just Cipher). There are various stages for events, voice actors, mini games, even a Cipher duel area you can bring your own cards to.
Ways to Obtain
We're breaking this section into three categories: 'Buying Outside Japan', ‘Buying In Japan', and ‘Trading and Buying Individually’. With things like this, it's always easier and cheaper to go in person, but not everyone can do that, so we'll try to list as many different options as we've found thus far.
Buying Outside Japan
As with any TCG, singles are the best way to complete decks for the cheapest price. The card market is a fickle thing, as prices fluctuate with changes in the demand. We suggest if you're searching for lots of common cards or collecting, booster boxes will give you at least one of every N & HN in that series and a set ratio for the R and SRs for less cost. However, if you are after certain cards, it's best to go for singles. The table below lists various options, though some do require a proxy to able to buy anything.
| Outside Japan List |
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Overall Recommendation |
Buying Inside Japan
For the ones visiting or living in Japan, there are more options than buying internationally. We’ve compiled a ton of information on the hidden gems and big chains, separated by city, as it depends on where you are located. Also, you may find the same shop in our list that has branches in other cities, but we didn’t list them because we haven’t found they carry Cipher. Hobby Station in Fukuoka is a good example of this.
Note: You will have to pay Japanese sales tax of 8% and not every shop includes the tax into its price tag (varies between shop). Keep an eye out for this!
| Inside Japan List |
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Across Japan Tokyo Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture Kyoto Osaka Kobe Fukuoka |
Trading and Buying Individually
Lastly, there are options for trading and buying between individuals. The two most common ways to do this are via the Serenes Forest Forums or joining the server on Discord.
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Serenes Forest Forums |
