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[[Booster Series 12: Raging Deluge]] <br> | [[Booster Series 12: Raging Deluge]] <br> | ||
[[Booster Series 13: Flame, Steel, Thought and Grief]]<br> | [[Booster Series 13: Flame, Steel, Thought and Grief]]<br> | ||
+ | [[Booster Series 14: Eyegazing Future]]<br> | ||
+ | [[Booster Series 15: The Glimmering World]]<br> | ||
+ | [[Booster Series 16: O Courage! O Soul Aflame!]]<br> | ||
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Starter decks offer a great introduction to the game. These 50-card decks come with 5 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. Currently, ten starter decks have been released. Click on the links below to find specific information on a particular starter deck. <br> | Starter decks offer a great introduction to the game. These 50-card decks come with 5 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. Currently, ten starter decks have been released. Click on the links below to find specific information on a particular starter deck. <br> | ||
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== '''Secondary Merchandise''' == | == '''Secondary Merchandise''' == | ||
===Sleeves=== | ===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 | + | 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.<br> |
'''Note:''' Some sleeves are now quite rare to find now or very popular so they may be more expensive than newer ones.'' <br> | '''Note:''' Some sleeves are now quite rare to find now or very popular so they may be more expensive than newer ones.'' <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 limited runs and will be hard to obtain after its' initial production, which can make the promo cards highly desirable and more expensive later on like the guidebooks. Check the [[Promo Cards (Cipher)| | + | ''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 limited runs and will be hard to obtain after its' initial production, which can make the promo cards highly desirable and more expensive later on like the guidebooks. Check the [[Promo Cards (Cipher)|Promo Cards]] page to find out how to obtain a particular card. <br> |
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'''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.<br> | '''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.<br> | ||
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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. <br> | 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. <br> | ||
===Buying Outside Japan=== | ===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 | + | 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. <br> |
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!Outside Japan List | !Outside Japan List | ||
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'''Note:''' They restock Cipher products regularly, so check every so often if you can’t find it at first.<br> | '''Note:''' They restock Cipher products regularly, so check every so often if you can’t find it at first.<br> | ||
− | '''Tip:''' Check the [https://serenesforest.net/forums/index.php?/forum/86-fire-emblem-tcg/ Serenes Forest forums] or [https://discordapp.com/invite/VZU9pqe find us on Discord] to | + | '''Tip:''' Check the [https://serenesforest.net/forums/index.php?/forum/86-fire-emblem-tcg/ Serenes Forest forums] or [https://discordapp.com/invite/VZU9pqe find us on Discord] to find people doing group orders – it saves on shipping as they calculate the cost by weight. This is usually done for new series pre-orders.<br> |
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'''Singles''' <br> | '''Singles''' <br> | ||
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+ Can set shipping country and currency <br> | + Can set shipping country and currency <br> | ||
+ Paypal <br> | + Paypal <br> | ||
− | o English, Chinese, | + | o English, Chinese, & Korean <br> |
- Poor stock usually <br> | - Poor stock usually <br> | ||
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'''Note:''' It looks like they use our translations. If you guys end up reading it, thank you. We mean no offense to your store, though by simple comparison we have come up with these points. <br> | '''Note:''' It looks like they use our translations. If you guys end up reading it, thank you. We mean no offense to your store, though by simple comparison we have come up with these points. <br> | ||
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− | [http://shop.j-subculture.com/items/search?category=&keyword=Fire+Emblem+Cipher '''J Subculture'''] | + | [http://shop.j-subculture.com/items/search?category=&keyword=Fire+Emblem+Cipher '''J Subculture'''] <br> |
+ Easy to navigate <br> | + Easy to navigate <br> | ||
+ Good Stock <br> | + Good Stock <br> | ||
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- More complex than other options <br> | - More complex than other options <br> | ||
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− | [http://www.amenitydream.com/page/46 Amenity Dream], [http://www.bigweb.co.jp/ver2/fe_fecipher_index.php Bigweb], [https://yuyu-tei.jp/game_fe/ Yuyu-tei], & [https://gurapan.jp/user_data/category?c=12 Ground Panda]<br> | + | [http://www.amenitydream.com/page/46 Amenity Dream], [http://www.bigweb.co.jp/ver2/fe_fecipher_index.php Bigweb], [https://yuyu-tei.jp/game_fe/ Yuyu-tei], [https://www.c-labo-online.jp/page/46 Card Labo] & [https://gurapan.jp/user_data/category?c=12 Ground Panda]<br> |
+ Competitive prices <br> | + Competitive prices <br> | ||
+ Great stock <br> | + Great stock <br> | ||
o Japanese only <br> | o Japanese only <br> | ||
- Requires proxy shipping (More expensive / complicated) <br> | - Requires proxy shipping (More expensive / complicated) <br> | ||
+ | - Prices will be higher than visiting stores in person <br> | ||
'''Note:''' These websites are used to determine individual card prices when trading and buying as they update frequently. <br> | '''Note:''' These websites are used to determine individual card prices when trading and buying as they update frequently. <br> | ||
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+ UK based TCG Company <br> | + UK based TCG Company <br> | ||
+ Flat rate shipping for the UK, Europe or international <br> | + Flat rate shipping for the UK, Europe or international <br> | ||
− | + Sell cards to | + | + Sell cards to them for credit or cash <br> |
o English only <br> | o English only <br> | ||
- Inflated Prices <br> | - Inflated Prices <br> | ||
− | - Limited Stock; Singles only <br> | + | - Very Limited Stock; Singles only <br> |
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'''Ebay''' <br> | '''Ebay''' <br> | ||
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'''Amenity Dream''' <br> | '''Amenity Dream''' <br> | ||
+ | + Sells Series boxes - just N & HN opened box ~¥250 total | ||
+ Easy access and wide spread <br> | + Easy access and wide spread <br> | ||
− | + | + | + Main products available <br> |
− | + | + | + Tons of Singles to comb through + Case Viewing |
o Japanese only <br> | o Japanese only <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> | ||
+ | '''Dragon Star''' <br> | ||
+ | + Plenty of singles to comb through + Case Viewing | ||
+ | + Main products available <br> | ||
+ | + Singles displayed in cases for viewing <br> | ||
+ | o Japanese only <br> | ||
+ | - Usually quite crowded <br> | ||
+ | - Slightly disorganized <br> | ||
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'''Yellow Submarine''' <br> | '''Yellow Submarine''' <br> | ||
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[https://gurapan.jp/help/about#map '''Ground Panda Canyon'''] <br> | [https://gurapan.jp/help/about#map '''Ground Panda Canyon'''] <br> | ||
− | + Dedicated | + | + Dedicated to Cipher <br> |
+ Great prices <br> | + Great prices <br> | ||
+ Easy navigation – the store has printed binders listing every card <br> | + Easy navigation – the store has printed binders listing every card <br> | ||
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- Small, single shop <br> | - Small, single shop <br> | ||
- Hard to find <br> | - Hard to find <br> | ||
+ | <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. | ||
+ | [https://goo.gl/maps/3ZEPc2VMWJxBHVaCA '''Big Magic'''] <br> | ||
+ | + Singles and main products available <br> | ||
+ | + Singles displayed in cases for viewing <br> | ||
+ | + Occasional Rare Comiket Merchandise <br> | ||
+ | o Japanese only <br> | ||
+ | - Slightly higher Prices <br> | ||
+ | - Can be busy at times | ||
+ | - Focuses on other major TCGs <br> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | [https://goo.gl/maps/Xk2XPpz1jiZJ11Vz8 '''Toreka Pack'''] <br> | ||
+ | + Main products available <br> | ||
+ | + Singles displayed in cases for viewing <br> | ||
+ | + Very Discounted Old Series Boxes <br> | ||
+ | o Japanese only <br> | ||
+ | - Focuses on other major TCGs <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 floor, but you should be able to find what you need. Located just near Kobe's Animate as well. |
− | + | + | [https://goo.gl/maps/YbbC4iCTZFcURxJVA '''Card Square'''] <br> |
− | + | + Main products available <br> | |
+ Singles displayed in cases for viewing <br> | + Singles displayed in cases for viewing <br> | ||
o Japanese only <br> | o Japanese only <br> | ||
- Limited stock <br> | - Limited stock <br> | ||
− | - | + | - Focuses on other TCGs <br> |
+ | <br> | ||
+ | [https://goo.gl/maps/T1rvpZgy52jvtSEp8 '''Card Cult'''] <br> | ||
+ | + Main products available <br> | ||
+ | + TCG supplies available <br> | ||
+ | o Japanese only <br> | ||
+ | - Limited stock; no singles <br> | ||
+ | - Focuses on other TCGs <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. | ||
'''Hobby Station''' <br> | '''Hobby Station''' <br> | ||
+ Good Prices <br> | + Good Prices <br> |
Revision as of 11:34, 12 May 2019
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 and Super Rares, then buying singles is recommended. Most players start a series with a couple booster boxes, then purchase singles to complete playsets. Click on the table below to see specific information about each series.
Things to Note |
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Starter Decks
Starter decks offer a great introduction to the game. These 50-card decks come with 5 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. Currently, ten starter decks have been released. Click on the links below to find specific information on a particular starter deck.
Starter Deck List (updated: 2019/05/12) |
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Starter Deck 1: War of Shadows -- |
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 now 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 I - Robin (Male): Enigmatic Tactician |
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 limited runs and will be hard to obtain after its' initial production, which can make the promo cards highly desirable and more expensive later on like the guidebooks. Check the Promo 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
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 for 2018 and looks to be a fun experience with mini games, duelist areas, and Fire Emblem related goods.
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
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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.
Trading and Buying List |
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Serenes Forest Forums |