Dragon Ball Super Card Game Rarity Guide | Introducing the Differences Between Masters and Fusion World
Dragon Ball is a representative Japanese anime and manga work loved in more than 100 countries worldwide. The “Dragon Ball Super Card Game,” which uses Dragon Ball as its theme, is extremely popular overseas and attracts great attention from both collectors and players.
Currently, there are two types of Dragon Ball card games: “Masters” and “Fusion World.” Cases where people confuse them without knowing they are separate games are often seen.
In this article, after organizing the differences between the two games, we will explain each rarity system in detail.
Differences Between Masters and Fusion World
First, let’s confirm the most important points.
Dragon Ball Super Card Game Masters (Masters)
- The conventional Dragon Ball card game that started in 2017
- Complex game systems and an abundant card pool
- For advanced players and long-term collectors
Dragon Ball Super Card Game Fusion World (Fusion World)
- The renewed version newly started in 2024
- Simpler rule design
- Larger card art and a new rarity system
※ There is no compatibility between Masters cards and Fusion World cards. These two are separate games, and cards cannot be mixed and used. Confirmation is necessary when purchasing or collecting.
Also, “Super Dragon Ball Heroes” is another different game entirely from the above two. Please be careful as it is easy to confuse them.
Dragon Ball Super Card Game Masters Rarity Guide
Masters Pack/Box Configuration (Based on BT29/BT30)
- Unit: Content
- 1 pack: 12 cards
- 1 box: 24 packs (288 cards)
Masters Rarity List (Low → High)
| Symbol | Name | Summary |
| C | Common | Standard cards included in the largest quantity |
| UC | Uncommon | Lower pull rate than Common |
| R | Rare | Basic rare with hologram processing |
| SR | Super Rare | High-rarity cards with special illustrations/effects |
| SPR | Special Rare | SR-equivalent cards with alt-art/special processing |
| SPR_S | Special Rare Signature | Signed version of SPR |
| ST | Starter Rare | Rarity exclusive to starter decks |
| CR | Concept Rare | New rarity from BT29~. Special designs by theme |
| SCR | Secret Rare | One of the highest rarities with a very low pull rate |
| SLR | Special Leader Rare | Alt-art/special processing version of Leader cards |
| GDR | God Rare | Masters-exclusive highest rarity (Continued since BT16) |
Rarity Details
C (Common) These are the most frequently included standard cards. They have no hologram processing and are easy to obtain due to the high pull rate.
UC (Uncommon) The pull rate is lower than Common, and it includes cards necessary for deck construction.
R (Rare) These are cards with hologram processing. The character illustrations are vivid, and there is also collection demand.
SR (Super Rare) Super Rares often have special illustrations and effects in addition to hologram processing. Multiple cards may be included in one box.
SPR (Special Rare) Special Rares are cards with alt-art and special processing different from regular SRs. Often, both an SR version and an SPR version exist with the same card name, and the SPR version tends to have higher collection value.
SPR_S (Special Rare Signature) A version of SPR that further includes a signature. The scarcity is even higher than SPR.
ST (Starter Rare) A rarity exclusive to decks included in starter decks (pre-constructed decks). They are not included in regular booster packs.
CR (Concept Rare) — Newly introduced from BT29 This is a new rarity that first appeared in BT29 (Fearsome Rivals). It features cards with special designs based on the set’s theme. In BT29, 6 types of cards with a “Fury” motif (King Piccolo, Janemba, SS Broly, etc.) are included. 6 types have also been confirmed for BT30. It is a high rarity in the same tier as SCR and GDR.
SCR (Secret Rare) Secret Rare is one of the highest rarities in Masters. The pull rate is extremely low, and the collection value is high.
SLR (Special Leader Rare) This is a special rarity exclusive to Leader cards in Masters. It is an alt-art/special processing version of a Leader card, featuring a luxurious specification different from regular Leader cards. It is included in recent sets such as BT-29 (Fearsome Rivals).
GDR (God Rare) — Masters Highest Rarity
GDR is a rarity exclusive to Masters (Continued since BT16). GDR does not exist in Fusion World.
An independent GDR of the same name exists in “Dragon Ball Super Divers” (arcade card game for game centers), but it is a separate product and rarity system from the Masters TCG.
GDR is the absolute highest rarity in Masters, an overwhelming card with hologram processing and 3D foil printing. The pull rate is extremely low, and some cards reach tens to hundreds of thousands of yen in the secondary market.
| Set | Included GDR Example | Remarks |
| BT16 Realm of the Gods | SSB Vegeta BT16-147 | High-value transaction card |
| BT23 Perfect Combination | UI Son Goku BT23-140 | High-value transaction card |
| BT25 Legend of Dragon Balls | Son Goku BT25-148 | High-value transaction card |
| BT28 Prismatic Clash | — | High-value transaction card |
| BT29 Fearsome Rivals | SS Broly BT29-149 GDR | Trading at a high price |
| BT30 Three Glorious Fighters | To be included (Released March 2026) | — |
※ The market price of GDR fluctuates greatly depending on the timing, condition, and grade. Please be sure to check the latest market price when purchasing or selling.
Masters Set-Exclusive Rarities
Special rarities that exist only in some sets.
| Symbol | Name | Included Set | Summary |
| :— | :— | :— | :— |
| FR | Feature Rare | Clash of Fates (TB03) Only | Special frame cards exclusive to this set |
| DBR | Dragon Ball Rare | Legend of the Dragon Balls (BT25) Only | Full-art cards without text borders |
| RL | Reboot Leader | Some sets | Rebooted (redesigned) version of Leader cards |
| AA | Alternate Art | Collector’s Edition, etc. | Alt-art version. Sometimes displayed with a star (★) mark |
Dragon Ball Super Card Game Fusion World Rarity Guide
Fusion World Pack/Box Configuration
- Unit: Content
- 1 pack: 12 cards
- 1 box: 24 packs (288 cards)
Fusion World Rarity List (Low → High)
| Symbol | Name | Summary |
| C | Common | Standard cards included in the largest quantity |
| UC | Uncommon | Lower pull rate than Common |
| R | Rare | Basic rare with hologram processing |
| SR | Super Rare | High-rarity cards with special foil specifications |
| SCR | Secret Rare | Fusion World’s highest rarity (GDR does not exist) |
| SCR ★ | Secret Rare (Alt Art) | Alt-art version of SCR. With star mark |
| L | Leader | Notation for Leader cards, one of which must be used in a deck |
※ Secret Rare in Fusion World is denoted as SCR. It is clearly stated as “Secret Rare (SCR)” in official announcements (FB03/FB08).
Rarity Details
L (Leader) Leader cards are special cards, one of which must be used in a deck. In Fusion World, “L” representing Leader is described, and it is managed separately from regular rarities.
C (Common), UC (Uncommon), R (Rare), SR (Super Rare) Basic rarity configuration similar to Masters. In Fusion World, it is sold in a configuration of 1 box 24 packs, 12 cards/pack.
SCR (Secret Rare), SCR ★ (Alt Art) There are two types of Secret Rares in Fusion World.
- SCR: Regular Secret Rare
- SCR ★ (Star): Alt-art (Alternate Art) version of SCR. Even more rare, with particularly high demand from collectors.
※ GDR does not exist in Fusion World. The highest rarity in Fusion World is SCR (and SCR ★). GDR is a Masters-exclusive rarity.
PR (Promo) These are non-sale cards distributed as tournament participation prizes or event exclusives.
Masters and Fusion World · Rarity Belonging List
We organize the belonging of rarities that are easy to confuse.
| Symbol | Masters | Fusion World | Remarks |
| C / UC / R / SR | ◯ | ◯ | Common to both games |
| SPR / SPR_S | ◯ | — | Masters only |
| SCR | ◯ | ◯ | Common to both games |
| SCR ★ (Alt Art) | — | ◯ | Fusion World’s alt-art SCR |
| SLR | ◯ | — | Masters only (Leader exclusive) |
| CR (Concept Rare) | ◯ (BT29~) | — | Masters new rarity |
| GDR | ◯ (BT16~) | ✗ | Masters only. GDR absent in Fusion World |
| FR | ◯ (TB03 Only) | — | Clash of Fates only |
| DBR | ◯ (BT25 Only) | — | Legend of Dragon Balls only |
| ST | ◯ | — | Starter deck exclusive |
| L | — | ◯ | Fusion World’s Leader card notation |
| PR | ◯ | ◯ | Event/Tournament distribution |
※ Note: “UR (Ultimate Rare)” is a rarity in Dragon Ball Heroes (SDBH). It exists in neither Masters nor Fusion World. Please be careful not to confuse them when purchasing or trading.
How to Identify Rare Cards
Rarities of Dragon Ball cards can be confirmed by the symbols described at the bottom right of the card.
- Hologram processing → R or higher
- Full foil/special processing → SR or higher
- Alt-art/Signed → SPR / SPR_S / SLR
- Special frame by theme → CR (BT29~)
- Unique frame/Overwhelming aura effect → SCR / GDR
- With star mark (★) → Fusion World’s Alt Art SCR
High-Value Card Examples
Cards that tend to get high prices in the secondary market:
Masters:
- GDR (Popular characters like Son Goku, Vegeta, Gogeta, etc.) → Tens to hundreds of thousands of yen
- SLR (Alt-art version of popular Leader cards)
- SPR / SPR_S (Signed version of popular characters)
- SCR (Sets with low pull rates)
Fusion World:
- SCR ★ (Alt Art) (Alt-art Secret Rare)
How to Buy Cards
Dragon Ball Card Game cards are distributed worldwide, but difficulties arise when you want to obtain Japan-exclusive versions, Japanese versions, or rare cards circulating only domestically from overseas.
- Japanese version cards may have different pull rates and content compared to English versions.
- There are many rare cards on Yahoo! Auctions and Mercari that are only listed within Japan.
- There are bonus cards exclusive to Japanese card shops.
→ This can be solved by using Neokyo.
By using Neokyo, for Dragon Ball cards listed in the Japanese domestic marketplace, you can:
- Search: Search Japanese sites with an English interface.
- Proxy Purchase: Proxy bidding and direct purchase.
- Inspection: Check the condition after purchase.
- Packing/Shipping: International shipping worldwide with safe packing.
Obtain GDR, SLR, and rare SCR that can only be found in Japan with peace of mind from anywhere in the world.
