{"product_id":"union-arena-attack-on-titan-ue18st-starter-deck","title":"UNION ARENA Tokyo Ghoul UE18ST Starter Deck","description":"\u003ch2\u003eStep Into the Shadows of Tokyo — Ready to Play Right Out of the Box.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe UNION ARENA Tokyo Ghoul Starter Deck is the fastest way into one of the most atmospheric sets the game has released. Designed specifically for fans of the series who may be new to trading card games, as well as established UNION ARENA players looking to pick up a competitive foundation for the Tokyo Ghoul set, UE18ST puts a complete, playable deck in your hands immediately — no additional purchases required to start. The Tokyo Ghoul setting lends itself naturally to UNION ARENA's faction-based gameplay, and the Starter Deck's card selection is built to recreate the story's tension and character dynamics from your very first game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased April 24, 2026 alongside the UE18BT Booster Box, this is the first UNION ARENA Starter Deck to accompany a Tokyo Ghoul release — and it comes with an exclusive promo pack you won't find anywhere else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEverything You Need — Plus Cards You Can Only Get Here\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 50-card pre-constructed deck is built around one of Tokyo Ghoul's core factions, with gameplay that recreates the story's key characters and their signature abilities. Three Action Point Cards are included alongside the main deck, and a Playsheet walks new players through the rules so you can learn by playing rather than studying a rulebook. The deck's lineup is designed to be beginner-accessible without sacrificing competitive viability — community analysis puts a fully upgraded version of this Starter Deck at a strong mid-to-upper tier in the English meta, making it a worthwhile foundation even for experienced players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standout inclusion is the Starter Deck Rare Card Promo Pack — four brand-new R rarity cards available exclusively with this Starter Deck and no other product in the set. These four cards feature two different energy attributes from the main deck's primary colour and come in four unique text types, one of each per pack. Parallel foil versions are possible, making the promo pack a meaningful collectible element on top of its gameplay value. A Tokyo Ghoul-themed paper playmat is also included, giving the whole package a polished, presentation-ready feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBandai\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUNION ARENA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTokyo Ghoul\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUE18ST\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarter Deck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApril 24, 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Constructed Deck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 cards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAction Point Cards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePromo Pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 exclusive R rarity cards (Starter Deck exclusive, parallel foil possible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlaymat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTokyo Ghoul-themed paper playmat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlaysheet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandalone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — ready to play out of the box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLanguage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnglish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Right Starting Point for Tokyo Ghoul Fans and New Players Alike\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarter Decks in UNION ARENA are built to serve two audiences at once: series fans who want to play as their favourite characters without needing prior TCG experience, and competitive players who want a structured foundation to build and upgrade from. UE18ST does both. The Tokyo Ghoul theme is immediately legible in how the deck plays, the promo pack cards add exclusive value that booster boxes can't replicate, and the competitive ceiling on the deck is high enough to grow with you as your collection expands through booster packs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoreal Gaming carries UNION ARENA in Fonthill, serving players and collectors across the Niagara region. Order online for shipping anywhere in Canada, or stop by the store and see us in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bandai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44016822911064,"sku":"2825304","price":18.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/4980\/8728\/files\/union-arena-tokyo-ghoul-UE18ST-starter-deck-1.png?v=1776817736","url":"https:\/\/borealgaming.com\/products\/union-arena-attack-on-titan-ue18st-starter-deck","provider":"Boreal Gaming \u0026 Cards","version":"1.0","type":"link"}