The first set of the Palworld trading card game has been a massive success, but it hasn’t been without its challenges. Now, a major update from the game’s publisher is delivering exactly what fans have been waiting for: more cards.
Addressing the Supply Shortage
The launch of the Official Card Game was met with incredible enthusiasm, with the first booster set, “Dawn of Palpagos,” reportedly reaching over 3.5 million pack sales worldwide. However, this overwhelming demand quickly led to supply shortages, making it difficult for many fans to get their hands on the cards. The situation was exacerbated by scalpers who snapped up stock and resold it at significant markups, with some rare cards even selling for hundreds or thousands of dollars.
To address these issues, Bushiroad, the game’s publisher, has issued a formal apology for the launch shortages and has taken action. They have confirmed that they are not only sending more stock to stores but are also planning a full “2nd Edition” print run of the Dawn of Palpagos set. While an exact release date for this second edition hasn’t been confirmed, the announcement signals a strong commitment to ensuring all fans can enjoy the game.
This reprint is a crucial step to combat scalpers and make the game accessible to regular players, ensuring that the focus remains on playing and collecting rather than navigating an inflated secondary market.
A Look Ahead to “Legends Awaken”
The excitement for card game isn’t stopping with the reprints. Bushiroad has already revealed the game’s first post-launch expansion, titled “Legends Awaken.”
This second full set is scheduled for release on October 30, 2026, and will introduce several new and popular Pals to the card game for the first time, including Chillet Ignis and Jetragon . The “Legends Awaken” expansion will be available alongside two new Trial Decks scheduled for December 2026.
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The Bigger Picture
The rapid success of the Palworld TCG is a testament to the franchise’s explosive growth. This comes on the heels of the major Version 1.0 update for the main game in July and the announcement of several spin-offs, including the farming sim Palfarm and the mobile MMORPG Online. With plenty of content on the horizon, the future looks bright for fans of the Palworld franchise.