Highlights
- Solo Leveling joins Union Arena TCG on March 20, 2026, with a global-first English launch.
- New Solo Leveling cards feature Shadow Army mechanics and rare voice actor autographs.
- Players can battle Solo Leveling hunters against icons from Jujutsu Kaisen and Bleach
Solo Leveling fans have a major new date to mark on their calendars. Bandai Namco has officially unveiled the franchise's arrival to the Union Arena Trading Card Game, giving the community its first tangible look at the upcoming release during the BCG Fest in Las Vegas. Confirmed for a launch on March 20, 2026, this release marks a significant milestone for the intellectual property. In a strategic move to capitalize on the series' massive global momentum, the English version of the game is launching ahead of the Japanese domestic release, prioritizing the Western market and bringing the battle directly to global fans.
The "First Look" revealed at the Las Vegas event showcased stunning holographic designs that have already generated excitement across social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter). The release, officially titled "UNION ARENA BOOSTER PACK SOLO LEVELING," utilizes distinct color themes to represent the dual nature of the series' protagonist.
Purple cards will represent Jinwoo’s command over his Shadow Army, while green cards symbolize his personal evolution as a hunter. The roster includes fan-favorite powerhouses like Sung Jinwoo, Cha Haein, and the loyal shadows Beru and Igris. Additionally, the set expands deck-building strategies by including playable cards for supporting characters like Lee Joohee, Choi Jongin, and even Jinwoo’s sister, Sung Jinah.
What sets this release apart is the commitment to premium quality. The configuration includes a 12-card booster pack and a dedicated Starter Deck, allowing players to immediately build competitive decks. For high-end collectors, the set includes rare serial-numbered cards featuring foil stamping and autographs from the English dub voice cast, including Aleks Le (Sung Jinwoo) and Michelle Rojas (Cha Hae-in).
Union Arena
Solo Leveling Booster Packs and Cross-Franchise Gameplay
By integrating into the Union Arena "common rules" system, Solo Leveling characters can now battle against icons from other major anime titles under a unified ruleset. This means Sung Jinwoo can now be pitted against heavy hitters from franchises like Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, Bleach, and YuYu Hakusho, as reported by CBR.
This positions Solo Leveling as the latest powerhouse in this cross-franchise battler, joining other recent additions like Kagurabachi. This expansion arrives at a critical time, bridging the content gap for fans awaiting the next major animated instalment—whether that be the reported theatrical film slated for late 2026.
While the Solo Leveling: Ragnarok manhwa has faced recent hiatuses, the franchise is aggressively expanding in the gaming space. This newly released Union Arena set follows the January 2025 Universus Challenger deck and the Mapniverse collector set. Beyond tabletop, fans are currently engaging with the upcoming Solo Leveling: Karma video game slated for 2026, recent Fortnite skins, and the Solo Leveling: Arise featuring hunters like Meri Laine.
The Solo Leveling Union Arena set will be available at local hobby stores and major retailers in USA and Canada starting March 20, 2026. To support the launch, stores are hosting release events around March 21, where participants can earn promotional cards through sealed formats. With the anime currently on a production break, this new TCG release serves as a vital engagement tool to keep the IP active and give fans a new way to level up.
