Three launches close out 2026 for the official Digimon Card Game. Here is the full rundown, from the new Alysion starters to the X-Antibody booster.
Starter Decks DIGIMON ALYSION [ST-25 and ST-26] — December 4
Two pre-constructed decks drop together on December 4, 2026: one built around Rubeusdramon, one around Yukinamon. Both sell for $19.99 USD and run 54 cards each. Every box adds two playsheets, four index cards, a Digimon Alysion redemption code, and one booster pack of IGNITION OF X [BT-27]. Card-type spread is identical across both: 17 types total, made up of 5 Common, 4 Uncommon, 4 Rare, 3 Super Rare, and 1 promo card.
Alysion is the name of the new archetype line these two decks build around. Rubeusdramon steps in as an alternative Mega for the Guilmon line, while Yukinamon is notable as the franchise's only Ice-Snow trait Lv.6 boss, slotting into an Ice-Snow deck with an effect reportedly similar to the Iceclad keyword. Mechanic specifics may shift as of the current set, so treat the fine print as preview material.
Booster Pack IGNITION OF X [BT-27] — December 11
One week later, IGNITION OF X arrives on December 11, 2026 at $4.99 USD per pack. Each pack holds 12 cards; a box contains 24 packs, for 108 card types across the set. The rarity spread is Common 40, Uncommon 26, Rare 21, Super Rare 12, Ultimate Rare 3, Secret Rare 2, and 4 Special Cards.
The theme is squarely X-Antibody — hence the name "Ignition of X." Expect headline cards like Jesmon (X Antibody) and Alphamon, plus the full Ryudamon to Ginryumon to Hisyaryumon to Ouryumon line. Crucially for newcomers starting with the starters, the set also includes cards that tie into and strengthen the ST-25 and ST-26 Alysion decks, so the December 4 and December 11 releases are meant to be read together.
Limited Card Pack DISTANCIA CERO [LM-09] — November 27
Rounding out the year is a Premium Bandai limited pack that ships first, on November 27, 2026. DISTANCIA CERO costs $33 USD per box, with one box equal to six packs of 10 cards, for 33 card types — 6 new-text cards and 27 alt-art reprints. Note the tournament timeline: new cards from this set are not legal for official play until December 11, 2026, so budget decks have a two-week runway.
How to plan your December
The natural order for a new player is the starter decks first, then the booster that supports them. If you want the limited pack's alternatives, grab it early, since its reprints won't feed competitive builds until December 11.
For anyone still learning the ropes, the Digimon fan hub at digimon.fdhcl.com offers friendly study material (https://digimon.fdhcl.com). This article is unofficial fan content — Digimon and related marks are Bandai properties, and this site has no affiliation with Bandai. Always treat card rulings as "as of the current set" until the official pages confirm them.