Debut of Legendary® DC will continue storied history of game franchise
Gamers, an exciting announcement – DC is going Legendary®! The latest installment in the beloved deck building franchise is bringing your favorite DC heroes and villains to the world of Legendary®. Brand new content and art inspired by DC Comics, and so much more will soon be at your fingertips – including Superman
, Batman, and Wonder Woman.
First released in 2012, there’s now been more than a decade’s worth of Legendary®. Award-winning game designer Devin Low infused the game and its core system with strategy, depth, fun, and a multiverse worth of replayability. And fans can rest assured; Devin has returned as the game designer of Legendary® DC. It will be familiar to gamers who have played previous Legendary® games, with new and fresh ideas to bring the DC Universe to the ecosystem. Legendary® DC is perfect for established and new players alike; returning gamers will recognize similarities between DC and previous versions, while first-time players will be able to jump right in this Legendary® DC 500 card set.
So what’s allowed Legendary® to excel as an evergreen deck builder for more than a decade? It’s highly accessible, taking very few games to learn while still remaining a satisfying challenge for experienced players. That flexibility is another known and loved strength – the game works as a solo experience or accommodates up to five players, while also offering competitive elements within its cooperative core. Legendary® also continues to be among the most modular deckbuilding game systems available. Players can choose which Heroes battle which Villains, modifying the core build of every game and making the experience and challenge level extremely customizable while also maximizing replayability.
As for gameplay, Legendary® unifies players against one big, bad Mastermind – controlled by the game itself. Succeeding against evil takes communication and teamwork from the players. And for gamers who love a definitive winner, Legendary® games can be played competitively with players competing for the most Victory Points. Whether you are focused on cooperative or competitive play, everyone will have to work together at some point to keep the Mastermind from declaring victory.
Now let’s take a sneak peek at some of the ways Legendary® will be adapted to the DC universe. One thing that previous players will recognize – the transform mechanic. Plenty of DC Super Heroes have secret identities, which will fit perfectly into that existing structure. Cards featuring the Transform keyword start out as secret identities such as Bruce Wayne or Clark Kent, but then players have the chance for these cards to reveal their heroic identities as Batman and Superman.
There are also heroes like Batman who thrive on the fear he instills, and on the other side is someone like Superman who represents the hope he inspires in others. They have the same goal, but go about it in different ways, which means players can expect a unique challenge to get those two to work together in the same deck. This also shows itself throughout the game with the hope and fear tracker. Most heroes push the track up towards hope, while villains push it down towards fear. All of this and much more sets the stage for fun and engaging gameplay.
DC and Legendary® are a perfect match. Your favorite legends of the DC Universe, coming together under the Legendary® banner. Look out for the game in early 2026 and stay tuned to UpperDeck.com for updates.
© 2025 The Upper Deck Company. All DC characters and elements © & DC
The post The Impact of Legendary®: Past, Present, and Future appeared first on Upper Deck.
Upper Deck
Questions answered by Rachel Askari
Why was the set made? Why is it relevant today?
This set was created to pay homage to the Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands videogame. With the release of Gearbox’s Borderlands 4 this month, we hope fans will be excited for this set as it’s within the Borderlands world. These trading cards should build excitement for the upcoming release of Borderlands Legacy Collection trading card set.
How did you bring in the element of chaos to this set of cards?
All internal UD departments worked together to bring in fun elements of chaos that themes along with the game’s humor, quirkiness, & visuals. Our Type team (Izak Weintraub & Thomas Kitchell) took inspiration from the voice lines in-game and gave the card bios a fun twist of humor and playfulness. Graphic
designers (Krista Timberlake) created unique designs that complemented the chaotic foils picked by our Product Development team (Bubby Johanson & Ryan Carroll). As for me, for the characters we did not have assets for already, my main focus was taking screen captures of characters with dynamic poses and varying backgrounds. That plus the wide variety of characters added to the whole chaotic theme of this project.
How did you decide on what characters would be a part of the set?
The character list was based on main characters and character types in-game. I wanted to make sure all character types would be represented in the set – especially the Base Set. Here’s a simplified breakdown of the types of characters in this set: Main/Iconic Characters, Zombies, Skeletons, Shrooms, Goblins, Trolls, Crabs, Pirates, Seawargs, Coiled, Wyvern, Cyclops, & Main Bosses.
What was the inspiration behind the Character Sheets, Warsmith Rip Cards, and Bunker Masters inserts? Why were they chosen to be rare?
- – Character Sheets
- – Character sheets appear in cut scenes in the TTW videogame for important characters. It’s a fun idea to pull from the game and turn it into a physical card collectors can get their hands on. The way these cards are built are similar to shadow boxes, with multiple layers of designs on a clear PETG card to create one extra special card.
- – Warsmith Rip Cards
- – Throughout the game, there are weapon vending machines that allow players to purchase various weapons and different rarity levels. This is a huge part of the gameplay for TTW as it is considered a “loot and shoot” game. The Borderlands franchise is heavily focused on weapons and loot, which is the main driver for including weapon inserts in this set. The rip cards are especially unique as collectors can physically rip open a vending machine card to pull mini-card weapons.
- – Bunker Masters
- – The design for this insert is the most colorful and vibrant in the set. Pink and green designs with Raised Spot UV make these cards feel and look extra special. This 20-card set also only features main characters, adding to the value of these rare cards.
What was the inspiration for the Loot cards with scratch offs?
The Loot Cards are an extra special card we were able to create thanks to our contacts over at Gearbox/2K. They were able to give us a select amount of SHiFT codes which allow players to redeem a Skeleton Key in-game to get special Loot (weapons, shields, or grenades).
What’s your favorite card and why?
My favorite cards would have to be Tiny Tina in the Bunker Masters Set, or the rip cards. The Bunker Masters Set utilizes colorful designs and Raised Spot UV to give the cards a nice texture and clean finished look.
What sets the Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands pack apart?
The designs are unlike any set we’ve done in the past. As mentioned earlier, the game is chaotic, colorful, and full of vibrant personalities. We played off of the game’s uniqueness which translates into the trading cards set.
Is there any cool technology that collectors should know about?
My personal favorite tech you can find in this set are: Raised Spot UV, rip cards with mini weapons inside, shadow box cards, and wood cards (e-pack only). Also, honorable mention to our MetalX cards which have extra shine to them, our manufactured memorabilia cards, and the scratch off loot cards!
Product depicted for demonstration purposes only and is subject to change without notice © 2025 The Upper Deck Company. © 2025 Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, Gearbox, Gearbox Software, 2K, 2K Games and all related titles and logos are trademarks of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
The post Beyond the Chaos: An Inside Look at the Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands Trading Cards appeared first on Upper Deck.
Upper Deck
Upper Deck is excited to have collectors and sports enthusiasts join us for this year’s Fall Sport Card & Memorabilia Expo taking place in Mississauga, ON from Thursday, November 6 – Sunday, November 9. As part of the largest and longest-running sports collectibles show in Canada, Upper Deck will be bringing back the ever-popular Wrapper Redemption Program, and for the first time we are bringing our renowned personalized trading card station! Visit Upper Deck at booth #610
Upper Deck Breaker Lounge
Come join Upper Deck in our Breaker Lounge area, which is fully furnished with chairs and tables. Open the latest products, trade, and connect with other collectors. Please note, our breakers lounge is for breaking Upper Deck product only.
NEW! Personalized Trading Card Station
If you have ever attended an NHL Marquee Event, you have more than likely seen the Upper Deck Personalized Trading Card activation. If you haven’t, now is your chance to claim one of your own! Upper Deck will be offering the activation for free, and you will be able to take home a physical (and collectible) keepsake. Anyone who makes a P-Card will also receive an Expo exclusive promo card of Connor McDavid. One promo card per person per day. Be sure to make the Upper Deck booth your first stop of the day, because the line is sure to get long. Take a photo by yourself or with friends to commemorate the 2025 Fall Expo for years to come!
SHOW EXCLUSIVE! 2025 Monumental Boxes
The wildly-popular mystery boxes are back! This is your chance to take part in the excitement and open a hockey box that contains three autographed memorabilia items per box. Athletes featured include Wayne Gretzky, Connor McDavid, Bobby Orr, and more. Look for brand-new Hot Boxes featuring a Team-themed Toronto Maple Leafs Box and a country-themed Team Canada Box. Each Monumental box will be offered at ,400 CAD. These are sure to sell out, so be sure to stop by!
2025 Fall Expo Wrapper Redemption Program
Back by popular demand! Collectors will receive an exclusive Fall Expo pack when they buy a qualifying product from a Certified Diamond Dealer at the show (while supplies last). Collectors can participate by purchasing any of the sealed products listed in the image below. See photo for full redemption program details:
*VIEW FULL CHECKLIST AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE
FREE Daily Drawing
Want a chance to win Upper Deck prizes? Don’t miss out on the FREE daily drawing at our booth! Must be present to win. One ticket per person, per draw. Draw times below:
Customer Care
Do you have any questions about Upper Deck or our products? Upper Deck’s Customer Care team will be on-site and ready to assist! Share your Fall Expo pulls and showcase all the fun on social media! Be sure to use #SportCardExpo and tag @UpperDeckSports! We look forward to seeing you at the show!
Wrapper Redemption Checklist
The 2025 Fall Expo packs include a wide variety of cards including the return of Victory Black Rookies and Parkhurst Priority Signings, and the all-new insert Flex Power! See the full checklist below:
2025 Fall Expo Checklist
Ebay Contest
Hockey fans! Stop by the @ebaycanada booth at the Sports Card & Memorabilia Expo on Thursday, November 6 and until 12:00PM EST on Friday, November 7 to enter for the chance to meet Maple Leafs’ Matthew Knies and win an autographed jersey. Plus, with proof of any 2025-26 Upper Deck Series 1 card or box purchase on eBay.ca in October or November 2025, you could triple your chance of winning! See the full terms and conditions: https://pages.ebay.ca/scmecontestrules/
The post 2025 Fall Sport Card & Memorabilia Expo appeared first on Upper Deck.
Upper Deck
