Greetings to Battle Spirits(BS will be used in today's message)players.
I am BS Producer, Nashimoto.
[Battle Spirits Championship 25-26] is reaching its climax in each region as the 3rd wave is about to begin!As cards from [Contract Saga: Kan Vol.3 Return of the Conqueror] gets released from 22nd November, we estimate the meta to face a big change and making Battle Spirits even more popular!This producer message will be introducing the charm of [Contract Saga: Kan Vol.3 Return of the Conqueror] and at the same time, update on upcoming events.Also, we will also recap on the Youtube livestream of [Battle Spirits Shin Kaihou Project]. Please read till the end.
Contract Saga: Kan Vol.3
Return of the Conqueror

[Contract Saga: Kan Vol.3 Return of the Conqueror] will be on sale from 22nd November (Sat)!
Not only will [Return of the Conqueror] be releasing Ultimate cards after so long, the memorable [Supreme Hero] bursts will return as well!
The new Urica Contract Granwalker, [The Twilight Contractor, Ometeotl] works well with [Lava Fish], has an special effect to place soul core on itself through its Contract Field effect and it is a deck that triggers multiple efects by moving your soul core. This deck's Grand Emperor Ultimate card, [The Final Shark Emperor, Astran], has [Soul Release] where you can send the soul core from your Ometeotl to itself and treats its summoning cost as being paid. Also, its AX Rare [The Sengoku Roaring General, Mudou] can use its [Soul Drive: Twilight] when attacking to send 2 cores from your opponent's life to the void just by either banishing your soul core or sending your soul core to your Omeoteol. Use this powerful life burning effect to decide the game!
For Olym, [GranWalker Dionysus] returns as [The Netherealm Contractor, Dionysus]!
This is a deck that makes use of its power [Contract Field] which reduces the Lv cost of your [Netherealm] by 1. As the Grand Emperor Ultimate,[The Netherealm Skull Knight Emperor, Ultimate Gi Gasha] has a power effect to summon a cost 8 or lower [Netherealm] from your trash without paying cost by placing cores on it until it has Lv3 or higher cores, when it is summoned or destroyed. It can also trigger one of your [Netherealm]'s when summoned effect through [Skull Release] when it is Lv4.5 to end the game. Its AX Rare, [The Ultimate Netherealm Dragon, Ultimate Mugen Dragon] can move 3 cores from opposing field to the void equals to the number of hits from [WC Trigger] when it is summoned or attacking.When you double hit the trigger, it makes your cost 6 or higher ultimates' symbols be fixed at 3 purple symbols. Please use the triple symbol attacks to attain victory!
For Indida, [The Covenant Contractor, Mitra] joins in the fray. Mitray is seen as the god which coverns over contracts and allows players to experience a different style unlike regular contract gods. It grants a special effect to turn [Awaken Dragon] cards into soul state. The GranSkill is also designed to during flash, summon or deploy cards from soul state and [Contract Descent] as the main strategy of the deck. As the Grand Emperor Ultimate of the deck, [The Divine Saint Dragon, Hveen Danta] can Contract Descent upon your [Awaken Dragon] spirits and it lets you return 1 spirit/ultimate/burst card to the bottom of your opponent's deck when it descents or attacks and through its [Kaihou:1], the effect cannot be guarded. Also, the AX Rare [The Great Oracle Deity, Ultimate Amaterasu Dragon] reduces its cost by 2 according to the number of soul state cards you have. It also returns all Spirits and Ultimate other than itself to the bottom of the deck when it is summoned. Even though it is unable to brave, but it has a great tenaciy as it is unaffected by any other effects. Please decide the game using an unaffected triple symbol attack!
In [Return of the Conqueror], the familiar Supreme Hero bursts retained their game changing effects and works well with the new decks from [Return of the Conqueror]. Please look forward to experiencing them!

2 cards can be obtained from the box purchase campaign's [Return of the Conqueror Delux Pack]! One of which is Contract GranWalker or GranWalker [Houryokuin Kanetsugu], in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the anime [Battle Spirits Burning Soul]. This product also includes many cards that are of good synergy with [Houryokuin Kanetsugu], please collect these cards and enjoy [Ninja Gale Deck]!
The other card included will be 1 X rare or higher card from this product! It could be a powerful card or a secret version card! Not only that, there is also an extremely low chance of getting a hot stamped secret version Contract X rare that is only attainable from [Return of the Conqueror Delux Pack], please be sure to get it!
The [All Star Signed Card Campaign] from [Return of the Conqueror] will be releasing a brand new magic card [Kizuna Return] using the character designs from [Battle Spirits Heroes], [Battle Spirits Saikyo Ginga Ultimate Zero] and [Battle Spirits Burning Soul]. There will be a total of 6 designs, please be sure to collect [Kizuna Return] of your favourite character!
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In addition, there will be a hot stamped secret version, please be sure to attain it.
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[Contract Saga: Kan Vol.4 Heroes Collection] will continue to include new magic card with anime characters' designs. Please look forward to it!
Return of the Conqueror [BS75]Contract Saga: Kan Vol.4
Heroes Anthology
Regarding the current meta
Last week, we adjusted the meta for [Battle Spirits Championship Regional Qualifiers] and announced the change to the banned and limited list. We should have announced it earlier, but we only announced it very close to the regional qualifiers and we are terribly apologetic about it. We kept to our belief of allowing players to enjoy the meta and that was why we decided to implement the change at this time. We seek your understanding.
This time, we have banned the following 3 cards: [BS52-CP08 Evil Spear of Balance, Libra Jevelin], [BS12-X02 The EvilCapricornusDeity Stein-Bolg] and the same named card, [BS38-Rv X02 The Evil CapricornusDeity Stein-Bolg].
Regarding [Evil Spear of Balance, Libra Javelin], after it became a combo with [BSC50-CX02 The Machine Lion Deity, Strikewurm-Leo VX] from [BSC49 Dream Booster Revolving Stars], it has exceeded its responsibilities in [Contract GranWalker Hephaestus Deck] and easily became a game ending plan which is difficult to stop. In addition, when it is braved to a GranWalker nexus, its Granfields oppresses decks which plays around the trash and as such, we decided to ban it. Regarding [BS38-Rv X02 The Evil CapricornusDeity Stein-Bolg], it has always been a key part of a loop deck. But as the card pool for [Galaxian] and [Astral Soul] increased, it makes looping easier and as the card which oppresses loop, [Evil Spear of Balance, Libra Javelin] is being banned, we decided to ban it. We are not trying to deny a loop deck's existence, but as it is easily achievable now, we expect it to see it being used even more in the meta and hence decided to make this judgement.
Also, as the banned and limited notice described, [BSC49-075 The Shining Galaxy LT] is also within our discussion. We will look at the meta of [Battle Spirits Championship 25-26 Regional Qualifier Wave 3] after this change and do any required rectification. We will continue to monitor the meta and do our best to let everyone enjoy BS in the appropriate meta.
Regarding upcoming products
TV anime [Battle Spirits Brave] will be welcoming its 15th Anniversary this year! We have [BSC49 Revolving Stars] on sale at the moment and on 27th December (Sat), we will be releasing [BSC50 Resonating Stars] which also have [Brave] as its theme!
The biggest highlight of the set is being able to construct decks for [Bashin Dan], [Shinomiya Mai] and [Moonlight Barone]. Memorable cards from the [Constellation Saga] returns as LT. Key spirits like [The Sun Dragon Deity, Sieg Apollo Dragon] will come back as XV Rares! They will become the key cards of the current meta. Please look forward to the release!
After the new year, we are also planning to release [BSC51 Diva Booster Pack Memorial Record] and [Contract Saga: Kan]'s finale, [BS75 Contract Saga: Kan Vol.4 Heroes Collection]. We will release more information on these products gradually. Please look forward to it!
Heroes Anthology
Regarding Battle Spirits Shin Kaihou Project Announcement

Through YouTube livestream [Battle Spirits Shin Kaihou Project Announcement], we have explained the rules and mechanics of [Standard], as well as next year's products and events schedule.
As we bring in Standard, we also emphasize on allowing more people enjoy BS. As such, through new mechanics like simplifying the effect text, inserting Second Main Step, and [Shin Kaihou]. It can provide depth for players that have been supporting the game and at the same time, allow new or returning players to enjoy the game easily. As explained during the presentation, we did some minor adjustments to rules and mechanics of the [Standard Demo Session]. Deck construction rules and Lv. will be kept the same as everyone's feedback. In the questionnaire, we received many feedbacks regarding the rules and mechanics and we are grateful for it. Even though we are unable to use each feedbacks, the R&D Team will give our all to reach our goal to make BS the best game.


Regarding the first batch of products for [Standard], we have announced that there will be booster pack and 6 types of structured deck in April 2026. 6 types of structured deck is to allow each player to start Standard using their favourite colors. It also allows new BS players to get into the game more easily. Please look forward to the 6 types of structured decks!

We have also announced the release of Diva Booster and Collaboration Booster packs. The familiar Diva and Collaboration booster packs will continue to be released next year. Please continue to enjoy the fun of Diva and Collaboration booster. Regarding Collaboration booster, we are considering new titles, please look forward to it!

Also, we have also announced the sales of [Eternal Booster Pack] that includes cards for Eternal use only. Next year will also be the release of both format, [Standard] and [Eternal], but we hope that players can enjoy both formats. [Eternal Booster Pack] will include cards to boost current decks as well as new Contract cards. Please look forward to it!

Regarding the event schedule next year, we have announced that [Standard] and [Eternal] events will be hosted. In order to let players enjoy both formats, championship is needless to say, shop hosted tournaments will also be hosting for both formats. We will create a fulfilling year to let players enjoy both formats to their hearts' desires. Please join them!
Regarding the card design and new products from April next year, there are no information on them. We plan to update everyone around Jan 2026. Please look forward to it.
Also, after the livestream of [Battle Spirits Shin Kaihou Project], we have heard that many players are looking forward to the new anime series that is set to be released next year. During the [Battle Spirits Burning Soul 10th Anniversary Special Set], we have announced that the new anime will be including [Standard] and [Eternal]. In the anime, both battle formats will be illustrated. [Standard] and [Eternal] have a big impact on the plot, not only the battle scene. Please look forward to the illustration of these two formats in the anime!
At the current moment, we are producing the anime, in preparation for the airing next year. It is regrettable that there are many information that we are unable to announce now, but we believe that it is a production that will inherit the strengths of BS and also showing the viewers a unique new look, making it worthwhile to watch. Please look forward to more information!
In Conclusion
We recently introduced the rules and mechanics of the new “Standard” format during the Battle Spirits Shinkaiho Project Presentation. With the valuable feedback gathered from surveys, this new format is truly shaped together with all Battlers. Our team is excited for what’s coming and continues to work hard to deliver the best Battle Spirits experience. More detailed product information for “Standard” will be shared around January.
We also joined the Battle Spirits: Burning Soul 10th Anniversary Special Event, which reminded us of the anime’s lasting popularity. As we work on the new series, we aim to create something exciting and memorable for years to come. Please look forward to future updates.
Finally, Championship 25-26 WAVE 3 Preliminary will be begin. With the upcoming release of [Contract Saga: Kan Vol.3 Return of the Conqueror], the competitive environment is expected to evolve once again.Thank you for your continued support of Battle Spirits.
Nashimoto






























