Dialing in Launch Sequence!

Bandai just dropped the Gundam Card Game's first-ever ban, and it came right before the full GD05 (Freedom Ascension) card reveal that might include the best card in the entire set.Mike and Kage break down every change in the new ban list (Anksha's outright ban, the Amuro/Mikazuki pair-ban, and the universal "no matching basic two-drops" rule that future-proofs every set from GD05 forward), then go color by color through the full GD05 reveal — Orb, Neo Zeong, Tekkadon, and the G Gundam support package built around Airframe Seizure.Expect reversals, hot takes, and a lot of yelling about how good this format finally looks on Ready to Deploy: A Gundam Card Game Podcast #009.

Mike won his first Store Championships with R/W Neo Zeong! He gives the full deck profile, every matchup and then closes it out with  ⁨@Asurakage001⁩  going over the GD04 Phantom Aria meta power rankings, compiled using Mobile Suit Arena and  ⁨@TheEgman⁩ . Check it all out on Ready to Deploy: A Gundam Card Game Podcast #008.

In this episode, Mike & AsuraKage go over the upcoming GD04 Phantom Aria set in their first set preview!

Mike & AsuraKage discuss why the Corsica Base hit doesn't even matter. Just play White Base bro!

Mike & Kage discuss prepping for NEWTYPE CHALLENGES, the new ST Freedom Gundam and the overall meta!

Ready to Deploy is back! Mike reintroduces with his new cohost AsuraKage!

We share our honest opinions on the Beta events, from the gameplay to the overall experience. We also tackle the sensitive topic of LGS ethics, focusing on a recent incident where an LGS owner was found to be prioritizing profit over player support. We discuss the impact of this action and the importance of finding an LGS that truly values its community.

The boys are here! Join Varni, Dan, and Mike as they officially launch Ready to Deploy: A Gundam Card Game podcast. Expect first impressions, initial thoughts on the current meta, and a whole lot of Newtype talk in this exciting debut episode.