Dragon Ball Fusion World FB10 Format and Rotation Guide

The Dragon Ball Fusion World FB10 format question I hear most often isn't "what's good" -- it's "what can I even play?" Players new to the game or returning after a break don't know if their FB03 cards are obsolete, whether they need the full FB01-to-FB10 collection, or what "Standard" actually means in practice. This guide answers all of that for the current format window, with specific attention to what FB10 Cross Force changes about deck construction.

The short version: Dragon Ball Fusion World uses a single Standard format where all sets are legal. No rotation exists yet. But knowing that alone doesn't tell you how to build a deck that actually wins, or which older cards still matter in the FB10 meta.

TL;DR: Dragon Ball Fusion World FB10 format is Standard, meaning all sets FB01 through FB10 (plus Special Boosters) are legal. No rotation has been announced. Competitive decks center on FB09 and FB10 cards but pull key support from earlier sets. FB10 Cross Force (126+ cards, released June 12, 2026) introduced Vegito (Blue Evolve), Gohan/Piccolo (Green Ki), and Cell (Black Evolve) as the defining leaders. You don't need the full 10-set collection to be competitive -- just the right 50 cards.

Dragon Ball Fusion World FB10 format: is it Standard-legal? (quick answer)

Yes. FB10 Cross Force is fully legal in Dragon Ball Fusion World Standard format as of June 12, 2026. All 5 leaders and all 123-plus card types from the set entered competitive circulation on launch day.

Standard in Fusion World means all officially released sets are legal. There is no "only the last four sets" restriction like some other card games use. If Bandai printed it and it's available at retail, you can put it in a deck.

FB10 brought three new leaders and reshuffled the tier list after Vegito dominated the first three weeks.

Key Takeaways

• Dragon Ball Fusion World Standard includes every set: FB01 Awakened Pulse through FB10 Cross Force (plus SB01 and SB02)
• No rotation has been announced as of August 2026
• FB10 Cross Force released June 12, 2026 with 126+ cards including 5 leaders and 3 SCR (Secret Celebration Rare) cards
• The three FB10 SCRs are Vegito, Son Gohan: Childhood, and Cell, all chase-tier pulls
• Competitive decks are built around FB09 and FB10 cores; most winning lists run fewer than 10 card types from sets before FB08
• Colors in Standard: Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, and Black, each tied to a character archetype
• The Evolve mechanic and Ki accumulation from FB10 are the two new mechanics shaping the current format
• Building for Standard doesn't require owning the full card pool; it requires owning the right 50 cards

By week six the meta settled around Vegito, Gohan, and Cell as the three dominant FB10 archetypes.

How Dragon Ball Fusion World format rotation works

Fusion World doesn't rotate yet. That's the honest answer, even though it surprises players coming from games like Pokémon or One Piece TCG where annual rotation is standard practice.

Bandai has made public comments about rotation as a future consideration. A representative mentioned it in a community Q&A in late 2025, framing it as something the game would "evaluate as the card pool grows." But evaluation isn't an announcement, and no date or card-count threshold has been officially published. Until Bandai puts out a formal rotation document, assume all sets are Standard-legal.

Cards from FB01 Awakened Pulse (February 2024) are as legal as cards from FB10 Cross Force (June 2026). The energy acceleration pieces from early sets still work alongside the Evolve leaders from the newest one. Some older support cards are actually preferred in FB10 decks because they've been available longer and their secondary market prices are lower.

The game launched in Japan in February 2024 and hit its English release in March 2024. As of August 2026, the game is roughly two and a half years old with ten main booster sets, plus the Story Booster 01 (ST01) supplementary release that shipped August 21, 2026. That's a relatively small card pool compared to games that have been running for a decade. Rotation may come when the pool gets unwieldy. Right now, it's still manageable for new players to get up to speed.

GODEEPER: If you want to understand exactly what cards define each archetype in the current meta, the tier list covers every competitive leader and their placement. Dragon Ball Fusion World Tier List: June 2026 FB10 →

Which sets are in Dragon Ball Fusion World FB10 Standard format?

Every set is legal. Here's the full list as of August 2026:

Main Booster Sets:

• FB01 Awakened Pulse (Japan: February 2024, EN: March 2024)
• FB02 Rising Battles (Japan: April 2024, EN: May 2024)
• FB03 Critical Blow (Japan: June 2024, EN: July 2024)
• FB04 Perfect Combination (Japan: September 2024, EN: October 2024)
• FB05 Dark Calamity (Japan: December 2024, EN: January 2025)
• FB06 Ultimate Fusion (Japan: March 2025, EN: April 2025)
• FB07 Legend of the Sagas (Japan: June 2025, EN: July 2025)
• FB08 Celestial Realm (Japan: September 2025, EN: October 2025)
• FB09 Power Absolute (Japan: December 2025, EN: January 2026)
• FB10 Cross Force (Japan: June 13, 2026, EN: June 12, 2026)

Special Booster Sets:

• SB01 includes Yellow Majin Buu: Evil, the A-tier leader that remained dominant into the FB10 window
• SB02 adds additional leaders and support

Promo cards carry individual Standard indicators printed on each card. Check the symbol at the bottom before including a promo in a tournament deck.

The English release actually arrived before the Japanese one for FB10. June 12 for EN, June 13 for Japan. That's a notable shift from earlier sets where the Japanese release led by weeks or months. For the FB10 window, EN and JP competitive data developed in parallel rather than EN players watching JP results from a month behind.

What rotates out and when?

Nothing rotates in the current format. Every card in every set listed above remains legal for tournament play as of August 2026, with FB11 (Brightness of Hope) confirmed to add to the pool on October 16, 2026 rather than replace anything in it.

If Bandai announces rotation in the future, the most likely model based on their public comments is a set-window approach: keeping the most recent four to six sets legal while moving earlier sets to a separate Unlimited format. This would match how some other major TCGs handle their card pool management.

For collection planning purposes: cards from FB08, FB09, and FB10 are the safest purchases because they'll remain relevant regardless of how rotation eventually lands. If Bandai cuts to a six-set window, FB05 through FB10 stays legal. If they cut to four sets, FB07 through FB10 stays legal. Cards from the newest sets are always the lowest rotation risk.

FB01 and FB02 cards are the highest rotation risk if Bandai ever announces a cut. Even so, a handful of early-set staples show up in competitive lists today because they solve specific problems that later sets don't address as efficiently. Don't discard your older collection before a formal rotation announcement.

FB10 Cross Force: what changes for the format window?

FB10 Cross Force is the biggest format shakeup since Special Booster 1. The set introduced two mechanics that fundamentally change how deck archetypes are structured, not just individual card power levels.

Evolve existed in Fusion World before FB10, but Cross Force is the first set to put it at the center of two leader designs: Vegito and Cell. An Evolve leader deck isn't just about the leader card. It's built around a chain of Battle cards that transform into stronger forms while carrying energy investment forward. The FB10 Cross Force set guide covers the full card-by-card breakdown, but the format implication is this: Blue and Black decks in the FB10 window are building vertical chains, not just stacking the strongest individual cards.

Son Gohan: Childhood introduced Ki markers as a meaningful mechanical resource. His dual Awaken condition (Life drops to 3, or 3 Ki accumulates in the Battle Area) is the first leader design that rewards Ki management as a primary game plan rather than a secondary effect. Green decks in the FB10 format are now built around deliberately steering toward the Ki threshold before taking enough damage to force Awakening through life loss.

The three SCRs in Cross Force are Vegito, Son Gohan: Childhood, and Cell. Each has a Super Alt-Art variant, giving collectors six chase cards to target. The Vegito SCR is the highest-impact pull for tournament play. The Cell SCR provides KO protection through the opponent's next turn, which matters in a format where removing threats efficiently is a real game plan.

Yellow Majin Buu: Evil from SB01 stayed A-tier heading into the FB10 window. Red Cell from SB01 is also still viable. The format didn't wholesale erase earlier set leaders. It added a new top tier above them without rendering them unplayable.

GODEEPER: The FB10 leaders guide breaks down every leader's playstyle, mechanics, and the right beginner pick for building your first Cross Force deck. Dragon Ball Fusion World FB10 Leaders: All 5 Explained →

Building a collection for Standard vs Unlimited

Because no Unlimited format is officially published, this is really a question about building for the competitive Standard format versus building a casual all-cards collection.

For competitive Standard play in the FB10 window, follow the priority order laid out below.

If you're building a single competitive deck, you can reasonably target FB10 and FB09 for 40 to 45 of your 50 main deck slots, then fill the rest from whatever earlier set cards the specific archetype needs.

For a casual or new-player collection, the starter decks that launched with the game's main colors are still worth owning as a teaching tool. They use simpler card designs from FB01 and FB02 that make the basic rules legible without the complexity of Evolve chains or Ki accumulation.

Step-by-Step: Checking Legality and Building Your FB10 Collection

Because every set is currently legal, the real work is confirming legality on the edge cases and prioritizing your purchases correctly.

1. Confirm your format is Standard. Every set from FB01 Awakened Pulse through FB10 Cross Force, plus SB01 and SB02, is legal. No set is auto-illegal unless Bandai has announced a rotation since this guide was last checked.

2. Check any promo cards for their Standard indicator. Look at the symbol printed at the bottom of each promo card before including it in a tournament deck. Most retail and tournament promos are legal, but premium event exclusives can carry restrictions.

3. Build around your FB10 Cross Force core first. Lock in the leader you're building around and their supporting Battle cards from this set. That's the Blue Evolve suite for Vegito, the Green Ki synergy package for Gohan/Piccolo, or the Black Android archetype pieces for Cell.

4. Add FB09 Power Absolute support next. FB09 shares the most mechanical overlap with FB10. Several FB09 Blue cards slot directly into Vegito Evolve lists, and FB09 Green support is the foundation Gohan builds on.

5. Fill in with SB01 staples where relevant. Yellow Majin Buu: Evil and a handful of SB01 Battle cards see cross-deck play as energy-efficient options, regardless of which FB10 leader you're running.

6. Round out with earlier-set utility pieces from FB05 through FB08. These solve specific niche problems at low cost and fill the flex spots in a competitive list, not the core 40 to 45 cards.

The Dragon Ball Fusion World complete guide covers the full rules overview if you're still learning the fundamentals. Format knowledge matters less if the core mechanics aren't solid yet.

The five colors in Standard format

Fusion World launched with four colors and added a fifth. In the current FB10 Standard format, all five are represented:

• Red: Saiyan archetype. Aggressive and power-focused. Red Goku is the face of the game's marketing. Red Cell (SB01) is a competitive leader separate from FB10's Black Cell.
• Blue: Capsule Corp archetype. Control-leaning. Vegito (FB10) is the Blue flagship in the current meta, built around Evolve chains and On Play effect reuse.
• Green: Namek archetype. Efficiency and synergy. Son Gohan: Childhood uses Green's mechanical identity, with Piccolo cost reduction as the reward for Awakening. Broly was an earlier Green powerhouse.
• Yellow: Android/villain-adjacent archetype. Removal and attrition. Majin Buu (SB01) is the best-performing Yellow leader in the FB10 window.
• Black: Added in later sets. Cell (FB10) is the first major Black Evolve leader. Frieza also appears in Black as an alternate to his earlier color identity.

Decks are mono-color in Fusion World. Your leader determines your color, and card restrictions reinforce it. You can't run Blue cards in a Red leader deck. This is different from games where color-mixing is a core deckbuilding strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FB10 Cross Force legal in Dragon Ball Fusion World Standard? Yes. FB10 Cross Force entered Standard format on its English release date of June 12, 2026. All 5 leaders and all 126+ card types are tournament-legal with no grace period. The set was available for competitive play at the first weekend events following launch.

Does Dragon Ball Fusion World have rotation in 2026? No rotation has been announced. As of August 2026, the full card pool from FB01 through FB10 plus Special Boosters is legal in Standard. Bandai has mentioned rotation in public Q&A sessions as a future consideration, but no date or mechanism has been officially confirmed.

How many sets are in Dragon Ball Fusion World as of August 2026? Ten main booster sets run from FB01 Awakened Pulse through FB10 Cross Force. Special Boosters SB01 and SB02 add more leaders and cards on top. The game launched in Japan in February 2024 and reached its tenth main set in June 2026, roughly two and a half years into its run.

Do I need cards from all 10 sets to play competitively in FB10 format? No. Competitive FB10 Standard decks concentrate on FB09 and FB10 for their core cards, with select earlier-set support pieces filling the remaining slots. Most tournament-placing lists from June 2026 draw fewer than 10 distinct card types from sets before FB08. You can be competitive without owning the complete back catalog.

What is the difference between Standard and Unlimited in Fusion World? Standard is the official competitive format, currently spanning FB01 through FB10 plus Special Boosters. Unlimited is a casual category where no restrictions apply. Bandai hasn't formally published Unlimited rules; organized tournament play uses Standard. The distinction matters most if rotation is ever announced, at which point Unlimited would let you keep using older cards.

What makes FB10 different from earlier sets in the format? FB10 Cross Force brought two mechanics to the leader level for the first time: Evolve as a primary identity (Vegito and Cell are both Evolve leaders) and Ki accumulation as a deck plan (Gohan's dual Awaken trigger). These created archetypes that required different deck construction from anything in FB01 through FB09. The top two meta leaders post-FB10 launch are both from the new set.

Can I use promo cards in Dragon Ball Fusion World Standard? Promo cards are Standard-legal if the indicator on the card says so. Check the symbol at the bottom of each promo. Most retail promos and tournament promos are Standard-legal. Premium event exclusives may carry restrictions. When in doubt, confirm with the event organizer before bringing a promo to a sanctioned event.

Related Reading

• Dragon Ball Fusion World FB10 Meta Report: 6 Weeks In: How the FB10 Standard meta shifted once the early hype settled and tournament data came in.
• Dragon Ball Fusion World FB11: Brightness of Hope (Oct 2026): What's confirmed about the next main set and how it could affect the Standard card pool this format guide describes.
• Dragon Ball Fusion World Standard Format Guide 2026: A broader look at Standard format rules and legality across the whole FB01 through FB10 pool.
• Dragon Ball Fusion World FB10 SCR Price Guide July 2026: Secondary market prices for the three SCRs and their Super Alt-Art variants, including what to pay and what to avoid.
• Dragon Ball Super Fusion World Beginner Guide 2026: How to play the game from scratch, covering the energy system, combo mechanics, and Leader Awakening before you engage with format details.

References

• Dragon Ball Super Card Game Fusion World Official Site: official rules, product information, tournament announcements
• FB10 Cross Force Product Page, Bandai: official set contents, release details, card gallery
• Limitless TCG, Dragon Ball Fusion World: tournament data, deck lists, competitive results tracking