r/WeissSchwarz • u/endlessseal • May 11 '21

Quick Look Weiss Schwarz Essentials for New

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Disclaimer: Please also refer to r/WeissSchwarz 's wiki tab and sidebar for more information that this sticky does not address before posting questions.

📷What is Weiss Schwarz (Weiẞ Schwarz)?

Weiss Schwarz is a Trading Card Game by Bushiroad that features battles between anime and game series. In the game, you represent one anime or game by playing a deck with only cards from the respective series, and try and defeat your opponent with your series.

How to Play Weiss Schwarz?

Quick Official Manual: https://en.ws-tcg.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/20210503212906/WeissSchwarz_DAL_W79_QuickManual.pdf

Three Six Cancel's Youtube Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qy2wqp7ctDo

Weiss Schwarz UK's Youtube Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAAZf0rcysU

What Anime/Game series does Weiss Schwarz have?

Click this link to see the entire list of ENG series that are currently released (use CTRL+F to search if you're looking for a specific series): https://en.ws-tcg.com/cardlist/list/

How can I Play Weiss Schwarz?

Other than Locally, there are two alternate options due to "current world events":

Tabletop Simulator setup - r/WeissSchwarz (Please support the Official TCG release)
On Official Bushiroad Weiss Schwarz Discord:

[Things to prepare]
Deck
PC
Webcam
Microphone
Headphones
Discord account
Stable Internet Connection
Tripod, or anything to mount the camera
Well-lit playing space ☆Consideration for your opponent

[1. Preparing for the video chat]
Once you have prepared the listed items,
Prepare the camera and microphone as suggested in the link below.

https://support.discordapp.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000982752-Screen-sharing-Video-Calls

[2. Locate your opponent]
Seek your opponent on the respective card games’ channel
■Vanguard
#1-vg-fight-standard 
#2-vg-fight-premium
■Weiss Schwarz
#1-ws-fight-neo-standard 
#2-ws-fight-standard
■Buddyfight
#1-bf-fight 

[3. Time to fight]
Once you have found an opponent, use the “add a friend” function and send a direct message to start the game!
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All participants must adhere to the rules and regulations stated for this server, please read them carefully before proceeding.
Be on your best behavior, have a clean fight, and enjoy the game with everyone. :grinning:

For chatting and to practice writing, please use the #casual-talk  channel.
You may also introduce yourself in the channel if you so choose.

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You may send any feedback to the staff via the feedback bot. If you wish to have any queries answered, please send them in to sg_support@bushiroad.com instead. Staff from Bushiroad TCG Teams may also be present in the channels.
Please feel free to approach them if you have any questions.

How do I build a Deck?

The Iron Rules of Deck Construction

Let’s start by remembering the 3 Iron Rules of Deck Construction!

A deck must consist of exactly 50 cards.

There can only be 8 climax cards.

There can only be 4 copies of card with the same name. Even if the illustrations are different, only 4 copies of card with the same name are allowed! Also, note that 4 copies of “card with different name” are allowed, regardless of the character.

Deck Construction Patterns

There are many different ways of constructing a deck! We will introduce 3 patterns here!

✩Pattern 1: Modified Trial Deck!

On the other side of the playmat that comes with the trial deck is a guide on how you can modify your trial deck with 2 trial decks. Do give it a try.

✩Pattern 2: All your favorite characters!

There are a variety of cards for popular characters. As long as you follow the “Iron Rules of Deck Construction”, you may insert as many cards of your favorite character into your deck.Your passion is your strength!!

✩Pattern 3: A deck for battle!

Here we would like to introduce you to some “Theory of Deck Construction”. As long as you follow this, your deck would be more or less ready for action.

Important Links

Official Weiss Schwarz Social Media

Website: https://en.ws-tcg.com/
Official Events Page: https://en.bushiroad.com/events/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCummULFOksYqBGZtnp9jykA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeissSchwarzTCG/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/weissschwarz_en
Discord: https://discord.gg/7S6mS6G

Resource Sites

EncoreDecks (Deck Recipes/Building): https://www.encoredecks.com/
Competitive Weiss Schwarz Discord: https://discord.gg/eJ4QGC7

Where to Buy (Eng Cards, No Particular Order)

Local Shops/Distributors List & Locations: https://en.ws-tcg.com/shops/
Kirwan's Game Store (USA): https://kgsonline.com/
Kirwan's Game Store (USA, Old): http://www.kirwansgamestore.com/
Hammergirl Anime (USA): https://www.hammergirlanime.com/
Reality A Store (USA): https://realityastore.com/
Ideal808 (USA): https://www.ideal808.com/
NovaTCG (USA): https://www.novatcg.com/
Strictly Broken TCG (CA, CAD): https://www.strictlybrokentcg.ca/
Total Cards (UK, GBP): https://www.totalcards.net/
~~JKTCG (USA, Now Closed):~~ ~~http://jktcg.com/~~

Youtube Fan Channels (No Particular Order)

Bushiroad Official Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ikWyFsQWPOV3XrQ_5RkUQ
Burn One: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeKPGsFxRrq8nU3t1mG3jMw
Casually Weiss Schwarz: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ4NQkPLPnZ0A7Z9zWlMtBg
The Clock Tower: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzJs5MAtXpQ1jEpmIfbicCA
IanTCG: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFzzD9eQz18OmuneNwIFF-g
Pittsburgh PGH Weiss Schwarz: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6s28hr-9M9atto1NEzcAng
Strictly Broken: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKCBtebOcfVpTcnkAAfWCjg
Three Six Cancel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTbJDaEIEOrLbimB51Tejgw

Source: /u/Migelus Thank you for creating the format and the original post.

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r/WeissSchwarz • u/GoodnightAds • 4h ago

Showcase New to the community. First SP!

47 Upvotes

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r/WeissSchwarz • u/LycheeFox • 6h ago

Content Girls und Panzer – A Modern Reflection of Bushiroad’s Designs

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7 Upvotes

Happy Tuesday everyone! Anyways, GuP (Girls und Panzer) will be releasing very soon at the end of this month with the spooky atmosphere. However, the only aspect spooking me is the design choices that Bushiroad has made for the set at large.

I may not be the biggest or most vocal fan of Girls und Panzer, but this was and still is a series that I've been watching since high school. And, to me, I feel as if the series was done dirty with its designs in Weiss Schwarz for a number of reasons.

~~Did you know that Das Finale 5 just came out at the beginning of this month? I didn't. I need to watch it soon.~~

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r/WeissSchwarz • u/ShidoYT • 7h ago

Transaction WTS - Santa Claus Koga SSP English

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LF $700 usd ($1000 aud) ONO paypal G&S shipped!

Pack fresh pull, please DM if you have any more questions or want more pics etc!

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r/WeissSchwarz • u/Clear-Job6729 • 6h ago

Transaction Looking to buy bulk from multiple sets

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Hi. I am looking to start a collection of various games i like. I have been wanting to get into Weiss and saw that video game colabs was the route to go.I originally wanted to buy and rip packs but some of em are either hard to find or just a bit too pricey to the point buying singles is a better option. What i am looking for is

English bulk or Azur Lane Vol.1 and 2, Nikke Vol.1 and Brown Dust 2

Looking for C/U/CR/ R/RR/RRR and SR

I know SR can get pricey so please let me know how we can work out a good deal

Thank you for your time :)

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r/WeissSchwarz • u/LycheeFox • 2h ago

Content BloatyToad New Reveals

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This is a parody post.

Here at BloatyToad, we work hard to maximize corporate profits and minimize consumer satisfaction. That is our motto.

We have made a press release documenting our new sets and IPs we are ready to bring into being wonderful product that our massive consumer ~~farm~~ base is bound to enjoy. We also address some complaints that our ~~filthy casuals~~ consumers have while showcasing our innovative and advanced techniques in creating new products for consumers to enjoy.

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r/WeissSchwarz • u/LycheeFox • 1d ago

Content The Best Worst Card of NIKKE

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If you see the social media display image, the card is, and as some of you may have expected, Graves. I know I've written about Graves recently, but here she is again, and this time, this article is seeking to go into greater depth about what Graves represents and what Graves means for the game at large.

Looking at Graves' design in a vacuum reveals a quick observation in design philosophy, shares about the present, and hints at what is also likely to come in the future.

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r/WeissSchwarz • u/S6EP2ofSeinfeld • 1d ago

Showcase Late night rips of Stella Sora.

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52 Upvotes

Picked up 3 booster boxes from my LGS today after having started playing this week for the 1 year anniversary. Artwork for these are sweeeeet.

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r/WeissSchwarz • u/Ghostninja229 • 2d ago

Transaction Kill the target D: Killer wife Sec & Game master Rouge Sp for sale

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23 Upvotes

D killer wife Sec $600

Game master Rouge Sp $45

Will go through PayPal G&S

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r/WeissSchwarz • u/WaterproofRoboVacuum • 2d ago

Showcase I haven't been collecting Weiss very long, but I like that there are sets for a lot of my favorite visual novels

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Some of my favorite cards. Arcueid SP is one of my grail cards

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r/WeissSchwarz • u/LycheeFox • 2d ago

Content Gurren Lagann – The Lights in the Sky are Stars (R) [10/15/2026]

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I still remember this scene as bright as day. In order tobeat Viral, Kamina and Simon just stab Lagann atop of Gurren without a single thought in mind.To me, that scene perfectly embodies the silly and goofy yet hype energy that defines that of Gurren Lagann itself.

Against the final villain, putting all their energy, their entire being, and everything on the line, Team Dai Gurren performs one last stand-off, one final attack, in the ultimate battle that determines the fate of the universe. Their transformation is showcased in this deck profile above.

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r/WeissSchwarz • u/Historical_Award2296 • 3d ago

Showcase Decided on a whim to go pick up three boxes of Nikke Vol 2…

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I had never really gotten into collecting WS aside from a few packs here and there, until recently. Got the urge to splurge on a few boxes and I found this in my second to last pack :D

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r/WeissSchwarz • u/Life_Exchange_2744 • 3d ago

Showcase Got my Sp from Volume 1 reprint! 1st box!

75 Upvotes

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r/WeissSchwarz • u/Manny263 • 3d ago

Transaction Looking for Anis SEC+

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Looking for an Anis Sparkling Summer SEC, either a BGS 10 or a clean raw copy. If anyone has one they’re willing to trade, please let me know!

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r/WeissSchwarz • u/PlatNus • 3d ago

Transaction Selling Rapi Red Hood SEC

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23 Upvotes

$800 PayPal G&S shipped UPS in box and bubble wrap.

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r/WeissSchwarz • u/rseth912 • 3d ago

Showcase Impulsively bought a box and opened my first ever Weiss Schwarz packs.

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I had extra money that I wanted to put into starting some hobbies. Saw a posting of Nikke Vol.2 box online for sale and decided to buy it since I already played the game and I wanted to try some TCG stuff. I went in expecting nothing but ended up pleasantly surprised. This may be the start of a rabbit hole I'll never get out of and my future funds are definitely in danger.

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r/WeissSchwarz • u/picled_cucumber • 3d ago

Showcase She plagues me syuen!!!

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r/WeissSchwarz • u/East_Stable_5139 • 3d ago

Transaction LTS some hits. SSP, SP etc.

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Lemon SEC: $200
Arcana SSP: $100
Crown SSP: $225
Mihara SSP: $225
Modernia SP: $170
Bay SP: $125
Helm SP: $100
Rouge SP: $45
Tosa SP: $250
Aigis SP: $225
Ice rose SP: $70
Alice SP: $75
Mana SP: $40

OR BEST OFFER
Please PM me we will use PayPal G&S buyer pays shipping if they want tracking

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r/WeissSchwarz • u/Every-Arachnid7466 • 3d ago

Transaction WTS Weiss schwarz English Sps

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I WILL COVER GNS AND SHIPPING IN US!!

Nazarick: Tomb of the Undead Vol.3 Dedicated Solely to You, Albedo (SP) $340

GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE Vol.2 "Siren's Song" Little Mermaid (SP) $255

KONOSUBA -God’s blessing on this wonderful world! Re:Edit Aqua (SP) $220

GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE Strawberry Shock" Diesel (SP) (Silver Stamp) $55

GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE "Trouble Shooter" Sugar (SP) (Silver Stamp) $55

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r/WeissSchwarz • u/BrainTheWeeb • 3d ago

Transaction LTS Nikke Vol. 2 - SEC and SP’s

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Shipping costs covered if in USA, if international, you’ll have to take care of shipping

"Kill the Target" D: Killer Wife (SEC) -$750 [SOLD] ✅

Rapi: Red Hood (SP) -$300 [SOLD] ✅

Rosanna: Chic Ocean (SP) -$200 [SOLD] ✅

DM if interested!

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r/WeissSchwarz • u/Complete_Clerk_5360 • 3d ago

Showcase First time Opening Nikke vol2

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41 Upvotes

Amazing art and some hits idk !

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r/WeissSchwarz • u/social_lamprey • 4d ago

Showcase A birthday gift drom my wife, and a little luck

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My lovely wife got me a Vol. 2 Nikke box for my birthday.

I pulled variants of my favorites: Bready, Summer Elegg, and Rapi RH.

I also pulled a signed Rouge, which is pretty lucky I think.

It was such a nostalgic experience opening booster packs. And to open them for one of my favorite games of all time?

Happy husband.

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r/WeissSchwarz • u/-Kazi • 3d ago

Transaction Buying All Serialized SP/SEC X/10 Cards (Saekeno, SAO, Rascal, FGO, Madoka)

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As per title, I'm collecting all serialized cards (the ones that are X/10), as well as sealed cases / master cases from these following 7 sets:

1. Saekano the Movie: Finale

2. Saekano♭ How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend. flat

3. Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend

4. Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl

5. Fate/Grand Order THE MOVIE Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot

6. Sword Art Online -Alicization- Vol.2

7. TV Anime “Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story”

I'm not interested in SIRs / AGRs or any other sets. Just these 7 sets! If you have any cards you WTS, even if ungraded, please reach out to me in DMs and we can discuss! Thanks!

P.S. I'm not going to reveal my whole collection, just a small teaser. I pulled all 3 of these Eriri's myself, in fact the majority of my collection is cards I pulled myself (It's way more fun finding a serial than buying one after all!). It's only recently that I've started buying cards directly to continue growing my collection.

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r/WeissSchwarz • u/Sawadagoat • 4d ago

Showcase My first box came finallyyy

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Finally apart of community got me a box of a set I would like ti collect “sister new devil” and got me a Nikki pack🥹

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