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Vs. System® 2PCG® Tournament Players Look Forward to New Disney+ Arc Expanding the Photographic Universe

By Jade Sigmund, Marketing Coordinator of Entertainment Products

In 2018, Vs. System® 2PCG® introduced the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the game with the Earth 199999 Arc. Cards in that Arc featured characters as they appeared in the movies, but this was more than a mere cosmetic and thematic change. It split Vs System® 2PCG® into two Universes: the Illustrated Universe, which includes cards with drawn or

painted artwork, and the Photographic Universe, which includes cards with images from movies, TV shows, and more. This changed how decks are built for the rest of the game: cards from the Illustrated Universe can’t mix together with cards from the Photographic Universe. The Split Universe model was introduced to lower Deck sanctioned tournaments always use the current Featured Format, and during our Summer Events, we watched players showcase a dynamic range of cards. Cards from the MCU and beyond found their way into finals at multiple events, overtaking decks from both Universes alike. The 1st place winner of the Seattle Regional Tournament held at Fantasium Comics & Games was Patrick Lenehan, who won using a Photographic Universe deck! The Disney+ Arc will join that card pool while introducing new and unique mechanics to it, broadening deck building possibilities.

entry barriers for new players – especially MCU fans discovering Vs. System 2CPG through the Earth 199999 Arc – as well as prevented older cards from overshadowing or constraining new cards. While this separation exists for deck construction, it doesn’t alter gameplay: decks from either Universe can go head-to-head in games and tournaments!

The Disney+ Arc is a highly anticipated addition to the game, as the Photographic Universe has not had an expansion since the Assemble Arc. That included Vs. System® 2PCG® Power & Reality, Vs. System® 2PCG® Space & Time, Vs. System® 2PCG® Mind & Soul. This Arc featured characters from several Marvel Studios movies such as Hawkeye, the Winter Soldier, Odin, Thanos, Shuri, Captain Marvel, and many more favorites.

What exciting, thematic aspects can Vs. System® 2PCG® players expect in the Disney+ Arc? Starting with the first issue, WandaVision shows the progression of Wanda into the Scarlet Witch and Agatha’s reveal of her magical self. Next, Falcon and the Winter Soldier delves into Sam’s journey from Falcon into Captain America as well as the fight of the iconic shield represented by new equipment. This set also has the Super Soldier Serum, which can be used to boost any character. Wrapping up the Arc, Loki introduces multiple fan-favorite “Loki” characters. Additionally, Loki introduces Time Variance Authority agents that can mess with the timing of the game mechanics. Whether players are looking to enhance their Photographic decks or jump into the Photographic Universe for the first, the upcoming Disney+ Arc is jam-packed with exciting new content.

In our recent Life Goes On Featured Format, we saw Photographic Universe cards rise to prominence. A Featured Format is a set of special rules that affect the game for a three-month period. Upper Patrick Lenehan

We also encourage local stores running tournaments as well as community and event organizers to join in the current Featured Format. If you’re a tournament organizer or a store owner who is interested in Organized Play for Vs. System® 2PCG®, we want to help you put on the best events possible.

Visit www.upperdeck.com/OP for documents that will assist in running events. Also, check out www.upperdeckblog.com for more details on the current Featured Format and Regional Tournaments.