Upper Deck has unveiled exciting details about the Neopets Battledome Trading Card Game’s newest expansion, “Champions of Meridell.” This expansion adds significant depth to the collectible card game based on one of the internet’s most beloved virtual pet franchises.
About the Neopets Franchise
Neopets launched in 1999 as a virtual pet website where users could create, customize, and care for digital pets in the fictional world of Neopia. The site quickly gained massive popularity in the early 2000s, becoming a cultural phenomenon with millions of active users. The franchise has since expanded beyond the website to include merchandise, mobile games, and now this new physical trading card game developed by Upper Deck, bringing the beloved digital world into a tangible collectible format.
What Is the Neopets Battledome TCG?
Announced in 2024 and seen a 2025 release, Neopets Battledome TCG brings the classic browser game universe into modern tabletop form. Drawing inspiration from the original Battledome mechanic and rich Neopian lore, this new TCG is being built from the ground up by Upper Deck with a fresh ruleset, high-quality card printing, and collector appeal baked in from the start.
Champions of Meridell Booster Box Details
The Champions of Meridell expansion introduces collectors to the medieval-themed land of Meridell within the Neopets universe. Each booster box contains:
- 24 packs per box
- 12 cards per pack
- A total of 288 cards per booster box
- 5 guaranteed Food Cards per pack
- 2 guaranteed Hero/Villain Cards per pack
- 1 guaranteed Foil Card per pack
Special Collection Items
The expansion features several special collectible elements that will appeal to serious collectors:
- Deluxe Hero and Villain Cards: Characters like King Skarl, King Hagan, and Jeran are prominently featured
- Full Art Cards: Special, expanded artwork versions of select cards
- Royal Foil Treatment: Premium foil cards with a distinctive royal aesthetic
- Ultra Rare Lord Darigan Cards: One of the most sought-after villain cards in the set
Food Cards Collection
A significant aspect of the Neopets Battledome TCG is the extensive collection of Food Cards, which play both strategic and collectible roles:
- Each booster pack contains 5 guaranteed Food Cards
- Food items range from common (Ummagine, Negg) to rare specialty foods
- Food Cards featuring “Gourmet Food” items are particularly collectible
- Certain Food Cards offer unique in-game bonuses and effects
Art & Card Design
One of the standout aspects so far is the art direction. From the previews shown, the style is a polished evolution of classic Neopets artwork — rich in color, lore, and personality.
Expect appearances from iconic Neopets like Jeran, Lord Darigan, and plenty of fan-favorite petpets and weapons. There’s also a nod to long-time fans with references to site events, classic items, and Neopian lore.
Who Is This For?
This new Neopets Battledome TCG expansion brings beloved characters from the digital world of Neopia into a premium physical collecting experience, and targets a wide range of audiences:
- Collectors: Millennial fans of Neopets will find this a nostalgia goldmine.
- TCG players: A full-fledged ruleset means real competitive potential.
- Pop culture investors: If the IP gains traction, sealed product could appreciate.
- Neopets revivalists: This is arguably the most serious physical product Neopets has had in years.
