What Is the FB07 “Wish for Shenron” Set? A Beginner-Friendly Overview
Did you know that the newest expansion of the Dragon Ball Super Card Game Fusion World centers entirely on the most famous wish-granter in anime history? The FB07 “Wish for Shenron” set is the seventh booster pack expansion for the game. Japan saw its release on September 13, 2025, as well as the English version followed soon after on September 19, 2025. This set focuses on the idea of Shenron - the timeless dragon a player summons after they gather seven Dragon Balls. This set brings 125 cards, adding new leaders, cards that support shadow dragons, and special art variations that improve how players approach game plans. For a deeper dive into the specifics, you can read the full FB07 set details and collector guide here.
Core Theme and Mechanics
The basic idea of FB07 is about collecting Dragon Balls as a special feature to cause powerful card effects. This mirrors the scene from the cartoon where characters follow a ritual to receive a wish. A very special card is FB07-097 Dragon Ball/Shenron. This unique card transforms into a special leader when seven "Dragon Ball" cards lie in your drop area (discard pile). Once it transforms, it lets you place one Battle card that costs 7 or less from your Drop area into play. Then, it resets your Drop area by putting all cards back into the deck. Although the card cannot attack, this power move significantly alters how the late game proceeds. The set also gives strong help to the Shadow Dragon group of cards. Cards like FB07-025 Syn Shenron/Omega Shenron transform only when your Life total sits at 6 or below, and you control seven or more "Shadow Dragon" cards in your Drop area. This lets you put cards from your Drop area back into your deck by spending the cost of an Extra card.
Key Cards and Leaders
FB07 brings five new Leader cards. This gives players more choices when building a deck across all color types. Key items include:
FB07-049 Piccolo:SH - This leader changes into Orange Piccolo after transformation. When an opponent attacks, this leader sends the attack to "SH" cards with higher cost in your Battle Area. This means it offers great defense for green decks.
Red leaders like FB07-001 - People note this card for its great potential to gain an advantage fast by putting evolved cards into play early.
Innovations based on the Dragon Ball idea, such as GT Shenron variations. These mix old and new Dragon Ball stories.
Alternate-Art (Alt-Art) and Secret Rares increase the value of the set for collectors. They show characters like Son Gohan:SH, Son Goku:GT, in addition to Dragon Ball DAIMA stars (Son Goku:DA, Piccolo:DA, Vegeta:DA). These cards feature the new "Evolve" skill, which lets players stack cards at low cost. Super Combo cards and new Visual Alt-Art show famous scenes. Each booster pack holds 12 cards (Japanese packs contain 6 cards, and a box holds 24 packs).
Card Type
Examples
Key Features
LeadersDragon Ball/Shenron (FB07-097), Syn Shenron/Omega (FB07-025)Transformation based on Drop area conditions - card recycling effects.Battle/SupportPiccolo:SH (FB07-049)Attack redirection, card evolution mechanisms.RaritiesAlt-Art Super Combos, Visual Alt-ArtBetter art of DAIMA characters, memorable scenes.
What Is the Set's Impact on the Game?
Early reviews of competitive play place green decks led by FB07-049 in the A-tier. Reviewers praise the deck for its speed, its protection (for example, FB07-052, FB07-066), next to its ability to reverse the game late via cards like FB07-121. It performs well against decks that play slower but struggles against aggressive red strategies like SB01-001. The support for Shadow Dragons strengthens decks that show great resilience. FB07 thus acts as a set that gives rewards to players who know how to control their drop area and the cards they place on the board.
Why It Matters for Beginners
Booster packs sell for about $4.99 USD MSRP. This makes FB07 easy for new players to try out the Shenron wish mechanics without needing to buy previous sets. The way it focuses on transformation based on the Drop area teaches a key part of Fusion World strategy: building toward moments of explosive play. Also, the special Alt-Art cards that players chase keeps the act of opening packs fun. Whether you want to summon Shenron or transform DAIMA heroes, you will find the spirit of Dragon Ball in this collection of trading cards.
FAQ
When did the FB07 set release? The Japanese release date was September 13, 2025. The English version became available on September 19, 2025.
How many cards are in the FB07 set? The set contains 125 unique cards.
What is the main theme of FB07? The main theme is Shenron and the mechanic of gathering seven Dragon Balls (cards in your Drop area) to unlock powerful effects.
What is the Evolve skill? Evolve lets players place cards on top of other cards already in play at a low cost, usually to transform characters into stronger forms.
Is FB07 a good set for new players? Yes. The set is inexpensive and teaches important Fusion World strategy related to managing the discard pile (Drop area) to trigger big game effects.
2 Comments