Our Print Run Philosophy
Most trading card games never publish exact print runs.
We understand why. Print decisions are operationally sensitive, demand can change quickly, and publishers often prefer to preserve flexibility while a product remains active. But we also believe collectors deserve more visibility than the industry has traditionally offered.
That is why Wondervale will publish official print run totals after an edition has gone fully out of print. This approach allows us to preserve flexibility while a release is active, protect the integrity of our supply decisions, and give collectors permanent clarity once an edition is complete.
We also believe rarity should be protected with discipline. Wondervale is being built as both a playable game and a collectible universe. As the brand grows, we intend to keep our print decisions deliberate, intentional, and aligned with long-term collector trust. This means that our goal is not to flood the market with massive print runs. We look to be within the range (or more conservative even) of major competitors to ensure the value of your collection remains strong. Our goal is to build a world that remains meaningful to collect for years to come.
Our Edition Structure
Each major Wondervale set is designed to be released in three editions. Editions are tied to print runs, packaging, pull rates, rarity distribution, and special promotions.
An important thing to note, each and every run will contain something very small, but identifiable, on the box, pack, and card to differentiate between the runs.
Founder’s Edition
The earliest release of a set. Intended for the first collectors and earliest believers in the universe. Founder’s Edition is always the smallest release. In fact, we consider it a micro-release. In addition, this edition will always have the most robust pull rates of any release.
First Edition
The First Edition is the first major print-run of a set after the Founder’s Edition. It is designed to broaden access while still limiting volumes to preserve strong collector identity and early-release significance. In addition, this will have a stronger pull rate than the standard edition, but no where near the pull rate of the Founder’s Edition.
Standard Edition
The Standard Edition is the widest release of a set. It is designed to support long-term accessibility, broader gameplay adoption, retail growth, and sustained community play. This edition is meant to expand the brand into the world, helping it grow and build awareness for our collectors in a meaningful way. In addition, this will have the most difficult pull rates of any release.
Release Archive
Each edition is documented below.
Base Set
Founder's Edititon
Release Date: 2/18/2026
Status: Out of Print
Release Regions: United States
Total Cards in Set: 96 Standard Cards + 30 Holographic Versions
Total Print Run: 10,000 Packs*
Cards per Pack: 10
Box Identification: Black Sticker
Pack Identification: No Edition Listed (Future Editions All Notated), Copyright Listed 2025
Card Identification: No Edition Listed (Future Editions All Notated), Copyright Listed 2025
Pull Rate / Rarity Structure Summary
- Signed Cards: 1 : 1000 Packs
- Holographic: 1 : 1 Packs
- Hero: 1 : 1 Packs
- Guardian: 2 : 1 Packs
- Tribe: 2 : 1 Packs
- Apprentice: 4 : 1 Packs
Special / Promotional Releases:
120 Artifacts were released during the initial Founder's Edition launch. Each card came from the development process (before the final print run). Each card was a holographic card. Each character was only released once per group. They were shipped in sealed magnetic card holders with information printed on the sealing sticker, along with a letter explaining the release. The following Artifact groups were released:
- 30 First off the Line (FOTL) Holographic Hero Cards
- 30 Final Internal Holographic Hero Test Cards
- 30 Reverse Finish Test Print on Holographic Hero Cards
- 30 First Internal Development Proof of Holographic Hero Cards
*A small number of the 10,000 packs may be held back by the company for future promotion years from now (these are not in addition to, just not fully released) .
First Edititon
Release Date: 6/30/2026
Status: Current Print
Release Regions: United States
Total Cards in Set: 96 Standard Cards + 30 Holographic Versions
Total Print Run: To Be Announced
Cards per Pack: 10
Box Identification: Metallic / Clear Sticker
Pack Identification: First Edition Listed on Back Near White Box
Card Identification: First Edition Listed on Back Under Logo
Pull Rate / Rarity Structure Summary
- Signed Cards: 1 : 1000 Packs
- Holographic: 1 : 3.3 or 4 Packs (Battle Box = 3.3; Mega Box = 4)
- Hero: 1 : 1 Packs
- Guardian: 2 or 3 : 1 Packs (Extra Guardian When No Holo)
- Tribe: 2 : 1 Packs
- Apprentice: 4 : 1 Packs
Special / Promotional Releases:
The First Edition introduced the "Rare Pack" which was only accessible when purchasing a Collector Case. Each Rare Pack contained exactly one card: a limited edition Master Numbered Holo. These cards are numbered, have a unique holographic style/print, and have boosted stats for gameplay. All 30 Heroes have a Master Numbered Holo limited to the First Edition only.
Our Commitment to Collectors
Wondervale is being built with long-term collector trust in mind.
That means:
- editions will be clearly distinguished
- release history will be documented carefully
- print run totals will be published once an edition is retired
- release boundaries will not be blurred
- provenance and collector clarity will be treated as part of the product itself
If you collect Wondervale, we want you to know exactly what you are holding.
Collector Glossary
Set: A full card release with a defined checklist and card pool.
Edition: A distinct release version of a set, such as Founder’s Edition, First Edition, or Standard Edition.
Print Run: The number of packs produced for a specific edition.
Out of Print: An edition that has been fully retired and will not be printed again.
Pull Rate: The likelihood of receiving a specific rarity or card type within a pack or box.
Special Release: A card or product issued outside the standard edition structure.