Quick Answer
Force of Will (FoW) has a loyal but small community in Australia. Its most valuable cards are Secret or Rare Ruler and Resonator cards from sought-after story arcs, with top copies in the AU$30 to AU$150 range. The game suits players who want deep fantasy worldbuilding in a TCG with strategic depth. Entry requires finding the existing community first. Check /cards/forceofwill for current AUD prices.
What Is Force of Will?
Force of Will is a Japanese TCG published by Force of Will Co. Ltd, inspired by Western trading card games (particularly Magic: The Gathering) but with a distinctly Japanese anime aesthetic and original fantasy world lore. Players take the role of a J-Ruler (your leader character, representing a hero or villain from FoW's lore) and summon Resonators (creature-like cards) while using spells and abilities to defeat the opponent.
FoW was one of the first Japanese TCGs to directly challenge MTG's strategic depth model and succeeded in building a competitive community across multiple countries. In Australia, the community is small but long-established, dating back to the game's international launch.
Most Valuable Force of Will Cards in Australia
J-Rulers and their flip sides are the most coveted cards in FoW. J-Rulers are unique to FoW: two-sided cards that can be flipped to a more powerful form during play. Iconic J-Rulers from beloved story arcs command collector premiums.
Alice (and variants) is the game's most iconic character, a dark-fantasy reinterpretation of Alice in Wonderland. Alice J-Ruler versions from early sets are consistently among the most demanded FoW cards in the Australian collector market.
Scheherazade, Zero, and other flagship story characters from FoW's long-running narrative have dedicated collector fanbases. High-rarity versions from limited print sets can trade at AU$50 to AU$150.
R and Super Rare Rulers with competitive demand from both the Australian and global FoW communities hold value. The game's competitive scene, though smaller than peak years, still creates demand for top-tier Rulers and key Resonators.
The FoW secondary market in Australia runs primarily through eBay AU. Search eBay AU Force of Will singles and check /cards/forceofwill for current AUD pricing.
Entry Cost and Starting FoW
Starter Decks and Beginner Decks are available for roughly AU$15 to AU$25, providing a complete playable deck for new players.
Booster boxes run AU$80 to AU$120 depending on the set. Value is concentrated in Secret and Super Rare J-Rulers and key Resonators with competitive relevance.
Singles purchasing is the most practical path for competitive players given the thinner secondary market compared to mainstream TCGs.
The Australian FoW Community
FoW has a long-established but small community in Australia. Organised play exists through Force of Will Co.'s international circuit, with Australian nationals and regional championships historically running in major cities.
The community is predominantly accessible through online channels and dedicated hobby stores in major cities. Finding opponents for regular play requires more active community seeking than for games with broader event infrastructure.
Who Force of Will Is Best Suited For
Players who want MTG-adjacent strategic depth with anime aesthetics. FoW is perhaps the closest thing to MTG in terms of strategic complexity among anime TCGs, with a zone system, stack-based interaction, and complex multi-card combos.
Fantasy lore enthusiasts. FoW has built an extensive original fantasy world across its card sets, drawing on mythology, fairy tales, and original creation. The lore depth is significant.
Collectors who want beautiful fantasy art. FoW's artwork blends anime aesthetics with Western fantasy illustration traditions in a distinctive style.
Honest Consideration
FoW is past its peak community size in Australia. The game had a strong international moment from roughly 2014 to 2019, and while it continues to be published and has an active community, the organised play infrastructure is thinner than it once was. If you find an active local group, the game experience is excellent. Without community access, FoW is a challenging choice.
The C3 Take
Force of Will deserves more players than it currently has in Australia. The game's strategic depth, lore quality, and card artwork are all excellent by any standard. The honest constraint is community size and organised play access. Players who find the existing Australian FoW community will encounter a dedicated, knowledgeable group who love the game deeply. Those who cannot access that community will struggle to find regular opponents. Search for your nearest FoW community online before purchasing product, confirm there are active players near you, and then start with a Starter or Beginner Deck.
What to Read Next
- Browse Force of Will singles at /cards/forceofwill
- Take the TCG quiz at /quizzes/which-tcg-extended
- Read the Force of Will beginners guide at /blog/force-of-will-tcg-beginners-guide-australia