Quick Answer
Future Card Buddyfight is a discontinued TCG from Bushiroad that ended new set production in 2020. In Australia, it exists as a legacy collector and casual play game. The most valuable cards are secret rare parallels and promo versions of iconic Buddy Monsters and Legend Rares from popular worlds. Check /cards/buddyfight for current AUD prices.
What Is Future Card Buddyfight?
Future Card Buddyfight was Bushiroad's TCG featuring players as fighters who pair with a Buddy Monster, building decks around specific "worlds" (Dragon World, Danger World, Magic World, etc.). The game ran from 2014 to 2020 with active sets and organised play in Australia.
Bushiroad ended new Buddyfight set production in 2020, which stopped the game's competitive development. However, a community of dedicated players and collectors remains in Australia, and the game can still be played with the existing card pool.
Most Valuable Buddyfight Cards
Legend Rares (Legend R) are the highest rarity cards in Buddyfight and among the most visually impressive in the game's history. These feature enhanced foil treatments and premium artwork of significant characters from each world.
Secret cards (Secret R and Buddy Rare) are limited alternate art versions of popular cards. The Buddy Rare tier is specific to Buddyfight and represents high-pull-rarity versions of the game's most iconic Buddy Monsters.
Dragon World cards tend to command the highest premiums in the Australian Buddyfight secondary market because Dragon World was consistently the most played world during the game's competitive run.
Early set Legend Rares from the game's first few sets are particularly sought because supply has diminished over the years since the game ended active production.
Promo cards from championships and events that ran during the game's active years have genuine scarcity and collector demand among Buddyfight enthusiasts.
The Buddyfight secondary market in Australia runs through eBay AU and specialist card stores. Search eBay AU Buddyfight singles for current Australian prices. Check /cards/buddyfight for aggregated AUD pricing.
Is Buddyfight Worth Starting in Australia in 2026?
As a competitive TCG: No. With no new sets or official organised play support since 2020, Buddyfight cannot be recommended as a competitive game to start for players who want current event access and ongoing publisher support.
As a legacy casual game: Possibly. If you connect with Buddyfight's world-based structure, have friends who play, or have existing nostalgia for the game, casual play is entirely viable. The card pool from the game's run is extensive and provides years of casual play content.
As a collector: Niche but rewarding. Buddyfight's dedicated collector community in Australia is small but active. Legend Rare and Buddy Rare versions of iconic monsters from beloved worlds hold genuine collector interest.
Who Buddyfight Suits in Australia Today
Former players with nostalgia. Players who participated in Buddyfight during its active years often maintain collections and occasionally find other nostalgic players for casual matches.
Collectors of anime TCG legacy games. Buddyfight from its active period produced high-quality card art and some genuinely beautiful Legend Rare treatments. Collectors who appreciate anime TCG history find value in completing sets from the game's competitive run.
Players looking for a large card pool to explore casually. Six years of sets means an enormous number of cards to discover, which can be appealing for players who enjoy exploring large existing card pools without keeping up with new releases.
Where to Buy Buddyfight Cards in Australia in 2026
With active retail distribution ended, the primary sources for Buddyfight cards in Australia are secondary market channels.
eBay AU has the most consistent Buddyfight stock from Australian sellers clearing collections and from collectors who have maintained inventory. Search eBay AU Buddyfight singles for current listings.
Specialist hobby stores occasionally have Buddyfight singles in their back stock. Calling ahead to ask about Buddyfight availability is worth the effort if you are looking for specific cards.
The Buddyfight community Discord is the most direct path to other Australian collectors who may have the specific cards you are seeking.
The C3 Take
Buddyfight is a game with genuine nostalgia value and a loyal Australian community from its active years. The fact that it ended new set production does not make existing cards worthless or the game unplayable. For collectors and casual players with an existing connection to the game, maintaining or building a Buddyfight collection is a valid hobby pursuit. For new players with no prior connection, the lack of active publisher support and organised play means there are better choices for a primary TCG investment. Legacy games like Buddyfight occupy a specific niche in the TCG ecosystem that exists alongside but separate from active games.
What to Read Next
- Check current Buddyfight card prices at /cards/buddyfight
- Compare your active TCG options at /quizzes/which-tcg-extended
- Read the Buddyfight beginners guide at /blog/buddyfight-tcg-beginners-guide-australia