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Weekly Update 09/21/2026

We are officially putting a bow on Opus II today!

All that’s left on the checklist is listing a fresh batch of Lightly Played (LP) singles over on our eBay store. Honestly, given how fast Opus I vanished, those LP cards might already be sold out by the time you’re even reading this update. If you missed out, keep your eyes on the site—we’re jumping straight into the next leg of the quest.

🤹 The Balancing Act: Busy Is an Understatement

If things feel like they’re moving just a little bit slower around here lately, it’s because we’ve officially stacked our plates as high as they’ll go:

  1. Sifting through that mammoth 35,000-card collection drop.

  2. Undergoing a complete office and storage workspace overhaul.

  3. Coaching the kids on the soccer field every week.

It’s a lot of moving parts all at once, but standing still isn’t in our DNA. We’d much rather be running full speed ahead than sitting around waiting for things to happen!

🧠 Work Smarter, Not Harder: The Bulk Strategy

Why is processing this 35k stack taking a bit of extra time? Simple: we refuse to do the work twice.

Since we’re actively downsizing non-FFTCG inventory and clearing out physical space, we’re being super methodical about storage. The last thing we want to do is pack 5,000 cards into a new set of storage drawers, only to turn around next week, pull them all back out to make room for proper set inventory, and end up with a mountain of bulk boxes cluttering the floor all over again.

We’re taking the extra time now to sort, purge, and organize everything right the first time. That way, once a drawer is filled, it stays filled with exactly what you’re looking for when you order.

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Restock Quest

We are officially back on track, and the Restock Quest is in full swing once again!

If you’ve been keeping an eye on our TCG Player and eBay stores lately, you might have noticed that Opus I is completely done and loaded! Some of you clearly saw it hitting the inventory, because a handful of those cards didn’t even last a single day on the shelves before getting snagged. That’s always an awesome sight to see—now we just have to repeat the process for the rest of the sets until the whole quest is complete.

📦 The 35,000 Card Vault Has Arrived

This next stretch of the quest is going to take a bit of time. Right after the release of Blissful Eternity, we took delivery of a massive 35,000-card collection.

We are talking about cards spanning all the way from Opus I through Dreamlike Oceans, along with plenty of Legacy Collection gems sprinkled throughout. If you’ve been hunting for a specific single to complete a binder set or finish a deck build, chances are high it’s sitting in this pile. Keep your eyes peeled on KardboardKorner.com as we sort and list them over the coming weeks.

🗄️ Office Remodel & The Great Non-FFTCG Bulk Clearance

To keep up with all this inventory without losing our minds, we are currently in the middle of remodeling the Kardboard Korner office space.

We brought in new storage cabinets and drawer systems to make our pull-and-pack fulfillment process way faster and cleaner. Along with the makeover, we’re doing some serious inventory downsizing—specifically for everything that isn’t Final Fantasy TCG. We need to clear out physical room for our main focus, which means we will be selling off our extra non-FFTCG bulk very soon. One shop’s space constraint is another player’s treasure, so stay tuned if you’re looking to pick up cheap bulk lots!

⚔️ Mark Your Calendars: Next Event Set for October 23rd!

After how well our first Win-a-Box Event went at Mr. Gyros, we are officially locking in our next tournament date for Friday, October 23rd!

The timing works out great: the brand-new FINAL FANTASY XIV: Heavensward Starter Set drops on October 9th, giving you a couple of weeks to pick up the deck, get familiar with the new Ice & Lightning mechanics, and test those fresh cards out in actual competition with us.

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Blissful Eternity LB

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29-119R – Reynn LB

Well, it’s not bad.

Reynn will grab a WoFF Character from the top 5 cards of your deck.

And, then when you’re done with that, you can use her second ability to Play A WoFF Character of 3CP or less from your hand onto the field.

Yep, that’s it.

You can pretty much use Reynn to recycle into Emissaries Reynn. But, that’s up to you.

 

29-120R – Seymour LB

Ok, so Seymour enters the field, and you break one of your Summoners. Now I looked to see if any of these Summoners have an ability that triggers when they are put into the Break Zone, but I found nothing.

So, you’re paying 7CP to break your own Summoner?!?

Yes, that is correct. But, you do get to Break one of your opponent’s dull Forwards and they will also discard a card.

If that’s worth 7CP to you, then I suggest you use this Limit Break, if not, then well you can always just leave it in your LB deck to pay for other LB cards.

 

29-121R – Wind Drake LB

Ok, here’s a way to get a card back to your hand from the Break Zone.

Wind Drake, comes on in and removes a card from your Break Zone. And, when Wind Drake leaves the field, you’ll put that Character in your hand.

This is a pretty decent card, Wind Drake can protect a Character in your Break Zone, from your opponent. I’d say keep a Wind Drake in your deck, and if you see your opponent is using a card that removes cards from your Break Zone. Use Wind Drake to protect at least one Character.

 

 

29-122R – Mika LB

Manipulating your opponent’s Forwards?

Sounds about right.

Mika will force one of your opponent’s Forwards to block this turn. So, if you have Forward that has more power than the other Forward, you’re good to go.

If not, then you just wasted a play.

Used in the right situation, this card can be a good one-two punch.

 

29-123R – Jack Garland LB

Nothing to see here.

Jack Garland is just a Forward sitting on the bench.

Sure, there could be a chance that you’ll need a Forward to play, and it is good to have one available at all times.

Now, if your opponent controls a Monster Jack gains Haste.

Also, Jack cannot be blocked by a Monster, that is a Forward, that is also a Monster, who pretends to be a Forward.

 

29-124R – Auron LB

Simple and straight forward.

This card will go great with Tidus, as a Guardian, he will not fail to block your opponent’s attack, after Tidus has gone all out, but miscalculated. And, now your opponent has a few Forwards ready to attack.

But, not so fast. Auron is here, and since Tidus is already on the field, or another Final Fantasy X Forward, Auraon will gain +2000 power and Brave. Meaning that Auron will give you one more shot at ending the game with Tidus.

And, why isn’t Auron’s hand in a sling?

 

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Blissful Light – Dark Eternity

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29-115L – Bahamut (XVI)

Hmm, I might have been wrong. And, why do I always mix Bahamut (XVI) up with Odin (XVI)?

We already talked about Prime and Dine Dion, so we’ll get straight to Bahamut.

Bahamut comes in you draw 2 cards, and then discard 2 cards. I mean sure, it’s always good to see if you can add better cards to your hand, but the real reason you’re playing this Bahamut, is for Bahamut’s second ability.

Once per turn Bahamut cancels the first auto-ability triggered from a Forward. This in itself is good, but also take a look at Bahamut’s power. a Whopping 9000. It’s going to take your opponent a whole bunch of CP, just to try and send Bahamut to the Break Zone.

We’ll be keeping an eye on this.

29-116H – Madeen

Talk about a Summon.

Put this in every deck.

Madeen = Odin, but better.

For 3CP you can break a Forward.

Any Forward.

And, if you search for a Light card and remove it from the game, you will not only break that Forward, but you’ll remove it from the game as well.

And, the best part? Your opponent can’t do anything to stop it. Once Madeen is cast, that is it. It’s done.

Period.

PERIOD!

I’ll take 3. Full Arts.

That is all.

29-117H – Ark

Ark is a little pricier than Madeen, but Ark makes up for it in power.

Ark can break 2 Forwards, if your search and remove a dark card from the game.

If not, then you’ll deal the 2 Forwards 8000 damage each. Which most of the time, is enough to Break them anyway.

I do prefer Madeen over Ark.

 

 

29-118L – Odin (XVI)

Yes, this is a great card, and you don’t even need to prime into Odin for him to be playable, but Priming does add to this card.

Odin enters the field and break one of your opponent’s Forwards. That alone is good enough reason to play Odin. He only costs 5CP, which is cheaper than the Odin Summons that break a Forward. And, this Odin will stay on the field as a 9K body.

But, what happens when you prime into Odin?

Every time a one of your opponent’s Characters enter the field, Odin will Dull/Freeze them. Meaning that your opponent will not be able to use the cards that they play, until their next turn.

One thing is for sure, everyone is going to be looking for an answer to Odin. It’s kind of like Neo-Exdeath all over again. Now imagine running both of them together.

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Win-A-Box! Blissful Eternity

Are you ready?

It’s time for us to host our very first Win-a-Box Event. Honestly, looking back on it, I have no idea why we haven’t done this sooner!

We finally found an open slot on the schedule, and we are locking it in for this Friday. We’re also switching things up from our usual late-night schedule—instead of our signature midnight kickoff, we are starting a lot earlier. We’re looking at an official start time of 10:00 PM.

And yes, we are taking over our usual haunt at Mr. Gyros once again!

🎁 The Grand Prize & Prizing Structure

What’s up for grabs? First place takes home a full, sealed Blissful Eternity Booster Box.

If you’ve been to any of our events, you already know the golden rule: nobody walks away empty-handed from Kardboard Korner. Even if you have a rough night and place dead last, you’ll still walk out the door with at least 3 booster packs in hand just for coming out and playing.

Is that all? Of course not.

We are firing off this tournament with a minimum of 4 players. To make things even sweeter, we will be adding another full Booster Box to the prize pool for every 3 additional players that show up! The bigger the crowd, the more packs our runners-up get to crack open.

📍 Event Details & Summary

  • Date: This Friday

  • Start Time: 10:00 PM

  • Entry Fee: $20.00

  • Venue: Mr. Gyros — 9229 S. Cicero Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Are you coming out to claim the box this Friday? Drop a comment on the blog so we can get an accurate head count before we set up the tables!