How to Collect Naruto Cards

Like other major manga or anime franchises, Naruto comes with its own endless supply of game cards that enthusiasts collect either to play the Naruto Card Battle or for other purposes. These may include the desire to learn more about the Naruto characters or a simple desire to collect paraphernalia associated with the Naruto saga. Fortunately, once you get into Naruto you may find yourself gathering cards everywhere!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Decide Upon and Target the Cards You Want

1. Read Shonen Jump's "Naruto Collector" magazine to keep up with the latest news about new issues of cards, decks and collections, as well as older cards that are in demand.

2. Choose the cards that you would like to add to your collection based on your favorite Naruto characters, events and villains.

3. Check the Naruto card lists at the Bandai website to see a complete listing of every Naruto card issued and click on any card to see a full color life-size image of the front of the card (see Resources below).

4. Look for "cheat sheets" in "Naruto Collector" magazine to get ideas on how to choose cards to create the most powerful combinations for game play or trading.

5. Let your parents and friends know about hard to find cards you are seeking so they can help be on the lookout for you.

Buy and Trade Naruto Cards in Decks

6. Purchase entire decks of Naruto cards at your local card store, Target, Toys "R" Us or Wal-Mart. Buying card decks in a physical store rather than online can be helpful in making sure you get the cards you want.

7. Watch for promotions that offer Naruto cards with video games, anime episode DVDs or other collectibles. Bandai has only been issuing Naruto cards since April 2006 and often uses cross branding with other Naruto products to help create interest in the cards.

8. Bring your Naruto cards to school or camp and compare your collection with friends so each of you can see other cards you may want to acquire.

9. Trade Naruto cards with your friends to replace duplicates or unwanted cards and improve your collection.

Tips & Warnings

• Decide on your annual budget for Naruto cards and spend it wisely to collect the cards you want. Buying an entire deck of a hundred or more cards is usually cheaper in the long run than buying small packets containing just a few cards.
• Don't lose your cards. Get a Naruto card tin or a card binder wherever you go to buy your cards, or use a covered container.

Resources

• Check the Naruto card lists at Bandaicg.com.