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Deck Setup & Leader Mechanics

Build a legal deck, seed the Mission deck and take command of your village.

Mythos has no Leader card, because you are the leader. Learn the deck rules, the setup ritual before Round 1, and how the Edge token decides who leads each Round.

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Step 1 of 6: You are the Kage

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You are the Kage

In NARUTO Mythos there is no Leader card to put on the table, because you are the leader. You play as the of your hidden village and choose which ninja to send on which mission. Who leads each Round is tracked by the : its holder takes the first turn and wins ties. A game lasts exactly 4 Rounds, and whoever has the most at the end wins.

Source: Rulebook p.3· Welcome · Gameplay Overview

The Edge: You hold the Edge token: first turn, wins tied missions and wins a tied game. The Edge holder leads the Round: first turn, and every tie.
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Mission Log

Platform Status & Upcoming Releases

Our rollout to Bandai’s global launch of the Naruto Card Game · June 2027

0 live · 3 in development · 6 total

  1. Phase 1 · Q4 2026

    Pre-Release & SEO Foundation

    1. LearnIN DEVELOPMENT

      apps/learn ·

      Interactive Rulebook & Onboarding

      You are here

    2. EventsIN DEVELOPMENT

      apps/events ·

      Bandai Card Games Fest & LGS Demo Tour

    3. CardsIN DEVELOPMENT

      apps/cards ·

      Spoiler Gallery & Card Database

  2. Phase 2 · Q1–Q2 2027

    Community & Theorycrafting

    1. DecksLOCKED

      apps/decks ·

      Deck Builder

      Aligns with Bandai Premier Demo Events & Starter Decks ST-01, ST-02, ST-03

    2. SimulatorLOCKED

      apps/simulator ·

      Playtest Mode

      For the “Enter: Naruto Uzumaki!” Booster Set

  3. Phase 3 · June 2027

    Global Marketplace Launch

    1. CompareLOCKED

      apps/compare ·

      Live Secondary Market & Vendor Price Tracker

Target dates are planning estimates. Status as of .