Imagineer revealed Medarot Card Robottle RB, a new card game from the Medarot franchise for Nintendo Switch. The title arrives on June 25, 2026 in versions Kabuto Ver. and Kuwagata Ver. Players relive robotic battles with tile-matching mechanics, medals and the special move Medaforce adapted to the trading card format. Mais of 400 cards include classic Medabots and Medarotters characters, allowing you to create custom decks. The game supports solo mode and online battles, expanding options for fans of the series.
The announcement took place on February 17, 2026, with pre-sales of physical versions now available in stores and e-commerce sites on Japão. The editions differ in the starting deck granted after the tutorial and in exclusive cards, which can be obtained in the other version through online battles. A complete tutorial makes entry easier for beginners and children, while maintaining the franchise’s signature accessibility.
Battle mechanics and strategy
The game recreates the series’ traditional Robottles in card format. Players combine head, arm, and leg pieces with medals to form custom Medabots. The strategic use of Medaforce at key moments defines the outcome of matches.
Varying terrain influences tactics, such as forests or rocky areas that alter the advantages of certain types of pieces. Decks need to adapt to these conditions to outperform their opponents.
Available game modes
The Desafio Robo-Battle mode features confrontations against Lutadores and Cartas Medalha in diverse scenarios. Cada game requires planning considering the terrain and the composition of the opponent’s deck.
Robo-Battle Tower offers continuous progression through floors with random changes of opponents and terrain. Quatro difficulty levels are available: Fácil, Normal, Difícil and Infinito. Derrotas restarts the player from the starting floor.
Online battles include network matches via the internet and local battles with nearby consoles. Esses modes let you face distant rivals or friends in real time.
Differences between versions Kabuto and Kuwagata
Version Kabuto Ver. grants a shooting-type Metabee-based starting deck after the tutorial. Algumas exclusive cards strengthen long-range strategies.
Now at Kuwagata Ver. Starts with a fighting-type Rokusho deck. Cartas exclusives favor melee approaches. The exchange of exclusives occurs through online interactions between versions.
Edition Deluxe and pre-order bonus
The limited Edição Deluxe includes both the Kabuto and Kuwagata versions in a special box. The package contains a complete 80-page book with all the cards, a physical card game for two players with mat and markers, as well as a CD with 30 original songs and a bonus track.
Pre-purchases of the physical versions offer a display card as a bonus. Detalhes about additional benefits in specific stores are on the official website.
Commemorative project and early access event
The “Especial Supporter” project allows players to register their Medarot S and Medarot Survivor data. The nickname appears in the game as a supporter and grants items in mobile applications.
An early access event takes place at the Medarot pop-up store at Interested parties should consult the location calendar for registration.
History of the Medarot franchise
The Medarot series debuted in 1997 with a focus on insect and animal themed robots. Players collect, customize and battle with parts and medals in a world where humans and robots coexist.
The franchise has accumulated more than 3.3 million units sold across various platforms. Anime, manga and licensed products expanded the universe. Aplicativos mobile like Medarot S and Medarot Survivor keep the fan base active.