Following the removal of the Bruce and Phoenix Nirvana crash bugs, the competitive hierarchy (often referred to by JP players as the "Tenou top" or simply the "Top" meta) has settled into a balanced yet aggressive state. Here are the current top-tier contenders:
Which (e.g., Keter Sanctuary, Dark States, Dragon Empire) do you main?
: Resolves trigger logic edge-cases, ensuring complex card combinations and continuous card effects from the "D Series" align perfectly with official Bushiroad tabletop rules. cardfightvanguarddeardaysupdatev160teno top
To understand , you need to understand the "Tenou" strategy. Tenou (often spelled "Ten'ou" or localized as "Celestial King") is a [Dark States / Dragon Empire] hybrid archetype focusing on re-riding the same vanguard multiple times per turn to stack pressure and draw power.
released in December 2025, the game has seen significant shifts in card restrictions and deck viability. 1. Major Card Restrictions & Rebalancing Following the removal of the Bruce and Phoenix
For players looking for the next evolution in the digital card space, Bushiroad has expanded the series further with the announcement and release of sequels like Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days 2 on Steam , which integrates the latest DivineZ anime era cards and elevates the available pool past 3,000 cards. However, mastering the tight engine mechanics of v1.6.0 remains the ultimate training ground for fundamental card physics and tactical execution. To help tailor further deck profiles, let me know:
With the power creep in v1.6.0, having a full set of Elementaria Sanctitude or specific Blitz Orders is no longer optional—it's a requirement. Conclusion To understand , you need to understand the "Tenou" strategy
The is the latest major software version for the popular digital card game simulator on Nintendo Switch and Steam . Released in late 2023, this update ensures compatibility with the game's final waves of DLC and addresses critical performance issues and card bugs reported by the community. Key Features of Update v1.6.0
: Includes more than 1,000 cards spanning the early D-Standard era up to Stride Decksets.