Timeless Bonds builds on the card game’s growing connection with Digimon Story Time Stranger, bringing more of its characters into the set alongside new Olympos XII DUAL cards.
Time Stranger Takes Center Stage
- What happened: Bandai released Timeless Bonds BT26 on September 4, 2026, with 108 card types and a major focus on characters and themes from Digimon Story Time Stranger.
- Key date: Timeless Bonds officially released on September 4 following prerelease events that began on August 28.
- Why it matters: The set gives Time Stranger and the Olympos XII another prominent role in the card game while continuing the newer DUAL card system and adding support tied to Digimon Beatbreak and Digimon Data Squad.
Inside Timeless Bonds
Timeless Bonds contains 108 card types, with 12 cards in each booster pack and 24 packs in a booster box. Bandai lists an MSRP of $4.99 per pack. The rarity lineup includes three Ultimate Rares, two Secret Rares, and four Special Cards, along with alternate art and design versions. Each box also includes a special bonus pack containing two cards from a pool of six promotional card types.
“The Olympos XII, featured in the game, join as DUAL cards!”
Digimon Card Game official Timeless Bonds product page
The Time Stranger connection runs throughout the set. Bandai specifically highlights characters from the game, the Olympos XII, and cards designed around its climactic battle. Timeless Bonds also reaches beyond the game with additional characters and support from Digimon Beatbreak and Digimon Data Squad, giving the booster several different corners of the franchise to explore.
DUAL Cards Keep Growing
One of the more interesting parts of Timeless Bonds is how prominently DUAL cards remain involved. The format combines Digimon and Option functionality on a single card, and BT26 uses it for several Olympos XII characters. Jupitermon and Wide Plasment are among the examples Bandai highlights, connecting the mechanic directly with the Time Stranger theme rather than treating it as a separate novelty. That gives the set a stronger identity and creates another opportunity to see how the DUAL system develops as more cards are added.
A Bigger World on Cards
Timeless Bonds feels like a natural next step for the card game’s relationship with Time Stranger. Instead of treating the video game as a brief crossover, Bandai is continuing to give its characters, locations, and Olympos XII a meaningful place in the physical game. That could be especially fun for fans who enjoy seeing familiar stories translated into actual card mechanics. How long Time Stranger remains a major part of future sets remains to be seen, but BT26 gives the connection plenty of room to grow.
