Cardrunners: A Cyberpunk TCG Podcast

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Join the crew, choom! Maindeck Dan and Red Zone Rogue team up to bring you weekly content covering the official Cyberpunk TCG from WeirdCo. From the cards to the game's culture, everything is on the table - just plug in and enjoy!

  1. Jul 7

    New Demos, Promos, and MORE from Anime Expo 2026! - Cardrunners: A Cyberpunk TCG Podcast Episode 13

    Welcome back Chooms to Cardrunners - where we welcome Kel back from his trip to Anime Expo! Let's hear all about what he got up to and what we learned from the WeirdCo team at the event! Plus - our Make a Choice asks about attending major events, and our mailbag questions dig into promo exclusivity and sleeve choices! Got a mailbag question? Drop them in the comments, or send an email to cardrunners at maindeck dot gg! Preorder the AX26 "The Moment" Package here: https://gear.cdprojektred.com/products/cyberpunk-tcg-the-moment-premium-accessory-bundle Intro and stinger voiceover provided by the unmatched @EvaPlaysStuff! 0:00 Intro and The Moment! 13:25 jwwcards.com 14:41 Make a Choice 13 23:18 What Happened at Anime Expo? 1:09:27 Mailbag - Exclusive Promos 1:24:22 Mailbag - Sleeve Protocols 1:32:26 Outro --- The Ultimate How to Play Cyberpunk TCG: https://youtu.be/9lS_-4Tpe2w The Maindeck Review - Cyberpunk TCG: https://youtu.be/dql--_0_f5Q CYBERPUNK TCG KICKSTARTER: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cyberpunktcg/the-official-cyberpunk-trading-card-game?ref=3ulj66 OFFICIAL CTCG WEBSITE: https://cyberpunktcg.com/ WEIRDCO OFFICIAL SITE: https://www.weirdco.net/home JOIN THE CTCG DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/cyberpunktcg --- **TCGplayer Affiliate Link** https://tcgplayer.pxf.io/maindeck Shop on TCGplayer - just like you always do - but support Maindeck at the same time by using our Affiliate link above! There's no added cost and no tricks - just use the above link to access the site then shop away! As long as you don't close the window, change sites, or idle for 30 minutes, once you check out a percentage of what you buy will go to supporting Maindeck. Thank you so much for your support! --- #cyberpunk #cyberpunktcg #cyberpunk2077 Music from Epidemic Sound!! Get access to a huge music library for a small monthly fee. Try it out through my link below to support Maindeck as well! https://share.epidemicsound.com/pa4rmh Additional graphic and music assets from Envato Elements https://app.envato.com/ ► We are supported by our generous patrons on Patreon - check out the link here and consider supporting us for bonus perks and behind the scenes content: https://www.patreon.com/maindeckgames ► Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaindeckGames/ ► Written content, resources and more at: http://www.maindeck.games

  2. Jun 30

    Will Cyberpunk Tournaments PAY OUT? - Cardrunners: A Cyberpunk TCG Podcast Episode 12

    Hop in Chooms, we have a fun one today! Kel and I came up with some early - pretty conceptual - deck builds to try to get a feel for what it might be like when we have the full set! How does a Cyberpunk TCG constructed deck look, and what are the important questions to consider when building? Let's explore it together as we go over the two deck concepts we made! Plus - our Make a Choice asks about the strength of Go Solo, and our mailbag questions cover tips and tricks for trading, and how to call legends sufficiently randomly! Got a mailbag question? Drop them in the comments, or send an email to cardrunners at maindeck dot gg! Content Creators mentioned: @steviebeatz17 - Is this the BEST keyword in the Cyberpunk TCG? https://youtu.be/vkTZ07-_MkQ @SurgicalNinja - I Ran the WORLDS'S FIRST Cyberpunk TCG Tournament!? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEj17EVodsU Intro and stinger voiceover provided by the unmatched @EvaPlaysStuff! 0:00 Intro, dates, and the first tournament! 9:43 jwwcards.com 13:24 Make a Choice 12 25:00 Prizing Prognosis 1:01:00 Mailbag - Tricks of the Trade 1:11:08 Mailbag - Calling without Cheating 1:18:00 Outro --- The Ultimate How to Play Cyberpunk TCG: https://youtu.be/9lS_-4Tpe2w The Maindeck Review - Cyberpunk TCG: https://youtu.be/dql--_0_f5Q CYBERPUNK TCG KICKSTARTER: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cyberpunktcg/the-official-cyberpunk-trading-card-game?ref=3ulj66 OFFICIAL CTCG WEBSITE: https://cyberpunktcg.com/ WEIRDCO OFFICIAL SITE: https://www.weirdco.net/home JOIN THE CTCG DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/cyberpunktcg --- **TCGplayer Affiliate Link** https://tcgplayer.pxf.io/maindeck Shop on TCGplayer - just like you always do - but support Maindeck at the same time by using our Affiliate link above! There's no added cost and no tricks - just use the above link to access the site then shop away! As long as you don't close the window, change sites, or idle for 30 minutes, once you check out a percentage of what you buy will go to supporting Maindeck. Thank you so much for your support! --- #cyberpunk #cyberpunktcg #cyberpunk2077 Music from Epidemic Sound!! Get access to a huge music library for a small monthly fee. Try it out through my link below to support Maindeck as well! https://share.epidemicsound.com/pa4rmh Additional graphic and music assets from Envato Elements https://app.envato.com/ ► We are supported by our generous patrons on Patreon - check out the link here and consider supporting us for bonus perks and behind the scenes content: https://www.patreon.com/maindeckgames ► Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaindeckGames/ ► Written content, resources and more at: http://www.maindeck.games

  3. Jun 24

    What do CONSTRUCTED DECKS look like? - Cardrunners: A Cyberpunk TCG Podcast Episode 11

    Hop in Chooms, we have a fun one today! Kel and I came up with some early - pretty conceptual - deck builds to try to get a feel for what it might be like when we have the full set! How does a Cyberpunk TCG constructed deck look, and what are the important questions to consider when building? Let's explore it together as we go over the two deck concepts we made! Plus - our Make a Choice asks to choose a favorite female Edgerunner, and our mailbag questions dig into card balance after the reworks, and the power of going second! Got a mailbag question? Drop them in the comments, or send an email to cardrunners at maindeck dot gg! Teasers discussed in banter: https://cyberpunktcg.com/blog/wnc-teasers-1 Intro and stinger voiceover provided by the unmatched @EvaPlaysStuff! 0:00 Intro, and teasers! 12:04 jwwcards.com 14:09 Make a Choice 11 23:10 We Built (Early) Decks! 1:08:20 Mailbag - Reworked Card Balance 1:18:15 Mailbag - The Power of Going Second 1:26:03 Outro --- The Ultimate How to Play Cyberpunk TCG: https://youtu.be/9lS_-4Tpe2w The Maindeck Review - Cyberpunk TCG: https://youtu.be/dql--_0_f5Q CYBERPUNK TCG KICKSTARTER: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cyberpunktcg/the-official-cyberpunk-trading-card-game?ref=3ulj66 OFFICIAL CTCG WEBSITE: https://cyberpunktcg.com/ WEIRDCO OFFICIAL SITE: https://www.weirdco.net/home JOIN THE CTCG DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/cyberpunktcg --- **TCGplayer Affiliate Link** https://tcgplayer.pxf.io/maindeck Shop on TCGplayer - just like you always do - but support Maindeck at the same time by using our Affiliate link above! There's no added cost and no tricks - just use the above link to access the site then shop away! As long as you don't close the window, change sites, or idle for 30 minutes, once you check out a percentage of what you buy will go to supporting Maindeck. Thank you so much for your support! --- #cyberpunk #cyberpunktcg #cyberpunk2077 Music from Epidemic Sound!! Get access to a huge music library for a small monthly fee. Try it out through my link below to support Maindeck as well! https://share.epidemicsound.com/pa4rmh Additional graphic and music assets from Envato Elements https://app.envato.com/ ► We are supported by our generous patrons on Patreon - check out the link here and consider supporting us for bonus perks and behind the scenes content: https://www.patreon.com/maindeckgames ► Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaindeckGames/ ► Written content, resources and more at: http://www.maindeck.games

  4. Jun 16

    Is RAMP Viable in Cyberpunk?? - Cardrunners: A Cyberpunk TCG Podcast Episode 10

    Hoooo boy chooms, we have a whole deep dive into a *single* card? Well, it's that exciting to get our first RAMP source in Cyberpunk TCG! Let's talk about what Ramp is, and what Bootleg Black Sapphire Show means for CTCG as a whole! Plus - our Make a Choice has us picking sides in the Great Blocker War, and we answer some mailbag questions about how colors mix when deckbuilding, and how Prereleases will work! Got a mailbag question? Drop them in the comments, or send an email to cardrunners at maindeck dot gg! Intro and stinger voiceover provided by the unmatched @EvaPlaysStuff! 0:00 Intro, new cards, and Make a Card update! 14:10 Jwwcards.com 15:03 Make a Choice 10 22:39 The One About Ramp 57:38 Mailbag: Mixing Colors 1:05:50 Mailbag: Prerelease & Limited Rules 1:19:18 Outro --- The Ultimate How to Play Cyberpunk TCG: https://youtu.be/9lS_-4Tpe2w The Maindeck Review - Cyberpunk TCG: https://youtu.be/dql--_0_f5Q CYBERPUNK TCG KICKSTARTER: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cyberpunktcg/the-official-cyberpunk-trading-card-game?ref=3ulj66 OFFICIAL CTCG WEBSITE: https://cyberpunktcg.com/ WEIRDCO OFFICIAL SITE: https://www.weirdco.net/home JOIN THE CTCG DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/cyberpunktcg --- **TCGplayer Affiliate Link** https://tcgplayer.pxf.io/maindeck Shop on TCGplayer - just like you always do - but support Maindeck at the same time by using our Affiliate link above! There's no added cost and no tricks - just use the above link to access the site then shop away! As long as you don't close the window, change sites, or idle for 30 minutes, once you check out a percentage of what you buy will go to supporting Maindeck. Thank you so much for your support! --- #cyberpunk #cyberpunktcg #cyberpunk2077 Music from Epidemic Sound!! Get access to a huge music library for a small monthly fee. Try it out through my link below to support Maindeck as well! https://share.epidemicsound.com/pa4rmh Additional graphic and music assets from Envato Elements https://app.envato.com/ ► We are supported by our generous patrons on Patreon - check out the link here and consider supporting us for bonus perks and behind the scenes content: https://www.patreon.com/maindeckgames ► Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaindeckGames/ ► Written content, resources and more at: http://www.maindeck.games

  5. Jun 9

    This Keyword COMPLETES the Game - Cardrunners: A Cyberpunk TCG Podcast Episode 09

    QUICK! Jump into this episode of Cardrunners with myself and @RedZoneRogue to hear about some of the many card updates - including the addition of the Quick keyword, which REALLY changes the game! We'll go through four cards that got major updates using this new keyword and talk about the impact of it all! Our Make a Choice asks about the new Rule and Card changes, and our Mailbag hits topics including the power of Overtime, prerelease kits, foils, and chase cards! Got a mailbag question? Drop them in the comments, or send an email to cardrunners at maindeck dot gg! Intro and stinger voiceover provided by the unmatched @EvaPlaysStuff! 0:00 Intro and Cyberpunk's changes! 7:25 Jwwcards.com 8:36 Make a Choice 09 20:23 QUICK is HERE! 1:03:09 Mailbag: Power of Overtime 1:08:55 Mailbag: Prerelease Kits & Foils 1:20:07 Mailbag: Chase Cards 1:32:38 Outro --- The Ultimate How to Play Cyberpunk TCG: https://youtu.be/9lS_-4Tpe2w The Maindeck Review - Cyberpunk TCG: https://youtu.be/dql--_0_f5Q CYBERPUNK TCG KICKSTARTER: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cyberpunktcg/the-official-cyberpunk-trading-card-game?ref=3ulj66 OFFICIAL CTCG WEBSITE: https://cyberpunktcg.com/ WEIRDCO OFFICIAL SITE: https://www.weirdco.net/home JOIN THE CTCG DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/cyberpunktcg --- **TCGplayer Affiliate Link** https://tcgplayer.pxf.io/maindeck Shop on TCGplayer - just like you always do - but support Maindeck at the same time by using our Affiliate link above! There's no added cost and no tricks - just use the above link to access the site then shop away! As long as you don't close the window, change sites, or idle for 30 minutes, once you check out a percentage of what you buy will go to supporting Maindeck. Thank you so much for your support! --- #cyberpunk #cyberpunktcg #cyberpunk2077 Music from Epidemic Sound!! Get access to a huge music library for a small monthly fee. Try it out through my link below to support Maindeck as well! https://share.epidemicsound.com/pa4rmh Additional graphic and music assets from Envato Elements https://app.envato.com/ ► We are supported by our generous patrons on Patreon - check out the link here and consider supporting us for bonus perks and behind the scenes content: https://www.patreon.com/maindeckgames ► Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaindeckGames/ ► Written content, resources and more at: http://www.maindeck.games

  6. Jun 2

    This is LITERALLY Game Changing! - Cardrunners: A Cyberpunk TCG Podcast Episode 08

    Here it is chooms, the most exciting news the Cyberpunk TCG has had yet! WeirdCo has dropped the NEW RULES - and with changes this game-altering, we HAVE to cover it! Join myself and @RedZoneRogue as we dive into what the changes are and the implications they have for the game! Plus - our Make a Choice asks about Multiplayer format rules, and we cover two mailbag questions digging into broken decks and bans, and tips and etiquette for your first tournaments! Got a mailbag question? Drop them in the comments, or send an email to cardrunners at maindeck dot gg! Intro and stinger voiceover provided by the unmatched @EvaPlaysStuff! 0:00 Intro and the WeirdCrew Make-a-Card 8:52 Jwwcards.com 9:49 Make a Choice 08 21:17 The Rules CHANGED!? 1:00:00 Mailbag: Broken Decks & Bans 1:08:19 Mailbag: First Tournament Tips & Etiquette 1:28:15 Outro --- The Ultimate How to Play Cyberpunk TCG: https://youtu.be/9lS_-4Tpe2w The Maindeck Review - Cyberpunk TCG: https://youtu.be/dql--_0_f5Q CYBERPUNK TCG KICKSTARTER: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cyberpunktcg/the-official-cyberpunk-trading-card-game?ref=3ulj66 OFFICIAL CTCG WEBSITE: https://cyberpunktcg.com/ WEIRDCO OFFICIAL SITE: https://www.weirdco.net/home JOIN THE CTCG DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/cyberpunktcg --- **TCGplayer Affiliate Link** https://tcgplayer.pxf.io/maindeck Shop on TCGplayer - just like you always do - but support Maindeck at the same time by using our Affiliate link above! There's no added cost and no tricks - just use the above link to access the site then shop away! As long as you don't close the window, change sites, or idle for 30 minutes, once you check out a percentage of what you buy will go to supporting Maindeck. Thank you so much for your support! --- #cyberpunk #cyberpunktcg #cyberpunk2077 Music from Epidemic Sound!! Get access to a huge music library for a small monthly fee. Try it out through my link below to support Maindeck as well! https://share.epidemicsound.com/pa4rmh Additional graphic and music assets from Envato Elements https://app.envato.com/ ► We are supported by our generous patrons on Patreon - check out the link here and consider supporting us for bonus perks and behind the scenes content: https://www.patreon.com/maindeckgames ► Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaindeckGames/ ► Written content, resources and more at: http://www.maindeck.games

  7. May 26

    How DICE will EVOLVE Cyberpunk TCG - Cardrunners: A Cyberpunk TCG Podcast Episode 07

    It's time for another mechanic deep dive, and in this episode of Cardrunners, we dig into the one that sets Cyberpunk TCG APART - The Gig system! The game's Dice, called Gigs, are really at the heart of much of the gameplay and we'll settle in to discuss exactly how that works and what makes this particular mechanic so special! Plus, are you Casual or Competitive? Let's Make a Choice, and answer a mailbag question sorting out the complicated Set 1 release schedule! Got a mailbag question? Drop them in the comments, or send an email to cardrunners at maindeck dot gg! Intro and stinger voiceover provided by the unmatched @EvaPlaysStuff! 0:00 Intro and Early Experiences 8:52 Jwwcards.com 10:06 Make a Choice 07 22:41 Deep Dive: Gigs 51:52 Mailbag: Release Schedule Chaos? 1:07:00 Outro --- The Ultimate How to Play Cyberpunk TCG: https://youtu.be/9lS_-4Tpe2w The Maindeck Review - Cyberpunk TCG: https://youtu.be/dql--_0_f5Q CYBERPUNK TCG KICKSTARTER: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cyberpunktcg/the-official-cyberpunk-trading-card-game?ref=3ulj66 OFFICIAL CTCG WEBSITE: https://cyberpunktcg.com/ WEIRDCO OFFICIAL SITE: https://www.weirdco.net/home JOIN THE CTCG DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/cyberpunktcg --- **TCGplayer Affiliate Link** https://tcgplayer.pxf.io/maindeck Shop on TCGplayer - just like you always do - but support Maindeck at the same time by using our Affiliate link above! There's no added cost and no tricks - just use the above link to access the site then shop away! As long as you don't close the window, change sites, or idle for 30 minutes, once you check out a percentage of what you buy will go to supporting Maindeck. Thank you so much for your support! --- #cyberpunk #cyberpunktcg #cyberpunk2077 Music from Epidemic Sound!! Get access to a huge music library for a small monthly fee. Try it out through my link below to support Maindeck as well! https://share.epidemicsound.com/pa4rmh Additional graphic and music assets from Envato Elements https://app.envato.com/ ► We are supported by our generous patrons on Patreon - check out the link here and consider supporting us for bonus perks and behind the scenes content: https://www.patreon.com/maindeckgames ► Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaindeckGames/ ► Written content, resources and more at: http://www.maindeck.games

  8. May 19

    How to ANALYZE Cyberpunk Cards - Cardrunners: A Cyberpunk TCG Podcast Episode 06

    With so many players new to TCGs in the Cyberpunk TCG fan space, let's break down a bit of a primer regarding how you can start to make sense of the cards that are revealed! When do you know a card is great, or when does it start to need a bit of heavy lifting to get there? Maindeck Dan and RedZoneRogue break down the basics - plus, we dig deep into the responses to our last Make a Choice about set quantity, offer a new one with a Would you Rather style, and answer a couple of mailbag questions about crackin' packs and colorless cards! Got a mailbag question? Drop them in the comments, or send an email to cardrunners at maindeck dot gg! Intro and stinger voiceover provided by the unmatched @EvaPlaysStuff! 0:00 Intro, Pledge Manager Choices, and Johnny 9:02 Make a Choice 06 30:15 What Makes a Card Good? 1:19:33 Mailbag - How Many Packs Is Too Many? 1:26:25 Mailbag - Colorless Cards? 1:30:10 Outro --- The Ultimate How to Play Cyberpunk TCG: https://youtu.be/9lS_-4Tpe2w The Maindeck Review - Cyberpunk TCG: https://youtu.be/dql--_0_f5Q CYBERPUNK TCG KICKSTARTER: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cyberpunktcg/the-official-cyberpunk-trading-card-game?ref=3ulj66 OFFICIAL CTCG WEBSITE: https://cyberpunktcg.com/ WEIRDCO OFFICIAL SITE: https://www.weirdco.net/home JOIN THE CTCG DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/cyberpunktcg --- **TCGplayer Affiliate Link** https://tcgplayer.pxf.io/maindeck Shop on TCGplayer - just like you always do - but support Maindeck at the same time by using our Affiliate link above! There's no added cost and no tricks - just use the above link to access the site then shop away! As long as you don't close the window, change sites, or idle for 30 minutes, once you check out a percentage of what you buy will go to supporting Maindeck. Thank you so much for your support! --- #cyberpunk #cyberpunktcg #cyberpunk2077 Music from Epidemic Sound!! Get access to a huge music library for a small monthly fee. Try it out through my link below to support Maindeck as well! https://share.epidemicsound.com/pa4rmh Additional graphic and music assets from Envato Elements https://app.envato.com/ ► We are supported by our generous patrons on Patreon - check out the link here and consider supporting us for bonus perks and behind the scenes content: https://www.patreon.com/maindeckgames ► Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaindeckGames/ ► Written content, resources and more at: http://www.maindeck.games

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Join the crew, choom! Maindeck Dan and Red Zone Rogue team up to bring you weekly content covering the official Cyberpunk TCG from WeirdCo. From the cards to the game's culture, everything is on the table - just plug in and enjoy!

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