Raging Onslaught, designated ST12, is one of four new Gundam Card Game starter decks that launched September 25 at $15.99 each.
Led by Gundam Epyon, it runs a Red-Purple color pairing built entirely around aggressive close-range combat.
Of the four decks in this wave, it plays the most straightforwardly fast, which makes it worth a closer look for anyone who prefers a proactive playstyle.
Every card needed for a full 50-card game is included, with nothing extra to buy before playing.
Gundam Epyon anchors the deck as its headline Unit, a mobile suit built around aggressive, close-quarters combat in its original anime appearances, and that identity carries directly into how the card plays here. Its inclusion gives the deck immediate visual and thematic focus for new players.
Building an opening strategy around getting Epyon into close combat as early as legally possible is the deck's most direct path to a fast win.
Red supplies the raw damage output and early pressure that defines the deck's identity, while Purple's damage-as-resource philosophy means the deck can keep swinging even after taking hits of its own. This combination creates a deck that punishes hesitation from either side of the table.
Unlike a purely defensive color pairing, Red-Purple here is built to close games out before an opponent's slower plan ever comes online.
The deck's roster leans on Units built for close-range engagements, rewarding a player willing to commit to the fight rather than trading cautiously from a distance. This gives Raging Onslaught a distinctly different feel from a ranged or control-oriented deck.
Learning to commit aggressively in the early turns, rather than holding back to develop a slower plan, is the core skill this deck teaches new players.
Against a patient, controlling deck like Aquatic Assault, Raging Onslaught's plan is to apply pressure fast enough that the opponent's card-advantage engine never gets the chance to take over the game. This matchup rewards decisive, early aggression rather than a cautious approach.
Recognizing this matchup dynamic helps a new player understand why hesitating with this deck specifically tends to cost games it should otherwise win.
Once a player is comfortable with the deck's aggressive rhythm, targeted upgrades to its Red damage output or its Purple resilience tools tend to offer the most improvement, rather than a full rebuild of the 50-card list. Identifying which specific role a new card fills keeps the deck's fast identity intact.
Researching which Legend Rares or Specials pair best with Gundam Epyon's own abilities is a reasonable next step once the base deck feels familiar in actual games.
A player who enjoys a proactive, aggressive playstyle, and who has a soft spot for Gundam Epyon or Gundam Wing's close-combat mobile suit designs, will likely find Raging Onslaught the most immediately satisfying of the four new decks. It rewards fast decision-making over patient planning.
Trying this deck against Aquatic Assault specifically is a good way to feel the contrast between the wave's fastest and slowest strategies.
Beyond its in-game role, Gundam Epyon holds a specific place in Gundam Wing's story as a mobile suit tied to one of that series' more complex characters, giving it appeal well beyond pure gameplay function. That built-in recognition adds real collector interest to the card independent of its competitive relevance.
This kind of character-driven appeal is part of why certain Starter Deck centerpieces continue to hold value long after a set's initial competitive window passes.
Because Raging Onslaught's speed creates short, decisive games, it tends to be a popular pick for casual playgroups looking to fit several matches into a single session rather than one long grind. This makes it a natural deck to bring to a first local meetup, where quick turnaround between games keeps everyone engaged and no one waits too long for a rematch.
Pairing it against each of the other three starter decks in turn is a fast, practical way to learn the wave's overall metagame in a single afternoon, and it keeps every player at the table involved without long downtime between turns.
Red and Purple.
Gundam Epyon.
Yes, it's built around the most aggressive, close-combat strategy of the wave.
Decisive, proactive aggression rather than patient, reactive play.
Once your Raging Onslaught deck is built, protect it the same day. EVORETRO's Plastic Deck Box keeps a sleeved 50-card deck organized and ready for the next fast game.
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