Bandai has locked in the release window for the next Dragon Ball Super Card Game Fusion World booster set, and it is arriving with a full official product listing already live. Brightness of Hope, catalogued as FB11, is the eleventh mainline booster in the Fusion World line since launch.

This guide walks through what has actually been confirmed for this set so far: the release date, pack and box pricing, card count, and how it fits into the wider Fusion World release cadence. We are also covering the practical side of a new booster drop, since a fresh release means fresh cards that need proper storage from the moment they are opened.

Booster releases in this line have moved fast at retail before, so knowing the confirmed numbers ahead of the October date is worth a few minutes before you place a pre-order.

What's Confirmed About Brightness of Hope

Bandai's official Fusion World product page lists the following confirmed details for FB11.

  • Release date: October 16, 2026
  • Individual booster pack MSRP: 4.99 US dollars
  • Packs per booster box: 24
  • Total card types in the set: 123
  • Eleventh mainline booster set in the Fusion World line

What Booster Box Pricing Actually Looks Like

A straight multiplication of the confirmed 4.99 dollar pack MSRP across 24 packs works out to roughly 119.76 dollars for a full box. In practice, individual retailers are pricing complete booster boxes above that calculated figure, with at least one major retailer listing a box around 199.95 dollars.

That gap between the calculated MSRP total and actual shelf pricing is common across trading card releases generally, so treat the per-pack MSRP as the confirmed number and expect box pricing to vary meaningfully by retailer rather than assuming a single fixed box price applies everywhere.

Where FB11 Fits in the Fusion World Release Cadence

Fusion World has kept a steady release rhythm since its debut, with recent sets including the FB10 Cross Force booster and a dedicated second anniversary set arriving within months of each other. Brightness of Hope continuing that cadence into an eleventh mainline set signals Bandai is treating Fusion World as an established, ongoing product line rather than a limited run.

For collectors tracking the set numbering, FB11 slots in directly after FB10 Cross Force, keeping the mainline booster sequence intact rather than branching into a side numbering scheme the way some anniversary or crossover sets have.

What a 123 Card-Type Set Means for Pull Rates

A set spanning 123 total card types is a substantial pool relative to a single 24-pack box, which affects how collectors should think about chase-card odds. Larger card-type counts generally spread rarity distribution across more possible pulls, meaning a single box is less likely to complete a full common and uncommon run on its own compared to a smaller set.

That is a practical reason booster-box buyers in this line often plan around multiple boxes, or around trading and community pull-sharing, rather than expecting one box to deliver full set completion.

Best EVORETRO Starting Point for This Release

Any new booster release means a fresh wave of cards coming out of packs that need to go straight into proper storage rather than sitting loose in a box. EVORETRO's resealable team bags, sold in packs of 100, are a practical general-purpose option for sorting freshly pulled Brightness of Hope cards by rarity or by deck before they move into sleeves or binders.

They are not Dragon Ball-specific packaging, which is exactly the point for a set this size. A 123 card-type release generates a lot of loose singles fast, and a resealable bag format keeps bulk commons and uncommons organized without committing shelf space to individual sleeves for every card straight out of the pack.

How This Compares to FB10 Cross Force

FB10 Cross Force, the previous mainline Fusion World booster, was framed around protecting secret rare pulls specifically, reflecting a set built around a smaller number of high-value chase cards. Brightness of Hope's larger 123 card-type count suggests a broader spread across the rarity tiers rather than a narrower secret-rare focus, though full rarity breakdowns were not available in the sources checked at publish time.

Collectors who found FB10's secret rare chase appealing should watch for Bandai's fuller rarity reveal closer to the October release before deciding how heavily to invest in box quantity.

Common Mistakes Collectors Make

  • Assuming the 4.99 dollar figure applies to a full booster box rather than a single pack
  • Expecting one 24-pack box to complete a full 123 card-type set
  • Storing fresh pulls loose instead of sorting them into bags or sleeves right away
  • Confusing FB11's numbering with the line's separate anniversary or story-booster releases

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Brightness of Hope release?

October 16, 2026.

How much does a single booster pack cost?

4.99 US dollars MSRP per pack.

How many packs come in a booster box?

24 packs per box.

How many card types are in this set?

123 total card types.

Is there a fixed official box price?

Not confirmed at publish time; retailers are pricing full boxes above the calculated per-pack total, so check current listings directly.

Get Your Pre-Order In Before the October Wave Sells Out

Fusion World boosters have moved quickly at retail before, so locking in a pre-order ahead of the October 16 date is worth doing now rather than waiting. Pick up EVORETRO's resealable team bags at the same time so your Brightness of Hope pulls have somewhere organized to land the moment packs are opened.

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