Casters,
In the February "First Friday" Q&A Hour, MetaZoo TCG has announced plans for its first ever Reserve Collection, confirming a new mini-set entitled Yokai Rising. This product was hinted at in 2025 during a MetaZoo Monday talk when Charlie spoke about creating a new collector's product line. It looks to be a premium product that MetaZoo collectors will want to get their hands on.
The reveal marks a notable shift in MetaZoo's product strategy, introducing a smaller, curated release designed to spotlight new characters, alternative art styles and expanded rarity treatments outside of the traditional main set structure.
MetaZoo's First Reserve Collection
According to Ben from MetaTwo, Yokai Rising will serve as the company’s first Reserve Collection release, positioning it as a focused mini-set rather than a full expansion.
MetaZoo confirmed that Yokai Rising will feature new Yokai characters alongside familiar MetaZoo cryptids, presented through fresh visual interpretations and new rarity treatments.
While no card counts, release date, or distribution details were shared during the session, the announcement establishes Yokai Rising as a distinct product category within the MetaZoo lineup.
Art Direction and Artist Highlights
Art previews played a central role in the Yokai Rising reveal, with MetaZoo emphasizing visual experimentation and premium presentation as key pillars of the Reserve Collection concept.
Ben highlighted work from multiple artists during the Q&A, including a featured piece from Fran P. Lobato, which you can see below.
Product Roadmap Context & Set 4
While MetaZoo did not share new information regarding Set 4 during the session, the Reserve Collection reveal was accompanied by confirmation that the company is already planning products beyond its next mainline release.
Taken together, Yokai Rising and the broader product comments indicate that MetaZoo is exploring a more flexible release structure, blending large expansions with smaller, theme-driven collections.
Additional details regarding Yokai Rising, including card previews, release timing, and availability, are expected to be announced in future MetaZoo updates.