r/KayouNarutoCCG
DON'T Order Ninja Age Until You See This Breakdown.
Hey everyone!
Ninja Age has been out for a while now, and a lot of collectors have already pulled their chases. A friend of mine actually pulled the 1/99 Sasuke, which made me insanely jealous! What’s wilder is that he got it from a free case he won from a giveaway... but he said it wasn't even his ultimate chase and was only "can accept" for him. 😅
Here is a quick breakdown of the **Ninja Age configuration(**all cards are thick cards):
- Pack: 5 cards per pack
- Box: 16 packs + 1 PR card per box (12 boxes / case)
- 10 Rarity Tiers: SSR - UR - PTR - SP - MR - ◇MR - QR - ◇QR - XR - ◇XR
- 106 Card Types + 4 PR Types
- Serials (5 rarities): ◇MR /999 | QR /720 | ◇QR /72 | XR /720 | ◇XR /99 & /9
SSR (Super Spark Rare) - 20 types
The lowest rarity in Ninja Age. The overall design isn't drastically different from SSRs in other series, but what raises the score for me is that most of them feature 2-character battle scenes with dynamic poses and combo artwork (e.g., Jiraiya vs. Orochimaru, Sasuke vs. Itachi, Naruto vs. Pain—all calling back to iconic anime fights).
- My Rating: 3/5 (Met expectations)
UR (Ultra Rare) - 22 types
Most URs in this set use artwork from the Shippuden era. Naruto and Sasuke get their own dedicated background colors, and the characters are pictured in action while casting jutsu. The sense of motion is much better than typical static character art, but overall, it still feels a bit too simple and plain compared to the higher rarities
- My Rating: 2.5/5 (Just okay)
PTR (Platinum Rare) - 20 types
PTRs previously appeared in Heaven's Scroll (S1). I expressed my love for them back then, and I still love this movie-poster style artwork—it brings out a truly epic vibe! A full set framed or displayed in acrylic would look stunning. On top of that, the biggest issue people had with older PTRs (cards warping easily) was completely fixed thanks to Ninja Age's thick stock. Super happy about this!
- My Rating: 3/5 (Met expectations)
SP (Special) - 11 types
The SPs in this set look very different from other series. They resemble a game UI, with almost the entire card featuring a full holo-foil finish. The artwork showing the Team 7 members interacting with their adult/younger selves is super interesting and really makes you reflect on their growth over time. Great job on both design and concept!
- My Rating: 3.5/5
MR (Miracle Rare) - 8 types
This time, MRs don't have a specific theme like zodiac signs or tarot cards—it's just single characters with jutsu effects, full foil, and gold foil signatures. All characters are from the Akatsuki (and yes, Sasuke was technically in the Akatsuki too...). The exaggerated effects and strong visual contrast make the MR cards really pop. Out of all the unnumbered cards, MR is easily my favorite (especially both Itachi cards!).
- My Rating: 4/5 (Exceeded expectations)
◇MR (Miracle Rare Shining) - 2 types /999
As I mentioned in a previous post, these two cards feature the Male and Female groups from Naruto & Hinata's wedding. It's a super memorable scene selection with background fireworks creating a joyful, celebratory atmosphere. I really love this relaxed vibe! (Some degens in my chat group said they preferred the female group... but as a huge Sasuke fan, Sasuke having his back turned to the camera in the male group is actually a really subtle emotional expression. I'm sure fellow Sasuke fans know what I mean! Though having his back turned does make him a bit less noticeable.)
My Rating: 4/5 (Exceeded expectations)
QR (Cute Rare) - 9 types /720
To be honest, Chibi style artwork is definitely hit-or-miss depending on personal taste. Looking at actual pulls, while the QR cards use real embroidery craft, the card stock is so thick that it's an absolute nightmare to fit into standard sleeves... which is pretty awkward. Also, looking at the full art checklist, some characters just don't translate well into Chibi form (like Tsunade and Sasuke).
- My Rating: 3.5/5 (Creative idea, but with obvious flaws)
◇QR (Cute Rare Shining) - 1 type /72
Aside from the gold background, I honestly don't notice anything special about it. Has anyone here actually pulled one? Could you let me know if there are any differences other than the numbering? Also, could this be a sign that future sets might release unnumbered or differently-numbered versions of the same art to make collecting easier?
- My Rating: 3/5 (I might change my mind if I actually owned one)
XR (Extreme Rare) - 6 types /720
One of the top rarities in Ninja Age. It uses commemorative ink line art from the Naruto 10th Anniversary period with custom backgrounds, creating a distinctive Ukiyo-e-inspired design. The artwork looks fantastic and the Ukiyo-e aesthetic feels super high-end!
- My Rating: 4/5 (Exceeded expectations)
◇XR (Extreme Rare Shining) - 7 types /99 & /9
Compared to the /720 XR, the card art breaks through the black border with richer, frameless decorations. The Ukiyo-e style blends seamlessly with the metallic plant textures and scene accents. The /9 version features Naruto and Sasuke facing each other against a Ukiyo-e backdrop, clearly referencing the two iconic statues at the Valley of the End and symbolizing their complex bond and shared history.
- My Rating: Overall 5/5, but given how ridiculously low the pull rate is, I'm giving it a 4/5.
PR (Promo) - 4 types
The PR cards are fairly unremarkable—I'd argue they have even less character than the JIN3 promos. I know some people disliked JIN3 promos, but in my opinion, the artwork/faces on this batch look even more off... There are 4 types in total, but it's technically just 2 artworks with 2 different border designs. The so-called ◇PR border and name tag just use the Ninja Age color scheme, with no other differences. I personally guess that ◇PR might have originally had a different design... just a theory though.
- My Rating: 2/5 (Disappointed)
Overall, Kayou's total production volume for Ninja Age doesn't feel huge. Cutting out the lowest bulk rarities made the overall unboxing experience pretty enjoyable, and hitting numbered serial cards feels reasonably accessible. Based on actual case break results, getting 1 serial card per case seems to be the baseline. (Though of course, we've all seen those lucky folks who pulled 2 serial cards from just 5 boxes...)
What about you guys? What has your opening experience been like, and which card is your personal chase? Let me know in the comments!
u/Gougou-7467 — 3 days ago
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Selling Ninja Age Jiraiya Serialized
Looking for $500 through paypal g&s
u/ChocolateSalt12 — 3 days ago
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Anyone able to help identify?
I bought a bunch of naruto kayou at a card show a few years back when I only collected Pokemon, because I loved the artwork so much and Naruto of course. I can't identify what version of this card this is, people talk about silver variants etc but I don't know if it's fake or not it shouldn't be because it has good texture and looks exactly like others but they all glitter and this shines.
u/No-Pen-2662 — 5 days ago
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serialized!
OPENED MY FIRST AND ONLY BOX TODAY!
there were Hella duplicates sadly :( BUT I ENDED UP PULLING THIS SERIALIZED XR NARUTO RIGHT AT THE BUZZERRRRR!
u/Talkingplank — 5 days ago
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I’ve bought god knows how many boxes of CN boxes. I was buying non stop for years. Haven’t been back in the hobby in awhile. What’s a better bang for my buck, Series 3 or the new Ninja Age box?
reddit.comu/Nanami-sann — 5 days ago
Estou começando a colecionar cards de Naruto Kayou (CCG)
Queria dicas por favor
u/Apart_Guess_6075 — 12 days ago