Riftbound TCG Chinese Version
All the Chinese editions of Riftbound, for collectors who want to go further
Riftbound products in Simplified Chinese, imported from Asia. Origins, Spiritforged, and Unleashed available. The Chinese version is consistently released several months before the English and French versions, making it the first printed edition of each set. Cards are the same size and compatible in-game with Western versions. Sought after by collectors for their original print runs and certain variant artwork. Stocked in France
Riftbound TCG Chinese Version
The Chinese version of Riftbound holds a special place in the game's ecosystem. It's the first language in which each set is printed, several months ahead of the English and French releases. Origins was released in China on August 1, 2025, three months before the English version in October. Spiritforged followed on December 12, 2025, two months before the English launch in February 2026. Unleashed is released on April 10, 2026, almost a month before the English release on May 8.
This chronological advantage has a direct consequence for collectors: the Chinese cards represent the first printing of each set. In the world of TCGs, first printings often have a higher long-term collectable value. This is a principle found in other card games, and Riftbound is no exception.
Beyond the print run, some Chinese cards feature artwork variations not found in Western versions. Overnumber and promotional cards can differ between sets, creating additional interest for collectors who want cards not included in English or French booster packs.
Technically, the Chinese cards are the same physical size as the English and French versions. They fit in the same sleeves and deck boxes, and are compatible in-game. The only difference is the language of the text and card names. In official tournaments, check the local rules regarding permitted languages, but in casual play, there's nothing stopping you from mixing the versions.
All three sets are available in Chinese. Origins offers the same pool of over 300 cards and the same 12 Legend champions (Jinx, Yasuo, Ahri, Teemo, Lee Sin, Darius, Miss Fortune, Sett, Kai'Sa, Volibear, Leona, Viktor). Spiritforged retains its 221 cards with the Equipment, Gold, Repeat, and Quick-Draw mechanics. Unleashed keeps its 220+ cards, the XP system, Hunt, Ambush, and the Ultimate Baron Nashor rarity.
Please note that the Chinese version does not use the same booster pack format as the English version. Two types of boosters exist. The Slim Booster contains 5 cards per pack with at least one guaranteed holo card, sold in boxes of 24 packs (120 cards total). The Jumbo Booster contains 14 cards per pack, in boxes of 12 packs (168 cards total). This format is very different from the English display, which offers 24 packs of 14 cards (336 cards). Therefore, the distribution of rarities and pull probabilities are not directly comparable between the two editions. This is an important point to keep in mind if you are buying the Chinese version hoping for the same structure as the English one.
For collectors who follow card prices, Chinese editions have their own market. Some cards in Chinese are traded at different prices than their English counterparts, sometimes higher for early printings in good condition, sometimes lower because European demand remains concentrated on English. It's a niche market that appeals to those who collect different versions of the same card or who are looking for less common pieces in Europe.
Our Chinese Riftbound products are imported and stored in France. Shipping is from our warehouse, with the same delivery times and packaging care as for the English and French versions.
See also
• Parent category: all Riftbound products
• Previous/Next Expansion: Origins (Set 1, EN)
• All formats: Riftbound displays of 24 boosters , Riftbound boosters , Riftbound decks and boxes
• Accessories: Riftbound accessories