Rules

Learn the basics of NARUTO Mythos TCG and start playing in just minutes. An accessible system that rewards timing and foresight, featuring fast-paced matches and surprising strategic depth.

Cover of the NARUTO Mythos TCG Shinobi Shiren rulebook with Sasuke and NARUTO

Card Types

There are three main types of cards you will use during the game:

Itachi Uchiha anime card with close-up portrait, red-and-black Akatsuki theme, and silver/gray border
Temari trading card with Wind Scythe Jutsu, blond anime character wielding a large fan, orange background
NARUTO Uzumaki trading card with yellow-and-black artwork and Konohagakure logo

Character Cards

These cards are played to assign ninjas to the Mission cards currently in play.

Anime battle card showing a pink-haired character shielding a fallen teammate; text reads “RESCUE A FRIEND.”
NARUTO, Sasuke, and Sakura in profile with “CHUNIN EXAM” title card and mission text.
Game card showing two anime characters, one jumping and one crouching, with “CALL FOR SUPPORT” text.

Mission Cards

Mission cards give a reward of a base number of Mission points, as well as additional points based on their rank in play.

Itachi Uchiha anime card with close-up portrait, red-and-black Akatsuki theme, and silver/gray border
Temari trading card with Wind Scythe Jutsu, blond anime character wielding a large fan, orange background
Game card showing two anime characters, one jumping and one crouching, with “CALL FOR SUPPORT” text.

Attachment Cards

These new cards enhance Character or Mission cards in play and modify how they function.

Anatomy of a Card: How to Read it

Understanding the information on your cards is crucial for strategy.

Character card

Itachi Uchiha trading card in Akatsuki cloak, standing on a seaside path with forest background

Character Name

Character Version

Chakra Cost

Faction

Keywords

Effect

Power

Black left-pointing back arrow icon on a white background
Left-pointing back arrow icon in black on a white background
Orange right-pointing arrow icon on a white background
Orange right-pointing arrow with a black outline on a white background
Black left-pointing arrow icon on a white background
Left-pointing back arrow icon in black on a white background.
Black left-pointing arrow icon on a white background
Annotated trading card of Shikamaru Nara with labels for name, chakra cost, power, faction, keywords, and effect.

  • Details Character card

    Character Name: the name of the Character. You can have only one Character card with the same name per mission.  


    Character description: a descriptor that differentiates the card from other cards with the same character name.  


    Chakra Cost: the amount of Chakra points required to play this card.  


    Power: the number that is applied to win a Mission card. 


    Keywords: they can be relevant in interactions with other cards and effects.  


    Faction: the character's faction, which may interact with other effects.  


    Effect: Cards with effects will have icons indicating their activation timing. "Instant" activates when the character is played face-up, while "Continuous" remains active as long as the character is face-up on the field.  

Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura in profile with “CHUNIN EXAM” title card and mission text.

Title

Mission Points

Effect

Black left-pointing arrow icon on a white background
Blue right-pointing arrow icon
Left-pointing back arrow icon in black on a white background

Mission card

NARUTO game mission banner with three character faces, “Mission points 2,” and “CHUNIN EXAM” title text

  • Details Mission card

    Title: the title of the Mission.


    Mission Points: the base points awarded to the winner of this mission.


    Effect: effects that activate either during scoring or while in play.

Attachment A

Itachi Uchiha trading card in Akatsuki cloak, standing on a seaside path with forest background

Character Name

Character Version

Chakra Cost

Faction

Keywords

Effect

Power

Black left-pointing back arrow icon on a white background
Left-pointing back arrow icon in black on a white background
Orange right-pointing arrow icon on a white background
Orange right-pointing arrow with a black outline on a white background
Black left-pointing arrow icon on a white background
Left-pointing back arrow icon in black on a white background.
Black left-pointing arrow icon on a white background
Annotated trading card of Shikamaru Nara with labels for name, chakra cost, power, faction, keywords, and effect.
Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura in profile with “CHUNIN EXAM” title card and mission text.

Title

Mission Points

Effect

Black left-pointing arrow icon on a white background
Blue right-pointing arrow icon
Left-pointing back arrow icon in black on a white background

Attachment B

NARUTO game mission banner with three character faces, “Mission points 2,” and “CHUNIN EXAM” title text
Shino Aburame anime card in a gray hooded outfit with insect-themed effects and stats.

Game Flow and Turn Structure

Every game of NARUTO Mythos TCG takes place over exactly 4 Rounds. Here are the key steps to start and play a game:

Game setup

1. Determine initiative

Randomly determine a first player that receives the Edge token. 

Blue 20-sided die with gold numbers and star accents, showing 5 on the top face.
Purple and gold 20-sided die with zodiac-style symbols and the number 12 on top
Anime character NARUTO in orange jacket, smiling and pointing on a black circular background.
Blue curved arrow pointing up and to the right

Edge token

2. Mission setup

Each player randomly chooses 2 Mission cards. Create the Missions deck.

Anime card showing NARUTO and Sakura in a snowy scene with the title “Bring It Back” and a 3-cost icon
NARUTO, Sasuke, and Sakura in profile with “CHUNIN EXAM” title card and mission text.
Anime battle card showing a pink-haired character shielding a fallen teammate; text reads “RESCUE A FRIEND.”
Card game scene with hooded leader figure and text: “Protect the Leader.”

3. Starting hand

Both players draw 5 cards into their hand to begin. They can shuffle and redraw once.

Anime trading card of Itachi Uchiha in a black Akatsuki cloak by a seaside walkway.
Temari card in a pink outfit, holding folding fans, with sandy village background and stats displayed
Shino Aburame anime card in a gray hooded outfit with insect-themed effects and stats.
Kin Tsuchi character card with headband portrait, purple frame, and sound ninja labels.
Zabuza Momochi trading card with yellow background, wielding a huge sword in an action pose.
Shino Aburame anime card in a gray hooded outfit with insect-themed effects and stats.

Game flow of a round

4. Start phase

At the start of each round, each player receives a base of 5 Chakra points, increased by how many characters in play they have, to play their Character cards in Missions. They also draw 2 cards, and add a new Mission in play. 

Black circular logo with a white spiral and the number 1 in the center
Black circular logo with a white spiral and the number 1 in the center
Black circular logo with a white spiral and the number 1 in the center
Black circular logo with a white spiral and the number 1 in the center
Black circular logo with a white spiral and the number 1 in the center
Might Guy trading card, green-clad ninja striking a fighting pose in a village setting.
Zaku Abumi ninja card in a forest, wearing a headband and beige outfit, with attack icons and stats.
Card game scene with hooded leader figure and text: “Protect the Leader.”

5. Action phase

Players take alternate turns on which they play Characters to Missions to try to win them. 

Anime card showing NARUTO and Sakura in a snowy scene with the title “Bring It Back” and a 3-cost icon
NARUTO Mythos card game cover with black background, orange cloud corners, and red logo
NARUTO Mythos card game cover with black background, orange cloud corners, and red logo
NARUTO Mythos card game cover with black background, orange cloud corners, and red logo
Shizune card art with a smiling character holding a piglet in a forest clearing, Leaf Village themed.
Cartoon Gamatatsu card with a smiling tan frog under a tree, labeled Water type, 59/130.
Ino Yamanaka trading card, blonde character in black outfit with Leaf Village symbol and blue sky background
Itachi Uchiha card with anime character in black cloak and red clouds, standing by a waterfront path.

6. Mission evaluation phase

After each player ended their round, compare the total Power of the characters of each player on each mission. The highest total power in each mission determines who wins and scores that Mission. 

Text diagram comparing two players’ point changes, with an arrow stating Player 2 is the winner.

7. End phase

After a round is scored, pass to next round where there will be an additional mission in play. At the end of 4th round, the game is over and the player with the most total mission points wins the game.

Black-and-white rolled paper icon with the number 1.
Black-and-white rolled paper icon with the number 1.
Black-and-white rolled paper icon with the number 1.
Black-and-white rolled paper icon with the number 1.
Black-and-white rolled paper icon with the number 1.
Black-and-white rolled paper icon with the number 1.
Black-and-white rolled paper icon with the number 1.
Black-and-white rolled paper icon with the number 1.
Black-and-white rolled paper icon with the number 1.
Black-and-white rolled paper icon with the number 1.

Master the game mechanics

Now that you know the basics, discover how to handle effects, timing and complex situations on the battlefield. For answers to the most common questions, check the FAQ.

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