Dragon Ball Fusion World Leader Tier List (Aug. 2026)

As of August 2026, Vegito (Blue, FB10-025) and Son Gohan: Youth/Piccolo (Green, FB10-049) sit at the top of the Dragon Ball Super Card Game Fusion World meta, with Majin Buu: Evil (SB01) and Cell (FB10-097) a clear step behind in the A-tier. That said, tier lists and actual regional results don’t always agree right now — a Son Gohan: SH (FB09) deck took down the Pomona, CA regional in July 2026 even though Vegito and Gohan/Piccolo were the more heavily represented decks in the room. This piece breaks down where every relevant leader currently sits, why, and what that means if you’re deciding what to buy next.

How This Tier List Was Built

Fusion World’s current format includes every set released since the game’s February 2024 relaunch — there’s no rotation like the older Dragon Ball Super Card Game (Masters) had, so FB01 “Awakened Pulse” leaders are still technically legal alongside FB10 “Cross Force” (released June 12, 2026 in English, June 13 in Japan). What actually keeps the format in check is BANDAI’s banned/restricted card list, which producer Yoshiki Ueda confirmed saw no changes heading into Championship 26-27 Wave 2 as of July 13, 2026. That’s worth flagging as a real risk factor for anyone buying singles: a banlist update could reshuffle this list at any point, the way it has for older TCG formats.

The rankings below combine early community consensus (TierMaker, Spell Mana, ShonenTCG’s tier coverage) with what’s actually shown up at sanctioned regionals during the Championship 26-27 Wave 1 season. Treat the S/A/B labels as “what’s winning right now,” not a permanent ranking — FB10 has only been out about two months as of this writing, so sample sizes are still smaller than a set that’s been legal for a year.

S-Tier: Vegito and Gohan/Piccolo (FB10 Cross Force)

Vegito (Blue, FB10-025) starts the game as Son Goku/Vegeta and Awakens into Vegito. Once he’s evolved, his skill lets you replay the On Play effects of Blue cards stacked underneath him at no additional cost — cards that were already efficient on their own become multi-effect plays once Vegito is online. The catch: the deck’s whole game plan hinges on protecting Vegito until that Evolve turn, and July’s meta reports note that opponents have gotten much better at timing counters specifically to blow out the Evolve activation rather than wasting resources earlier. It’s also not a cheap deck to build — the FB10-121 Super Alternate Art (SCR) print of Vegito was tracked around $34 by TCGIndex in early August 2026, though that’s already down roughly 25% from its 30-day high as more copies hit the market from box openings.

Son Gohan: Youth/Piccolo (Green, FB10-049) runs a dual-Awaken structure — Gohan’s attacks generate Ki bonuses while Piccolo cuts costs — that produces steady incremental advantage without needing a specific card sequence to function. Early community takes called it a lower-ceiling deck compared to Vegito, but ShonenTCG’s July meta update noted the assessment got revised upward once players found tighter Piccolo cost-reduction windows. The downside is that it’s a grindier, more patient deck; if you like closing games fast, this isn’t it.

A-Tier: Majin Buu: Evil and Cell

Majin Buu: Evil (Yellow, SB01-029) was the best leader in the format before FB10 dropped and it’s still a real threat — strong board presence and offensive pressure that doesn’t require a combo to get going. It’s also one of the cheapest leaders to pick up: the base non-foil print has been listed around $0.79, with the gold parallel commanding more. The tradeoff is that it’s now facing decks with a higher ceiling, so it wins on consistency rather than raw power.

Cell (Black, FB10-097) reduces Android costs and adds +5,000 power on attacks with no setup requirements, which makes it a forgiving deck to pilot. Prices split hard by rarity here — the plain leader print sits around $0.49, while the Alternate Art holofoil version has sold for over $120, which tells you most of that price is chase-collector demand rather than a reflection of the card’s actual playability. If you just want to play Cell competitively, you don’t need the expensive version.

B-Tier: Red Cell, Boujack, and Son Goku: Ki

Three leaders round out the playable-but-not-optimal tier:

• Red Cell (SB01) was A-tier before FB10 launched thanks to a reliable draw engine, but its reactive playstyle now struggles against the proactive S-tier options.
• Boujack (Yellow, FB10-073) plays Battle Cards costing 2 or less for steady tempo, but its survival-oriented Permanent ability limits how proactively it can take over a board.
• Son Goku: Ki (Red, FB10-001) is a straightforward Ki-accumulation-into-Awaken deck. It’s genuinely one of the more beginner-friendly options in the format, but that same transparency makes it easy for experienced opponents to play around.

What Actually Won at Regionals

Tier lists are theorycraft; regionals are results. At the Pomona, CA event on the Championship 26-27 Wave 1 calendar, the FS11-based Son Goku (Super Saiyan 3) leader was the single most-represented deck by raw numbers in Top 32 — it’s the leader BANDAI sells in the FS11 “Starter Deck EX” line, so that’s not surprising given how many copies are in circulation. But the deck that actually took the title was Son Gohan: SH (FB09 “Dual Evolution,” released March 13, 2026 in English), which shows two things worth remembering: popularity and win rate aren’t the same thing, and FB09-era leaders are still very much alive in a format with no rotation. Don’t assume you need the newest set to be competitive.

Leader Tier List at a Glance

Card prices fluctuate constantly and the above figures are a snapshot from early August 2026 sourced from TCGIndex and community pricing trackers — this isn’t financial advice, and singles pricing especially can swing hard around a set’s first few months as supply catches up with early hype.

Where to Get Real Product

If you want to actually build around any of these leaders, the practical entry points differ a lot in price and availability:

• BANDAI Dragon Ball Super Card Game Fusion World MANGA BOOSTER 01 (SB01) Booster Box is your route to Majin Buu: Evil and Red Cell. Fair warning: this box has traded well above a typical FB-numbered booster box because of its manga-art reprint chase cards, so don’t expect FB-series pricing.
  
• BANDAI Dragon Ball Super Card Game Fusion World Booster Pack Proud Warrior Tribe (FB08) Booster Box is a solid, currently-stocked mid-format box if you want to build up a Saiyan-leaning collection while waiting on newer sets to restock.
  
• BANDAI Dragon Ball Super Card Game Fusion World Start Deck EX (FS11) gets you the Evolve-mechanic Son Goku deck that dominated Pomona’s Top 32 by sheer numbers — a genuinely good, cheap on-ramp even if it wasn’t the deck that actually won.
  

As of this writing, FB10 “Cross Force” and FB09 “Dual Evolution” booster boxes — home to Vegito, Gohan/Piccolo, Cell, and Son Gohan: SH — aren’t yet showing up in Discovery Japan Mall’s current stock; that mall’s Dragon Ball catalog runs through FB08/SB02/FS11 at the moment. If you specifically want FB09 or FB10 packs, your best bet right now is a dedicated singles/booster retailer or your local game store while waiting for wider distribution to catch up — buying loose singles from unfamiliar marketplace sellers also carries real counterfeit risk, so stick to graded or reputable-seller listings if you go that route.

FAQ

Q: What’s the best Fusion World leader right now, as of August 2026?
A: By community tier-list consensus, Vegito (Blue, FB10) and Son Gohan: Youth/Piccolo (Green, FB10) are the current S-tier leaders. But regionals results are messier — an FB09 Son Gohan: SH deck won the July 2026 Pomona regional, so “best on paper” and “actually winning events” aren’t always the same deck.

Q: Does Fusion World have set rotation like the older Dragon Ball Super Card Game did?
A: No. Every Fusion World set released since the February 2024 launch (FB01 through FB10, plus the SB and FS side sets) remains legal. The format is instead shaped by BANDAI’s periodic banned/restricted list, which can change between Championship seasons — there were no changes announced for Wave 2 as of July 13, 2026, but that can shift.

Q: Do I need to buy the newest FB10 Cross Force set to be competitive?
A: Not necessarily. SB01 leaders like Majin Buu: Evil and Red Cell remain A/B-tier and are much cheaper to build than FB10’s chase cards, and an FB09 deck won a regional in July 2026. A rotation-free format means older sets stay relevant longer than in most other trading card games.

Q: Is Dragon Ball Fusion World the same game as the older Dragon Ball Super Card Game?
A: No — they’re separate, incompatible product lines. The pre-2024 game was rebranded “Masters” and still runs its own Zenkai Series releases, but none of those cards work in Fusion World decks. For a full rundown of the differences, see our Dragon Ball Fusion World Beginner’s Guide.

Q: Where can I safely buy real Japanese Fusion World product from outside Japan?
A: Stick to retailers that clearly source authentic BANDAI product, like Discovery Japan Mall (linked throughout this article), rather than unverified marketplace listings — counterfeit cards and boxes are a real problem for loose singles bought from unknown overseas sellers, especially for chase alt-art cards that carry a big price premium over their base versions.

Takeaway

Right now Vegito and Gohan/Piccolo are the leaders to beat on paper, Majin Buu: Evil and Cell remain reliable A-tier options at a fraction of the cost, and the Pomona regional result is a good reminder that Fusion World’s no-rotation format means yesterday’s set can still win today’s tournament. Build around what you can actually afford and enjoy playing — the tier list will keep moving as more Championship 26-27 Wave 2 results come in.