Shaman King Card Game - Chou Senjiryakketsu - Meramera Hen (Japan) (GBC)

Shaman King Card Game - Chou Senjiryakketsu - Meramera Hen is a turn-based tactical card game for the Game Boy Color, based on the popular Shaman King manga and anime series. Players take on the role of a Shaman, engaging in card battles to prove their strength and collect powerful spirits.

The gameplay of Shaman King Card Game - Chou Senjiryakketsu - Meramera Hen revolves around deck building and turn-based combat. Each player starts with a deck composed of Shaman cards, Spirit cards, Magic cards, and Trap cards. The primary objective in each match is to use clever strategies to defeat the opponent's Shamans or reduce their life points to zero.

The main card types include:

• Shaman Cards: These represent the main Shaman characters from the series, such as Yoh Asakura, Anna Kyoyama, Ren Tao, etc. Each Shaman has unique attack points, defense points, and special abilities. These are the core cards on the battlefield.
• Spirit Cards: These are the spirits that Shamans summon to aid them in battle. They can be attached (equipped) to Shaman cards to boost their power, defense, or provide special effects. The distinctive "Over Soul" mechanic from Shaman King is recreated through combining Shamans and Spirits to unleash powerful attacks.
• Magic Cards: These cards can be used to create immediate effects, such as dealing direct damage, enhancing a Shaman's power, or weakening an opponent.
• Trap Cards: These cards are set face-down on the field and are activated when certain conditions are met, surprising the opponent and changing the tide of the battle.

In each turn, players will draw cards, play Shamans onto the field, attach spirits, use magic or traps, and attack the opponent. Resource management, predicting the opponent's moves, and building a balanced deck are key to victory. The game also features a story mode, allowing players to follow the characters' journey and unlock new cards as they progress.

The "Meramera Hen" (Blazing Chapter) version might focus on specific decks or characters, or simply be an expansion of the card collection, offering more strategies and exploration opportunities for fans.