Arena of Glory Expansion Review – CookieRun Braverse TCG

Introduction

We’re bringing you an early Arena of Glory [BS7] Expansion Review ahead of its expected NA Region release in Q1 2026. The Southeast Asian tournaments, which featured the Arena of Glory expansion, have just concluded. With that, we aim to give our NA Region readers an informative introductory review. This article will help you understand the core mechanics introduced in this expansion, discover the top cards, and know what to expect when you join your local pre-release events.

New Keyword and Synergies: ARENA

In this expansion, cards will feature a new keyword at the bottom left corner — Arena. Any card with this keyword is considered an “Arena” card, unlocking powerful synergies with other cards from the same expansion. Below are examples of new Item, Trap, and Stage cards that work perfectly with the Arena keyword.

Item Cards

Trap Cards

Stage Card

Our Top-10 CookieRun Cards for Arena of Glory

Before diving into our overall Arena of Glory Expansion Review, we’d like to share our Top 10 most powerful cards from the set. After analyzing results from official CookieRun: Braverse TCG tournaments and gathering feedback from competitive players at local game stores, we’ve identified cards that truly stand out.

These are the cards we consider staples of the expansion. Of course, performance may vary between regions, as different metas, deck choices, and playstyles can influence results. Still, these 10 cards have made a major impact in Southeast Asia, and we believe our NA readers will find this list both helpful and exciting!

Top 10 Cards — From strongest to least

1. bs7-014-capsaicin-cookie
2. bs7-079-cream-soda-cookie
3. bs7-059-choco-drizzle-cookie
4. bs7-035-kouign-amann-cookie
5. bs7-018-jalapeno-cookie
6. bs7-015-crushed-pepper-cookie
7. bs7-084-the-sunblade
8. bs7-067-dark-choco-cookie
9. bs7-064-cookie-windmill
10. bs7-022-scovillia-quarters

Overall Expansion Review

The Arena of Glory Expansion introduces exciting new tools and Cookie Cards that replace several older options from past sets. Despite these additions, many META decks from previous expansions remain just as dominant, needing only minor tweaks using the new Arena of Glory cards. The real challenge for players has been to fully utilize Arena cards and their built-in synergies within this expansion. However, even with these new mechanics, established META decks continue to steamroll newer builds, proving that the overall META hasn’t shifted dramatically with this latest release.

Nevertheless, for casual play and collection purposes, we still encourage players to join pre-release events. It’s a great opportunity to collect exclusive event cards, experience the new expansion firsthand, and learn how the Arena keyword and its synergies work in real games. Plus, supporting your local game store is always awesome — it helps strengthen the CookieRun: Braverse TCG community and supports the developers who continue to nurture this growing TCG we’ve all come to love.

Conclusion

The Arena of Glory Expansion brings 'not-so-OP-as-previous-expansion' new cards, mechanics, and strategies to the CookieRun: Braverse TCG. While the current META hasn’t shifted dramatically, the expansion still adds plenty of fresh options for deck builders and collectors alike. It’s an ideal time to experiment with Arena keyword synergies and discover creative ways to enhance your favorite decks - WHEN it arrives in NA Region in 2026. By the way, don’t forget to bookmark our website for more deck guides, strategy tips, and META discussions on CookieRun: Braverse TCG contents.