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The '''''Transformers Trading Card Game''''' was a collectible card game in which players built teams of both [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s (and later [[Mercenary|Mercenaries]]) to battle other players. The game was revealed on [[July 10]]th, 2018 by [[Wizards of the Coast]], with attendees of [[Gen-Con]] and [[San Diego Comic-Con]] able to purchase an exclusive set-card pack.

The game used simple mechanics in which players take turns doing a multitude of things, from drawing cards, flipping their character cards to their alt-modes, playing action and upgrade cards, and battling.

Between Summer 2018 and Summer 2020, five full sets of cards were released, as well as several promotional cards and five ready-to-play box sets. On July 20, 2020, it was announced through various social media channels that Wave 5: ''Titan Masters Attack'' would be the final release of the ''Transformers Trading Card Game''. The official statement included: "While the retailer and player community continued to grow, our product offerings didn’t meet the expectations of the broader fan base to engage further with the brand", as well as problems posed by the global COVID-19 pandemic as reasons for the cancellation of the game.

==Wave 1==
[[File:Transformers-TCG-BoosterPack.jpg|thumb|150px|Maybe this one will actually have that holofoil Charizard...]]
The initial wave of the ''Transformers Trading Card Game'' was released on September 28, 2018 in the United States, with staggered releases in other regions. Set contained 40 double-sided character cards and 81 battle cards. Released concurrently with the set was the '''Autobot Starter Set''', which included four unique character cards, and a ready-to-play battle deck that could be split between players. The set also includes the '''Metroplex Deck''', which included four character cards (including an oversized character card for [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex, Autobot City]]) and a ready-to-play battle deck containing three cards exclusive to the Metroplex Deck, released on November 20, 2018.

===Character Cards===
====Common====
{{columnlist|4|* [[Hound (G1)|Autobot Hound]], Long-Range Scout
*[[Barrage (Insecticon)|Barrage]], Merciless Insecticon
*[[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]], Insecticon Mind-Controller
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], Courageous Scout
*[[Slag (G1)|Dinobot Slug]], Hot-Headed Warrior
*[[Swoop (G1)|Dinobot Swoop]], Fearsome Flyer
*[[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]], Veteran Decepticon
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], Decepticon Leader
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], Freedom Fighter
*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]], Sky Smasher
*[[Kup (G1)|Sergeant Kup]], Veteran Sergeant
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], Scheming Second-in-Command}}

====Uncommon====
{{columnlist|4|* [[Jazz (G1)|Autobot Jazz]], Special Ops
*[[Mirage (G1)|Autobot Mirage]], Lone Wolf
*[[Chop Shop (G1)|Chop Shop]], Sneaky Insecticon
*[[Drift (G1)|Deadlock]], Bounty Hunter
*[[Demolisher (G1)|Demolisher]], Devoted Decepticon
*[[Sludge (G1)|Dinobot Sludge]], Mighty Stomper
*[[Snarl (G1)|Dinobot Snarl]], Desert Warrior
*[[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]], Fearless Firefighter
*[[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], Air Guardian
*[[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]], Cunning Insecticon
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], Military Strategist
*[[Ransack (G1)|Ransack]], Insecticon Commando
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], Sneaky Prankster
*Starscream, Air Commander
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]], Mach Warrior
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], Weapons Inventor}}

====Rare====
{{columnlist|4|* [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], Skilled Fighter
*[[Cosmos (G1)|Autobot Cosmos]], Recon & Communication
*[[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]], Special Ops
*[[Straxus (G1)|Darkmount]], Cruel Overlord
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Decepticon Shockwave]], Cybertron Commander
*[[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], Dinobot Leader
*[[Shrapnel (G1)|Insecticon Skrapnel]], Insecticon Leader
*Megatron, Living Weapon
*Optimus Prime, Battlefield Legend
*[[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]], Fusion Flyer}}

====Super Rare====
{{columnlist|4|* Bumblebee, Legendary Warrior
*[[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]], Dark Clone}}

===Battle Cards===
====Common====
{{columnlist|4|* Armored Plating
*Battle Ready
*Brainstorm
*Crushing Size
*Data Pad
*Drill Arms
*[[Flamethrower]]
*[[Force field|Force Field]]
*Handheld Blaster
*Improvised Shield
*Incoming Transmission
*Inspiring Leadership
*Leap into Battle
*Medic!
*New Designs
*Piercing Blaster
*Primary Laser
*Rapid Conversion
*Ready for Action
*Reinforced Plating
*Repair Bay
*Scrapper Gauntlets
*Supercharge
*Zap}}

====Uncommon====
{{columnlist|4|* Aerial Recon
*Armed Hovercraft
*Backup Plan
*Blast Shield
*Body Armor
*Bug Bomb
*Collateral Damage
*Computer Sabotage
*Crushing Treads
*Debilitating Crystal
*Disarm
*Disruption
*Disruptive Entrance
*Emergency Maintenance
*Equipment Enthusiast
*[[Grenade launcher|Grenade Launcher]]
*Jaws of Steel
*Multi-Mission Gear
*Multi-Tool
*Plasma Burst
*[[Great Sword|Power Sword]]
*Ramming Speed
*Rapid Ascent
*Strafing Run
*Swap Missions
*Treasure Hunt
*Turbo Boosters}}

====Rare====
{{columnlist|4|* Agility of Bumblebee
*Bombing Run
*Cargo Trailer
*Combat Training
*[[Cybertonium bow|Cybertonium Bow]]
*Data Bank
*Dino-Chomp!
*[[Energon-axe|Energon Axe]]
*[[Fusion cannon|Fusion Cannon]] of Megatron
*Heroism
*Hunker Down
*I Still Function!
*[[Ion blaster|Ion Blaster]] of Optimus Prime
*[[Matrix of Leadership]]
*[[Null-ray|Null-Ray]] of Starscream
*One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall
*Peace through Tyranny
*[[Photon bomb|Photon Bomb]]
*Roll Out!
*Salvage for Parts
*Security Checkpoint
*Shock Absorbers
*Start Your Engines
*[[Static Laser]] of Ironhide
*Swap Parts
*Swarm!
*System Reboot
*Team-Up Tactics
*The Bigger They Are
*[[Thermal weaponry|Thermal Weaponry]]}}

===Box Sets===
====Starter Set====
=====Character Cards=====
{{columnlist|4|* Bumblebee, Brave Warrior
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], Veteran Autobot
*Optimus Prime, Autobot Leader
*[[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]], Security Chief}}

=====Battle Cards=====
{{columnlist|4|* Armored Plating (x2)
*Data Pad (x2)
*Debilitating Crystal (x2)
*Flamethrower (x2)
*Grenade Launcher (x2)
*Handheld Blaster (x2)
*Improvised Shield (x2)
*Incoming Transmission (x2)
*Inspiring Leadership (x2)
*Leap into Battle (x2)
*New Designs (x2)
*Piercing Blaster (x2)
*Plasma Burst (x2)
*Primary Laser (x2)
*Ramming Speed (x2)
*Rapid Ascent (x2)
*Rapid Conversion (x2)
*Ready for Action (x2)
*Repair Bay (x2)
*Team-Up Tactics (x2)}}

====Metroplex Deck====
[[File:Six gun.jpg|thumb|150px|Batteries not included.]]
=====Character Cards=====
{{columnlist|4|* [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], Autobot City
*[[Scamper]], City Patrol
*[[Six-Gun]], Heavy Weapons Expert
*[[Slammer]], Combat Drone*}}
:'''''*''' Slammer is a drone, so it doesn’t flip between modes like other character cards.''

=====Battle Cards=====
{{columnlist|4|* Armored Plating (x3)
*Backup Plan (x3)
*Combat Training (x2)
*Data Pad (x2)
*Flamethrower (x3)
*Force Field (x3)
*Handheld Blaster (x3)
*Height Advantage (x3)
*Improvised Shield (x3)
*Inspiring Leadership (x3)
*Protected By Metroplex (x3)
*Rally the City (x3)
*Rapid Conversion (x3)
*Supercharge (x3)}}
{{-}}

====''Energon Edition''====
[[File:TCGW1EnergonEdition.jpg|thumb]]
Released on [[December 2]], [[2019]] in celebration of the first year of the ''Transformers Trading Card Game'', the ''Energon Edition'' consists of an Energon Cube shaped box containing one booster box worth of Wave 1 booster packs (30 in total), 18 six-sided Energon Dice/damage counters, as well as reprints of six character cards on semitransparent plastic (including the hard to get Slipstream, Strategic Seeker and Cliffjumper, Renegade Warrior from the SDCC 2018 pack) and full playsets of six battle cards reprinted in holofoil, with each one themed alongside one of the reprinted character cards. When opened the box contains a foam display stand that allows for the six character cards to be displayed, as well as a drawer to store the battle cards and dice. For a limited time those who ordered the ''Energon Edition'' received separate one copy each of the SDCC 2018 exclusive battle cards "All-Out Attack" and "Tandem Targeting System", also printed in holofoil.

=====Character Cards=====
{{columnlist|4|* Optimus Prime, Battlefield Legend
*Megatron, Living Weapon
*Cliffjumper, Renegade Warrior
*Slipstream, Strategic Seeker
*Bumblebee, Legendary Warrior
*Nemesis Prime, Dark Clone}}

=====Battle Cards=====
{{columnlist|4|* Agility of Bumblebee (x3)
*Bombing Run (x3)
*Cargo Trailer (x3)
*Fusion Cannon of Megatron (x3)
*Ion Blaster of Optimus Prime (x3)
*Start Your Engines (x3)}}
{{-}}

==Wave 2: ''Rise of the Combiners''==
[[File:Transformers-TCG-BoosterBox.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|300px|Your wallet will suffer at the hands of ''Predaking''!]]
Wave 2 of the ''Transformers Trading Card Game'', ''Rise of the Combiners'' was released on March 1, 2019 and added new characters and battle cards, including the titular [[Combiner]]s. This wave consisted of 46 character cards and 81 battle cards. The set also included a ready-to-play '''[[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]''' deck, released on March 29, 2019, which included exclusive cards for the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] as well as a ready-to-play battle deck that included 4 exclusive battle cards. A second starter set was also released as part of this set on May 3, 2019. The '''Bumblebee vs. Megatron''' starter set contained 4 exclusive character cards and another ready-to-play battle deck that can be split between two players.

===Character Cards===
====Common====
{{columnlist|3|* [[Firestar (G1)|Autobot Novastar]], Search and Rescue
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], Trusted Lieutenant
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], Arrogant Ruler
*[[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]], Combat Assault}}

=====[[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]], Menacing Colossus=====
{{columnlist|3|*[[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]], Paranoid Scout
*[[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]], Doomed Loner
*[[Drag Strip (G1)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], Cutthroat Warrior
*[[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]], Stunticon Leader
*[[Offroad (CW)|Offroad]], All-Terrain Soldier}}

=====[[Superion (G1)|Superion]], Sky Protector=====
{{columnlist|3|*[[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]], Fearless Flyer
*[[Alpha Bravo]], Airborne Special Ops
*[[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]], Sky High Recon
*[[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], Aerialbot Leader
*[[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]], Air Warfare Specialist}}

=====[[Dreadwing (G1)|Dreadwing]], Sky Destroyer=====
*[[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]], Air Defense
*[[Darkwing (G1)|Blackwing]], Aerial Attacker

====Uncommon====
{{columnlist|3|* [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]], Reluctant Soldier
*[[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], Fastest Bot in the Galaxy
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], Doombringer
*[[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]], Autobot Architect
*[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], Supersonic Interceptor}}

=====[[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]], Ultimate Defender=====
{{columnlist|3|* [[Hot Rod (G1)|Autobot Hot Rod]], Impulsive Fighter
*[[Mirage (G1)|Autobot Mirage]], Counterintelligence
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], Steadfast Brawler
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], Gleaming Commander
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], Strategic Mastermind
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]], Bold Warrior}}

=====[[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]], Ferocious Hunter=====
{{columnlist|3|* [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]], Aerial Assault
*[[Headstrong (G1)|Predacon Headstrong]], Ground Assault
*[[Rampage (G1)|Predacon Rampage]], Savage Hunter
*[[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]], Predacon Leader
*[[Tantrum (G1)|Torox]], Fueler}}

====Rare====
{{columnlist|3|* [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]], Toxic Terror
*[[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]], Decepticon Psy Ops
*[[Venom (G1)|Decepticon Venin]], Insecticon Tyrant
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], Teleporting Seeker
*[[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]], Confident Sharpshooter}}

=====[[Volcanicus (POTP)|Volcanicus]], Fiery Champion=====
{{columnlist|3|*[[Sludge (G1)|Dinobot Sludge]], Dino Demolitions
*[[Slag (G1)|Dinobot Slug]], Battering Ram
*[[Snarl (G1)|Dinobot Snarl]], Spiked Battler
*[[Swoop (G1)|Dinobot Swoop]], Bombardier
*[[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], Powerful Commander}}

====Super Rare====
{{columnlist|3|* [[Springer (G1)|Autobot Springer]], Aerial Defense
*[[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], Relentless Foe
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], Decepticon King
*[[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]], Combiner Hunter}}

===Battle Cards===
====Common====
{{columnlist|4|* Armored Plating
*Bashing Shield
*Confidence
*Cooling Vents
*Energon Slingshot
*Enforcement Batons
*Erratic Lightning
*Escape Route
*Field Communicator
*Field Repair
*Fling
*Handheld Blaster
*Improvised Shield
*Primary Laser
*Rapid Conversion
*Rest and Relaxation
*Security Console
*Spare Parts
*Surprise Attack
*Swindled
*Tech Research
*Testify
*Underhanded Tactics
*Vaporize}}

====Uncommon====
{{columnlist|4|* Aerialbot Enigma
*Attack Drone
*Backup Beam
*Bolt of Lightning
*Bravery
*Cornered!
*Enemy Combat Analysis
*Evasive Maneuvers
*Focus Fire
*Leap of Faith
*Noble's Blaster
*Pep Talk
*Power Punch
*Reckless Charge
*Scoundrel's Blaster
*Scrounge
*Secret Dealings
*Smelt
*Sonic Scramble
*Sparring Gear
*Stealthiness
*Stunticon Enigma
*Superior Cannon
*Superior Jetpack
*Superior Plating
*Universal Network Access
*Vandalize}}

====Rare====
{{columnlist|4|* Aerialbot Formation
*Ancient Wisdom
*Bad Attitude
*Bumpers
*Combat Commands
*Crash Landing
*Decepticon Crown
*Defensive Driving
*Dinobot Enigma
*Electrified Spikes
*Energized Field
*Espionage
*Fog of War
*Heavy-Handed
*Inferno Breath
*Intelligence Mission
*Inverted!
*Marksmanship
*Master Plan
*Mining Pick
*Mounted Missiles
*Predacon Enigma
*Press the Advantage
*Recon System
*Sentinel Enigma
*Steamroll
*Stunticon Swagger
*Tackle
*Tooth and Claw
*Unleash Potential}}

===Box Sets===
====Devastator Deck====
=====[[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], Towering Warrior=====
{{columnlist|3|*[[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]], Demolitions
*[[Hook (G1)|Hook]], Surgical Engineer
*[[Long Haul (G1)|Longhaul]], Transport
*[[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]], Materials Fabrication
*[[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]], Mining and Salvage
*[[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]], Construction Foreman}}

=====Battle Cards=====
{{columnlist|4|*Blast Shield (x3)
*Builder's Tools (x3)
*Constructicon Enigma (x3)
*Force Field (x3)
*Grenade Launcher (x3)
*Heavy Landing (x3)
*Improvised Shield (x2)
*Pep Talk (x3)
*Primary Laser (x3)
*Ramming Speed (x2)
*Rapid Conversion (x3)
*Reclaim (x3)
*Scrapper Gauntlets (x3)
*Tower Tracker (x1)
*Work Overtime (x3)}}

====Bumblebee vs. Megatron Starter Set====
=====Character Cards=====
{{columnlist|4|*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], Least Likely, Most Dangerous
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], Cybertronian Tyrant
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], Decepticon Lieutenant
*[[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]], Defender of Truth}}

=====Battle Cards=====
{{columnlist|4|*Armored Plating (x2)
*Backup Beam (x2)
*Enforcement Batons (x2)
*Equipment Enthusiast (x2)
*Grenade Launcher (x2)
*Handheld Blaster (x2)
*Improvised Shield (x2)
*Inferno Breath (x2)
*Leap of Faith (x1)
*New Designs (x2)
*Pep Talk (x2)
*Primary Laser (x2)
*Reckless Charge (x2)
*Rest and Relaxation (x2)
*Security Console (x2)
*Sparring Gear (x2)
*Stealthiness (x2)
*Strafing Run (x1)
*Super Charge (x2)
*Surprise Attack (x2)
*Vaporize (x2)}}

==Wave 3: ''War for Cybertron: Siege I''==
A tie-in to the concurrently running ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege]]'' toyline, Wave 3 features many characters from the line, though there are several game exclusive additions to the cast as well. Though Wave 2's Combiners sit this wave out, the game does add two new types of Character Cards in the form of [[Micromaster|Micro]] and [[Battle Master]]s. This wave also sees the debut of original art for all of the wave's Battle Cards, each drawn by a variety of artists who've worked on [[IDW Publishing]]'s Transformers comics.

===Character Cards===
====Common====
{{columnlist|3|*[[Prowl (G1)|Major Prowl]], Infantry-Strategist
*[[Arcee (G1)|Private Arcee]], Special Ops-Warrior
*[[Flak (G1)|Private Flak]], Artillery-Tactics
*[[Mudslinger (G1)|Private Mudslinger]], Special Ops-Infiltration
*[[Red Alert (G1)|Private Red Alert]], Medical-Medic
*[[Red Hot|Private Red Heat]], Infantry-Emergency Response
*[[Stakeout (G1)|Private Stakeout]], Infantry-Communications
*[[Big Shot|Private Top Shot]], Artillery-Patrol Leader
*[[Tote|Private Tote]], Special Ops-Infiltration
*[[Detour (G1)|Raider Detour]], Infantry-Demolitions
*[[Ion Storm|Raider Ion Storm]], Infantry-Rainmaker
*[[Laserbeak (G1)|Raider Laserbeak]], Espionage-Interrogation
*[[Ravage (G1)|Raider Ravage]], Espionage-Saboteur
*[[Road Hugger (G1)|Raider Road Hugger]], Infantry-Tactics
*[[Runabout (G1)|Raider Runabout]], Infantry-Soldier
*[[Runamuck (G1)|Raider Runamuck]], Infantry-Soldier
*[[Storm Cloud (G1)|Raider Storm Cloud]], Infantry-Electronic Warfare
*[[Whisper (G1)|Raider Visper]], Infantry-Patrol Leader
*[[Chromia (G1)|Sergeant Chromia]], Special Ops-Counterintelligence
*[[Hound (G1)|Sergeant Hound]], Infantry-Recon
*[[Shrapnel (G1)|Sergeant Skrapnel]], Infantry-Electronic Warfare
*[[Sparkstalker|Sergeant Sparkstalker]], Black Ops-Cryptology}}

====Uncommon====
{{columnlist|3|*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Captain Wheeljack]], Engineering-Scientist
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Major Soundwave]], Espionage-Spy
*[[Firebolt (G1)|Private Firedrive]], Ground Command-Artillery/Duo-Charge Electrostatic [[Photon cannon|Photon Cannon]]
*[[Lionizer (G1)|Private Lionizer]], Ground Command-Artillery/RS Firesteel Saber
*[[Pteraxadon|Private Pteraxadon]], Air Command-Artillery/Binary Edgewind Scythe
*[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Transformers Trading Card Game|Private Sideswipe]], Infantry-Soldier
*[[Trailbreaker (G1)|Private Trailbreaker]], Infantry-Fortification & Defense
*[[Aimless|Raider Aimless]], Air Force-Weapons/Manifold Ion Particle Blaster
*[[Blowpipe (G1)|Raider Blowpipe]], Air Force Weapons/Dual-Impact Shatterblast Cannon
*[[Flamefeather (G1)|Raider Flamefeather]], Black Ops-Soldier
*[[Nightstick (G1)|Raider Nightstick]], Ground Force-Weapons/Black Beam Blaster
*[[Triggerhappy (G1)|Raider Triggerhappy]], Air Force-Gunner
*[[Flamewar (G1)|Specialist Flamewar]], Special Ops-Hunter
*[[Ratchet (G1)|Specialist Ratchet]], Engineering-Rescue & Repair}}

====Rare====
{{columnlist|3|*[[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]], Cybertronian Sage
*[[Elita One (G1)|Captain Elita-1]], Special Ops-Ranger
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Captain Ironhide]], Infantry-Bodyguard
*[[Starscream (G1)|Captain Starscream]], Infantry-Air Commander
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|General Optimus Prime]], Infantry-Leader
*[[Cindersaur (G1)|Raider Cindersaur]], Black Ops-Demolitions
*[[Needlenose (G1)|Raider Needlenose]], Air Force-Soldier
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Sergeant Skywarp]], Black Ops-Seeker}}

====Super Rare====
{{columnlist|3|*[[Megatron (G1)|General Megatron]], Infantry-Leader
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Major Shockwave]], Applied Sciences-Scientist
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Major Ultra Magnus]], Infantry-City Commander
*[[Cog (G1)|Sergeant Cog]], Artillery-Mechanic/Heavy Force Defensebreaker Cannon}}

===Battle Cards===
====Common====
{{columnlist|3|*Battlefield Report
*Brainstorm
*Calculated Strike
*Combat Dagger
*Dismantling Claw
*Force Field
*Medic!
*Pep Talk
*Reactive Armor
*Repurpose
*Smoke Cloak}}

====Uncommon====
{{columnlist|3|*Compact Shield
*Device Virus
*EMP Wave
*Energy Pack
*Fuel Cache
*Full Loadout
*Rock Toss
*Spinner Rims
*Squish Them Like Bugs
*Steady Shot}}

====Rare====
{{columnlist|3|*Battering Ram
*Callous Leadership
*Dampening Field
*Emergency Defense Field
*Erratic Energy Grenade
*Heat of Battle
*Heroic Team-Up
*Infiltrate
*Laser Cutlass
*Pop a Wheelie
*Quartermaster
*RR Disruptor Blade
*Scavenge the Battlefield
*Special Ops Mission
*Take Cover
*Two-Pronged Attack
*[[Magnus Armor|Ultra Magnus Armor]]
*Unconventional Flying Object}}

===Box Sets===
====Blaster vs. Soundwave====
=====Character Cards=====
{{columnlist|4|* [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], Communications
*[[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]], Spy
*[[Eject (G1)|Eject]], Electronic Surveillance
*[[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]], Warrior
*[[Ramhorn (G1)|Ramhorn]], Warrior
*[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]], Saboteur
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], Communications
*[[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]], Tracker}}

=====Battle Cards=====
{{columnlist|4|*Backup Beam (x3)
*Basic Combat Protocol (x2)
*Blast Shield (x3)
*Buzzsaw, Ravage, Frenzy Attack! (x3)
*Calculated Strike (x3)
*Daring Counterattack (x3)
*Dismantle (x2)
*Escape Route (x6)
*Flamethrower (x2)
*Force Field (x3)
*Grenade Launcher (x2)
*Handheld Blaster (x6)
*Incoming Transmission (x2)
*Inner Groove (x3)
*Intercept Communications (x3)
*Interpret The Airwaves (x3)
*Obstructive Rhythm (x3)
*Pep Talk (x6)
*Piercing Blaster (x2)
*Recover Cassette (x6)
*Scoundrel's Blaster (x3)
*Smoke Cloak (x3)
*Steady Shot (x3)
*Vaporize (x3)
*Zap (x2)}}

==Wave 4: ''War for Cybertron: Siege II''==
Wave 4 continues the toyline tie-in of Wave 3, offering a variety of characters featured in the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' toyline. Triple Changers and, in a way, Combiners make their return in this wave. Unlike Wave 2's combiners, Wave 4's Captain Omega Supreme and Private Skytread start out as component alt mode parts that the player must fulfill a certain condition to unite into robot mode. Unlike Wave 3's Sergeant Cog, Wave 4's Weaponizers Sergeant Six-Gun and Raider Brunt split up into two separate Weapon type upgrades upon their defeat.

Wave 4 also sees the debut of a third faction to the game, the [[Mercenary|Mercenaries]], who will go on to be featured in the next ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' toyline, ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]''.

Players who purchase a full Booster Box of ''War for Cybertron: Siege II'' cards also receive a new Titan card, Trypticon, and his three minions.

===Character Cards===
====Common====
{{columnlist|3|*[[Astrotrain (G1)|Captain Astrotrain]], Space Force-Transport
*[[Impactor (G1)|Captain Impactor]], Special Ops-Wrecker
*[[Lockdown (G1)|Lockdown]], Bounty Hunter
*[[Mudflap (G1)|Mudflap]], Hired Muscle
*[[Fixit (G1)|Private Fixit]], Rescue Patrol-Medic
*[[Highjump (G1)|Private Highjump]], Off-Road Patrol-Infiltration
*[[Powertrain|Private Powertrain]], Off-Road Patrol-Patrol Leader
*[[Seawatch|Private Seawatch]], Rescue Patrol-Search & Rescue
*[[Sidetrack (G1)|Private Sidetrack]], Battle Patrol-Demolitions
*[[Smokescreen (G1)|Private Smokescreen]], Special Ops-Soldier
*[[Sunrunner (G1)|Private Sunrunner]], Battle Patrol-Air Defense
*[[Apeface|Raider Apeface]], Espionage-Commando
*[[Blackjack (G1)|Raider Blackjack]], Sports Car Patrol-Patrol Leader
*[[Chop Shop (G1)|Raider Chop Shop]], Infantry-Soldier
*[[Hyperdrive (Micromaster)|Raider Hyperdrive]], Sports Car Patrol-Demolitions
*[[Nightflight (G1)|Raider Nightflight]], Air Strike Patrol-Spy
*[[Nova Storm (G1)|Raider Nova Storm]], Infantry-Combustion Specialist
*[[Ratbat (G1)|Raider Ratbat]], Spy Patrol-Fuel Scout
*[[Rumble (G1)|Raider Rumble]], Spy Patrol-Demolitions
*[[Tailwind (G1)|Raider Tailwind]], Air Strike Patrol-Strategist
*[[Barricade (IDW)|Sergeant Barricade]], Infantry-Enforcer
*[[Mirage (G1)|Sergeant Mirage]], Special Ops-Spy
*[[Springer (G1)|Sergeant Springer]], Special Ops-Aerial Defense
*[[Sandstorm (G1)|Specialist Sandstorm]], Special Ops-Advance Guard}}

====Uncommon====
{{columnlist|3|*[[Drift (G1)|Deadlock]], Soldier of Fortune
*[[Dazzlestrike|Private Dazzlestrike]], Ground Command-Artillery/Shadowsteel Iceblade
*[[Greenlight|Private Greenlight]], Special Ops-Recon
*[[Turbo Board|Private Turbo Board]], Air Command-Evac/Anti-Gravity Turbo Pack
*[[Vanguard|Private Vanguard]], Ground Command-Advance Guard/Anti-Ballistic Turret Helmet
*[[Caliburst (G1)|Raider Caliburst]], Air Force-Weapons/Oxidation Cannon
*[[Kickback (G1)|Raider Kickback]], Infantry-Soldier
*[[Needler (G1)|Raider Needler]], Ground Force-Demolitions/Steelbite Incisor Mask
*[[Sights (G1)|Raider Sights]], Air Force-Artillery/Multi-Maneuver Glider Wings
*[[Spinister (G1)|Raider Spinister]], Infantry-Aerial Assault
*[[Crosshairs (G1)|Sergeant Crosshairs]], Artillery-Weapons Supervisor}}

=====[[Flywheels|Raider Skytread]], Special Ops-Soldier=====
{{columnlist|2|*Skytread (Plane)
*Skytread (Tank)}}

====Rare====
{{columnlist|3|*[[Jetfire (G1)|Captain Jetfire]], Engineering-Air Guardian
*[[Detritus (G1)|Detritus]], Arms Dealer
*[[Hot Rod (G1)|Private Hot Rod]], Infantry-Soldier
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Sergeant Thundercracker]], Infantry-Seeker
*[[Omega Supreme (G1)|Captain Omega Supreme]], Transport-City Defender
**Omega Supreme (Base)
**Omega Supreme (Spaceship)
**Omega Supreme (Tank)
*[[Six-Gun|Sergeant Six-Gun]], Artillery-Soldier
**MTX-M2 Anti-Gravity Cannon
**MTX-S2A Guided Missile Launcher
*[[Brunt (G1)|Raider Brunt]], Weapons-Soldier
**TTC-HD Turret Armor
**TTC-HP Oblivio Launcher}}

====Super Rare====
{{columnlist|3|*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|General Optimus Prime]], Galactic Commander
*[[Megatron (G1)|Lord Megatron]], Conqueror of Cybertron
*[[Octane|Octone]], Capricious Aggressor
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Sergeant Soundblaster]], Weapons-Arms Dealer}}

===Battle Cards===
====Common====
{{columnlist|3|*Crowbar
*Designated Target
*Fight for Position
*Guarded Posture
*Hazardous Shield
*Head-On Collision
*Hidden Fortification
*Kinetic Convertor
*Kinetic Intensifier Whip
*Medic's Protective Field
*Minor Medic Kit
*Reprocess
*Showing Off
*Soldier's Blaster
*Special Delivery
*Stable Cover
*Terrifying Resilience
*Unflinching Courage
*War of Attrition
*Wedge Formation}}

====Uncommon====
{{columnlist|3|*Acute Reflexes
*Adaptive Plating
*Battlefield Incursion
*Blast Suit
*Contract Contingency
*Decipher
*Dual Wield
*Energy Transfer
*Erratic Cannon
*Even the Score
*Heroic Resolve
*Immersed in Shadow
*Increased Durability
*Indestructible Sword
*New Orders
*Plunder
*Point Position
*Sabotaged Armaments
*Sturdy Javelin
*Swerve}}

====Rare====
{{columnlist|3|*4-Wheel Drive
*Backfire
*Composite Armor
*Conversion Engine
*Coup
*Crude Club
*Daring Escape
*Defensive Configuration
*Hijack
*Involuntary Promotion
*Jam Signals
*Lucky Vest
*Multi-Missile Pod
*Opportune Offensive
*Opportune Repairs
*Overheat
*Overwhelming Advantage
*Pincer Movement
*Pocket Processor
*Relentless Invasion
*Shoulder Holster
*Step Forward
*Toolbox
*Valuable Contract}}

===Booster Box Exclusives===
{{columnlist|4|*[[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], Assault Base
*[[Brunt (G1)|Brunt]], Artillery Drone
*[[Full-Tilt (G1)|Full-Tilt]], Base Recon
*[[Wipe-Out]], Devoted Minion}}

==Wave 5: Titan Masters Attack==
Breaking with the previous two wave's tie-ins with the current toyline, '''Wave 5: ''Titan Masters Attack''''' is based on the ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' toyline. This wave introduces a mechanic for character cards: [[Titan Master]]s and Body Mode character cards, as well as new Stratagem cards.

Players who purchase a full Booster Box receive a new Titan card, Fortress Maximus, Great War Veteran, and his two Titan Masters, and players who purchase a Booster Box from participating WPN dealers receive promotional Perceptor and Convex cards.

This set was originally set for an April 2020 release, however due to the global COVID-19 pandemic the release was pushed back to May 29, 2020.

===Character Cards===
====Common====
{{columnlist|3|*[[Gears (G1)|Autobot Gears]], Transport & Reconnaissance
*[[Outback (G1)|Autobot Outback]], Gunner
*[[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]], Geologist
*[[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]], Electric Warrior
*[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]], Demolitions
*[[Crankcase (G1)|Crankcase]], Data Collector
*[[Wingspan]], Data Processor}}

====Uncommon====
{{columnlist|3|*[[Hi-Q|Apex]]
*[[Stylor|Autobot Stylor]]
*[[Chasm]]
*[[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]], Computer Programmer
*[[Doomshot]]
*[[Flameout]]
*[[Horri-Bull]], Ground Trooper
*[[Kreb]]
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], Fallen Hero
*[[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]], Hypnotist
*[[Monzo|Monxo]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], Legendary Warrior
*[[Parsec]]
*[[Quake (G1)|Quake]], Ground Assault
*[[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]], Air & Space Assault
*[[Twin Twist (G1)|Twin Twist]], Demolitions
*[[Vorath]]
*[[Weirdwolf (G1)|Wolfwire]], Ground Tracker
}}

====Rare====
{{columnlist|3|
*[[Nautica (G1)|Autobot Nautica]], Camien Engineer
*[[Arcana|Autobot Teslor]]
*[[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]], Biomechanical Engineer
*[[Brisko]]
*[[Grimlock (G1)|Clobber]]
*[[Fangry (G1)|Fangry]], Spy Tracker
*[[Recoil (G1)|Flintlock]]
*[[Freezeout (TR)|Freezeout]]
*[[Grax]]
*[[Ominus]]
*[[Kup (G1)|Sergeant Kup]], Wrecker Leader
*[[Skullcruncher (G1)|Skullsmasher]], Swamp Warrior}}

=====[[Black Shadow (G1)|Sky Shadow]], Elite Warrior=====
{{columnlist|2|*Sky Shadow (Plane)
*Sky Shadow (Tank)}}

====Super Rare====
{{columnlist|3|*[[Whirl (G1)|Autobot Whirl]], Aerial Assault
*[[Pounce|Decepticon Pounce]], Infiltrator
*[[Nightracer (G2)|Nightracer]], Gunner
*[[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]], Ground Assault Commander
*[[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]], Autobot Warrior
*[[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]], Autobot Warrior
*[[Windsweeper]], Air Defense}}

===Stratagems===
====Common====
{{columnlist|3|*Data Protection
*Duty & Honor
*[[Metallikato]] Stance
*Resilience
*Revenge
*Sabotage
*Science Officer
*Sky Shadow Sync
*Strategic Airlift}}

====Uncommon====
{{columnlist|3|*Aerial Enhancements
*All-Out
*Heroic Spotlight
*Infiltration
*Me Grimlock, You Grimlock!
*Pop-Up Attack
*Saturation Bombing
*Stealth Mission
*Villainous Spotlight
*Weapons Cache}}

====Rare====
{{columnlist|3|*Better Things to do than Die
*Camien Toughness
*Jurassic Punch
*Master Converter
*More Guns
*Orbital Strike
*Swap Heads
*The Usurper
*Who's Next?
}}

===Battle Cards===
====Common====
{{columnlist|3|*Blade Flurry
*Brass Knuckles
*Camien Crash
*Concealing Contrails
*Conversion Expertise
*Decoy Flares
*Emergency Barricade
*[[Grav-inhibitor|Grav-Inhibitor]]
*Handheld Blaster
*Hit and Run
*Hold the Line
*Hull Down
*Improvised Shield
*Industrial-Grade [[Phase-charge|Phase Charge]]
*[[Laser scalpel|Laser Scalpel]]
*Lock On Target
*Mission Briefing
*Scouting Mission
*Sharpened Talons
*Spiked Bracelet}}

====Uncommon====
{{columnlist|3|*[[Crystal of Power]]
*Electro-Optical Visor
*Enhanced Power Cell
*Emergency Repair Patch
*[[Fusion-borer|Fusion Borer]]
*Hand-to-Hand Combat
*High Five
*Junk Cannon
*Last Stand
*Lucky Dodge
*[[Magnetic dysfunction ray|Magnetic Dysfunction Ray]]
*Supporting Fire
*Temporal Quagmire
*[[Triangulator]]
*Tripwire
*Turn the Tide}}

====Rare====
{{columnlist|3|*Belligerence
*Counterespionage
*End Hostilities
*[[Energon mace|Energon Mace]]
*Escape Capsule
*[[Ghost shield|Ghost Shield]]
*Headbutt
*Intrusion Countermeasures Software
*Lose the Initiative
*Master of [[Metallikato]]
*[[Master Sword]]
*Nitro Booster
*Overrule
*[[Paralyzo box|Paralyzo Box]]
*Plasma Horns
*Reflect Damage
*Regenerative Core
*Scout Armor
*[[Sonic stun-gun|Sonic Stun-Gun]]
*Speed Trap
*Spymaster's Ruse
*Staggering Might
*[[Trithyllium]] Shield
*Versatility}}

===Booster Box Exclusives===
{{columnlist|3|*[[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]], Great War Veteran
*[[Cerebros (G1)|Cerebros]], City Commander
*[[Emissary (TR)|Emissary]]}}

==Exclusives==
[[File:Booster sdcc.jpg|thumb|150px|"And how do I get ''you''?"<br>"Don't ask!"]]
===Convention Pack 2018===
====Character Cards====
{{columnlist|4|* [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]], Renegade Warrior
*[[Slipstream (G1)|Slipstream]], Strategic [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]]}}

====Battle Cards====
{{columnlist|4|* All-Out Attack
*Tandem Targeting System}}

===Convention Pack 2019===
====Character Cards====
{{columnlist|3|* [[Camshaft (G1)|Private Camshaft]], Special Ops-Scout
*[[Downshift (G1)|Private Downshift]], Special Ops-Security Agent
*[[Overdrive|Sergeant Overdrive]], Special Ops-Strategist}}

===Lootcrate===
====Character Cards====
*[[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], Autobot Defense Base

===Chinese New Year Promotion===
====Character Cards====
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], Silver Gold Warrior

===In-Store Play Promo Cards===
====Character Cards====
=====Wave 3=====
{{columnlist|3|*[[Smashdown|Private Smashdown]], Ground Command-Artillery/Airquake Hammerclaw
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], Trusted Lieutenant (Gold Foil)
*[[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]], Veteran Decepticon (Gold Foil)
*[[Red Alert (G1)|Private Red Alert]], Medical-Medic (Gold Foil)}}

=====Wave 4=====
{{columnlist|3|*[[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]], Enigmatic Agent
*[[Runamuck (G1)|Raider Runamuck]], Infantry-Soldier (Gold Foil)
*[[Runabout (G1)|Raider Runabout]], Infantry-Soldier (Gold Foil)
*[[Road Hugger (G1)|Raider Road Hugger]], Infantry-Tactics (Gold Foil)}}

=====Wave 5=====
{{columnlist|3|*[[Arcana]]
*[[Convex]]
*[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], Precise Sniper}}

======[[Tidal Wave (G1)|Tidal Wave]], Dark Fleet======
{{columnlist|3|*Tidal Wave, Dark Fleet (Aircraft Carrier)
*Tidal Wave, Dark Fleet (Transport)
*Tidal Wave, Dark Fleet (Battleship)}}

===Heroes of the Realm===
Every year, Wizards of the Coast would give teams specific ''[[Magic: The Gathering]]'' cards for their efforts, such as for their work on a team or a project. For the 2018 Heroes of the Realm, the team behind the Transformers Trading Card Game were given a specific card called "[https://scryfall.com/card/htr18/2/optimus-prime-inspiring-leader Optimus Prime, Inspiring Leader]" which is a ''Magic: The Gathering'' card on the front side and a ''Transformers Trading Card Game'' card on the opposite side. Although presumably, they are meant to be two separate things, the ''Magic: The Gathering'' side has an ability to "Flip target Permanent to its other face", which might include itself, although how a Transformers Trading Card game would function in another game is up for debate.

====Character Cards====

* Optimus Prime, Inspiring Leader

==Notes==
* The artwork used on the cards originates from various sources. Character cards, for example largely reuse packaging art and character art from ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'', while the battle card artwork is sourced from the [[2005 IDW continuity|IDW comics]]. Beginning with Wave 2, some new cards such as [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade: Combiner Hunter]] featured all new art. As of Wave 3, all battle card art is completely original while character cards remain a mix of reused packaging and ''Legends'' art, albeit with a much more generous portion of new art as well.
* Before the game was canceled, the team expressed interest in waves based on ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'', [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Japanese Generation 1]], and another [[Combiner]]-centric set. How these would have interacted with the ''War For Cybertron Trilogy'' waves is unknown. Seaspray was also confirmed as a "major consideration" for a future wave, presumably the first ''Earthrise'' wave.
* Had a third [[San Diego Comic-Con]] pack been released, it would have been card reissues, as Drew Nolosco disliked the way some characters could only be acquired through said packs.
* Unofficial community efforts from [https://linktr.ee/transformerstcgorg TransformersTCG.org] and [https://transformers.cards/ Transformers.Cards] continue to support the game, with digital and physical releases and events.
[[Category:Cards]]
[[Category:Transformers Trading Card Game| ]]

Overcharge (G1)

2025-01-04T02:02:10Z

Tankhunter48: /* Legacy */

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{{disambig2|the Quintesson drones from Generation 1|the Autobot Mini-Con from ''Universe''|Overcharge (Universe)}}
:''Overcharges are [[Quintesson]] creations from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Overcharge-card.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Second-most [[Shothole|unfortunately-named exclusive]] ever... and there's a chance it was ''intentional''.]]
The '''Overcharges''' (オーバーチャージ ''Ōbāchāji'') are the latest model of [[Quintesson]] mass-produced warrior-drone (aka "[[Terrorbot]]s"), using technologies gleaned from the [[Decepticon]]s. Produced in countless numbers and sold to whatever buyers can cough up the credits, Overcharges are strong, fast, powerful, and in the wrong hands, can overrun worlds.<ref>e-HOBBY Overcharge bio</ref>

While they have few physical weaknesses, they have a number of ''financial'' flaws thanks to the Quintessons' greed that keep them from being an even bigger threat than they currently are. They're expensive to purchase, keeping their active numbers low. Worse still, they suck up a lot of energy to function. People mutter darkly that they're called "Overcharges" because of what you had to pay for them or because you have to ''actually'' overcharge the bloody things to make them move.<ref>''Beast Wars: Uprising'' prose story "[[Burning Bridges]]"</ref>

==Fiction==
===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''Legends'' comic====
Overcharges made up an army that invaded the [[Legends World]] under the supervision of a [[Quintesson Judge]]. The Quintesson's personal Overcharge attendant met his future self, who convinced him to make his own destiny and gave him his name: "[[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]". Thanks to the efforts of the future Blitzwing, [[Big Convoy|Big Fight]], and [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]], the Quintesson forces were sent retreating to their home universe. {{Storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 59|Bonus Edition Vol. 59}} {{storylink|LG59 Blitzwing Prologue: Big-sensei|To Fight with...}}

====''Generations Selects Special Comic''====
When a Quintesson Judge spoke of the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] as their ultimate Terrorbot models, Overcharges were presented as another example of Terrorbot. {{storylink|Abominus comic 1}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:Overcharge shadowplay.jpg|thumb|upright=1.8]]
Before the [[Great War (G1)|war]] began, Overcharge (or ''an'' Overcharge) was a member of the [[Triorian Guard]], a detachment of multi-terrain [[Triple Changer]]s charged with guarding the body of [[Nominus Prime]] as it lay in state in the [[Primal Basilica]]. {{storylink|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading|An Intimate Beheading}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
[[File:Overcharge burning bridges.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.5|Their beast modes are white elephants.]]
The Overcharges were ancient [[Quintesson]] [[Terrorbot]] surplus that may have predated the last Great War. The [[Builder of Cybertron|Builders]] bought some a while ago and were totally ripped off: they cost a lot and were inefficient clunkers.

[[Overshoot]] spent forty stellar cycles keeping watch over the Overcharge's warehouse near the [[Melpomene Bridge]], watching the [[acid rain]] get in. After the [[Grand Uprising]] kicked off, [[Stiletto (BW)|Stiletto]] joined him and both were ordered to use the drones to defend the bridge if need be. Stilleto expressed distaste at the idea Cybertron would require "mindless drones" to defend it instead of proper Transformers. During their time, Overcharge Unit 381-PCE drove into a crater and couldn't get out.

When the [[Resistance]] came, three half-fuelled Overcharges were on patrol and were all they could use. Two of them accidentally shelled Stiletto, too crap to cease fire when ordered, and in the actual fight they missed most of their shots. Overshoot managed to weaponise their crapness though, having all three drones overload their engines and blow up the bridge so the Resistance couldn't take it. {{storylink|Burning Bridges}}
{{--}}

==Toys==
===''Collector's Edition''===
[[File:G1-toy Overcharge.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Overcharge''' (Triple Changer, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''72'''
:*''Accessories'': "Heat rifle", "null gladius" sword, 3 missiles

: ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition| Collector's Edition]]'' Overcharge is an [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive [[redeco]] of the [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Toys|original Blitzwing toy]], using the coloration of the pre-''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Transformers]]'' "Triple Changer Jet Machine Type" ''[[Diaclone]]'' toy. It transforms from robot mode to a Mitsubishi Type 74 tank or a MiG-25 fighter jet. In jet mode, it features two spring-loaded [[missile]] launchers, one within each wing assembly. And because Japan has different [[for safety reasons|safety standards]] for projectile launchers, these are fully functional and launch them tiny things a pretty good distance.

: Overcharge came with an extra decal sheet with multiple faction logos (including several totally new ones) so it could be assigned to different armies: [[Autobot]], [[Decepticon]], [[Quintesson]]/Terrorbot, "[[Primon|Ancient]]", [[Earth Defense Command|EDC]], and "[[Herald of Unicron|Unicron's Herald]]" (using the [[Blentron]] sigil in yellow). However, the toy's factory-applied [[rubsign]] on top of the tank's turret is just a normal Decepticon sigil.

: This figure can also be [[repurposing|repurposed]] as Blitzwing's original form before defecting from the Quintessons, as seen in Blitzwing's ''[[Transformers Legends (comic)|Legends]]'' [[Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 59|pack-in comic]].

: This toy shipped out to buyers in March of 2005.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Destron/Overcharge/overcharge.htm More information on Overcharge at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

===''Legacy''===
[[File:TF-Legacy-Leader-Class-Overcharge.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|A leader-class [[army-building|army builder]]. Hear that? It's your wallet crying.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Overcharge''' (Leader Class, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 blasters, sword, 2 "Energon gauntlets", 2 "energon fists" (combine to form missile racks/fists/boosters)
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro),<ref>[[July 26]], [[2024]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igLCLYjKqh4 Transformers SDCC 2024 Brand Panel Fanstream | Hasbro Pulse] with [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref> [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy),<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/live/52ddGYMyvpE?si=7l7OP6YeEB9W82xR&t=9841 Transformers Panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2024]] with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Marcelo Matere]], and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref> |[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (detailing), [[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}

: Released in the fourth and final wave of ''[[Transformers: Legacy]] United'' Leader-class toys, Overcharge is a new-head [[retool]] of Leader Class [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Legacy|Blitzwing]], transforming from a robot to a fighter jet or a tank. His accessories include his sword and a pair of his original guns, which can all mount on his vehicle modes via various [[5 mm post|5 mm holes]], and two large "Energon gauntlets" with detachable hands. Said gauntlets can plug into his robot mode arms, plug into the back of the jet mode as boosters, or reconfigure into missile racks for the tank mode's turret. His accessories can all be stored on his back in robot mode, including the gauntlets which can be stored by plugging them into the tank turret, while pointing the turret down instead of up. The 5mm peg for the gauntlets has been changed and Overcharge can hold them more securely than Blitzwing. For safety reasons, the blade of his sword is cast in softer, slightly rubbery plastic.

: Despite the original toy's "whoever you want" open allegiance, this version is simply marketed as a Decepticon. As with most modern Leader Class figures, Overcharge is technically Voyager-sized, but is sold at the Leader price point owing to the complexity of his transformation and accessories. His deco appears to be based directly upon his card artwork rather than the colors of his original toy. This is most obvious on his thighs and lower abdomen, which are green instead of black.

: Though scheduled for a Q1 2025 release, Overcharge and his wavemate [[Galaxy Shuttle]] arrived at the gift shop of Universal Studios Hollywood, of all places, in late November 2024.
{{-}}

==Notes==
[[File:OverchargeG1TitleSequence01.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Recreate this at your wallet's peril.]]
*In the episode "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3]]", during the Decepticons' alliance with the Quintessons, Blitzwing is the only Transformer who recognizes the aliens, albeit in a vague, uncertain way. The cartoon (or for that matter the script) doesn't elaborate on this, but the initial outline for the miniseries actually explains this. Originally Blitzwing's role was intended for [[Shockwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Shockwave]], who was revealed as "one of the most ancient" Decepticons who had "vague memories" of the Quintessons though millions of years worth of "uploads and downloads" meant he no longer knew why he distrusted them. While this outline only became public in [[2022]] the enigmatic aside intrigued fans.... especially e-HOBBY.
*While the toy's color scheme is based on the mold's original pre-''Transformers'' ''[[Diaclone]]'' colors, the "character" appears to be based on the mass of Blitzwing-model tanks seen in the [[title sequence]] to the third season of [[The Transformers (cartoon)|the Generation 1 cartoon]].
*Overcharges, it is noted, are based on technology from the Decepticons, since the Quintessons' original robots did not transform, only developing this skill after freeing themselves from slavery. The bio further states that Overcharges have the potential to develop individual personalities and that some have rebelled against their programming. This obviously implies Blitzwing was one of these Overcharges; [[Hayato Sakamoto]] would explicitly show this in Blitzwing's Legends [[Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 59|pack-in comic]] in [[2018]].

==References==
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[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising Transformers]]
[[Category:E-HOBBY exclusives]]
[[Category:Generation 1 drones]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Transformers]]
[[Category:Generations Selects Quintessons]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Transformers]]
[[Category:Legacy Decepticons]]
[[Category:Legends Transformers]]
[[Category:Mass-produced Transformers]]
[[Category:Quintesson servant races]]
[[Category:Triple Changers]]