Ascent is headed to Japan for our final premier event of 2025! Join us in the iconic district of Akihabara in the heart of Tokyo for an amazing weekend of Grand Archive featuring our Nijisanji collaboration with Hoshikawa Sara.
This event will feature both the Path of Steel, the competitive Grand Archive event for players with a minimum prize pool of JP¥1500000 up for grabs; AND Path of Silver, the main event for collectors! Stay tuned for more details!
Start Time: 8AM Saturday
End Time: 10PM Sunday
Where: Bellesalle Akihabara (1F Hall, 1F Event Space, B1 Hall: Japan, 〒101-0021 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Sotokanda, 3 Chome−12−8 Sumitomo Fudosan Akihabara Bldg)
Finally, those who place in the Top 100 players in the Ascent Path of Steel will receive the CPR version of Retold Fortune, also featuring Hoshikawa Sara!
Earn Ascent Store tickets from on-demand side events for Mortal Ambition Draft and constructed formats and browse the card selections of local vendors!
Join the Grand Archive TCG development team for a presentation about what's in store for Grand Archive in 2026!
Stay tuned for more activities as we get closer to the event!
- Distorted Reflections Champion Playmats (Exclusive to Ascent Stores)
- Distorted Reflections Uncut Sheets
- Grand Archive Sealed Product
- Jumbo Card
- TCG accessories
A: Standard. The sets that will be legal are Dawn of Ashes, Fractured Crown, Alchemical Revolution (+ Alter), Mercurial Heart (+ Alter), Mortal Ambition, Abyssal Heaven, and Distorted Reflections!
A: It is a playable Grand Archive card that doubles as an admission ticket to the 2026 Grand Archive Nationals circuit of events. Like any other card, it can be traded or sold.
A: Details soon!
A: Path of Silver is our main event centered around collectors. Participants will put together a selection of cards from within their collection and score points to earn prizes! More details soon!
This event will feature both the Path of Steel, the competitive Grand Archive event for players with a minimum prize pool of JP¥1500000 up for grabs; AND Path of Silver, the main event for collectors! Stay tuned for more details!
When and Where
Date: November 22nd - November 23rd, 2025Start Time: 8AM Saturday
End Time: 10PM Sunday
Where: Bellesalle Akihabara (1F Hall, 1F Event Space, B1 Hall: Japan, 〒101-0021 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Sotokanda, 3 Chome−12−8 Sumitomo Fudosan Akihabara Bldg)
Event Structure & Prizing
Collaboration Cards!
At this event, all participants will receive an entry gift, in addition to the Ascent Entry Promos, featuring the popular Nijisanji vtuber, Hoshikawa Sara! This entry gift comes in both Non-Foil and Foil variation!
Finally, those who place in the Top 100 players in the Ascent Path of Steel will receive the CPR version of Retold Fortune, also featuring Hoshikawa Sara!
Other Activities
Aside from our main event, there will be other activities to enjoy too!Earn Ascent Store tickets from on-demand side events for Mortal Ambition Draft and constructed formats and browse the card selections of local vendors!
Join the Grand Archive TCG development team for a presentation about what's in store for Grand Archive in 2026!
Stay tuned for more activities as we get closer to the event!
Ascent Store
Exchange your Ascent Store tickets for exclusive prizes! Things you'll find here:- Distorted Reflections Champion Playmats (Exclusive to Ascent Stores)
- Distorted Reflections Uncut Sheets
- Grand Archive Sealed Product
- Jumbo Card
- TCG accessories
Admission Packages
FAQ
Q: What format and sets will be played at the event?
A: Standard. The sets that will be legal are Dawn of Ashes, Fractured Crown, Alchemical Revolution (+ Alter), Mercurial Heart (+ Alter), Mortal Ambition, Abyssal Heaven, and Distorted Reflections!
Q: What is a Nationals Qualifier Card?
A: It is a playable Grand Archive card that doubles as an admission ticket to the 2026 Grand Archive Nationals circuit of events. Like any other card, it can be traded or sold.
Q: Is there a hotel block?
A: Details soon!
Q: What is the Path of Silver?
A: Path of Silver is our main event centered around collectors. Participants will put together a selection of cards from within their collection and score points to earn prizes! More details soon!