Welcome to the official product catalog of Rising Empire Studios, home of the Alpha Clash Universe. Below, you'll find our full lineup of trading card game sets, lore-driven books and comics, and board game. Each product release represents a chapter in our evolving franchise—crafted with care, creativity, and community at its core. We ARE Indie, and bring that energy to every project.
Trading Card Game
The Awakening
The Awakening launched on Kickstarter in November 2022. It was the genesis of the Alpha Clash Trading Card Game and served as the origin point for everything that followed. An unlimited set released in summer 2023.
With 132 cards, this foundational set introduced the game’s core mechanics, including Contenders, Clashgrounds, and Affiliation-based gameplay. It laid the groundwork for the Alpha Clash universe, both in terms of gameplay structure and narrative direction. Players met key characters for the first time and experienced an introduction that shaped the tone for all future releases.
Booster Boxes: 24 packs of 9 cards, with 1 box topper promo.
2-Player Clash Kits: 2 decks, 50 cards each, with 1 promo card.
Blister Pack: 9 trading cards in a hanger pack.
Tournament Kit:
Pre-Release Kit: 16 participant promo packs, 2 champion promo packs.
Clashgrounds
Building on the momentum of The Awakening, Clashgrounds released on December 1, 2023 and expanded the Alpha Clash universe by elevating tactical options and competitive depth. This set features new Contenders, a new Affiliation, and introduced the Portal. Thematically, it draws players deeper into the fractured world of the Alphas as power struggles escalate and new arenas of conflict emerge, as well as the emergence of the Harbingers.
This set introduced 150 new cards and a more cohesive American comic book style art direction.
Booster Box: 24 packs of 10 cards, with 1 box topper promo card.
2-Player Clash Kits: 2 decks, 50 cards each, with 1 promo card.
Blister Pack: 10 trading cards in a hanger pack.
Tournament Kit: 64 participant promo card packs and 8 champion promo card packs.
Pre-Release Kit: 8 participant promo packs and 2 champion promo packs.
Draft Box 01: Year of the Dragon
Draft Box 01 is a standalone product designed for the Draft format and released on March 15th, 2024. It features a mix of popular reprints and exclusive foil cards and alternate arts themed around Alpha Clash’s legendary dragon, Khagan. Celebrating the Year of the Dragon, this box contains carefully selected cards to deliver a balanced and exciting draft experience.
This product featured 197 unique cards, including 20 exclusive alternate art cards and 10 exclusive monochrome Contender cards for players and collectors to find.
Booster Box: 32 packs of 15 cards, Contender and Token brick, and prize support for 8 players.
Unrivaled
Unrivaled released on May 31, 2024 and continues the Alpha Clash saga with a focus on game-shifting mechanics and highly synergistic card pools. This set introduces several explosive Contenders that reward aggressive tempo or intricate combos, dramatically expanding the competitive landscape. Narratively, Unrivaled introduced the horde of Discarded, led by Lord Krung, and their new Ambush mechanic. A fan-favorite set among deckbuilders.
This set introduced 166 new cards, including a 16-card collage to be found and pieced together.
Booster Box: 24 packs of 10 cards, with 1 box topper promo card.
2-Player Clash Kits: 2 decks, 50 cards each, with 1 promo card.
Pre-Release Kit: 10 participant promo packs per kit, as wells champion promo packs in the case.
Genesis Returns
The past resurfaces in Genesis Returns. An ancient force reemerges, challenging his rival — the story’s protagonist. Genesis Returns also elevates the game’s flavor—offering powerful new Contenders, deepens the lore, and introduced new game mechanics.
This set introduced 189 new cards.
Booster Box: 24 packs of 10 cards, with 1 box topper promo card.
2-Player Clash Kits: 2 decks, 50 cards each, with 1 promo card.
Pre-Release Kit: 10 participant promo packs per kit, as wells champion promo packs in the case.
Equilibrium
Equilibrium released Marc 28th, 2025 and explores the fine line between chaos and order, light and shadow, good and evil. This set is one of the most dynamic yet, thematically emphasizing duality and internal conflict among Contenders. Characters like Avenging Guy and Paul make their debut, bringing both humor and non-powered individuals to the fray. As a bridge to the upcoming Cosmic Block, Set 5 balances game mechanics with rich storytelling, setting the stage for what's to come.
This set introduced 178 new cards.
Booster Box: 24 packs of 10 cards, with 1 box topper promo card.
2-Player Clash Kits: 2 decks, 50 cards each, with 1 promo card.
Pre-Release Kit: 10 participant promo packs per kit, as wells champion promo packs in the case.
Lore-Based Products
The Awakening: Volume 1 (Graphic Novel)
The Awakening is an epic saga that will take you into a world of uncommon heroes, each manifested through a different fate. Witness the surge of an organization that has the courage, through the means of desperation, to take on the "supernatural." Rise with our Heroes through their own personal expansions and internal battles in conjunction with external ultimatums...
This story is action-packed, full of humor, and will keep you wanting more with every page! Inside the pages of Alpha Clash Volume 1, you will find incredible artwork, memorable characters, an original storyline, and twists and turns you won't see coming!
This 144 page introduction to the Alpha Clash universe’s immersive story telling laid the foundation for events to come.
The Awakening (Novel)
A massive explosion rocks CERN labs in Geneva, triggering a global phenomenon. People all around the world, now known as Alphas, awaken with extraordinary powers and an insatiable desire for battle.
As the clash between these superpowered beings escalates, the world teeters on the brink of chaos. Amid the turmoil, a mysterious champion emerges, forged by countless Alphas Clashes across the ages and determined to avert catastrophe for Earth. Yet lurking in the shadows are other forces, eagerly observing to see which Alpha will emerge victorious.
Discover the explosive beginnings of Alpha Clash, the superpowered novel that has swept the entertainment realm with its unparalleled artistry and world-building. Crafted by a team of visionary storytellers, Alpha Clash emerges as a riveting sensation of origin stories encompassing heroes and villains in a world unprepared for their arrival. Witness the start of the events that will shape the world and go on to shape the universe!
This 504-page novel dives deep into the lore of the modern day story.
After the Clash: Torque Therapy Issue 1 (Comic Book)
"After the Clash" thrusts readers into the turbulent aftermath of "The Awakening" novel. Readers will follow the infamous Oliver Simmons, known as Torque, on a riveting quest for vengeance across 38 vividly illustrated pages and provided 5 variant cover arts. Delve into Torque's journey as he navigates the underworld, confronts his inner demons, and clashes with the formidable Alpha Hunters in a pulse-pounding saga of retribution.
Within the pages of “After the Clash”, you can expect a gripping blend of originality, humor, and breathtaking visuals, crafting an immersive experience.
This comic series enriches the Alpha Clash universe while spotlighting cherished characters like Warcry, Torque, Shadowlight, Webber and Paul. The story also introduces a dynamic newcomer hailing from the Philippines, Cherry Bomb!
Alpha Clash redefines the superhero/supervillain narrative by seamlessly blending science fiction and fantasy elements, creating an original and captivating story suitable for an audience aged 13+.
Board Game
Cosmic Conquest
This incredibly fun game takes players on a thrilling journey 100,000 years into the past, unraveling the origins of the Alpha Clash universe and laying the foundation for its modern-day storylines.
Set in a vibrant galaxy, Cosmic Conquest invites players to step into the roles of legendary Contenders battling for supremacy across ancient planets. Each planet is steeped in lore, with powerful beings, alliances, and conquests shaping the galaxy’s history. Players will command their teams to uncover the pivotal events that shaped the Alpha Clash universe, creating a unique bridge between past and present.
At its core, Cosmic Conquest is a game of strategy, teamwork, and bold decision-making. Players begin by drafting a team of three Contenders: a Sentinel, Savior, and Destroyer.
The modular game board encourages exploration, as players move across planets, engage in combat, and vie for planetary control. With each encounter, players accumulate Gambit Points, the key to victory. From rolling dice to playing Armory cards and leveraging Contender abilities, every decision brings players closer to ultimate conquest.
