In this episode of the Joseph Writer Anderson Podcast, we’ll be discussing the UNION ARENA meta post Jujutsu Kaisen Volume 2. In the JJK Vol. 2 format, already powerful decks look to leverage site cards like Malevolent Shrine and Royal Palace to gain an unprecedented advantage over the competition. For this reason, strong decks with the capabilities to remove site cards from the game will fare far better than those that can’t do a thing about them.

Meanwhile, consistent favorites like Purple Code Geass, Yellow Saitama, and Blue SAO Aincrad continue to be a solid pick for competitive play.

Get the full rundown of how the top tier UNION ARENA decks stack up against one another via the full podcast.

Wondering what happens in Unital Ring – the next big Sword Art Online arc beyond where the anime left off?

In this episode, we’ll be reviewing the highlights from the SAO light novels following the Alicization arc – volumes 19-27.

Don’t miss SAO volume 28 releasing on July 8, 2025 – click the link below for more info: https://www.josephwriteranderson.com/blog/sword-art-online-unital-ring-complete-overview

I did it! I got the Kirito UNION RARE Winner card after going undefeated at my first ever Sword Art Online Rare Battle! This was an epic feat for me after having played SAO decks almost exclusively since the set came out, testing their matchups and pitting them against the most extreme situations to glean info into their strengths and weaknesses.

Join me in this podcast as we discuss matchups piloting my Yellow Goddesses deck against three fantastic players and three solid decks including:

Blue Aincrad

Mother’s Rosario

Integrity Knights.

Hopefully this helps stir up some ideas for your own SAO Rare Battle! For a more detailed look at the entire format, check out my SAO Rare Battle Guide: https://www.josephwriteranderson.com/blog/union-arena-sao-rare-battle-guide