French esports organisation Gentle Mates has launched pre-orders for its own physical trading card game, titled Tout Commence Ici ("It All Starts Here"). Founded by Squeezie, Gotaga, and Brawks, the club built the TCG around its own history, featuring moments, players, and milestones from the organisation instead of fantasy lore.
Quick Facts
- Developer/Publisher: Gentle Mates
- Product Type: Physical Trading Card Game
- Base Collection Size: Over 120 cards (86 of 123 catalogued on Matepedia)
- First Print Run: Every card in the initial run features a "First Edition" stamp unavailable on future reprints
- Availability: Pre-orders live now on the official Gentle Mates website with no confirmed shipping date
Pack Tiers and Pricing
Gentle Mates is offering the TCG across four distinct purchase tiers:
| Pack Tier | Price (EUR) | Price (USD approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | €49 | ~$53 |
| Prestige | €99 | ~$107 |
| Legendary | €199 | ~$215 |
| Founder | €349 | ~$377 |
The entry-level Essential pack includes two starter decks—the "Toxic Section" with a promotional Squeezie card and the "Déter Section" featuring a Brawks promo card—alongside three booster packs and holographic stickers. Meanwhile, the top-tier Founder pack includes a sealed holographic display of 24 First Edition boosters, two six-booster bundles, a Premium Founder's Edition binder, 300 card sleeves, 50 toploaders, a metal coin, a deckbox, an art book, a necklace, a lithograph, a pin set, a keychain, and a scarf. It also bundles two exclusive promotional cards: "The Puppeteer – Running the World" and "Tout Commence Ici" sealed in an acrylic case.
Card Roster and First Edition Strategy
Each booster pack contains ten cards. Fan resource Matepedia has already catalogued 86 of the 123 cards in the set, including entries like "Gotaga Pose," "Worlds Lyon," "Marteen Supreme," and "Reverse Squeeze," aimed directly at longtime followers of the organisation.
By stamping every card in the debut print run with a "First Edition" mark, Gentle Mates aims to establish baseline collectibility for early buyers ahead of any future reprints. The move follows similar physical TCG merchandise initiatives by other French esports orgs like Karmine Corp, providing teams with a steady revenue stream independent of competitive tournament results and sponsorship volatility.