Overdrive (Format)

The "Overdrive" (โอเวอร์ไดรฟ์ Overdrive) format is one of two playable formats introduced in Buddyfight New Drive. Overdrive decks allows players to include up to four copies of both New Drive and non-New Drive cards (unless specified otherwise), thus allowing players to combine new mechanics such as Buddy Gift with older cards.

Rule Changes

Dual Flags

Dual Flags cannot be used in this format. Effective October 14, 2024.

Additional Turns

Players cannot gain an additional turn if they are taking the first turn in the game. Effective October 10, 2024.

Mulligans

The player going second may perform a mulligan. Effective August 29, 2024.

• 1. Decide which player goes first.
• 2. Both players draw their opening hands (or an amount specified by their flags).
• 3. The player going second may perform a mulligan if they choose to.
  • 3.1 If a mulligan is performed, all cards from their hand must be shuffled back into the deck.
• 4. The player going second draws their opening hand again.
• 5. Then, both players put the top cards of their deck into their gauges (or an amount specified by their flags).
• 6. Both players declare "Raise the Flag," and the game begins.

Overdrive Iterations

3.1

• Action Point counter resets at "End of turn" instead of "End of (each) phase."
• Number of Action Points increased from 6 to 12.
• (The total number of Action Point available per turn has decreased from 18 to 12.)
• Irregulars List Updated. Effective March 19, 2025.

3.0 (Action Point Format)

• Effective January 3, 2025.
• How do Action Points work?
  • Action Points are the total number of cards that each player can play (in each phase).
  • At the start of each phase (excluding the Start Phase), both players' Action Points regenerate to 6.
  • In the case of gaining an additional phase, both players' Action Points will also regenerate to 6 (same as proceeding to a new phase).
• What includes consuming an Action Point?
  • Playing cards (Call, Cast, etc.).
  • Equipping items (Equip, Ride, Transform, Station).
  • Using 【Act】 abilities. (Note: "Automatic" abilities do not consume Action Points).
  • Using Counters.
• Irregulars List Updated. Effective January 11, 2025.
  • Decks can only play Demon Way, Sakurafubuki that begin with "BFN" for collector code.
  • Every other previously limited or banned card has been unrestricted.

2.2

• Effective November 26, 2024.
• Change to Buddy Calls
  • Previous:
    1. Declare a Buddy call.
    2. Put the hand card into your Buddy Zone as [Rest].
    3. Call the initial card in the Buddy Zone to the declared position.
  • New:
    1. Declare a Buddy call.
    2. [Rest] the card in your Buddy Zone.
    3. Call the hand card to the declared position.

1.0 (One for All)

• Updated Deck Construction Rules. Was never effective and was reverted prior to official use.
  • Up to four copies of cards with the same name as the Buddy can be included.
  • Up to one copy of cards with a different name from the Buddy can be included.

Tournament Changes

• Tournaments are now held as a best-of-one format.
• Sideboards/side decks are not allowed.

Gallery

Cards with both non-ND and ND backing can be played in Overdrive decks.