The 2025 UniVersus Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Starter Deck marked a significant moment for the trading card game, bringing one of pop culture's most enduring franchises into the UniVersus ecosystem. Starter decks serve as entry points for new players while offering collectors curated selections of thematic cards. This release tapped into the TMNT's resurgent popularity across multiple entertainment mediums, making it a natural fit for the game's expanding licensed properties. Growing Up Fighting captures the core essence of what draws collectors to TMNT cards: dynamic action imagery that reflects the turtles' perpetual training and battle-ready mentality. As a starter deck inclusion, this card represents an accessible touchstone for fans beginning their UniVersus collection while remaining a recognizable piece of the broader TMNT card legacy.