The official World of Warcraft: Trading Card Game site just launched with a bit of news and oodles of descriptions and images.

The wallpapers section has three images, the art gallery four and there are also profiles up for artists Jeremy Mohler and Matt Dixon.

According to the site the card game will be shown at the Gen Con Indy on August 10 through 13, Spiel Essen in Germany on October 19 through 22 and Gen Con So Cal on November 16 through 19.

Hit the jump for details about the game and packs. Brian Crecente

Prepare yourself for the most anticipated Trading Card Game of 2006!
Amazing original art from today's top creators gives you a fresh look at the World of Warcraft universe.
Find LootTM cards which unlock cosmetic upgrades for your online World of Warcraft character.
Gather resource cards and redeem them online to unlock additional upgrades orother Warcraft rewards.
Engage in frantic one-on-one battles, or team up for the most intense multi-player action you can find in a TCG.
Unite to conquer legendary foes, like the great dragon Onyxia! (limited-edition Raid Decks sold separately).

Two players will each need their own Heroes of AzerothTM Starter Deck. Each Starter Deck contains:
33-card deck built for one of the 9 character classes
3 Epic Character Cards give your hero the proper in-game presence
2 booster packs to customize your deck.
Rulebook

Challenging new Multiplayer gameplay in Onyxia's Lair Raid Deck Expansion.
Form a multi-person raid party, using cards from the Heroes of AzerothTM set, and try to defeat the deckmaster's ultra-powerful Raid Deck.
Sealed Treasure Pack includes new cards not available anywhere else!

Each deck contains:
1 Epic Raid Boss Character Card
Onyxia Raid Deck
1 Treasure Pack
1 Rules Supplement

World of Warcraft: Trading Card Game