Cardin is briefly seen in the first chapter of the manga, throwing Jaune Arc into Team RWBY's table by in the Beacon Academy food halls. In the second chapter, after Ruby Rose stands up to Cardin in defense of Jaune, Glynda Goodwitch sets up a practice match between Cardin and Ruby. Ruby is briefly intimidated by Cardin's large mace, but with some encouragement from her team, she defeats him in a single move.