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GA TCG: Abyssal Heaven Dev Stream Kicks off Spoiler Season

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Intro

The Abyssal Heaven developer stream officially kicks off the set’s spoiler season, and there is a lot to go over. I’ve compiled all the important bits in one convenient spot, but make sure you check out the official stream. Always support your LGS, but if you are looking for Abyssal Heaven or any Grand Archive product, pick it up on TCG Player using my affiliate link. It really helps me out if you do.

The Stream

Diao Chan Re:Collection

The Diao Chan Re:Collection deck releases March 7th, so make sure you put your preorders when you can because its going to be a banger. Re:Collection decks will have art and cards unique to the deck, and a chance at some very cool rares. These have been very powerful decks, and you aren’t going to want to miss picking them up.

Gua Jia Re:Collection

Abyssal Heaven Spoilers

Dual Card CSR

Ascent Promo

The ascent promo for Seattle, Kaula Lampur, and worlds is going to be Incapacitate, and it is beautiful. it is time to get good because you are going to especially want the day 2 promo in your collection!

Ascent Day 2 Promo

Changes for Day 2 Qualification

There will be changes to qualify for day 2 starting with the HVN season. Players are now required to earn 16 or 18 points (depending on the size of the event) to move to day to. That means no more bubbling!

Ascent Worlds

Worlds Judge Promo

Words Promos (Non-Foil)

Worlds Packages

Worlds Prizing

Worlds Top 8

Worlds Top 4

Lu Bu Deck Box

Spoiler Season

I’ll be posting all of the spoilers in one convenient spot as I get them, but you can always check out the creators to get them there first.

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2025 Grand Archive Ascent Utrecht Closing Ceremony Highlights

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The first European Ascent event was held in Utrecht this weekend, and it was an exciting time for the game. Make sure you check out the VOD on the official Grand Archive Youtube channell for high quality coverage of the event. The production keeps getting better with each event, and its a great place to start learning the meta.

Aside from its exciting gameplay, there was some exciting news that you aren’t going to want to miss. As always, I’ve collected all the important details in one place for you to enjoy! If you’re looking to pick up some Grand Archive, always support your LGS. If that isn’t an option, you can always get product from TCG Player using my affiliate link.

2025 Nationals Schedule Announced!

The schedule for Nationals have been announced. Specific dates are too come, but we have locations and months! It’s time to get grinding for Nationals!

Day 2 Promos

Like last year, players who qualify for Day 2 will receive a unique Sword of Seeking promo you aren’t going to want to miss out. This card is so pretty and it makes me wish I was better at the game.

Nationals Prize Card

Nationals finalists will get their hands on a beautiful Eternal Magistrate alt art. If haven’t been motivated to get good this season, you’re going to want to after seeing it.

Nationals Pre-registration Gift

Players who pre-register for Nationals will receive a special backpack. I’ll try to make the announcement as soon as pre-registration goes live, but the official Discord is a fantastic place to stay on top of the announcements.

Ascent Worlds

Ascent worlds will be in Anaheim this year, June 27 to the 29th. Tickets go on sale on the February 2nd, so make sure you start planning accordingly. Remember, this year you can qualify for worlds through normal means or the gauntlet, so keep on grinding!

Worlds Promo

This year’s worlds promo is a beautiful Spurn to Ash that belongs in everyone’s collection.

and there is a VIP variant!

Developer Stream Announcement

The most exciting news is the Developer stream happening on February 1st. This will officially kick of the Abyssal Heaven spoiler season, and have some important notes on the upcoming supplement set. You aren’t going to miss out, but I’ll be covering the key points shortly after. Stay tuned for that.

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Grand Archive Meta Watch: Santa Clara Ascent 2024

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The Santa Clara Ascent brought a welcomed shift to the meta as we sort of move away from the RE: Collection dominated meta with Arisanna taking her place in the sun. Silvie continues to be a dominating presence, but its nice to see some variety. Here are the top three decks of the event, make sure to check out the official event post for the full list.

If you need to pick up Grand Archive, make sure to do it over at TCG Player using my affiliate link. I’ll be leaving links to the singles!

1. Ztrgod – Arisanna (9-2-2)

Material Deck

Fragmented Spirit of Water
Arisanna, Master Alchemist
Nullifying Mirror
Crystalline Mirror
Sabrina, Spirit of Water
Backup Charger
Polaris, Twinkling Cauldron
Scepter of Lumina
Arisanna, Herbalist Prodigy
Grand Crusader’s Ring
Safeguard Amulet
Tideholder Claymore

Main Deck

Awakened Deacon
Fractal of Rain
Lost in Thought
Revitalizing Cleanse
Tidestone Bovine
Chilling Touch
Fracturize
Primordial Ritual
Strategem of Myriad Ice
Torrential Blast
Fractal of Polar Depths
Icebound Slam
Refracting Missile
Tidal Lock
Water Barrier

Material deck
1 Fragmented Spirit of Water
1 Sabrina, Spirit of Water (Spirit of Water)
1 Arisanna, Herbalist Prodigy
1 Arisanna, Master Alchemist
1 Backup Charger
1 Grand Crusader’s Ring
1 Nullifying Mirror (Proxia)
1 Polaris, Twinkling Cauldron (Proxia)
1 Safeguard Amulet
1 Crystalline Mirror
1 Scepter of Lumina (Proxia)
1 Tideholder Claymore

Main deck
4 Awakened Deacon
4 Chilling Touch
4 Fractal of Polar Depths
4 Fractal of Rain
4 Fracturize
4 Frostsworn Paladin
4 Icebound Slam
4 Lost in Thought
3 Primordial Ritual
4 Refracting Missile
2 Revitalizing Cleanse
4 Strategem of Myriad Ice
4 Tidal Lock
3 Tidestone Bovine
4 Torrential Blast
4 Water Barrier

2. HenkieTheGoat – Fire Silvie (10-2-1)

Spirit of Fire
Silvie, Slime Sovereign
Quicksilver Grail
Beastbond Boots
Silvie, Wilds Whisperer
Verdant Scepter
Horn of Beastcalling
Stonescale Band
Silvie, With the Pack
Covenant of Thorns
Gaia’s Blessing
Backup Charger

Main Deck

Lustrous Slime
Slime Eruption
Cremation Ritual
Baby Gray Slime
Limitless Slime
Heavenly Guide
Ethereal Slime
Creative Shock
Baby Red Slime
Blissful Calling
Escape the Wreckage
Xiao Qiao, Cinderkeeper
Storm Slime
Red Slime
Forest Cake
Stalwart Shieldmate
Turbo Charge
Dungeon Guide

Material Deck
1 Spirit of Fire
1 Silvie, Wilds Whisperer
1 Silvie, With the Pack
1 Silvie, Slime Sovereign
1 Verdant Scepter
1 Covenant of Thorns
1 Quicksilver Grail
1 Horn of Beastcalling
1 Gaia’s Blessing
1 Beastbond Boots
1 Stonescale Band (Proxia)
1 Backup Charger

Main Deck
4 Lustrous Slime
4 Ethereal Slime
4 Storm Slime
4 Slime Eruption
4 Creative Shock
3 Red Slime
4 Cremation Ritual
4 Baby Red Slime
4 Forest Cake
4 Baby Gray Slime
4 Blissful Calling
4 Dungeon Guide
4 Stalwart Shieldmate
4 Limitless Slime
2 Escape the Wreckage
1 Turbo Charge
1 Heavenly Guide
1 Xiao Qiao, Cinderkeeper

3. Lifdrasyl – Silvie (10-2-1)

Material Deck

Spirit of Slime
Silvie, Slime Sovereign
Quicksilver Grail
Horn of Beastcalling
Silvie, Wilds Whisperer
Backup Charger
Covenant of Thorns
Stonescale Band
Silvie, With the Pack
Beastbond Boots
Gaia’s Blessing
Verdant Scepter

Main Deck

Baby Gray Slime
Escape the Wreckage
Limitless Slime
Slime Eruption
Ethereal Slime
Blissful Calling
Forest Cake
Scavenging Raccoon
Baby Green Slime
Lustrous Slime
Dungeon Guide
Kind Beastcaller
Baby Red Slime
Storm Slime

Material Deck
1 Spirit of Slime
1 Silvie, Wilds Whisperer
1 Silvie, With the Pack
1 Silvie, Slime Sovereign
1 Backup Charger
1 Beastbond Boots
1 Quicksilver Grail
1 Covenant of Thorns
1 Gaia’s Blessing
1 Horn of Beastcalling
1 Stonescale Band (Proxia)
1 Verdant Scepter

Main Deck
4 Baby Gray Slime
4 Blissful Calling
4 Dungeon Guide
3 Escape the Wreckage
4 Forest Cake
4 Kind Beastcaller
4 Limitless Slime
1 Scavenging Raccoon
4 Baby Red Slime
3 Slime Eruption
4 Gather Slimes
4 Baby Green Slime
3 Slimeshield
4 Storm Slime
4 Ethereal Slime
3 Lustrous Slime
3 Gaia’s Songbird

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Grand Archive: Ascent Santa Clara Holiday Stream Recap

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Ascent Santa Clara was a very exciting event. Arisanna got her moment in the sun, and we got a lot of spoilers for some cool new product! If you need to pick up any Grand Archive, make sure to always support your LGS, but you can always pick up product on TCG Player using my affiliate link.

Table of Contents

Alchemical Revolution Alter Edition Spoilers

Alchemical Revolution is getting its alter edition with a few new cards to spice up the meta. Looks like Arisanna is getting a bit more support, but the ranger support doesn’t seem to bad.

Kongming Holiday Set

Get ready to empty your wallets this holiday season with the first ever holiday themed product. Kongming will be kicking things off with what is definitely going to be flying off the shelves. Make sure you put your preorder in on Christmas day!

The set includes:

  • Play set of Revitlizing Cleanse promo (3 non-foil and 1 foil with a chance the foil is a Collector Rare)
  • Revitalizing Cleanse Playmat
  • Acrylic Kongming Standee
  • Acrylic Kongming keychain
  • B2 Tapestry
  • Waterproof Sticker
  • Deckbox
  • Storage Box

Re:Collcection Lite

The Re:Collection decks are getting their reprints, but these won’t include the additional packs. This is wil be a great time to pick up what have been some strong and competitive decks without having to pay the scalper tax.

Abyssal Heaven

The Abyssal Heaven expansion set, which will be a smaller set than the base set, will release March 7th, so make sure you budget accordingly.

Mercurial Heart Alter Edition

If you missed out on Mercurial Heart, it is not too late. Mercurial heart is getting it’s own alter edition in May. This is the set that started it all for me, and I am very excited to see what new cards it will bring.

Gua Jia Deck Box

Now we shift to the competitive side of the game with Acent Utrecht deck box exclusive. Folks heading to Utrech on January 25 better get their VIP or Champion package to pick up this beautiful Gua Jia deck box. With how good the past exclusive deck boxes have been, you aren’t going to want to miss out.

Ascent Seattle Spirit

Worlds Announcement

Worlds 2025 has been announced for June 28th – 29th, so make sure you start making your grind towards Anaheim.

The Gauntlet

Those who don’t qualify for worlds will get their last chance on June 26th in a one day closed invite event. The top 16 players will qualify and I’m sure it will be grueling event.

2025 Full Schedule

M.Rage Collab

If you’ve been waiting for some official Grand Archive merch, an official collaboration with M.Rage is in the works, it is sounding promising. More information to come.

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Grand Archive: New Set Announced at Ascent Toronto

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Grand Archive’s newest set has been announced! While not much was revealed, we do have a name and the new RE:Collection decks.

Changes to the Proxia Vault

I think the most important announcement this time around is the change to the Proxia Vault policy. All Proxia Vault cards can be proxied indefinitely! Originally, the rule was that these cards could be proxied for the first year of release before having to use official cards. The problem with this rule is that official Proxia Vault cards aren’t accessible to everyone. Now players are free to print their own proxies and even commission their custom versions!

Kongming Deckbox

New Mortal Ambition Draft Format!

Mortal Ambition was meant to be draftable. Special draft packs will be released for events where player will get packs of world themed relics and three packs of Mortal Ambition. Santa Clara will be the first event to host Mortal Ambition drafts, so make sure you get your tickets while they are still available.

Alchemical Revolution Altered Edition

Abyssal Heaven Announced

The newest set, Abyssal Heaven, has been announced for March 7th 2025. This will be an expansion set featuring eight-card packs and a continuation of the Mortal Ambition world.

New RE:Collection Decks!

Two new RE:Collection decks were just announced, and I am extremely hyped. The last RE:Collection decks were incredible products, so make sure you have yours preordered as soon as they become available. These new decks will release with Abyssal Heaven so make sure you load up!

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Grand Archive TCG: Mortal Ambition – Jin Starter Deck List

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If you’re trying to pick up the Kongming deck, make sure you always support your LGS. If that isn’t an option, you can find it over on TCG Player through my affiliate link.

If you’re looking for unique sleeves or deck boxes to keep your cards safe, get them over at Gem Accessories. Use discount code churapereviews10 at checkout for 10% off your order.

Material Deck

  • Spirit of Wind
  • Jin, Fate Defiant
  • Jin, Zealous Maverick
  • Bauble of Abundance
  • Life Essence Amulet
  • Safeguard Amulet
  • Executioner’s Spear
  • Steel Halberd
  • Slate Whetstone
  • Shuang Ji of Sacrifice
  • Berserker Plate

Main Deck

  • Safeguard Paladin x 4
  • Veteran Soldier x 3
  • Trusty Steed x 3
  • Banner Knight x 2
  • Swift Recruit x 4
  • Eminent Commander x 4
  • Savage Swing x 4
  • Pierce the Heavens x 4
  • Wind Cutter x 3
  • Idle Thoughts x 4
  • Regenerate x 3
  • Favorable Winds x 4
  • Materialize Polearm x 3
  • Reclaim x 2
  • Enrage x 4
  • Hemorrhaging Rend x 2
  • Exia Sight x 2
  • Bloodbond Bladesworn x 2
  • Mend Flesh x 2
  • Relentless Outburst x 1
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Grand Archive TCG: Kongming Starter Deck List

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If you’re trying to pick up the Kongming deck, make sure you always support your LGS. If that isn’t an option, you can find it over on TCG Player through my affiliate link.

If you’re looking for unique sleeves or deck boxes to keep your cards safe, get them over at Gem Accessories. Use discount code churapereviews10 at checkout for 10% off your order.

Material Deck

  • Spirit of Water
  • Kongming, Wayward Maven
  • Kongming, Ascetic Vice
  • Kongming, Fel Eidolon
  • Bauble of Abundance
  • Fan of Seven Debts
  • Life Essence Amulet
  • Shard of Empowerment
  • Tariff Ring
  • Sweet Ambrosia
  • Coronal of Rejuvenation
  • Entrancing Filigree

Main Deck

  • Ardent Cloudstriker x 4
  • Formidable Youxia x 4
  • Harmonious Mantra x 4
  • Heighten Spellcraft x 4
  • Idle Thoughts x 2
  • Spirited Neophyte x4
  • Wisdom’s Reprise x 3
  • Cone of Frost x 3
  • Coriolis Ward x 4
  • Hydroguard Retainer x 3
  • Rising Tides x 3
  • Taiji of Crystal Strategems x 4
  • Tsunami of Nanyue x 3
  • Water Barrier x 2
  • Devoted Bloomweaver x 4
  • Leeching Bolt x 3
  • Planar Abyss x 1
  • Ruinous Pillars of Qidao x 2
  • Tera Sight x 3

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The Mortal Ambition CSRs are Going to Move Packs!

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The Mortal Ambition collector rares have been revealed, and you will want to chase these. I hope my preorder unearths one, but I am never so lucky. The set releases on October 11th. It is a little too late for preorders, but you can probably pick product up from your LGS at launch. You can also pick up Mortal Ambition on TCG Player, but I would wait til after launch for the prices to stabilize a bit. I’m hoping there is enough demand for a second printing because this set is going to be fantastic for folks trying to pick up the game for the first time.

If you’re looking for unique sleeves or deck boxes to keep your cards safe, get them over at Gem Accessories. Use discount code churapereviews10 at checkout for 10% off your order.

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Grand Archive: Most of the Mortal Ambition Set List Revealed!

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The Mortal Ambition set list is live, and the art is just as good as I expected. There is a good amount of valuable reprints, new powerful cards I am desperate to try, and some fantastic CSRs to collect. Make sure you always support your LGS, but you can always pick up Mortal Ambition on TCG Player through my affiliate link. I would wait for release for pricing to stabilize though.

Water

Fire

Wind

Norm

Exia

Tera

Luxem

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Grand Archive TCG: Mortal Ambition Season Promos Revealed!

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Ascent Singapore was this weekend, and we got some juicy spoilers. If you’re planning to play in the Mortal Ambition competitive season, the promos have been revealed.  

Revelfest Reminder

This is your friendly reminder that Revelfest is happening October 4th – 11th. This is your chance to earn some bonus veterancy and to win a copy of that beautiful Tariff Ring Alt. Only 200 lucky winners will get a copy, and you only need to play once to be entered. Playing in multiple events doesn’t increase your chances.

Judge Promo

Bronze

Silver

Gold

Ascendant

Ascent Top 32