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Grand Archive: Ascent Santa Clara Holiday Stream Recap

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.

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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.

Grand Archive: New Set Announced at Ascent Toronto

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!

Grand Archive TCG: Mortal Ambition – Jin Starter Deck List

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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

Grand Archive TCG: Kongming Starter Deck List

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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

The Mortal Ambition CSRs are Going to Move Packs!

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.

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Grand Archive TCG: Mortal Ambition Season Promos Revealed!

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

Grand Archive All AMB Content Creator Spoilers Revealed So Far

We have officially entered spoiler season for the anticipated Grand Archive set, Mortal Ambition. The set will be released on October 11th, so make sure you check with your LGS and get your preorders in if it is not too late. I know I have mine ready to go. While we wait patiently for this exciting new set, Weebs of the Shore has given a few select content creators spoilers to reveal for the next few days. I’ll be collecting them here, and updating this post as we go.

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2/2/3 Terra Ally

Grand Archive: All Spoilers from Mortal Ambition Developer Stream

The Mortal Ambition stream was extremely juicy, and I am so excited for this set. It has fantastic flavor, beautiful art, and some new mechanics. If you missed the stream, I’ve collected all the spoilers in one convenient spot. Make sure you check out the full video for lore and the full details. Mortal Ambitions releases on October 11th, so make sure you have your set preorder. I know I have mine ready at my LGS. You can pick up Mortal Ambition on TCG Player if that isn’t an option, but I’d wait till after launch unless you don’t mind paying scalper prices.

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New Cards

Story Art Cards

Ignite Fate
Ignite Fate
Action – Mage Spell
Deal 2 Damage to Each Champion
Floating Memory
Savage Swing
Savage Swing
Attack – Warrior Polearm
(Class Bonus) Floating Memory
2 Cost – 2 Attack
Cure the Flesh
Cure the Flesh
Action – Cleric Skill (Fast)
Remove all temporary damage from target ally
Draw a card into your memory
Heated Vengeance
Heated Vengeance
Attack – Warrior Polearm
As long as your champion has taken damage this turn, Heated Vengeance gets +3 attack
(Class Bonus) On Attack: You may have Heated Vengeance deal 3 damage to your champion

Reprints!

In an effort to make Mortal Ambition a better onboarding product, we are getting some valuable reprints in this set with brand new art.

Making Unique Allies Great Again

Equestrian

Empower!

Kongming

Kongming will feature the new shifting current mechanic where cards gain a boon depending on the direction the wind is shifting. This looks like a very fun mechanic, but one that will potentially be difficult to master. I need it!

Shifting Current Boons

Some boons will be simple and strait forward

Advanced Current Booms

Some boons require the current to shift between certain diractions

Direction Matters

Terra!

Jin

Jin is a little more straight forward and a lot more beginner friendly. Jin will be introducing a new advanced class, and it is a good one!

Pole Arms

New Element: Exia

Main Deck

Material Deck

Erupting Rhapsody Ban Announcement

Erupting Rhapsody will be banned starting AMB release because it will just break the new enhance mechanics.

Beautiful Collector Rares

Ascent Events

Ascent Santa Clara has been announced for people in North Call itching for those sweet promos. There will also be a couple of exclusive shirts only available at Ascent Singapore. Make sure you get your tickets.

Mortal Ambition Launch Kit

Mortal Ambition Regional Rewards

Entry to any regionals for the Mortal Ambition season gets you a sweet binder, and top participants get some beautiful playmats

Store Champ Rewards

Revelfest Announcement!

Revelfest will take place October 4th to the 11th. This is an event where players earn double veterancy on Omnidex and enter for a chance to win a beautiful Tariff Ring art card. You only need to play once during this period. Playing multiple times won’t increase your chances.

Grand Archive TCG Sept 2024 Ban/Restircted & New Proxia Card!

There have been some big changes to this month’s ban and restricted list, and we even got a new Proxia card! Most of it has been expected. It seems like they are trying to rebalance the format so that we don’t get the same three decks in the top spots, we’ll have to see if it works. If you’re playing in any official event, make sure you are up to date. Check out the official announcement. If you need to pick up any Grand Archive singles, get them over at TCG Player using my affiliate link.


Proxia Vault Update

Arisanna gets her first update this season with Polaris, Twinkling Cauldron. but will it be enough to break it into the competitive scene? With potentially decent board wipe and Cosmic Bolt generation, will it be enough to break Arisanna into the competitive scene? I sure hope so. As a reminder, printed proxia cards are legal in official events, so make sure you go to take advantage of the official PnP feature to get your copy of Polaris, Twinkling Cauldron.

Arisanna Bonus: You may activate this card from your material deck. If you do, Polaris enters the field rested.

Whenever you sacrifice an Herb, put an age counter on Polaris.

Class Bonus, Banish Polaris: Deal X damage to all allies. Then generate up to X Cosmic Bolt cards and shuffle them into your deck. X is the amount of age counters that were on Polaris.

Ruling Notes:

  • To generate means to add cards from outside of the game. Those cards must be legitimate Grand Archive TCG cards, and cannot be represented by anything else. A player will fail to generate if they cannot find the cards to add to the game in a reasonable amount of time.
  • Generated cards are removed from each game zone (including the main deck) after each game, before side-boarding.
  • Tip: Using an altered card can help you differentiate between generated copies and copies that are in your decklist! Generated card alterations must still follow our guidelines that apply to any other Grand Archive TCG card if they would be used in a competitive event.

Thoughts:
The biggest problem with Arisanna is that getting to her win condition is too slow to be competitive. By the time you get cooking, it is often too late. Being able to cast Polaris outside of the materialize step is a nice boost, but can she generate herbs fast enough to make a dent? MRC has some cool new herb generation like Cultivate and Nurture Crops, so there might be a chance. We’re going to have to wait and see.


Ban List

Corhazi Outlook has been banned, which is a huge hit to Wind Assasin decks where she is essentially an auto-include. Hopefully, this ban means we see less Tristan in the meta. If you’re planning to play in an official event, make sure you don’t have any of the following cards in your deck:

Catagory 2 Watch List

These cards are on the cusp of being banded. You can still use them in your decks, but there are plans of taking them out of the format at some point.

Category 1 Watch List

These cards are safe to use, but Weebs of the Shore is keeping an eye on these for potential bans sometime down the line. It looks like the Silvie decks are on the block, but that doesn’t mean you can’t play Silivie.

Grand Archive Announces New Ban and Restricted List Aug. 5th

The new Grand Archive ban list has been posted, and it is not the huge meta shifting announcement it was made to seem. They got me. The biggest change this time around is the Stonecale Band nerf, and Corhazi outlook being moved categories. I’m okay with the changes, and the explanation makes sense to me. Make sure you check out the official ban announcement if you want to know more.

Stonescale Band Errata

Stonescale Band has new text and made slower. This was done in hopes to re-balance the, and hopefully refresh the Silvie deck list. I think most people are getting tired of seeing her in the format. The new text reads:

The next ally card you activate this turn can be activated as though it had fast activation.

Limiting the amount of allies it can summon one ally per activation and increasing the cost is sure the slow the deck down, but will it be enough to change the format? We will have to wait and see.

More on the proxia vault cards

Banned Cards

There are new new banned cards, but make sure you keep these out of your deck if you’re heading to an official event.

Watch List (Most Likely to be Banned)

Cohazi outlook has been moved to the watch list. While this list isn’t an outright ban, it is a card that is being considered for a future ban. You can still enjoy the playing your wind decks, just don’t be surprised when she gets added to the ban list.

Watch List (Safe to Use)

Creative Shock has been removed from the watch list, and is longer considered for a ban. Although cards on this list are never in any real danger, it is nice to see cards being removed. Stonescale Band is the only new addition to the list. It is still safe to use, but Weebs of the Shore are keeping an eye on how it performs in the meta moving forward. This is an understandable move, especially since the meta seems to be dominated by the same three decks at the moment.