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Grand Archive TCG: Mercurial Heart Design Notes are Live!

May 3, 2024 josechurape Leave a comment

Mercurial Heart releases on May 17th. The set brings support to all classes and will feature the advanced elements: astra, neos, and umbra. May 17th will also be the launch of the Re:Collection decks for Silvie and Tristan. These decks aim to bring new life to older champions, which I am sure long time fans are hyped for. Make sure you check out the full design notes for more details.

May 17th is also TCG Player’s May Mayhem celebration. Buying product from TCG Player will earn you store credit for your next purchase, so I would hold onto your big purchases till then. The amount of store credit you can earn hasn’t been announced yet, so stay tuned to learn more.

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Silvie Re:Collection, Slime Sovereign

Silvie is getting her much needed upgrade in her very own Re:Collection deck. She will have access to all elements of slime, and the slimes are so cute!

Slimes

Advanced Elements

Food!

Tristan Re:Collection, Shadowdancer

Tristan fans will rejoice to see a whole new way to play Tristan. The deck will not only introduce cool new Tristan art, but it also introduce the new Agility keyword. If you gain agility, you will return an amount of cards back from your memory to your hand at the beginning of that turn’s end phase. This deck is about to cook up some spicy strategies, especially with those Phantasia allies!

Ominous Shadows

Preparation

Umbra

More Mercurial Hearts

Imbue

Imbue is a neat new way to summon coming to Mercurial Hearts. From the design notes:

By reserving the cards needed to play a card with the imbue keyword revealed, you gain additional effects as long as the elements of all the cards revealed and the card activated match! (Revealed cards are hidden again after costs are paid.)

Note: These cards are revealed as you reserve them into your memory, thus don’t enter the state of being hidden and revealed. So “whenever you reveal this card from your memory” triggers do not work with Imbue. Imbue rewards deckbuilding by choosing to include more cards of the same element to gain bonus effects.

Powercells and Automatons

Fire

Water

Wind

Advanced Elements

Shinys!

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Digimon TCG: Beginning Observer Set List So far

May 3, 2024 josechurape Leave a comment

Beginning Observer hits stores on May 24th, which means its time to get excited and look at all the spoilers released so far. There are ton of very cute cards in this set, and some cards from the Digimon Seekers web novel. While the official release was a bit disappointing, it wasn’t so bad once I fixed it up a bit. Regardless if you read the novel, there are some cards in this set you’re going to want in your collection.

TCG Player is having their May’s Mayhem celebration on May 17 where players can earn store credit on singles, booster boxes, and everything else TCG. If you’re planning on placing your preorder for Beggining Observer, I would wait till the 17th. The amount you can earn hasn’t been announced yet, stay tuned to learn more.

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Grand Archive TCG: Fresh Batch of Mercurial Heart Spoilers – 5/2

May 2, 2024 josechurape Leave a comment

Mercurial Heart releases on May 17, so make sure you put in your preorders. Since we’re officially in spoiler season, here are a few more since my last update. This is a very good looking set and I can’t wait to see what else Weebs of the Shore have in store.

May 17th is also May’s Mayhem celebration on TCG Player. People buying Grand Archive, or any other TCG product on May 17 from 9 AM ET – 11 PM ET will earn store credit on their purchase. This will be a great time to load up on anything you might be missing for your collection. A percent hasn’t been announced yet, stay tuned to learn more.

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I’ll start off with the signed full arts because they are so cool:

Now in no particular order

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Grand Archive TCG: Mercurial Heart Spoiler Season Official Starts

April 29, 2024 josechurape Leave a comment

Grand Archive has officially turned one! In celebration, the devs held a special celebration stream where they talked about the history of the game and had fun with the community. As someone just picking up Grand Archive, it was cool to see the history as well as the passion from both the devs and the community. You can check out the VOD of the steam on the official Grand Archive TCG YouTube.

The anniversary also marks the beginning of spoiler season for the upcoming Mercurial Heart set hitting stores on May 17. There are a lot of spicy spoilers that have me reaching for my wallet. Silvie is getting some amazing support with this set there is going to be a good amount of Tristan to keep fans happy. This round of spoilers definitely has me reaching for my wallet. I can’t wait to see what else they show at Worlds. Preorder Mercurial Heart today!

Silvie, Slime Sovereign

Tristan Shadowdancer

Other Spoilers

Conclusion

Worlds will also act as the official debut of Mercurial Heart, which means we’re getting more spoilers! I can’t wait to see how the meta is defined for worlds, and what else this Grand Archive has in store. If you want to pick up any Grand Archive, like the new Alchemical Revolution set, pick it up on TCG Player through my affiliate links.

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WONDRLND TCG: Starlight Genesis is such a beautiful set!

April 27, 2024 josechurape Leave a comment

I started following WONDRLD because the cards are so pretty. They are a little anime-heavy, but that is the appeal. I love the use of color, and the unique layout makes each card stand out. Their upcoming set, Starlight Genesis, is no exception. I would love to start collecting these because they are going to look sick in a binder. Maybe I’ll even make time to learn this one too. In case you missed it, check out the Binary Mind set. Product is still available on the official site.

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Wixoss: Dissonance Diva is such a Good Looking Set

April 24, 2024 josechurape Leave a comment

Dissonance Diva is out, and the cards are so cute! I love the Halloween flavor, and the art looks amazing. The Dark Tama in this set is sick! I just caught up to the anime, and I am ready to start collecting. Check with your LGS to see if they carry Wixoss or run events.

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Akora TCG: World Beyond Collectors Box and Promo Announced!

April 23, 2024 josechurape Leave a comment

World Beyond has officially been announced, which means we have a few new spoilers to get excited about. World Beyond will be the first direct-to-consumer set, which is an exciting development. Collectors should especially be excited because there are some beautiful cards you’re going to want to get your hands on. World Beyond will release with two new theme decks, a collectors box, and a blister pack. The set breakdown:

9 NEW Akora Chains
9 Full Art Akora
10 Full Art Alchemy
10 Full Art Battlezones
41 Holographic Akora/Alchemy Cards
10 Holo Relic Shards
100 Mechanically Unique Cards
9 Stage 1 Akora Extended Art Box Toppers
10 Character Relic Shards
18 Stage 2 & 3 Extended Art Akora
9 Stage 2 Extended Art Akora
9 Stage 3 Extended Art Akora
2 Serialised Generational Rare Akora
1 Serialised Box Topper
Ancient & Secret Rare Cards (Limited to 5 copies each)

Make sure you join the official Akora Discord if you want to stay on top of all the news. Check out the official post for all the details.

Collectors Box

The World Beyond collectors box will be up for preorder on April 26. There will only be 100 of these available, so make sure you get yours before it is too late. Collector boxes will include new exclusive art rares, and they are beautiful. These will look amazing in a binder and are a fantastic way to bling out your deck.

Buy a Box Promo

The Buy a Box Promo card has also been announced, and it is beautiful. I am a huge fan of the Akora artwork, and it continues to blow me away.

2 New Theme Decks

Conclusion

I can’t wait to see more spoilers, but I am excited. I might at least get the decks to play with, but I’ll have to see how much money I can get together by then. If you want to pick up any Akora to begin your collection, pick it up on TCG Player with my affiliate links. If you enjoy these updates, please leave a like, comment, and share this with your friends. Don’t forget to follow the socials! I am doing daily pack openings of Spellbound Wings on my TikTok and YouTube.

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Grand Archive TCG: Rai Dominates 420 San Jose Regionals

April 23, 2024 josechurape Leave a comment

The San Jose, CA regionals happened over the weekend, and it looks like Rai and Lorraine dominated the format. While the different flavors of Lorraine are interesting lists, it’s nice to see Rai carving his place on top. The VOD of the event is still up with commentary for those who want to see some competitive Grand Archive. I’ve collected the top three decks from the event and left links for singles for those who want them. If you would like to see the rest of the list, check out the Omnidex.

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1. ChromatiK #671 – Rai (5-1-0)

Material Deck

Main Deck

Material Deck
1 Spirit of Wind
1 Rai, Spellcrafter
1 Rai, Archmage
1 Rai, Storm Seer
1 Chalice of Blood
1 Grand Crusader’s Ring
1 Nullifying Lantern
1 Safeguard Amulet
1 Tariff Ring
1 Tome of Knowledge
1 Storm Tyrant’s Eye
1 Tome of Sacred Lightning

Main Deck
4 Careful Study
4 Dungeon Guide
2 Peer into Mana
3 Resolute Stand
4 Scry the Skies
4 Beseech the Winds
4 Disorienting Winds
4 Windrider Invoker
3 Zephyr
3 Advent of the Stormcaller
3 Anger the Skies
4 Arcane Blast
2 Arcane Elemental
4 Arcane Sight
3 Erratic Bolt
3 Power Overwhelming
3 Spellshield: Arcane
3 Voltaic Sphere

Sideboard
1 Fire Resonance Bauble
1 Mana Limiter
2 Peaceful Reunion
1 Quicksilver Grail
1 Viridian Protective Trinket
1 Water Resonance Bauble
1 Wind Resonance Bauble

2. Sano #4458 – Lorraine (4-0-2)

Material Deck

Main Deck

Material Deck
1 Spirit of Wind
1 Lorraine, Wandering Warrior
1 Lorraine, Blademaster
1 Bulwark Sword
1 Fire Resonance Bauble
1 Grand Crusader’s Ring
1 Ornamental Greatsword
1 Poisoned Coating Oil
1 Smoke Bombs
1 Sword of Seeking
1 Water Resonance Bauble
1 Wind Resonance Bauble

Main Deck
4 Deflecting Edge
4 Esteemed Knight
4 Gildas, Chronicler of Aesa
4 Imperial Recruit
3 Inspiring Call
4 Lurking Assailant
3 Woodland Squirrels
4 Aesan Protector
3 Attune with the Winds
2 Displace
4 Dream Fairy
4 Favorable Winds
2 Hurricane Sweep
3 Phalanx Captain
2 Rallied Advance
3 Shimmercloak Assassin
4 Windrider Vanguard
4 Zephyr

Sideboard
1 Eye of Argus
1 Nullifying Lantern
1 Safeguard Amulet
1 Tariff Ring
1 Viridian Protective Trinket
3 Spellshield: Wind

3. Weiyee #2465 – Lorraine (4-0-2)

Material Deck

Main Deck

Material Deck
1 Spirit of Wind
1 Lorraine, Wandering Warrior
1 Lorraine, Blademaster
1 Lorraine, Spirit Ruler
1 Drawn Blade
1 Grand Crusader’s Ring
1 Nullifying Lantern
1 Safeguard Amulet
1 Sword of Adversity
1 Sword of Seeking
1 Tariff Ring
1 Prismatic Edge

Main Deck
4 Academy Guide
4 Banner Knight
4 Dungeon Guide
2 Dream Fairy
2 Fairy Whispers
3 Favorable Winds
4 Hurricane Sweep
4 Phalanx Captain
3 Rally the Peasants
4 Reclaim
4 Swift Recruit
3 Tactful Sergeant
4 Veiling Breeze
4 Zephyr
3 Crux Sight
4 Ghosts of Pendragon
4 Spirit Blade: Ascension

Sideboard
4 Exorcise Curses
1 Fire Resonance Bauble
1 Quicksilver Grail
1 Viridian Prote ctive Trinket
1 Wind Resonance Bauble

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Akora TCG: Theme Decks Teased

April 19, 2024 josechurape Leave a comment

There were a few new developments in the world of Akora tcg that I wanted to share. We got a few new spoilers for the upcoming Worlds Beyond set and the prizing for the upcoming season. I recommend you join the official Akora Discord if you want to stay up to date on all the news or meet some chill people who just want to play Akora and have a good time.

420 Tournament

As a reminder, Jaxonation is hosting a casual tournament this Saturday, April 20, on Tabletop Simulator. The winner receives a Spellbound Wings Full art card. This is a beginner-friendly event, and a fantastic opportunity to practice playing in a competitive setting. The event is free so if you have some time, sign up today!

New Prize Card Teased

The creator also teased the artwork for the upcoming season’s prize card, it is so cute! I am a huge fan of the style, and it really leans into the cozy aesthetic that I’ve come to love from Akora. Guess that means I need to try to get good at Akora for next season.

World Beyond Decks Teased

Make sure you follow the Akora TCG Instagram page if you want to stay on top of the spoilers. Akora is doing their social media push, and its nice to see regular updates. We got teased the Fire and Dark theme decks for the upcoming set, and I am hyped. I can’t wait to see a deck list, and more of the set in general. Traditionally, theme decks come with exclusive and playable promos. It might be worth picking up a couple, especially if you want to get into the game.

Manga Reward

In the last bit of news, the Akora Manga is getting a rework. From the Discord:

I like the push for lore and look forward to seeing what they come up with. The Akora History book will be an endeavor, but one I see paying off if done properly. Akora has some cool flavor, and having something tangible to expand on that flavor is always good for the health of the game.

Conclusion

I am excited to see what comes out of this game with the next expansion. Akora feels like if your friends made a TCG, and I want to see it doing well. I enjoy the art, the gameplay is interesting, and the community is chill and welcoming. If you’re looking for a new card game, you should check out Akora.

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Wondrlnd has Some of the Most Beautiful Art in Any TCG

April 17, 2024 josechurape Leave a comment

I just came across the Wondrlnd TCG and was blown away by how beautiful the art for this game is. The cards have such a good layout, and while I don’t know how to play the game, I am willing to learn. As a collector, I want them all. If you’re a fan of Anime and are looking for a new tcg to get into or collect, Wondrland might be the one.

I’ve collected the card list for the Binary-Mind set which is available now on their site. You can get a booster box now for $80 (normally $100) which is a fantastic way to start collecting. Maybe you can split the cost with a friend and draft. I’m not affiliated with the game, I just thought I would share because I think the art is cool.

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