Dominion: Sauna / Avanto Promo Card

Sauna / Avanto is a promotional Dominion card first handed out at Essen 2016 by the German publisher ASS Altenburger. It introduces the "split pile" mechanic, previously seen in the Empires expansion: the pile starts with five Sauna cards followed by five Avanto cards, and only the top card can be bought or gained. Sauna costs 4 coins, gives +1 card and +1 action, and while it is in play allows you, when you play a Silver, to trash a card from your hand. Avanto costs 5 coins, provides +3 cards, and lets you play a Sauna from your hand. This creates a small loop between the two cards, encouraging careful hand management and delayed purchase planning. As part of the Dominion family, the card functions as a mini deck‑building, bag‑and‑pool building element where you decide when to trigger each effect to optimise your deck. Physically, the promo includes five Saunas, five Avantos and a random placeholder, fitting neatly into any Dominion deck. The base game is light (2.3/5 weight) with a 30‑minute playtime, so the addition does not dramatically change the learning curve. It’s perfect for Dominion fans looking for a fresh twist without adding complexity. Because the text is in moderate language, Portuguese players may need a translation sheet or pre‑translated cards. Overall, Sauna / Avanto adds open drafting and hand‑management depth that nicely complements Dominion’s core experience.