# Mysticana: Unnatural Beasts

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2025
- **BGG Rating**: 8.1
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2
- **Duration**: 20 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Nick S. Smith
- **Artists**: Filip Popovic
- **Publishers**: Button Shy
- **Categories**: Card Game, Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy, Print & Play

## Verdict
If you love quick card duels and want to spice up your Mysticana deck, this add‑on is right up your alley!Fast‑paced card battleStrategic hierarchy playLightweight, quick expansionSeamless base integrationRequires base deckTwo‑player focusShort but intenseRECOMMENDED

## Description
Released in 2025, Mysticana: Unnatural Beasts is a six‑card expansion that turns the base game’s monster‑slaying into a fast‑paced, card‑based duel. The premise kicks off when the veil between realms tears, unleashing unimaginable horrors that two champions must either kill or banish. Each game pits two players against one another, but instead of moving tokens on a board, they command a line of attack with cards. On each turn a player adds one of the 18 base cards – six ranks across three elemental suits arranged in a “rock‑paper‑scissors” hierarchy – to the attack row, potentially capturing an opponent’s card if the hierarchy favors them. When a monster’s kill or banish condition is met, the player defeats that beast. The ultimate goal is to be the first to defeat three monsters and etch your name into Mysticana lore. The six new cards in the expansion introduce fresh creatures, abilities, and victory conditions while keeping the core mechanics simple and intuitive that fans already love. Games run around 20 minutes, making it ideal for quick sessions or for bringing newcomers into the card‑fantasy world. The capture mechanic and the need to adapt strategy to each creature make every match feel fresh, while the “rock‑paper‑scissors” deck design ensures no card is ever predictable. If you enjoy card duels, love fantasy themes, and appreciate games that fit into short playtimes, Unnatural Beasts is an expansion worth checking out. It not only expands Mysticana’s content but also demonstrates how small tweaks can add layers of depth and fun.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
Two players.

### How long does a game last?
About 20 minutes.

### What is the game’s complexity?
Low to medium, great for beginners and quick sessions.

### What components are included?
Six expansion cards plus the existing 18‑card base deck.

### Who is this expansion for?
Fans of Mysticana looking for faster, strategic challenges, and newcomers wanting to dive into the card‑fantasy world.

### Do I need any additional equipment beyond the base deck?
Just the six expansion cards; no extra components required.