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RECOMMENDED
If you're already a Star Realms fan, this promo is a 'must-have' to add extra flavor to your games and give you more strategic flexibility!
Highlights
- Tactical flexibility
- Gain options
- Heal or trade
- Strategic addition
- Enhances deck
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- Single card
- Limited availability
- Requires base game
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If you're a Star Realms enthusiast who loves to 'level up' their deck, the Star Realms: Starmarket promotional card is a real find! Originally released at Gen Con in 2014, it adds a Trade Federation base, the Starmarket, to your arsenal. This special base, which costs 4 trade to acquire and has 6 defense, brings a super flexible effect to your strategy: if you played any base this turn (including Starmarket itself), you can choose between gaining 5 authority or 3 trade. It's one of those cards that gives you valuable options, whether to heal up a bit or to accelerate the purchase of more powerful cards. Think of it as a wild card that adapts to what you need most at the moment. It's worth noting that an alternate art version was released in the Star Realms: Promo Pack I, for those who enjoy collecting different editions. Essentially, it's a small but impactful addition that can turn the tide of the game at crucial moments, offering that extra dose of versatility every good deckbuilder loves. It's a card that gives you a strategic 'boost,' perfect for those who want to refine their tactics and surprise opponents with clever choices in the heat of space battle.
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Publisher
Wise Wizard Games, Devir
Designer
Darwin Kastle, Robert Dougherty
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Who is the Starmarket card for?
It's perfect for Star Realms players who are already familiar with the game and want to add another layer of strategy and flexibility to their deck. It's a promo that makes a difference!
What is the cost and defense of Starmarket?
The Starmarket card costs 4 trade to acquire and offers 6 defense when it's in play as a base.
What is Starmarket's special effect?
If you played any base this turn (including Starmarket itself), you can choose between gaining 5 authority (health points) or 3 trade (money to buy cards).
Can I use Starmarket in any version of Star Realms?
Yes, as a promotional card, it is compatible with the Star Realms base game and its expansions, adding to your game deck.
Is Starmarket an essential item for playing Star Realms?
It's not essential, but it's a very good addition! It offers a valuable tactical choice that can help turn the tide of the game in your favor, whether by recovering authority or buying crucial cards.
Is there more than one version of the Starmarket card?
Yes, in addition to the original version, there is an alternate art version that was released in the Star Realms: Promo Pack I.