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For Star Realms fans looking to spice up their games, 'The Ark' promo is definitely worth hunting down. It brings tactical versatility that can surprise your opponents!
Highlights
- Refines your deck
- Destroys enemy bases
- Strategic flexibility
- Direct interaction
Keep in mind
- Rare promo card
- Requires base game
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If you're a Star Realms enthusiast who loves to 'upgrade' their deck, the 'The Ark' promo card is a fantastic find! Originally distributed at GenCon 2015 to participants in Star Realms tournaments, this Machine Cult faction beauty is a ship costing 7 Trade that brings a very interesting power to your strategy. Imagine this: you can scrap up to two cards from your hand and/or discard pile, and for each one scrapped, you draw a new card. This is pure gold for refining your deck and getting rid of cards that aren't helping at the right moment. But the cherry on top is its scrapping ability: by scrapping 'The Ark', you can destroy an enemy base! It's a significant blow to dismantle your opponent's defenses and pave the way for victory. While this specific version was a promotional item, a variant with alternate art was included in 'Star Realms: Promo Pack I', so there's a chance to find it out there. It's an addition that can change the tide of many games, providing more flexibility and firepower for those who have it in their deck. Essential for anyone looking to optimize their deck-building and have powerful tactical options.
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Devir, Wise Wizard Games
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Darwin Kastle, Robert Dougherty
What is 'The Ark' and how does it fit into the game?
'The Ark' is a promotional card for the deck-building game Star Realms. It's a Machine Cult faction ship that can be added to your deck to offer new discard and draw options, as well as a powerful ability to destroy enemy bases.
What is the cost and abilities of 'The Ark' card?
The cost of 'The Ark' is 7 Trade. Its main ability allows you to scrap up to two cards from your hand and/or discard pile to draw the same number of new cards. Its scrap ability allows you to destroy a target enemy base.
Is this card essential to play Star Realms?
No, it is not essential to play Star Realms, which is a complete game on its own. 'The Ark' is a promotional expansion that adds more variety and strategic options to the base game, serving as a 'plus' for those looking to deepen the experience.
Where can I get 'The Ark' card?
Originally, 'The Ark' was distributed as a promotional card at events. A version with alternate art was also included in 'Star Realms: Promo Pack I'. You might be able to find it in secondary markets or in expansion packs that include it.
What is the complexity of adding 'The Ark' to the game?
The complexity is minimal. As a single card, it is simply added to the trade row or your starting deck, following the standard Star Realms rules for purchasing and using ships. There are no complex additional rules to learn.
Does 'The Ark' card have language dependency?
Yes, like most Star Realms cards, 'The Ark' has text describing its abilities. While the base game has been released in multiple languages, the original promo card might have been in English. A simple translation of the card text is sufficient to understand and play.