# Summoner Wars: Phoenix Elves – Second Summoner

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2013
- **BGG Rating**: 8.0
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: 2.38 / 5
- **Designers**: Colby Dauch
- **Artists**: Gary Simpson
- **Publishers**: Plaid Hat Games, Cube Factory of Ideas
- **Categories**: Card Game, Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy, Fighting
- **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hand Management, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you're already a fan of Summoner Wars and love the idea of new strategies and more variety for your favorite faction, this expansion is a treat. Queen Maldaria brings a different twist to the Phoenix Elves, with new units and events that can catch your opponents by surprise. It's the perfect dose of novelty for those looking to expand combat possibilities and deepen the tactical experience.New strategies for Phoenix ElvesAdds variety to base gameHigh-quality componentsDeck customizationIncreases replayabilityRequires base gameFocused on specific factionLearning curve for new SummonerRECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready to witness the power of the Phoenix Elves with the arrival of a new force: Summoner Wars: Phoenix Elves – Second Summoner. This expansion introduces the mighty Queen Maldaria, the Second Summoner of the Phoenix Elves, ready to lead her faction to victory and show all who dared challenge them the fury of the great bird they invoke. If you're already a fan of Summoner Wars, you know that each Summoner completely changes the faction's dynamic, and Maldaria is no exception. This complete faction deck includes everything you need to play: the Queen Maldaria Summoner card, her setup card, three unique Champions (Fanessa, Kaebeeros, and Duke Ramazall), a variety of Common cards (Firelings, Fire Archers, Fire Dancers), plus an arsenal of Event Cards (Release the Hounds, Wrath of the Volcano, Passion of the Phoenix, Lava Flow, Conjure Phoenixes) and the essential Wall Cards. To dive into this epic battle, you'll need the Summoner Wars Master Set or a Starter Set. The cool thing is that, even though it's a standalone deck, Queen Maldaria's Common cards and Champions are fully compatible and can be combined with the Phoenix Elves cards from the Phoenix Elves vs. Tundra Orcs Starter Set and the Rukar's Power reinforcement pack. This means you can customize your faction and experiment with new strategies, giving incredible longevity to your game. With 42 cards in total, including Phoenixes conjurations and reference cards, this expansion is a treat for those looking to refresh their tactics and take the Phoenix Elves to new heights of power.

## FAQ
### What game do I need to play Summoner Wars: Phoenix Elves – Second Summoner?
You will need the Summoner Wars Master Set or any Summoner Wars Starter Set to play with this expansion.

### Does this expansion add new game modes or just cards?
It adds a new Summoner (Queen Maldaria) and a complete faction deck for the Phoenix Elves, with new units, champions, and events, expanding the strategic options within the base game. It does not introduce new game modes.

### Can I mix the cards from this expansion with other Phoenix Elves cards?
Yes! The common cards and champions from this deck are fully compatible and can be swapped with Phoenix Elves cards from other sets, such as the Phoenix Elves vs. Tundra Orcs Starter Set and the Rukar's Power reinforcement pack.

### What is the complexity of this expansion?
The expansion maintains the complexity of the base game (BGG weight of 2.375/5), but introduces a new Summoner with unique abilities, which may require some time to master their strategies and synergies.

### How many players and what's the game time?
Like the base game, this expansion is designed for 2 to 4 players, and games typically last between 30 and 30 minutes.

### What are the main components of this expansion?
The expansion includes 42 cards, consisting of 1 Summoner (Queen Maldaria), 3 Champions, 18 Common cards, 8 Event cards, 3 Wall cards, 6 Conjuration cards (Phoenixes), 1 Summoner Reference card, and 1 Conjurations Rules card.

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