Frequently Asked Questions
She Rift
What is the purpose of the Bounty token and why is it used?
She Rift allows you to place or move the Bounty token on a card. As a result, that card becomes Bounty, which means you will draw a card if you destroy or capture it. It's useful with Galmi (Avatar) for military power or with Hemro (Goan Sul clan) to draw 2 cards, and with Petal Faeries (Justice clan) for easy captures.
Byun Hyung Ja (Phoenix)
To trigger Phoenix's BHJ effect, do you need to have 3 cards from the Phoenix clan or the 3 cards named Phoenix?
You need the 3 cards named Phoenix.
Card effects
Is it mandatory to activate a card's effect when it enters play?
If it says 'you may,' then it's optional; otherwise, the effect is mandatory, even if it requires actions like destroying or capturing one of your cards.
Can I play a card if I can’t activate the effect?
Can I play a card if I can’t activate the effect?
Yes, you can play the card, but the effect won’t take place if there’s no valid target.
Quae
I have 4 cards and my opponent has 9, but only one FREE card (3 complete columns), does he only have to sacrifice one card?
No, he will have to sacrifice 5 cards, one by one, and always a FREE card each time.
Levels 1
If all of my opponent’s troops (Level 1) are captured and they wish to place a new troop, do they have to discard 2 cards from their hand to pay the cost?
No, the first card of a clan in the line is free.
Adjacent cards
What does an adjacent card mean?
It is a card above, below, to the right, or to the left of it, not in the diagonals.
Justice
I don’t understand this effect about turn on an immortal tile?
When Justice enters play, you flip over one of your 3 immortal tiles to the other side. The effect applies only to you, except for Narashima, which applies to both players.
X
What does 'X' mean in a card’s text?
It is the number of unlocked activation tokens in the game.
Shift and activation token
What happens when a card with an activation token is Shifted?
The activation token is placed in the spent tokens zone, like when a card is destroyed or captured.
Captured card + ethereal token
What happens if a captured card becomes ethereal with the ethereal token?
The card is immediately released.
Wherever it is
Clarification on this wording that raises many questions.
This ability works as soon as the card interacts with your turn’s action (played, revealed, discarded, etc.) and on the board.This allows Phoenix (Immortal) to be placed at the level of your choice or for Shennong and All in One to be discarded to complete Xi'An's BHJ mission.Other examples: Bun To always retrieves Phoenix (Immortal) if it is revealed by his effect. Nakshara can always retrieve Phoenix (Immortal) from the discard pile. 3 Wishes automatically retrieves the Xi'An/Shennong/All In One cards revealed during its effect.
Timing of the secret shift
Can I shift a card using a card that was used to pay the cost of the secret shift?
No, the target must be announced when playing the shift.
Grave Robbers
Can I retrieve the 2 cards with the same name that I just discarded?
Yes, there is no problem in this case.
Am I obliged to name a card that is in my discard pile?
Yes, unless the discard pile is empty.
Swap
What are the swap mechanics for Goan-Sul and Galmi?
Cards can be swapped in an army, not necessarily adjacent, which is useful for manipulating positions and strategy.
Abhilasha
Can we copy a card that has no effect (such as Byun Hyung Ja) just to remove it from the game?
No, that’s copying an effect.
Genious
Can we choose a clan that is not present in our discard pile and not shuffle anything?
No.Genious now functions like Orgah, you must choose a clan that is present in the discard pile.
Arrows of Justice
When we name a card, is it indeed forbidden to play all copies of a card with the same name?
Yes, provided that you choose the name of a card from your hand.
Three Wishes
Can I choose a clan that doesn’t belong to me?
No, you cannot.
Nityananda
During the additional turn, can I perform any action including playing a card from my hand?
Yes.
Phoenix (Immortal)
What are the rules surrounding Phoenix (Immortal)?
Phoenix (Immortal) can be played in any row and is considered level 1, 2, and 3 at the same time.
Timer and Arpia
If I play Timer and Arpia is in play, do I draw my card immediately or on the next turn?
You draw the card immediately, not on the next turn.
Goan Sul
Does the passive power of Goan Sul require additional sacrifices if losing a battle?
No, the extra sacrifice only applies if you win with less than a 10-point lead.
Bombing Unit
What happens if the Bombing Unit sacrifices itself during its effect?
It will be impossible to resolve the second part of the effect.
Galmi
Can my opponent play an extra turn after destroying Galmi during their first two turns?
No, once triggered, the effect continues for the next 2 turns.
Flipped tiles + same level 3 in play
Do effects stack when a tile is flipped with the same level 3 in play?
Yes, for Phoenix and Goan Sul.
Simultaneity
What happens in case of simultaneity between effects?
The active player chooses the order of resolution.
Wiindz
What is the error on the Wiindz card?
It should read 'Release a card in this row or column' instead of 'Release all the cards in this row or column.'
Ne’ye
What is the error on the Ne’ye card?
It should read 'When a player removes Ne’ye from the game from your discard pile, they draw a card.'
Tokens on a Captured Card
What happens to tokens on a captured card?
Activation, Prime, or Kuma tokens are discarded, but the Ethereal token remains.
Fenghuang
What are the key updates from Season 2 (March 2023)?
As in Season 1, when you play Fenghuang (PHO), you must show the selected card to your opponent.
Byun Hyung Ja (Xi'an)
What is the new ruling for Byun Hyung Ja of Xi’an?
It is now possible to trigger its effect only once at the end of a turn, even with ten cards of the same clan in hand.
Abunakkashii
What are the key updates from Season 2 (March 2023)?
When Abunakkashii enters play, you must choose a valid effect. You can't take a corruption token from an opponent if they have none, nor avoid giving one if possible.
Can I shift a Bounty card that has no shift cost for 1 thanks to Abunakkashii’s passive effect?
Yes, all your Bounty cards, with or without a shift cost, now have a shift cost of 1.
Yume
If I play Yume and there are only 2 cards left in the deck, how should I proceed?
Resolve the card in order: first, put one card in the discard pile, then place one on top of your deck, and finally, if there are no more cards, you cannot remove one from the game.
Craz'yzz Glurk (Immortal)
If Craz'yzz Glurk (Immortal) sacrifices itself, should I continue the effect?
Yes, as with Volantis.
Why does Craz'yzz Glurk (Immortal) have the title (Immortal)? Does it impact the game?
Not at the moment, but in the very near future, yes.
Silentsh Snik
Does reversing the discard pile and the deck, then shuffling it, trigger Narashima’s BHJ effect?
No, because you first reverse the two piles, so your deck becomes your discard, and then it’s the deck you shuffle.
Fyrsst Ch'amp Ryadh
If I perform a Shadowstep action and Ryadh is on top of my deck, being multi-level, does it still work? Even if I don’t have a corruption token to play it, despite it being an Abomination?
Yes, Fyrsst Ch'amp Ryadh and Phoenix (Immortal) always work on a Shadowstep. And yes, Shadowstep allows to play an Abomination without having a corruption token, as this rule only applies to simple playing or Shift.
If Fyrsst Ch'amp Ryadh is played at level III and it is OPEN, is its military value therefore 10?
Yes, as for Phoenix (Immortal) from now on.
Galmi (avatar)
In case of a tie, what happens?
No effect (same for Galmi (avatar)), as with Volantis.
Rukgnarl Bonesreaper
How does it work with ECHO?
You choose 2 clans but the effect is only for the next turn.