Reference system
Types
A modern reference for elements, archetypes, and rarity tiers—built to keep the universe coherent as you expand sets.
Elements
The Nine Elements
Each element has a signature tempo and a preferred way to close a match.
Fire
Pressure, burn, and explosive pivots. Fire wins by forcing action.
Ice
Freeze, delay, and rewrite tempo. Ice wins by choosing when fights happen.
Electric
Fast bursts and chain effects. Electric wins by tempo and momentum.
Water
Flow, counters, and precision. Water wins by turning aggression back.
Nature
Growth, synergy, and sustain. Nature wins by scaling board presence.
Shadow
Disable, drain, and denial. Shadow wins by removing options.
Air
Evasion and precision. Air wins by angles and first strikes.
Earth
Fortify and protection. Earth wins by building positions that hold.
Mystic
Rule-bending and setups. Mystic wins by reshaping the battlefield.
Archetypes
How creatures win
Archetypes describe behavior on the board: Aggro pressures early, Control slows the pace, Tempo steals turns, Fortify protects allies, Summon scales presence, and Trickery bends rules.
Rarity
Collector tiers
Rarity hints at story gravity and complexity. Rare entries define a style. Epic entries reshape matchups. Mythic entries are legends—centerpieces for sets and collectors.