| Return of the God-Pharaoh (RGP) |
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| Type |
 PvE Legacy Coalition
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| Rewards |
 Progression
 Coalition placement
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| Nodes |
3 (x3 sub-nodes) |
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| Charges |
2 initial charges
6 maximum charges
8h recharge time |
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| Specials |
 Boss Health event
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| Card XP gain |
20 XP (all wins on a node) |
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| Introduced |
 HOU · Jul 2017 · v2.2 |
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Portal:Events (Infobox · Data) |
Return of the God-Pharaoh is a Legacy PvE Coalition event with a long history, including having its objectives changed in 2018 and in 2023. In 2024, the decks were also changed. It was introduced in July 2017 with the Hour of Devastation set.
Because it is a PvE event, the opponents' deck lists are full of cards from Hour of Devastation and its plane of Amonkhet. A World Reborn, Avacyn's Madness, Battle of Four Tribes and The Elderspark are also both PvE and Coalition.
None of its objectives require cards from HOU. Elements from HOU, other than the cards and bosses themselves are present: Proven Combatant's ability affects Activated gems, one summons Zombies, and another buffs them once cast.
The 70 hour Avacyn's Madness will be the longest and most difficult event newer players have seen. Return of the God-Pharaoh is longer still: 96 hours - four days. Because it is a Boss Health event, it may, like Avacyn's Madness, end sooner.
RGP has three "wheel" nodes to AM's five. The points awarded on each "wheel" vary greatly just as AM's do: 15 points on the first and 60 on the last, compared with AM's 10 points on the first and 55 on the last. They are spread similarly, also, with the middle wheel on both being 15 points for the Win! objective in both events.
Special rules
This event has the following special rules:
| Boss Health event
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Wins, by any player, reduce a global boss health pool. The event ends when the boss hp reaches 0%.
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2024 Edition
Level 1 - Sunset Pyramid
Win the Fight!
Win the fight against your opponent!
Reward: 100 Mana Runes, +5 Score
Pauper
Win with only Common and Uncommon cards.
Reward: +5 Score
Recruit
Cast 3 Creatures with cost 10 or less
Reward: +5 Score
Level 10 - Oketra’s Avenger
Win the Fight!
Win the fight against your opponent!
Reward: 100 Mana Runes, +5 Score
Hunter
Deal 4 or more damage to a Creature during a single turn.
Reward: +5 Score
Terraforming
Cast 2 or more Land Supports during a single fight.
Reward: +5 Score
Level 20 - Proven Combatant
Win the Fight!
Win the fight against your opponent!
Reward: 100 Mana Runes, +5 Score
Mightstone
Cast 3 or more Creatures with Power 5 or more.
Reward: +5 Score
Prodigal
Win with only cards that cost 10 or more mana.
Reward: +5 Score
Level 60 - Burning-Fist Minotaur
Win the Fight!
Win the fight against your opponent!
Reward: 150 Mana Runes, +15 Score
Magician
Cast 4 or more spells with cost 9 or less.
Reward: +5 Score
Veteran
Cast 3 or more Creatures with cost 12 or more.
Reward: +5 Score
Level 80 - Eternal of Harsh Truths
Win the Fight!
Win the fight against your opponent!
Reward: 150 Mana Runes, +15 Score
Ambush
Summon 2 or more Creatures during a single turn.
Reward: +5 Score
Foundry
Cast 4 or more Artifact Supports during a single fight.
Reward: +5 Score
Level 100 - Unraveling Mummy
Win the Fight!
Win the fight against your opponent!
Reward: 150 Mana Runes, +15 Score
Call to Arms
Create 6 or more Creature Tokens during a single fight.
Reward: +5 Score
Gadgeteer
Cast 4 or more Supports with cost 9 or less.
Reward: +5 Score
Level 150 - Uncaged Menagerie
Win the Fight!
Win the fight against your opponent!
Reward: 200 Mana Runes, +30 Score
Enraged
Deal 20 or more total damage to Creatures during a single fight.
Reward: +5 Score
Hardened
Cast 4 Creatures with Toughness 6 or more.
Reward: +5 Score
Level 180 - Razaketh, the Foulblooded
Win the Fight!
Win the fight against your opponent!
Reward: 200 Mana Runes, +30 Score
Spellsmith
Cast 3 or more Enchantments during a single Fight
Reward: +5 Score
Grimoire
Cast 3 or more Spells during a single turn.
Reward: +5 Score
Level 220 - Nicol Bolas
Win the Fight!
Win the fight against your opponent!
Reward: 200 Mana Runes, +50 Score
Striker
Deal 20 or more damage during a turn
Reward: +5 Score
Archmage
Cast 3 Spells with cost 12 or more.
Reward: +5 Score
2024 Decks
Cards in parentheses with an arrow pointing right (>) are removed, and the card listed after replaces them
Level 1 - Sun Pyramid
Creatures (5)
Mummy Paramount
Disposal Mummy
Carrion Screecher
Dutiful Servants
Wretched Camel
Spells (5)
Dunes of the Dead
Unconventional Tactics
Desert of the Fervent
Desert of the Indomitable
Desert of the True
Supports (0)
Level 10 - Oketra’s Avenger
Creatures (7)
Sunscourge Champion
Resolute Survivors
God-Pharoh’s Faithful
Aven of Enduring Hope
Steadfast Sentinel
Wall of Forgotten Pharaoh’s
(Graven Abomination >) Djeru, With Eyes Open
Spells (1)
Traveler’s Amulet
Supports (2)
Farm
Manalith
Level 20 - Proven Combatant
Creatures (7)
Champion of Wits
Proven Combatant
Sinuous Striker
Vizier of the Anointed
Seer of the Last Tomorrow
Eternal of Harsh Truths
River Hoopoe
Supports (2)
Jace’s Defeat
Crumbling Necropolis
Farm
Level 60 - Burning-Fist Minotaur
Creatures (4)
Wildfire Eternal
Burning-Fist Minotaur
(Earthshaker Khenra >) Neheb, the Eternal
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
Spells (4)
Hour of Devastation
Struggle
Abrade
Inferno Jet
Supports (2)
(Dagger of the Worthy >)
Refuse
God-Pharaoh’s Gift
Level 80 - Eternal of Harsh Truths
Creatures (5)
The Locust God
Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign
(Ominous Sphinx >) Inspired Sphinx
Champion of Wits
(Vizier of the Anointed >) Atemsis, All-Seeing
Spells (3)
Kefnet’s Last Word
Imaginary Threats
(Endless Sands >) Warrant//Warden
Supports (3)
Swarm Intelligence
Riddleform
Level 100 - Unraveling Mummy
Creatures (6)
The Scarab God
(Djeru, With Eyes Open >) Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
Accursed Horde
(Ammit Eternal >) Grave Titan
(Carrion Screecher >) Tragic Banshee
Unraveling Mummy
Spells (3)
Torment of Hailfire
Hour of Glory
Doomfall
Supports (1)
Gideon’s Defeat
Level 150 - Uncaged Menagerie
Creatures (4)
Ramunap Excavator
Majestic Myriarch
(Pride Sovereign >) Scute Mob
(Ramunap Hydra >) Felix Five-Boots
Spells (6)
(Rhona’s Last Stand >) Thunderous Debut
Hour of Promise
Endless Sands
Hostile Desert
Scavenger Grounds
Desert of the Indomitable
Level 180 - Razaketh, the Foulblooded
Creatures (5)
Apocalypse Demon
The Scorpion God
The Scarab God
Dreamstealer
(Obelisk Spider >) Mirko, Obsessive Theorist
Spells (4)
Hour of Glory
Torment of Hailfire
Doomfall
(Grind//Dust >) Pest Control
Supports (1)
No Mercy
Level 220 - Nicol Bolas
Creatures (1)
Wildfire Eternal
Spells (7)
Hour of Devastation
Hour of Glory
Torment of Hailfire
(Doomfall > ) Chaos Warp
Hazoret’s Undying Fury
Inferno Jet
Kefnet’s Last Word
Supports (2)
(Imminent Doom >) Hidetsugu’s Second Rite
Swarm Intelligence
Before 2024
Until 2024, RotGP was also more dangerous than Avacyn's Madness, to the unwary. Nicol Bolas, Node 3.3, is a good example. He can easily kill opponents in a very short number of turns, but plays almost entirely Spells and Spell-reliant Supports, most of which require a target: the player's creatures. It was always possible to play without creatures and make most of his deck and his Loyalty ability redundant, but he may be one of the easier bosses now because of Test of Talents.
Node 1
1.1 The Sunset Pyramid
- "Decades to build. Hours to demolish."
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The Sunset Pyramid
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| Level
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HP
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| 1
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24
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+0
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+0
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+0
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+0
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+0
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+0
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| Abilities
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Effect
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| Brick by Brick
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6
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Summon 1 2/2 Zombie Token  and draw 1 card.
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| Objectives
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Reward
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| Win the fight!
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Win the fight against your opponent.
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5 · 100 
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5
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| Nimble:
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Cast 5 or more cards with cost 10 or less.
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5
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1.2 Oketra's Avenger
- "Oketra's arrow is my spear, and her love my shield."
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Oketra's Avenger
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| Level
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HP
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| 10
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35
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+1
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+0
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+0
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+0
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+0
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+0
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| Abilities
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Effect
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| Fanaticism
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6
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Target creature you control gains Prevent Damage  and Berserker  until the end of your turn.
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| Objectives
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Reward
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| Win the fight!
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Win the fight against your opponent.
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5 · 100
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| Hunter:
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Deal 4 or more damage to a creature during a single turn.
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5
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| Terraforming:
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Cast 2 or more Land supports during a single fight.
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5
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1.3 Proven Combatant
- "It's not wise to keep glory waiting."
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Proven Combatant
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| Level
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HP
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| 20
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47
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+0
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+2
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+0
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+0
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+0
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+0
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| Abilities
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Effect
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| Exertion
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6
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Destroy 1 Activated gem you control.
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| Objectives
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Reward
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| Win the fight!
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Win the fight against your opponent.
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5 · 100
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| Mightstone:
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Cast 3 or more creatures with power 5 or more.
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5
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| Prodigal:
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Win with only cards that cost 10 or more mana.
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5
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Node 2
2.1 Burning-Fist Minotaur
- "There is no afterlife. Not for me, and not for you. So think again before getting in my way."
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Burning-Fist Minotaur
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| Level
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HP
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| 60
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136
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+0
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+0
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+1
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+3
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+1
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+0
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| Abilities
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Effect
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| Burning Mind
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9
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You Discard one card, then the first creature you control gains X Power, where X is the Discarded card's mana cost.
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| Objectives
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Reward
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| Win the fight!
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Win the fight against your opponent.
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15 · 150
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| Magician:
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Cast 4 or more spells with cost 9 or less.
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5
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| Veteran:
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Cast 3 or more creatures with cost 12 or more.
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5
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2.2 Eternal of Harsh Truths
- "If creating the Eternals was Bolas's plan here, what was his plan for the Eternals?"
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Eternal of Harsh Truths
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| Level
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HP
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| 80
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166
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+2
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+3
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+2
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+0
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+0
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+0
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| Abilities
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Effect
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| Affliction
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6
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Your opponent takes 6 damage and you gain 6 life.
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| Objectives
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Reward
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| Win the fight!
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Win the fight against your opponent.
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15 · 150
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| Ambush:
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Summon 2 or more Creatures during a single turn.
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5
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| Foundry:
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Cast 4 or more Artifact supports during a single fight.
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5
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2.3 Unraveling Mummy
- "We are no longer in control - Elekh, vizier of embalming"
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Unraveling Mummy
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| Level
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HP
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| 100
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196
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+1
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+2
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+4
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+2
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+0
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+0
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| Abilities
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Effect
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| Mummy's Touch
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9
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Each Zombie you control gets +4/+4 and Lifelink  .
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| Objectives
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Reward
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| Win the fight!
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Win the fight against your opponent.
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15 · 150
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| Researcher:
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Draw 12 or more cards during a single fight.
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5
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| Gadgeteer:
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Cast 4 or more supports that cost 9 or less.
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5
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Node 3
3.1 Uncage the Menagerie
- "The destruction of Rhonas's monument released his collection upon the city."
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Uncage the Menagerie
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| Level
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HP
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| 150
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392
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+4
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+2
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+2
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+4
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+6
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+0
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| Abilities
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Effect
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| Gone Wild
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30
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Each creature you control is Reinforced 6 times.
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| Objectives
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Reward
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| Win the fight!
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Win the fight against your opponent.
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30 · 200
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| Enraged:
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Deal 20 or more total damage to creatures during a single fight.
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5
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| Hardened:
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Cast 4 creatures with toughness 6 or more.
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5
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3.2 Razaketh, the Foulblooded
- "Liliana insisted on coming to Amonkhet to confront one of the two remaining demons to whom she is bound."
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Razaketh, the Foulblooded
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| Level
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HP
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| 180
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452
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+2
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+5
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+7
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+5
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+2
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+0
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| Abilities
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Effect
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| Sacrifice
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15
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Your opponent takes X damage, where X is the sum of each of your creatures’ Power, then each creature you control is Destroyed.
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| Objectives
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Reward
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| Win the fight!
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Win the fight against your opponent.
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30 · 200
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| Artificer:
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Cast 5 or more supports during a single fight.
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5
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| Grimoire:
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Cast 3 or more spells during a single turn.
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5
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3.3 Nicol Bolas
- "This is what glory looks like. - Nicol Bolas"
| Level
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HP
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| 220
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532
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+4
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+6
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+6
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+6
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+4
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+0
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| Abilities
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Effect
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| Touch of Bolas
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15
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The last 2 cards in your opponent hand are Exiled, then the last 2 creatures your opponent controls on the battlefield are Exiled, then your opponent takes 40 damage.
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| Objectives
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Reward
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| Win the fight!
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Win the fight against your opponent.
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50 · 200
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| Reanimator:
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Summon 13 or more Zombies in a single fight.
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5
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| Archmage:
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Cast 3 or more spells with cost 12 or more.
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5
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Rewards
Progression rewards
| Ribbons
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Bronze
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Silver
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Gold
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Platinum
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| 40
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500
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2,000
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2,500
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3,000
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| 80
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5 
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5
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10
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15
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| 140
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Basic Booster Pack
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Basic Booster Pack
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Basic Booster Pack
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Basic Booster Pack
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| 200
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10
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15
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15
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20
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| 280
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1,000
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5 
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10
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10
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| 360
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HOU Booster Pack
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HOU Booster Pack
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HOU Booster Pack
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HOU Booster Pack
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| 440
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10
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20
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20
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25
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| 520
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10
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10
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15
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20
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| 600
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HOU Booster Pack
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HOU Booster Pack
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HOU Booster Pack
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HOU Booster Pack
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Coalition rewards
| Rank
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Reward
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| 1-2
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HOU Rare Card · 120 · 50
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| 3-10
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HOU Rare Card · 80 · 30
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| 11-25
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HOU Rare Card · 50 · 25
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| 26-50
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HOU Rare Card · 40 · 20
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| 51-100
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HOU Rare Card · 30 · 15
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| 101-250
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20 · 10
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| 251-500
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10 · 5
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| 501-1000
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10 · 1
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| 1001-10000
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250
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Total Possible Points
| Number of charges
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Possible points
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Time elapsed
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Time in UTC
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| Base
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Bonus
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Total
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| 2 (Initial charges)
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100
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60
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160
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-START-
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4:00 PM
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| 3
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170
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90
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260
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+8 Hrs
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12:00 AM
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| 4
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220
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120
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340
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+16 Hrs
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8:00 AM
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| 5
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270
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150
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420
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+24 Hrs
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4:00 PM
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| 6 (Max charges reached)*
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340
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180
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520
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+32 Hrs
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12:00 AM
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| 7
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390
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210
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600
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+40 Hrs
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8:00 AM
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| 8
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440
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240
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680
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+48 Hrs
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4:00 PM
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| 9
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510
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270
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780
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+56 Hrs
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12:00 AM
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| 10
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560
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300
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860
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+64 Hrs
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8:00 AM
|
| 11
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610
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330
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940
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+72 Hrs
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4:00 PM
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| 12
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680
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360
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1040
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+80 Hrs
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12:00 AM
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| 13
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730
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390
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1120
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+88 Hrs
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8:00 AM
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| Event end †
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1120
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+96 Hrs
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4:00 PM
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* Maximum charges reached if you have not started playing yet.
† This is a boss health event, which can potentially end prior to the scheduled finish time.
History
A more than five year old event, which diminished in frequency in its fourth and fifth year; it was scheduled to run three times each in 2019 and 2020, twice in 2021, and once in 2022, on the 4th of November. Currently seeing a resurgence, being run on the 10th of February, 2023, and the 27th of October, 2023.
Objectives have been changed twice; first in July 2018. In 2023, Puzzle Quest's new developers, Webcore, replaced some of the objectives for the near-Halloween running of this event.
The deck list for Node 1.1, The Sunset Pyramid, was incomplete for years. When originally compiled, a duplicate listing of Dunes of the Dead was overlooked. The correct card listing, Desert of the Fervent, was added before the November 2022 run.
Historical objectives
Original secondary objectives
| Date Run
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Node
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Objective 1
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Objective 2
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| Until Jul 2018
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1.1
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Take 10 or less damage
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Lose 2 or less creatures
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| Until Jul 2018
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1.2
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Lose 3 or less creatures
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Summon 4 or more creatures
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| Until Jul 2018
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1.3
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Cast 2 or less Supports
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Cast 4 or more spells
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| Until Jul 2018
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2.1
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Cast 3 or less spells
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Summon 2 or less creatures
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| Until Jul 2018
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2.2
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Kill 3 or less enemy creatures
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Cast 4 or more supports
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| Until Jul 2018
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2.3
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Take 20 or less damage
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Kill 3 or more enemy creatures
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| Until Jul 2018
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3.1
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Cast 2 or less spells
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Lose 3 or less creatures
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| Until Jul 2018
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3.2
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Cast 2 or less supports
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Cast 4 or more spells
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| Until Jul 2018
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3.3
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Kill 3 or less enemy creatures
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Cast 4 or more supports
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| Until Oct 2023
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1.1
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Same
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Recruit: Cast 3 creatures with cost 10 or less
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| Until Oct 2023
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2.3
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Call to Arms: Create 8 or more Creature Tokens during a single fight
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Same
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| Until Oct 2023
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3.2
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Spellsmith: Cast 3 or more enchantments during a single fight
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Same
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| Until Oct 2023
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3.3
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Striker: Deal 20 or more damage during a single turn
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Same
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