| 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, both decks and objectives were 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. 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.
RotGP is 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 possible, until the December 2024 run of RotGP, to play without creatures and make most of his deck and his Loyalty ability redundant, but he became one of the easier bosses after Test of Talents.
The 2024 changes proposed by Webcore add four Masterpiece cards. Using Masterpieces in PvE events is a hallmark of Webcore; Oktagon and even Hibernum avoided using them, and may in fact have used none at all. Mythics incongruously replace Uncommons and Rares in the low level boss decks. Objectives are changed to be more difficult, in an already grueling event.
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
3.3's Touch of Bolas was changed to do 40 damage even if the player controlled no creatures. Test of Talents should still be an effective counter.
Node 1
1.1 The Sunset Pyramid
- "Decades to build. Hours to demolish."
Recruit 3 (10) replaces Nimble 5 (10)
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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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| Recruit:
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Cast 3 creatures with cost 10 or less.
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5
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1.2 Oketra's Avenger
Djeru, With Eyes Open replaces Graven Abomination
- "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."
Same cards and objectives
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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."
In: Moraug, Fury of Akoum and Neheb, the Eternal. Out : Dagger of the Worthy and Earthshaker Khenra
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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?"
Ominous Sphinx replaced by Inspired Sphinx. Vizier of the Anointed replaced by Atemsis, All-Seeing. Endless Sands replaced by Warrant//Warden
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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"
Researcher 12 replaced by Call to Arms 6
Djeru, With Eyes Open replaced by Zul Ashur, Lich Lord. Ammit Eternal replaced by Grave Titan. Carrion Screecher replaced by Tragic Banshee
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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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| Call to Arms:
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Create 6 or more Creature Tokens 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."
Pride Sovereign replaced by Scute Mob. Ramunap Hydra replaced by Felix Five-Boots. Rhona’s Last Stand replaced by Thunderous Debut
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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."
Artificer 5 : "Cast 5 or more supports in a single fight" replaced by Spellsmith 3
Obelisk Spider replaced by Mirko, Obsessive Theorist. Grind//Dust replaced by Pest Control
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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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| Spellsmith:
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Cast 3 or more enchantments 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"
Reanimator 13 "Summon 13 or more Zombies in a single fight." replaced by Striker 20
Doomfall replaced by Chaos Warp. Imminent Doom replaced by Hidetsugu’s Second Rite
| 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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| Striker:
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Deal 20 or more damage during a single turn.
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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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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 thrice; 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.
A World Reborn, Avacyn's Madness, Battle of Four Tribes and The Elderspark are also both PvE and Coalition; all were run a varying number of years ago, and Oktagon seemed to have given up on the format. Webcore set to in January 2024 with two PvE coalition events back to back : Survivors of Four Tribes Part 1 and part 2.
Before 2024
Node 1
1.1 The Sunset Pyramid
Replaced by Recruit 3, originally Nimble 5 : "Cast 5 or more cards with cost 10 or less."
1.2 Oketra's Avenger
Replaced by Djeru, With Eyes Open :
1.3 Proven Combatant
Same cards and objectives
Node 2
2.1 Burning-Fist Minotaur
Replaced by Moraug, Fury of Akoum and Neheb, the Eternal.
2.2 Eternal of Harsh Truths
Ominous Sphinx replaced by Inspired Sphinx. Vizier of the Anointed replaced by Atemsis, All-Seeing. Endless Sands replaced by Warrant//Warden
2.3 Unraveling Mummy
Researcher 12 : "Draw 12 or more cards during a single fight." replaced by Call to Arms 6
Djeru, With Eyes Open replaced by Zul Ashur, Lich Lord. Ammit Eternal replaced by Grave Titan. Carrion Screecher replaced by Tragic Banshee
Node 3
3.1 Uncage the Menagerie
Pride Sovereign replaced by Scute Mob. Ramunap Hydra replaced by Felix Five-Boots. Rhona’s Last Stand replaced by Thunderous Debut
3.2 Razaketh, the Foulblooded
- "Liliana insisted on coming to Amonkhet to confront one of the two remaining demons to whom she is bound."
Artificer 5 replaced by Spellsmith 3 : "Cast 3 or more enchantments during a single fight. "
Obelisk Spider replaced by Mirko, Obsessive Theorist. Grind//Dust replaced by Pest Control
3.3 Nicol Bolas
Before December 2024, Touch of Bolas could not be activated if the player controlled no creatures.
Reanimator 13 "Summon 13 or more Zombies in a single fight." replaced by Striker 20
Doomfall replaced by Chaos Warp. Imminent Doom replaced by Hidetsugu’s Second Rite
Before 2023
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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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
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| 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.
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