What is a TCG?
TCG is an acronym for Trading Card Game. In a TCG, players collect cards and build their own decks to play against each other. Each deck has its own strategy, which is shaped by the cards a player chooses to include in his or her personal deck.


Why a World of Warcraft TCG?
World of Warcraft (WoW) is the most popular massively multiplayer online role-playing game (or MMO) in the world. We translated that universe to the card table, and we’re confident that hardcore MMO players and TCG veterans alike won’t be disappointed. We’ve done our best to stay true to the MMO in design, so in the TCG, players will find that Paladins are still hard to kill and Shamans still have powers relating to damage, healing, and Totems. Many aspects of the TCG’s strategy will be familiar to players of the MMO.

Additionally, by playing the TCG, you can get exclusive items in the online game! (See details below about Loot cards and the UDE Points program.)


I've played TCGs in the past, but I quit for one reason or another. Is this game for me?
Absolutely. The evolutionary game engine of the WoW TCG plays very smoothly and is easy to pick up and enjoy. We spent a lot of time maximizing the fun aspects of TCGs and cutting out the frustrating and clunky elements, such as unnecessary phases and not drawing your resources. The result is a game that is easy to understand, yet fun and challenging to play.


How do I get started?
To learn the game, check out our How to Play section. This page features an online demo, which teaches the basics of the game right away. After you read the rulebook, download and print out the demo decks to play your first WoW TCG games! The next step is to go straight to your local hobby store to pick up a starter and some boosters to begin building your own deck.


What is a Raid Deck?
A Raid Deck simulates the raids players go through in the WoW MMO. The product provides you with everything you need to play as a major dungeon boss. The heroes in the raiding party will need to supply their own decks. In a raid game, one player plays as the raid boss while all other players try to take him or her down. These games are a cooperative effort, and they're some of the most fun you'll have playing a TCG.


What is a treasure pack?
Each Raid Deck comes with one treasure pack. These packs draw from a pool of exclusive foil cards that can’t be found in regular booster pack or Starter Deck products. Loot cards are randomly inserted into these packs with greater frequency than in boosters from booster set releases.


Are treasure pack cards legal for tournament play?
Yes


I want to get some of the cards exclusive to treasure packs, but I didn't buy a Raid Deck. Will I have a second chance to buy them?
Yes. An alternate Tournament Edition version of the treasure packs is available through Organized Play and the UDE Points Store. These packs contain the same cards, but they are non-foil. Additionally, Loot cards are not included in Tournament Edition treasure packs.


How often will new WoW TCG products be released?
Our plan is to have about three WoW TCG booster sets and two to three Raid Deck–style releases per year. There will be plenty of new cards available to keep both tournament and casual environments fresh.

Loot Cards

What are Loot cards?
We pick three rare cards in each set release and make a version of each with a scratch-off code. If you’re lucky enough to find one, you can redeem the code for an exclusive cosmetic upgrade for your WoW MMO character!


What rarity are Loot cards?
Loot cards are legendary.


How do the Loot cards work?
Loot cards are special versions of cards in booster packs, Starter Decks, and Raid Decks. Each one has a unique code and a website address where you can redeem it. When you enter this code into the website, you get a unique in-game item for the World of Warcraft MMO. To learn more about how to redeem Loot cards, visit www.WoWTCG.com/loot.


What unique in-game items can I get from WoW TCG Loot cards?
Each booster set release has a unique set of Loot cards. See below for a full summary of Loot cards from each set.

UDE Points

How does the UDE Points program work?
Each WoW TCG booster pack includes a UDE Points code. These codes are worth 100 points each. You log into your account at www.ude.com/points and register these codes to accumulate points.


How do I redeem UDE points?
TLog into your account at www.ude.com/points to redeem the points you’ve accumulated. Different items will have different values.


Will WoW MMO in-game items be available through the UDE Points program?
Yes.


Can I enter the in-game codes I purchase from the UDE Points Store into Landro Longshot?
The in-game codes you purchase from the UDE Points Store must be redeemed in the same fashion as Loot card codes. Instructions can be found at www.WoWTCG.com/loot.

These UDE Points rewards will be available for at least a year, so you can earn them over time.



Are these items active for an account or one specific character?
Items are assigned to one specific character.


Can I redeem my UDE points for the Loot card items?
No, those items are exclusive to Loot cards. Similarly, the in-game items earned through the UDE Points program (the frost tabard, fireworks trinket, and ogre trinket) are not available through Loot cards. The two programs are separate.

Do all UDE Points items require me to spend points?
Some items will become available once you reach a certain threshold. For example, if you’ve accumulated a total of 50,000 points, you could be able to unlock a new forum avatar by spending only 1 point.


Is my threshold affected by the points I spend?
No. For these items, only your total points accumulated are tracked, regardless of how many points you have used.

What else can I do with my UDE points?
We will have online auctions for unique items, such as original artwork.


Will UDE points apply toward other games?
Yes. You will be able to redeem your points for non–World of Warcraft items. We plan to use this program for all of our games, including Vs. System.


How often will the items in the UDE Points Store be updated?
Frequently. Expect regular updates and new items.


Will I be able to use UDE points to obtain items that are otherwise exclusive to other programs?
Yes. Once an Organized Play promotion is over, we hope to offer the promotional rewards through the UDE Points program to give players a second chance to get them.

Product Details

What do I get in a booster pack?
Starting with March of the Legion, a booster pack contains the following:


Yes, that’s a twenty card pack! Each epic card is roughly twice as hard to get as any specific rare card.

Prior to March of the Legion, booster packs had the following rarity breakdown:



What do I get in a Starter Deck release?


Where can I find details on all released products?
Each WoW TCG release has its own product page on this website. Click on the following links for more information:

Organized Play

What is Organized Play?
Organized Play makes sure you always have opponents to face and that you can find a game at any level. From local tournaments up through the World Championship, there are many ways to get involved and participate in tournaments.

Additionally, Organized Play sets standards for game rules and tournament sanctioning, ensuring that all tournaments adhere to the highest standards of play and fairness.


Which regions have access to WoW TCG tournaments?
Organized Play is currently offered in North America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania.


What kinds of tournaments are offered for WoW TCG?
Darkmoon Faire: This event stops in North America and Europe throughout the year, and is a celebration of all things WoW. The Darkmoon Faire features three days of gaming and fun, whether it’s playing the WoW TCG or entering WoW MMO competitions on private servers. Every Darkmoon Faire features a main event Dream Machine tournament, where the winner receives a custom, high-end computer. Other top finishers receive exciting prizes too. Side events with prizes such as iPods, Loot cards, and booster packs are ongoing all weekend.

Battlegrounds: This local program usually runs at hobby shops. These tournaments provide a casual but organized place in your neighborhood to play the WoW TCG. This program often offers exclusive Extended Art cards just for participating, as well as additional exclusive Extended Art cards as prizes.

Marquee Events: Unlike Battlegrounds events, which run on a daily or weekly basis, Marquee Events happen once a month at your local store. Marquee Events are at a higher level than Battlegrounds, but they still take place in your neighborhood store. Prizes have included items like an exclusive t-shirt for the winner and exclusive Extended Art cards for the Top 8 finishers.

Sneak Previews: These tournaments offer you a chance to play with a new set before it’s released. Players receive booster packs from the new set to build decks for Sealed tournaments. Everyone who participates in the tournament gets an exclusive Extended Art card from the new set. Prize support includes deck boxes, playmats, and booster packs.

Release Celebrations: Just like Battlegrounds and Marquee Events, Release Celebrations take place at your local hobby shop. These tournaments give you a chance to play with the new set right after it’s released, and the program provides exclusive Extended Art cards.

Regionals: Top finishers at Regional tournaments qualify for their countries’ National Championships. The National Championships are an annual event that feeds into the WoW TCG World Championship.

Nationals: This is where you can compete for the honor of National Champion. You can also qualify here for Worlds! Prizes vary by region, but some have been known to include high-end electronics and flights to the World Championship.

World Championship: This is the big one. In 2007, the winner walked away with $100,000 cash, and cash prizes were paid out down to $1,000 for 100th place.


Are side decks allowed in tournaments?
In some Constructed tournament formats, a ten-card side deck is allowed. In some Limited formats, a side deck can consist of all the remaining cards not used in a player’s main deck. In other tournament formats, a side deck is not used.


Is there a judge certification program for this game?
Yes. You can take a judge test by clicking here.


How does the Honor Ranking system work?
A player gains honor through his or her participation and success in tournaments. These points provide rewards, such as qualification for major tournaments and exclusive WoW TCG materials in the mail.


What is an event like?
Traveling to a big WoW TCG event like a Darkmoon Faire or Nationals is a great experience.
Check out our coverage of past events to see what you’ve been missing!

Crafting Redemption Program

Click here for full information on the Crafting Redemption Program!

What are recipes?
Each Crafted card offered through the Crafting Redemption program has its own recipe. You send us the Trade Goods that a recipe calls for, and we’ll send you the result of your labors—an exclusive card that you won’t find anywhere else!


How many recipes are available?
Our initial offering consists of eight different recipes that you will be able to complete. Additional Trade Goods and recipes will become available in future WoW TCG expansions.


What are Trade Goods?
Trade Goods are found on the UDE Points cards included in every WoW TCG booster pack starting with the Fires of Outland expansion.


What are Trade Goods used for?
Just like in the WoW MMO, different recipes allow you to turn certain combinations of Trade Goods into powerful weapons, armor, and other equipment! You can redeem Trade Goods for Crafted cards like Felsteel Reaper, Netherdrake Gloves, and more of your favorite items from the MMO.


How many Trade Goods do I need to complete a recipe?
Each recipe requires about twenty to thirty trade goods to craft a single item.


How do I redeem my Trade Goods?
You can redeem your Trade Goods via our mail-in redemption process. Starting with the WoW TCG World Championship, we will also allow players to redeem their Trade Goods at our Darkmoon Faires and other premier events!


Can I still use the UDE Points codes?
Yes! Trade Goods are printed on UDE Points cards so that you can get even more mileage out of every booster pack you open. Don’t forget to register the codes on your UDE Points cards before you redeem them via the Crafting Redemption program. Visit the UDE Points Store to find out more about the exciting promotions that are available through that program!