Duel for Cardia: Guardians of the Wild Expansion – What's New?

Quick answer

The Guardians of the Wild expansion introduces Guardian cards—special animal and beast cards that grant bonuses when played with the correct faction at the right time, adding a new strategic layer to Duel for Cardia.

FAQ: Guardians of the Wild expansion

Do I need the base game to play this expansion?

Yes, the Guardians of the Wild expansion requires the Duel for Cardia base game to play. It is not a standalone product.

How many Guardian cards are included?

The expansion includes six Guardian cards, one for every other encounter in the game. Each has a unique ability and belongs to one of the four factions.

How do I set up Guardian cards?

At the start of the game, shuffle the six Guardian cards and deal them face down in a row, one between every other encounter slot. During the game, they become available as the encounter slots are resolved. Place Guardians face down to keep their abilities hidden until revealed.

Can I use Guardians with any faction?

Each Guardian belongs to a specific faction (Rebellion, Academy, Guild, or Dynasty). You only get the bonus if you play that faction when the Guardian is active. This encourages flexible faction planning.

Does the expansion add new rules?

The expansion adds a simple rule: when you would normally draw an encounter card, you instead reveal the next face-down Guardian and place it face up. From then on, players can claim its bonus by playing the matching faction. The rule is easy to integrate and does not change the core game flow.

Product facts

• Duel for Cardia: Guardians of the Wild Expansion: The first expansion for Cardia introduces a new kind of cards: Guardians. They come in the shape of animals and fantastic beasts and give you a bonus if you play the right faction at the right time. Guardians add a new strategic element, rewarding players who time their faction plays carefully.