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Dark Embrace
Energy2
TierS
IroncladRarePower

Dark Embrace

DARK EMBRACE

Global Performance

50.5%
Average Win Rate
Mechanism:Draw

Base Effect

Whenever a card is Exhausted, draw 1 card.

Upgraded Effect (+)

[Dark Embrace+] Cost becomes 1. Whenever a card is Exhausted, draw 1 card.

Mechanism Deep Dive

A core engine card. It converts the 'Exhaust' keyword from a downside into 'Draw', a powerful upside. Combined with 'Feel No Pain', it allows for simultaneous blocking and cycling.

Practical Strategy

#01

Play this before massive exhaust cards like 'Fiend Fire' or 'Second Wind'.

#02

Watch your hand size; rapid drawing can lead to discarding key cards.

Synergy & Combos

Exhaust Components

Excellently pairs with any card featuring the 'Exhaust' keyword (e.g., True Grit, Burning Pact).