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Cards/Xerosic's Machinations
Xerosic's Machinations card from the Shrouded Fable set
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Xerosic's Machinations

Force your opponent to play with a limited hand.

SupporterBeginner to play

What this card does

Forces the opponent to discard cards, leaving them with only three cards in their hand.

Reduces the opponent's options and can slow down their strategy.

What it does

Xerosic's Machinations

Your opponent discards cards from their hand until they have 3 cards in their hand.

By limiting your opponent's hand size, Xerosic's Machinations can disrupt their plans and give you more control over the game flow.

Which deck it belongs in

Works well in decks focused on controlling the game state or in situations where you want to slow down your opponent's strategy.

Strengths
  • Disruptive
  • Versatile
  • Ultra Rare
Watch out for
  • Reduces your hand size too
  • May slow down your strategy if overused
Pro tip

Use this card strategically to force your opponent into a weaker position without exhausting your own resources.

Good to know

Xerosic's Machinations can be used in games where players have 60 cards, making it a key part of many strategies.

Note for the parent

This card is a powerful tool for managing the game, but use it wisely as it can also limit your own options.

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