The Complete Beginner’s Guide to The Bazaar Card Types
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The Bazaar offers a wide range of cards, each with unique roles and effects. In this guide, we’ll introduce you to the key card types and enhancements, so you can get the most out of your deck.
While The Bazaar does not provide a comprehensive list of available cards, this guide will walk you through the primary card types and enhancements available so you can start strategizing effectively. Note that this list is not exhaustive and will be updated as more details emerge from the beta testing.
If you’re new to the Bazaar and looking to learn more about the basics of the game, then see our How to Play The Bazaar for Beginners.
Card Sizes and Their Impact#Copy URL to this article section
In The Bazaar, cards come in three distinct sizes, each impacting how they fit into your deck and their potential effect in battles:
Small Cards (1 slot): Compact and versatile, these cards are easy to fit in any deck and often serve as support.
Medium Cards (2 slots): These provide stronger effects but take up more space, so use them strategically.
Large Cards (3 slots): Rare and powerful, these cards require three slots, meaning other cards need to complement them well.
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Choosing the right combination of card sizes is essential to balancing power and flexibility. For tips on creating effective combinations, see our Winning Strategies for The Bazaar Beta.
Core Card Types#Copy URL to this article section
Each card in The Bazaar serves a unique purpose, from dealing damage to supporting your hero’s survival. Here’s an overview of the main card types and how they contribute to your strategy.
Shield Cards (Yellow) #Copy URL to this article section
Shield cards provide temporary protection, extending your hero’s survival in battle. Key variations include:
Basic Shield Generation: Adds a fixed number of shield points, acting as an extra line of defense.
Shield Based on Damage: Generates shields proportional to the damage dealt, adding a defensive edge.
Triggered Shields: Activates when another item is used, creating synergy with offensive or healing cards.
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Note: Shield points only protect against direct damage, while effects like poison and burn bypass shields and directly impact health.
Healing Cards (Light green)#Copy URL to this article section
Healing cards are crucial for prolonged battles, allowing your hero to recover health over time:
Direct Healing: Triggers healing each time it’s activated, supporting sustained health.
Permanent Health Boost: Raises max health, giving a lasting advantage in fights.
Conditional Healing: Activates when specific items are used, ideal for creating combo strategies.
Revival Healing: Provides a one-time last-resort heal when health drops to zero, keeping you in the game during critical moments.
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For more techniques on using healing effectively, check out our How to Play The Bazaar for Beginners.
Damage Cards (Red) #Copy URL to this article section
Damage cards are a staple in any deck, as they directly impact your opponent’s health and often set the tone for aggressive strategies. Main types include:
Basic Damage Cards: Inflict direct damage on opponents for straightforward attacks.
Poison Cards (Dark green): Deal ongoing damage, bypassing shields to reduce health over time.
Burn Cards (Orange): Similar to poison, but with unique stacking effects that increase damage.
Leeching Cards (Dark red): These cards allow you to regain health based on the damage dealt to opponents.
Trigger-Based Damage Cards: Deals damage when specific actions are taken, allowing for high-damage chains when combined effectively.
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Selling-Triggered Cards#Copy URL to this article section
These cards offer unique bonuses when sold, adding versatility to your deck-building:
Card Buffs: Selling certain cards increases stats like damage or cooldown speed of remaining items.
Gold or XP Rewards: Some cards reward you with gold or XP when sold, aiding in progression and deck strengthening
Weapon Cards#Copy URL to this article section
Weapons add offensive power to your deck, often with unique effects.
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Here are the primary types of weapon cards:
Battle-Strengthened Weapons: These grow stronger with each fight won, providing a scaling advantage.
Trigger-Linked Weapons: Activate whenever another weapon deals damage, allowing for multi-weapon synergies.
Enemy Item Destroyers: These can destroy enemy items when triggered, disrupting your opponent’s deck.
Gold-Earning Weapons: Inflict damage and earn gold simultaneously, supporting economic growth during battles.
Defense-Based Weapons: Trigger damage based on your current healing or shielding status, rewarding balanced playstyles.
Permanent Damage Buffs: Gain a permanent damage boost whenever you sell or buy an item, adding strategic depth to deck management.
Tool Cards#Copy URL to this article section
Tool cards provide tactical flexibility by supporting other cards in your deck.
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Here’s a quick look at some common types:
Item Acceleration (Haste): Hastens the activation of another item, allowing for quicker use in battles.
Ammo Generators: Provide additional ammunition for items that have limited uses, extending their longevity.
Item Provision: Automatically provides a new item at the start of each day or after a fight, which you can sell for more gold or add to your deck.
Enemy Slow and Freeze Effects: Temporarily reduce or halt enemy card actions, giving you time to strategize or disrupt their gameplay.
Selling Bonuses: Some tools grant permanent buffs to damage, healing, or shielding of another item when sold, adding a strategic layer to deck management.
For further tips on using tools effectively in battle, check out How to Play The Bazaar for Beginners.
Enhancement Cards and Multicasts#Copy URL to this article section
Beyond these primary types, certain cards in The Bazaar come with additional features:
Multicasting: Cards can activate multiple times based on specific conditions, such as dealing a set amount of damage or triggering another item. This can exponentially increase your card’s impact in a match.
Item Enhancements: These allow players to add effects like healing, shielding, or poison to items. Each item can be enhanced up to twice, creating a highly customizable deck.
Upgrading Cards: Bronze to Diamond#Copy URL to this article section
The Bazaar also features a card upgrading system. By finding duplicate cards in the shop, players can level them up from Bronze to Silver, Gold, and ultimately Diamond. Higher-tiered cards provide greater bonuses and effects, so upgrading cards is a strategic way to increase your deck’s power over time.
A Note on Completeness#Copy URL to this article section
Since The Bazaar doesn’t yet provide a complete overview of all available cards, this guide may not cover every card type available in the game. We’ll be updating this article regularly as new information comes to light, so stay tuned for a more comprehensive overview in the coming weeks.
Whether you’re focused on crafting a defense-heavy deck, maximizing damage output, or building a balanced approach, The Bazaar provides an array of card types to support deep strategic play. With this guide as a foundation, you’ll be ready to experiment with different combinations and discover powerful synergies in the closed beta.
For more insights on how to apply these card types effectively, explore our Winning Strategies for The Bazaar Beta and Everything You Need to Know about The Bazaar. Let us know how these card types impact your strategy, and stay updated as we refine this list with new information!