SpireMeta.ggEthereal
EtherealGame Mechanic
Definition
If this card is in your Hand at the end of this turn, it is Exhausted.
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Core Rule
Strategic Insight
Ethereal cards are exhausted if still in your hand at end of turn. This creates a use-it-or-lose-it tension that rewards aggressive play. Ethereal cards tend to be powerful for their cost since the drawback limits how long you can hold them.
Game Mechanic Keywords
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