City of Heroes Collectible Card Game - Card Types

Card Types

The cards in the City of Heroes Collectible Card Game can be broken up into the following types:

  • Heroes - The actual superhero himself (or herself). These cards define starting powers as well as other attributes (e.g. travel method, such as flight).
  • Powers - The super powers which set the hero apart from others. Powers can be used to attack opponents or protect oneself.
  • Enhancements - Enhances existing powers, focusing them in some unique way (for example, causing them to do more damage).
  • Edges - Gaining the edge or the upper hand, these cards allow a one time effect to occur.
  • Sidekicks - Junior superheroes, able to assist as needed. Sidekicks do not enter play with any powers, but can gain them during the course of the game.
  • Missions - A threat or villain terrorizing Paragon City. Such cards have a negative impact on all superheroes until defeated, at which time they turn into rewards.

Cards also feature small inspiration icons in the bottom corner. These icons represent a fixed minor effect which can be utilized by discarding the card, instead of playing it normally. Because the game has no draw phase, this mechanism must be used with care, to avoid exhausting one's hand.

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