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Lunchtable TCG

Archetypes

Card Archetypes

Section titled “Card Archetypes”

Every card in LunchTable TCG belongs to an archetype - a themed faction with unique abilities and playstyles. Building a deck around a single archetype unlocks powerful synergies.

Infernal Dragons Infernal Dragons

Section titled “ Infernal Dragons”

Playstyle: Aggressive, high damage, burn effects

The Infernal Dragons bring fire and fury to the battlefield. Their creatures grow stronger as they deal damage, and their spells leave enemies scorched.

Key Mechanics:

  • Burn damage over time
  • Attack buffs when dealing damage
  • Direct damage spells

Abyssal Horrors Abyssal Depths

Section titled “ Abyssal Depths”

Playstyle: Control, sea creatures, drowning mechanics

From the darkest ocean trenches come the Abyssal creatures. They specialize in wearing down opponents and controlling the board.

Key Mechanics:

  • Drown (disable) enemy creatures
  • Deep sea horrors with scaling power
  • Resource denial

Mechanical Constructs Iron Legion

Section titled “ Iron Legion”

Playstyle: Defensive, mechanical, armor stacking

The Iron Legion fields an army of constructs and war machines. They build impenetrable defenses and grind out victories.

Key Mechanics:

  • Armor and damage reduction
  • Construct synergies
  • Formation bonuses

Undead Legion Necro Empire

Section titled “ Necro Empire”

Playstyle: Recursion, sacrifice, undead armies

The Necro Empire raises the dead and turns losses into advantages. Every fallen creature can rise again.

Key Mechanics:

  • Revive destroyed creatures
  • Sacrifice for powerful effects
  • Growing undead hordes

Nature Spirits Nature Spirits

Section titled “ Nature Spirits”

Playstyle: Growth, healing, overwhelming numbers

The Nature Spirits call upon forest guardians and regenerating flora. They start slow but become unstoppable.

Key Mechanics:

  • Healing and regeneration
  • Creature buffs over time
  • Token generation

Storm Elementals Storm Elementals

Section titled “ Storm Elementals”

Playstyle: Burst damage, chain lightning, unpredictable

Storm Elementals harness lightning and tempests. They deal massive damage in spectacular bursts.

Key Mechanics:

  • Chain damage to multiple targets
  • Random but powerful effects
  • Spell amplification

Shadow Assassins Shadow Assassins

Section titled “ Shadow Assassins”

Playstyle: Stealth, single-target removal, combo chains

Shadow Assassins strike from the darkness. They excel at eliminating key threats and chaining abilities.

Key Mechanics:

  • Stealth and ambush
  • Targeted removal
  • Combo sequences

Celestial Guardians Celestial Guardians

Section titled “ Celestial Guardians”

Playstyle: Protection, divine shields, board-wide buffs

The Celestial Guardians bring holy light to protect allies. They create unbreakable defenses and empower their forces.

Key Mechanics:

  • Divine shields
  • Area buffs
  • Damage prevention

Arcane Mages Arcane Mages

Section titled “ Arcane Mages”

Playstyle: Spell-focused, card advantage, flexibility

Arcane Mages wield pure magical energy. They draw cards, counter threats, and adapt to any situation.

Key Mechanics:

  • Card draw and selection
  • Spell synergies
  • Counterspells

Mechanical Constructs Mechanical Constructs

Section titled “ Mechanical Constructs”

Playstyle: Efficiency, modular upgrades, artifact synergy

Mechanical Constructs build and upgrade their forces. Each piece makes the whole stronger.

Key Mechanics:

  • Upgrade and enhance creatures
  • Artifact synergies
  • Efficient stat lines

Neutral Neutral

Section titled “ Neutral”

Playstyle: Flexible support, works with any archetype

Neutral cards have no archetype allegiance. They fit in any deck and provide consistent utility.

Benefits:

  • Universal compatibility
  • Fills gaps in any strategy
  • Reliable baseline effects

Building Around Archetypes

Section titled “Building Around Archetypes”

Maximum synergy. Build with 90%+ cards from one archetype.

Benefits:

  • All synergies active
  • Consistent game plan
  • Powerful archetype-specific bonuses

What’s Next?

Section titled “What’s Next?”
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