Here's how much you can SPEND to complete the "Foundations" SET deck

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In my last post, I talked broadly about the costs associated with the “Foundations” set, referring to the cards themselves and what really contributes to their low price, as well as some interesting recommendations for completing decks. Of course, one of the smartest strategies you can use is to complete the campaign mode and also buy some cards, however, in that post I didn’t show how much it would cost to buy some of those cards to complete the deck, since if the goal is to compete, it’s necessary to do so—otherwise, unfortunately, you’ll struggle in “Frontier” mode.

That’s why today I’ll show you the real cost of these cards and some challenges I’ve encountered along the way—things I’ve realized that you’ll likely come across if you want to apply the strategy and step-by-step guide from the previous post, But if you want to know what this is all about, stick around until the end of this post so you can understand the details and make your own plans before diving in. Of course, even though I offer gameplay recommendations, the reality is that in this mode you can practically start with no investment and keep it that way—since if you decide to do so, it’s best to choose a different “format,” but in another post, I might explain the differences and advantages of each format.

However, if you want to see the actual costs associated with these letters and also learn about all the details I've come across along the way, stick around until the end of this post so you can find out everything:

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What are the “prices” of the cards other than the ones given for free in the game?

As I mentioned in my previous post—which, if you haven’t read it yet, you can read in full by clicking HERE. I mentioned that the prices of these cards are very low and that this stems from certain details I also explain in that post. However, to make it much more visual, I decided to conduct the test myself and include the cards that aren’t given out for free in the game—at least to my knowledge. So, let’s see which cards these are and how much they cost, and as I go along, I’ll share a few observations with you:

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As you can see in the three images, there are a total of 24 additional cards from the “Foundations” set, in addition to the free ones—though BEWARE, I may have missed a card or two, but they’re all there. On the other hand, I won’t go into detail about the price of each card, since in my last post I explained why these cards are so inexpensive compared to those in other sets. However, I should mention that these cards—I’m referring to the 24 listed here—have a total cost of $13,087, payable in DEC or Credits, if I’m not mistaken.

NOTE

While it doesn’t cost much to get several of these cards, I think what I’ve noticed—and this is part of what I’ll discuss in the next section of this post—is that the idea behind buying cards is for them all to be as balanced as possible, and that’s one of the problems I see. When a deck isn’t balanced in terms of the cards’ rarities and power levels, it can undermine the performance of the deck you’re trying to build in “Foundations.”

What are the issues with buying these “Foundations” cards?

Essentially, there’s no problem—the reality is that you can buy as many cards as you want, depending on what’s available and what other users are willing to sell. However, looking at it from a more analytical perspective and considering the impact it could have on your gameplay and performance, it’s not a good idea. The reality of this set is that the following happens:

Problems When Purchasing "Foundations" Cards

• There isn't enough liquidity in the market: When I say this, I mean that there aren't enough copies of listed cards available on the market to buy and put together the deck that many people are trying to build—since it's one of the most affordable decks in the game, perhaps even second only to “Chaos Legion.”

• Level Disparity: As I mentioned earlier, this isn’t good because, if you want to play seriously and climb to the top of the leagues in the “Frontier” format, you need balance in your cards. And while this might not really matter for some cards—since there isn’t much disparity or variation in their default abilities or stats—it’s likely to be an issue with some of the most important ones.

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NOTE: If we put these two things into perspective, the performance isn't the same compared to the cards in "Rebellion, Conclave Arcana, and Escalation"—and even older editions. That's why I don't recommend doing this. In other words, if you want to invest, you're better off focusing on other editions.

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Conclusion

This is key to progressing in the game, and it’s something new players should keep in mind. While it’s one of the most amazing ways to get started for free, leveling up means you need to improve your deck—and that’s really tough right now. Of course, you can earn rewards by completing missions and other tasks, but if you want to take the game seriously, you’re better off with the other SETS.

If you have any questions, feel free to comment; if you disagree with this, please comment as well—we can learn valuable lessons from this.