Black Cat
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== Strategy == | == Strategy == | ||
− | In the early game Black Cat | + | In the early game, Black Cat provides +2 Cards, making it similar to [[Moat]] with an equally low cost. |
− | However in the late game where both players are rushing for | + | However, in the late game where both players are rushing for Provinces, this card is both a [[junking attack]] and sets up a potential big next turn with a six card hand. Chaining Black Cats together can easily provide a game winning turn and a big comeback. This makes buying a lot of Black Cats a viable strategy if you are behind. |
− | Black cat can also be effective against | + | Black cat can also be effective against [[Alt-VP | alternate victory]] cards that need lots of copies, such as Duchy-[[Duke]], [[Silk Road]]s, [[Vineyard]], [[Fairgrounds]] and [[Gardens]]. |
== Versions == | == Versions == |
Revision as of 21:29, 28 November 2020
Black Cat | |
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Info | |
Cost | |
Type(s) | Action - Attack - Reaction |
Kingdom card? | Yes |
Set | Menagerie |
Illustrator(s) | Marco Morte |
Card text | |
+2 Cards If it isn't your turn, each other player gains a Curse. When another player gains a Victory card, you may play this from your hand. |
Black Cat is an Action-Attack-Reaction card from Menagerie. It lets you curse all your opponents when one of them gains a Victory card.
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FAQ
Official FAQ
- When you play this on your turn, you draw 2 cards.
- When you play it on another player's turn - usually only possible via its reaction - you draw 2 cards, and then everyone else gains a Curse, in turn order starting with the player whose turn it is.
- When anyone else gains a Victory card - whether or not it is your turn - you may play this from your hand.
Strategy
In the early game, Black Cat provides +2 Cards, making it similar to Moat with an equally low cost.
However, in the late game where both players are rushing for Provinces, this card is both a junking attack and sets up a potential big next turn with a six card hand. Chaining Black Cats together can easily provide a game winning turn and a big comeback. This makes buying a lot of Black Cats a viable strategy if you are behind.
Black cat can also be effective against alternate victory cards that need lots of copies, such as Duchy-Duke, Silk Roads, Vineyard, Fairgrounds and Gardens.
Versions
English versions
Digital | Text | Release | Date | |
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+2 Cards If it isn't your turn, each other player gains a Curse. When another player gains a Victory card, you may play this from your hand. |
Menagerie | March 2020 |
Other language versions
Trivia
Black Cat is the only Attack-Reaction card, and the only Kingdom Attack card costing less than .
Preview
Secret History