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− | '''Pillage''' is an [[Action]]-[[Attack]] card from [[Dark Ages]]. It is a [[one-shot]] [[discard attack]], and the only discard attack that lets the attacker choose which card is discarded. A single Pillage can often wreck your opponents' next turn entirely! It also gains you two | + | '''Pillage''' is an [[Action]]-[[Attack]] card from [[Dark Ages]]. It is a [[one-shot]] [[discard attack]], and the only discard attack that lets the attacker choose which card is discarded. A single Pillage can often wreck your opponents' next turn entirely! It also gains you two {{Card|Spoils}}. |
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There is no strategy article for Pillage; if you know how to use this card, please let us know on the [http://forum.dominionstrategy.com forums!] | There is no strategy article for Pillage; if you know how to use this card, please let us know on the [http://forum.dominionstrategy.com forums!] | ||
− | A single Pillage is a devastating attack, as losing the best card of a five-card hand can usually ruin the entire turn. If your opponent has a hand with a | + | A single Pillage is a devastating attack, as losing the best card of a five-card hand can usually ruin the entire turn. If your opponent has a hand with a {{Card|Village}} and two [[Smithies]]? Make them discard the Village. Make sure their {{Card|Throne Room}} or {{Card|King's Court}} has no good target, or discard their {{Card|Gold}} or [[terminal card draw]] if they're playing [[Big Money]]. |
It's deadly against combo decks, where you can pull out one of many pieces to make the combo fall apart. It also works against Big Money decks which can often be knocked down from {{Cost|8}} to {{Cost|5}} with the loss of just a single card. | It's deadly against combo decks, where you can pull out one of many pieces to make the combo fall apart. It also works against Big Money decks which can often be knocked down from {{Cost|8}} to {{Cost|5}} with the loss of just a single card. | ||
− | It's weakest against decks filled with [[cantrip]]s - what are you going to discard from a hand of ( | + | It's weakest against decks filled with [[cantrip]]s - what are you going to discard from a hand of ({{Card|Pearl Diver}}, {{Card|Wishing Well}}, {{Card|Vagrant}}, {{Card|Sage}}, {{Card|Village}})? No matter what, they'll just keep drawing cards until they find their good ones. |
When is it a good time to buy a one-shot Pillage instead of another engine component? Not sure. | When is it a good time to buy a one-shot Pillage instead of another engine component? Not sure. | ||
=== Synergies/Combos === | === Synergies/Combos === | ||
− | * | + | * {{Card|Graverobber}} and {{Card|Rogue}} can let you pick your Pillages up out of the trash and reuse them. |
* Pillage is great against [[Big Money]] decks and decks which rely on particular combos | * Pillage is great against [[Big Money]] decks and decks which rely on particular combos | ||
=== Antisynergies === | === Antisynergies === |
Revision as of 14:28, 16 November 2012
Pillage | |
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Type(s) | Action - Attack |
Kingdom card? | Yes |
Set | Dark Ages |
Illustrator(s) | Claus Stefan |
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Trash this. Each other player with 5 or more cards in hand reveals his hand and discards a card that you choose. Gain 2 Spoils. |
Pillage is an Action-Attack card from Dark Ages. It is a one-shot discard attack, and the only discard attack that lets the attacker choose which card is discarded. A single Pillage can often wreck your opponents' next turn entirely! It also gains you two Spoils.
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FAQ
Official FAQ
- First trash Pillage.
- Then each other player with 5 or more cards in hand reveals his hand and discards a card of your choice. This happens in turn order, starting with the player to your left.
- Then you gain two Spoils cards. The two Spoils cards come from the Spoils pile, which is not part of the Supply, and are put into your discard pile.
- If there are no Spoils cards left, you do not get one; if there is only one, you just get one.
Other Rules clarifications
Strategy Article
There is no strategy article for Pillage; if you know how to use this card, please let us know on the forums!
A single Pillage is a devastating attack, as losing the best card of a five-card hand can usually ruin the entire turn. If your opponent has a hand with a Village and two Smithies? Make them discard the Village. Make sure their Throne Room or King's Court has no good target, or discard their Gold or terminal card draw if they're playing Big Money.
It's deadly against combo decks, where you can pull out one of many pieces to make the combo fall apart. It also works against Big Money decks which can often be knocked down from to with the loss of just a single card.
It's weakest against decks filled with cantrips - what are you going to discard from a hand of (Pearl Diver, Wishing Well, Vagrant, Sage, Village)? No matter what, they'll just keep drawing cards until they find their good ones.
When is it a good time to buy a one-shot Pillage instead of another engine component? Not sure.
Synergies/Combos
- Graverobber and Rogue can let you pick your Pillages up out of the trash and reuse them.
- Pillage is great against Big Money decks and decks which rely on particular combos
Antisynergies
- cantrip-heavy decks stymie Pillage.
Trivia
Card Art
Secret History