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== Strategy == | == Strategy == | ||
− | + | Replace is an expensive [[Trasher#Remodelers|Remodel variant]], but with a twist. What the twist is, and how strong it is, varies with the type of card gained. | |
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− | + | If you gained a [[Treasure]], Replace’s effect is usually unhelpful. Generally, gaining {{Card|Silver}} or {{Card|Gold}} is not as strong as gaining an [[Action]] card (at least if there are [[Village (card category)|villages]] on the board), and adding a [[stop card]] to the top of your deck slows down your [[cycling]] and reduces an [[engine]]’s chance of drawing well. | |
− | + | If you gained an [[Action]] card, then putting it on top of your deck is usually useful—you’ll get to see it sooner than you otherwise would, which is especially handy if it’s a [[Village (card category)|village]] or a [[draw]] card. This is a useful effect, but it isn’t enough to make Replace attractive on its own. If [[gainer|gains]] are limited, or if there are strong {{Cost|2}}-cost Actions to turn your Coppers into and/or strong {{Cost|4}}-cost Actions to turn your Estates into}}, then it can be useful, but it’s usually worse than Remodel for this application given Replace’s high [[opportunity cost]]. | |
− | + | Where Replace really shines is in gaining [[Victory]] cards. Typically, the [[greening]] process slows your deck down and reduces its abilities. By giving your opponents a {{Card|Curse}} when you green, Replace mitigates this effect by slowing your opponents down as well. Additionally, the {{VP|-1}} from the Curse is more relevant by the time you want to be scoring points. Replace is strong when paired with a {{Card|Gold}} gainer such as {{Card|Bandit}} or {{Card|Courtier}}, as it can turn those {{Card|Gold|Golds}} into {{Card|Province|Provinces}} while giving your opponent {{Card|Curse|Curses}}. This also means that Replacing a {{Card|Copper}} into an {{Card|Estate}}—normally a terrible play with Remodel—is much more reasonable, as you keep the same number of [[junk]] cards while your opponent gains one. Replace also makes [[milling]] {{Card|Province|Provinces}} more appealing, as doing so now also allows you to {{Card|Curse}} your opponents at the same time. | |
− | + | Replace has a notable synergy with dual-type [[Victory]] cards such as {{Card|Mill}}. Unlike pure Victory cards, these are much better to gain early on, so you can make use of Replace’s cursing attack earlier in the game and take advantage of the fact that its topdecking effect is also activated. | |
− | + | Replace usually shines most in the late game, but if you want one it will often be worth getting early on, especially if the other [[trashing]] or [[gainer|gaining]] options are weak. It can also be used for [[gain and play]] without needing to draw your whole deck, since the Action (or less commonly, Treasure) you are gaining will be put on top of your deck. | |
− | + | ===External strategy articles=== | |
− | === | + | ''Note: Article(s) below are by individual authors and may not represent the community's current views on cards, but may provide more in-depth information or give historical perspective. Caveat emptor.'' |
− | + | * [http://dominionstrategy.com/2019/03/01/replace/ Titandrake's 2019 article] | |
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== Versions == | == Versions == |
Revision as of 13:20, 26 June 2021
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Type(s) | Action - Attack |
Kingdom card? | Yes |
Set | Intrigue |
Illustrator(s) | Claus Stephan |
Card text | |
Trash a card from your hand. Gain a card costing up to more than it. If the gained card is an Action or Treasure, put it onto your deck; if it's a Victory card, each other player gains a Curse. |
Replace is an Action–Attack card from the second edition of Intrigue. It is a remodeler that can be used as a curser as well if you use it to gain a Victory card.
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FAQ
Official FAQ
- Like Remodel, you first trash a card from your hand, then gain a card from the Supply costing up to more than the trashed card, putting the gained card into your discard pile.
- Replace gives you an additional bonus based on the types of the gained card; if it is an Action or Treasure you move it to the top of your deck, and if it is a Victory card the other players each gain a Curse.
- It is possible to get both bonuses; if you gain Harem, Mill, or Nobles with Replace, it both goes on your deck and causes the other players to each gain a Curse.
Other Rules clarifications
- If you gain an Action or Treasure, and then move it elsewhere first, Replace will fail to topdeck it. So if you gain an Action card and then use Innovation on it, Replace cannot remove the card from your play area and put it onto your deck.
- If you do this with an Action-Victory card (like Nobles), that does not stop Replace from giving out Curses.
- Replace will also fail to move a card if it moves away, and then moves back to the same place. For example, if you gain an Experiment, exile it to Gatekeeper, then gain the second Experiment and discard the first Experiment from Exile, Replace will still fail to topdeck the Experiment, even though it's still in your discard pile.
Strategy
Replace is an expensive Remodel variant, but with a twist. What the twist is, and how strong it is, varies with the type of card gained.
If you gained a Treasure, Replace’s effect is usually unhelpful. Generally, gaining Silver or Gold is not as strong as gaining an Action card (at least if there are villages on the board), and adding a stop card to the top of your deck slows down your cycling and reduces an engine’s chance of drawing well.
If you gained an Action card, then putting it on top of your deck is usually useful—you’ll get to see it sooner than you otherwise would, which is especially handy if it’s a village or a draw card. This is a useful effect, but it isn’t enough to make Replace attractive on its own. If gains are limited, or if there are strong -cost Actions to turn your Coppers into and/or strong -cost Actions to turn your Estates into}}, then it can be useful, but it’s usually worse than Remodel for this application given Replace’s high opportunity cost.
Where Replace really shines is in gaining Victory cards. Typically, the greening process slows your deck down and reduces its abilities. By giving your opponents a Curse when you green, Replace mitigates this effect by slowing your opponents down as well. Additionally, the -1 from the Curse is more relevant by the time you want to be scoring points. Replace is strong when paired with a Gold gainer such as Bandit or Courtier, as it can turn those Golds into Provinces while giving your opponent Curses. This also means that Replacing a Copper into an Estate—normally a terrible play with Remodel—is much more reasonable, as you keep the same number of junk cards while your opponent gains one. Replace also makes milling Provinces more appealing, as doing so now also allows you to Curse your opponents at the same time.
Replace has a notable synergy with dual-type Victory cards such as Mill. Unlike pure Victory cards, these are much better to gain early on, so you can make use of Replace’s cursing attack earlier in the game and take advantage of the fact that its topdecking effect is also activated.
Replace usually shines most in the late game, but if you want one it will often be worth getting early on, especially if the other trashing or gaining options are weak. It can also be used for gain and play without needing to draw your whole deck, since the Action (or less commonly, Treasure) you are gaining will be put on top of your deck.
External strategy articles
Note: Article(s) below are by individual authors and may not represent the community's current views on cards, but may provide more in-depth information or give historical perspective. Caveat emptor.
Versions
English versions
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Trash a card from your hand. Gain a card costing up to more than it. If the gained card is an Action or Treasure, put it onto your deck; if it's a Victory card, each other player gains a Curse. | Intrigue 2nd Edition | October 2016 |
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Secret History