Wildcard News

[p][/p][p][/p][h3]Wildcard Tournament Update + Dec 26 Preseason Open[/h3][p]Hello Wild Ones, we wanted to share a clear update on tournaments and next steps.[/p][p][/p][h2]Dec 26: Second Preseason Open[/h2][p]The second Wildcard Preseason Open is coming Friday, December 26, with up to a $2,500 prize pool.[/p][p]This event is part of our preseason testing as we finalize systems and prepare for the official Wildcard Tournaments launch on January 7. Huge thanks to everyone helping us stress-test, break, and improve the format.[/p][p][/p][h2]Dec 19 Results & Leaderboard Update[/h2][p]All scores from the December 19 tournament have been verified, and final placements are currently being processed.[/p]

• [p]The final leaderboard will be updated once processing completes[/p]
• [p]Updated results will be visible tomorrow, link to come.[/p]
• [p]Payouts will process in early January alongside our first payout window[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Scoring Fixes & Fair Play Enforcement[/h2][p]After reviewing Dec 19 match data:[/p]

• [p]We identified scoring issues and are finalizing fixes[/p]
• [p]We also found instances of collusion and match manipulation[/p]
• [p]A number of matches were invalidated, and those changes are already processed[/p]

[p]Tournament enforcement decisions are made at the discretion of tournament organizers. We won’t adjudicate individual cases publicly. If you believe something still needs review, please submit a support ticket.[/p][p][/p][h2]Looking Ahead[/h2][p]The Dec 26 Preseason Open will reflect updates informed directly by real player data from last week. Our goals remain to:[/p]

• [p]Reward skill and consistency[/p]
• [p]Reduce exploitative patterns[/p]
• [p]Improve match quality[/p]
• [p]Make results clearer and fairer[/p]

[p][/p][p]More details on tournament updates will be shared once the patch is live this week. [/p][p][/p][p]Thanks again for competing and helping us prepare for launch [/p][p][/p][p]See you in the Arena[/p][p][/p][p]
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[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]The arena is open. [/h2][p]The leaderboard is waiting. [/p][p]And $5,000 is on the line![/p][p][/p][p]Build your deck. Lock in your champion. Choose your summons wisely. This isn’t about grinding games; it’s about playing at your peak. [/p][p][/p][h2]Tournament Window [/h2][p]Starts: Friday, December 19, 2025, 9:00 AM EST[/p][p]Ends: Saturday, December 20, 2025, 12:00 AM EST[/p][p][/p][p]Matchmaking will end on December 19, 2025 at 11:30 pm EST[/p][p][/p][h2]HOW IT WORKS[/h2][p]Every match earns a performance score, win or lose. Your score is calculated from things like: [/p]

• [p]Champion KOs[/p]
• [p]Wildcards claimed[/p]
• [p]Summon damage[/p]
• [p]And more [/p]

[p]More details can be found in-game under the Tournaments Tab or on our GitBook: https://wildcard-alliance.gitbook.io/wildcard/wildcard-end-user-license-agreement#id-12.0-tournament-participation-terms[/p][p][/p][h2]WHO CAN ENTER[/h2]

• [p]18+ years old[/p]
• [p]250+ unlocked Summons[/p]

[p] [/p][h2]Missing some?[/h2]

• [p]Summon Bundle ($24.99) unlocks ALL 269 Season 0 Summons and is available in-game. Get in. Post your best score. Claim your spot. See you in the arena![/p]

[h2][/h2][p][/p][p]This update focuses on tightening match flow and combat pacing. We’ve made targeted mana and timing adjustments across several summons, introduced two new PUSH-centric summons, normalized champion movement speeds, and reduced Goalie and Core health to keep matches decisive and action-forward.[/p][p]These changes are aimed at reducing runaway stall, improving counterplay, and creating clearer moments to capitalize on pressure.[/p][p]And don’t forget our PreSeason Tournament on December 19th, 2025. If you want to put these changes to the test in a competitive environment, now’s the time to jump in and prepare. Details are available here: https://wildcard-alliance.gitbook.io/wildcard/wildcard-tournament-preseason-open[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]Summons[/h2][h3]Buckshot[/h3]

• [p]Horde Buckshot given 6 seconds of STOCKPILE.[/p]
• [p]Lifelink Buckshot Mana changed from 3 -> 4[/p]

[h3]Cacticrue[/h3]

• [p]All Cacticrue Mana increased by 1[/p]

[h3]Cactiking[/h3]

• [p]Poison Cactiking Mana changed from 5 -> 7[/p]

[h3]Gorrit[/h3]

• [p]Regeneration Gorrit Mana change from 8 -> 9[/p]

[h3]Spord[/h3]

• [p]Spord initial Trooplet spawn time changed from 12 -> 1[/p]
• [p]Trooplet Health changed from 25 -> 50 HP[/p]

[p][/p][h2]New Summons[/h2][h3]DJ-Pushit[/h3]

• [p]STATIONARY and receives WEAR & TEAR. Attacks PUSH from RANGE.[/p]

[h3]Pushdrop[/h3]

• [p]ON SUMMON: attacks immediately if opponents are in range. PUSHES opponents out of the way when it attacks.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Goalie and Core[/h2][h3]Goalie[/h3]

• [p]Goalie health changed from 3000 -> 2000[/p]

[h3]Core[/h3]

• [p]Core health changed from 5000 -> 4000[/p]

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[/p][h2]Champions[/h2][h3]Bolgar[/h3]

• [p]Bolgar's movement speed 925 -> 800[/p]

[h3]Gane[/h3]

• [p]Gane's movement speed 1000 -> 800[/p]

[h3]Lily[/h3]

• [p]Lily's movement speed 1025 -> 850[/p]

[h3]Locke[/h3]

• [p]Locke's movement speed 1150 -> 850[/p]

[h3]Neva[/h3]

• [p]Neva's movement speed 1050 -> 850[/p]

[h3]Ragna[/h3]

• [p]Ragna's movement speed 950 -> 800[/p]

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[h2][/h2][h2]How the Tournament Works[/h2][p]Every match counts, win or lose.[/p][p]Each game generates a single performance score based on ↓ [/p]

• [p]Champion & Summon damage[/p]
• [p]Wildcards claimed[/p]
• [p]Objective pressure[/p]
• [p]Overall match impact[/p]

[p]Only your highest score of the day is placed on the leaderboard. [/p][p]Play as much as you want. Quality beats quantity.[/p][p]Score multipliers may apply based on your match grades, meaning consistent high-level play is the path to the top.[/p][p]
[/p][h2]Who Can Enter[/h2]

• [p]Players 18+[/p]
• [p]250 unlocked Summons required[/p]

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[/p][h2]Prize Pool $5,000 Total[/h2][p]Top 64 players earn payouts:[/p]

• [p]1st–2nd: $500[/p]
• [p]3rd–4th: $400[/p]
• [p]5th–6th: $300[/p]
• [p]7th–8th: $200[/p]
• [p]9th–16th: $75[/p]
• [p]17th–32nd: $50[/p]
• [p]33rd–64th: $25[/p]

[p]Prizes will be distributed at the end of the month.[/p][p]
[/p][h2]Featuring Team Liquid[/h2][p]Watch Bobqin and Lourlo from Team Liquid compete live on stream as they attempt to climb the rankings.[/p][p]And yes, you’ll have a chance to queue up against them yourself.[/p][p]
[/p][h2]Important Notes[/h2]

• [p]This tournament is organized and operated by Wildcard[/p]
• [p]Not affiliated with or sponsored by Valve or Steam[/p]
• [p]Void where prohibited by law[/p]

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[/p][h2]Ready to Compete?[/h2][p]Build your decks.
Master your summons.
Set your score.[/p][p]See you in the Arena on December 19![/p][p]
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[p][/p][p]Hey Wild Ones,[/p][p][/p][p]We’re celebrating a time of thanksgiving this weekend, and we wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude to all of you. [/p][p][/p][p]Whether you’re grinding, theorycrafting decks, or just hanging out in the community, you’re a huge part of why we’re thankful this year. 💛 [/p][p][/p][p]We hope today brings you great food, great company, and well-earned rest.[/p][p][/p][p]See you in the Arena,[/p][p]-Wildcard Team[/p]