The Empire Strikes Back (TCG)
The Empire Strikes Back constitutes the sixth card expansion for the Star Wars Trading Card Game, a product of Wizards of the Coast. It draws its thematic basis from Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back. This expansion was initially released in November of 2003. The symbol representing this set is that of the Empire.
This expansion comprises a total of 210 cards, distributed as follows: 72 rare, 69 uncommon, and 69 common cards. Following Attack of the Clones, The Empire Strikes Back became the second expansion to be offered in starter sets, which included 60 cards, a playmat, a rulebook, and dice.
New abilities
- Armor: This ability increases a unit's resistance to damage, requiring an attack roll of 5 or higher to successfully hit.
- Enhance: By expending additional Force points, the effectiveness of a battle or mission card can be augmented.
Card types
- Battle: 38
- Character: 58
- Ground: 28
- Location: 27
- Mission: 27
- Space: 32
Card list
Card samples
Notes and references
External links
- SWTCG The Empire Strikes Back Database provided by CCGTrader on ccgtrader.co.uk (preserved from its original state on January 28, 2022)
- "The Empire Strikes Back" on Wizards.com (the original content is no longer available; a backup link is provided)
- "What's in the Cards for Hoth?" on StarWars.com (the original content is no longer available; a backup link is provided)