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

  • 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)

Appearances