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.
- 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)