Battle of Cards: how to play and how scoring works
Here you find the rules of Battle of Cards: how a duel works, how many points you score, when your result reaches the leaderboard and what the modes and modifiers change. The rules are the same for Pokémon, Riftbound and One Piece.
How to play
The longer your streak of right answers, the more points you score. In Classic mode the game ends after your third mistake.
- Tap Play and choose a mode. In Classic mode you also pick a level, and in every mode you can add modifiers. Finally tap Let’s battle.
- Look at the two cards. Under each you see the name, series or set, rarity and the booster it comes from.
- Tap the more valuable card before the time runs out. On desktop, use the left and right arrow keys.
- After your answer you see both prices. The pricier card wins, the cheaper one burns. No answer within the time limit counts as a mistake.
You get better at judging which cards and sets deserve attention. You also get to know sets, because every card shows its booster. After each game you can open the offers for a card.
How scoring works
A right answer scores 1 point times the streak multiplier.
| Streak | Multiplier |
|---|---|
| 1–2 | ×1 |
| 3–5 | ×2 |
| 6–9 | ×3 |
| 10 or more | ×4 |
A wrong answer, or no answer within 10 seconds, costs 1 point and resets your streak. Your score never drops below 0.
In Classic mode the game ends after the third mistake. There is no cap on the number of duels.
Example: five right answers in a row score 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 8 points.
Leaderboard rules
The leaderboard shows your best run in the chosen mode and period: today, this week or all time. You switch between world and your country. A country flag appears next to your nickname.
On a tie, the player with the higher accuracy ranks first, then the one who reached the score earlier.
You need a free account and a nickname to appear on the leaderboard. Guests play normally, but their results are not saved.
Runs with modifiers (theme, series, sets, card type) and Learn mode do not count for the leaderboard.
Runs with suspiciously fast answers are not counted.
Prices are fixed when your run starts. If a price changes during the game, your result is not affected.
Modes and modifiers
Daily challenge. Everyone gets the same card pairs. It is 100 duels with one life: the first mistake ends the run, and the price gaps shrink over time. You get one attempt per day.
Classic. Three lives and a level of your choice: Easy gives you 10 seconds per answer, Normal 6, Hard 4. Once per game you can use a joker that adds 5 seconds. Each level has its own leaderboard.
Endless. Three lives and no cap on duels. Every 10 levels it gets harder: the time shrinks down to 4 seconds and the card prices move closer together. Each new stage gives you one life back (up to 3). The leaderboard ranks by level first, then by points.
Learn mode. No time limit and no leaderboard. A calm way to get to know card prices.
Modifiers. Optionally you narrow the card pool: theme (for example vintage, trainers, or only your own cards once you are signed in), series, sets and card type. The pool needs at least 20 cards. With modifiers your result does not count for the leaderboard.
Cards and prices in each game
Pokémon. Cards from many series and sets of the Pokémon TCG. Prices from Cardmarket (trend price in euros), shown in the currency of the site.
Riftbound. Cards from the sets of the Riftbound TCG. Prices from TCGplayer (market price in US dollars), shown in the currency of the site.
One Piece. Cards from the sets of the One Piece Card Game. Prices from TCGplayer (market price in US dollars), shown in the currency of the site.
Frequently asked questions
Is Battle of Cards free?
Yes. You play for free on phone and desktop, no app needed.
Do I need an account?
Not to play. Guests can play, but their result is not saved. You need an account and a nickname for the leaderboard.
Where do the card prices come from?
For Pokémon from Cardmarket, as the trend price in euros. For Riftbound and One Piece from TCGplayer, as the market price in US dollars. They are shown in the currency of the site, and you only see them after you answer.
Which series and sets do the cards come from?
For Pokémon from many series and sets of the Pokémon TCG, for Riftbound and One Piece from the sets of that game. Each card shows its booster. Very cheap cards are left out, and a pair always differs enough in price to keep the answer fair.
How do points and streaks work?
A right answer scores 1 point times a multiplier: ×1 up to streak 2, ×2 from streak 3, ×3 from streak 6, ×4 from streak 10. A wrong answer costs 1 point and resets the streak. In Classic mode the game ends after the third mistake.
How is the leaderboard calculated?
Your best run in the mode and period counts. Ties are decided by accuracy, then by who got there first. You switch between world and country yourself.
Does a result with modifiers count for the leaderboard?
No. Only runs without modifiers and without Learn mode reach the leaderboard, so results stay comparable.
Can I play on my phone?
Yes. You tap the card. On desktop you can also use the left and right arrow keys.