Spirit’s Refuge is a prime example of green’s defensive toolkit in Riftbound.
As a zero-initiative cost gear, it slots neatly into any deck looking to lock down key units and protect your board advantage.
In a game built around timing buffs and reactive plays, Spirit’s Refuge offers a reliable way to shore up your defenses without sacrificing tempo.
Gameplay / Cool Mechanics
At two power for zero initiative, Spirit’s Refuge reads:
When you play this, buff a friendly unit. (If it doesn’t have a buff, it gets a +1 盾 buff.)
Friendly buffed units have Deflect if they didn’t already. (Opponents must pay for spells or abilities to target them.)
This card excels in midrange control shells. The immediate buff seals off surprise removal—your attacker or blocker gains a buffer that punishes opponents for reactive plays.
Granting Deflect pushes that safety margin further: a single resource tax on every removal attempt adds up fast.
In pilot-heavy lists with recurring low-cost units, Spirit’s Refuge can turn even a single lone unit into a persistent thorn in your opponent’s side.
Visuals
The art by Kudos Productions underscores the gear’s ethereal protection motif. A translucent spirit-sword hovers at rest, ringed by swirling motes of ghostly energy.
Beyond it, a silhouetted warrior stands guard, bathed in the sword’s glow.
The cool blues and wisps suggest calm vigilance—exactly the vibe of a gear that holds the line while you execute your game plan.
Pull Rate & Value Speculation
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Set & Number: OGN 063/298
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Rarity: Uncommon
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Foil Status: Available in standard and green-foil variants for promotional bundles
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Alt/Overnumbered: No alt or overnumbered version announced
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Market Outlook: As a staple defensive card in green control and tempo decks, Spirit’s Refuge will see steady demand. It isn’t a chase rarity, but expect moderate price stability driven by tournament play.
Spirit’s Refuge nails the sweet spot between proactive and reactive.
It doesn’t just sit in play—it immediately shores up your threats and punishes opponents for missteps. In any deck that values board stickiness and tempo denial, this gear earns its slot.
