UniVersus has collaborated with Critical Role to produce several sets featuring challenges, mechanics and abilities inspired by the Mighty Nein and Vox Machina. You can also find much-loved characters in these decks. The release of Heroes Of Exandria Booster Set takes this to a new level by including 20 more much-requested heroes from Critical Role’s world.
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As the release of this set coincided with Critical Role’s tenth anniversary, the deck also includes some limited-edition stamp-signed cards, alongside regular and alternate art variations of a wide range of spells, abilities and heroes.
All prices for cards are taken from TCGPlayer, unless otherwise stated.
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Keyleth Of The Air Ashari (Alternate Art) – $45
Keyleth of The Air Ashari is a half-elf druid from Vox Machina who is primarily played by Marisha Ray in campaigns one and three. Her alternate art card shows her in a powerful stance from the side. One of the most important key moments in Keyleth’s story is when she becomes the wielder of the Spire Of Conflux, a legendary staff she was given to fight against the Chroma Conclave.
This staff is seen in all its glory in the image which depicts Keyleth as commanding and powerful thanks to a bold background, strong stance and eerie glow around her staff.
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Violent Animus Shot (Alternate Art) – $55
Violent Animus Shot is a powerful 4-difficulty attack which makes for an aggressive round and can be game-ending. Combined with defensive cards, it can help players hold their own against aggro decks. Its strength in different decks has helped it gain a place here.
The powerful artwork with a gunslinger with crossed arms helps show the true aggression of this ability. It’s not called a violent shot for nothing and the powerful and intimidating stance on the alternate artwork showcases this perfectly.
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Sweeping Daggers (Alternate Art) – $63
Sweeping Daggers is a powerful and domineering 4-difficulty attack which can help players go all in on those final rounds to secure a victory. The alternate artwork showcases the use of this ability well by emphasizing the swish of the daggers.
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Your opponents will surely be fearful of what’s to come when they see this card appear in play. Its regular version offers the same captivating artwork but in more muted tones, maybe to catch them unaware.
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Caleb Widogast, Fiery Transmuter (Serial Numbered) – $305
Caleb Widogast is a human wizard and member of the Mighty Nein, played by Liam O’Brien. Fire and chaos are two words that spring immediately to mind when thinking about the transmutation specialist with a penchant for fire and an alignment that switches over time from Lawful Evil to Chaotic Good.
Caleb’s traits are rendered perfectly in this artwork that simply shows his fireball spell in a vibrant orange, in direct contrast with the black and white image of him standing in a powerful pose. Those who want to see the chaos can look out for the alternate art which shows him raining down fire in the background.
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Beauregard Lionett, Expositor (Serial Numbered) – $390
Beauregard Lionett is a human monk and member of the Mighty Nein. She is played by Marisha Ray in campaigns two and three, as well as specials. She is pictured here in the clothing she wears now that she’s a higher level. Her stance is strong and the contrast of her blue ribbon works well against the black and white.
As with all these limited-edition cards, a golden signature appears across the front, perfectly in line with the flow of the ribbon. There’s an air of strength here which is contrasted with the alternate art version which depicts her in a more meditative pose.
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Yasha Nydoorin, Orphanmaker (Serial Numbered) – $435
Yasha Nydoorin is an Aasimar Barbarian from the Mighty Nein who is lethal with a sword. She’s pictured here with her original skeletal wings, before they became feathered after a series of visions sent to her by the Stormlord. This artwork shows Yasha at her gothic peak, posing in a casual way that depicts strength behind her eyes.
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The way her sword is slung over her shoulders depicts a familiarity with battle and the highlighting of her weapon stands out against the signature of Ashley Johnson who plays her. The alternate art leans even further into the gothic vibes with the addition of lightning and a full black outfit.
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Grog Strongjaw, Mighty Half-Giant (Serial Numbered) – $467
Grog Strongjaw is a Goliath Barbarian Fighter and
member of Vox Machina
played by Travis Wittingham. The great axe wielding half giant has a fierce stance but a soft heart, something which got him exiled as a child. He loves combat, women and ale, and while only the first is depicted here, the artwork shows his great power.
The domineering axe is yellow behind the golden signature, standing out against the monochrome. In his alternate art, he moves more swiftly, being shown in motion surrounded by what appears to be wind.
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Allura Vysoren, Arcanist of Tal’Dorei (Serial Numbered) – $497
Allura Vysoren is a powerful arcanist known throughout Tal’Dorei for her exploits as a former adventurer. Played by Matt Mercer, she’s the principal contact in Emon for Vox Machina, giving them their first task.
Allura is kind, loyal and a master of magic. The spell scroll in her artwork highlights her magical power and her stance is more open than others. Once again, her weapon is highlighted alongside a signature on this limited-edition card. Her alternate art shows her resplendant in robes as she gestures forwards while spellcasting.
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Jester Lavorre, Traveller’s Faithful (Serial Numbered) – $550
Jester Lavorre is a tiefling cleric and member of the Mighty Nein. She’s an artist and a trickster, worshiping The Traveler, a quasi-diety of trickery and joy. She can see her short stature in this monochrome artwork with magic effects highlighted in pink around her hands. Laura Bailey’s golden signature finishes the look.
The alternate artwork sees Jester looking more playful as she embraces the chaos in a vivid image of her with outspread arms. Any fans of the excitable trickery cleric will be sure to love this.
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Percival De Rolo III, Vengeful Sharpshooter (Serial Numbered) – $600
Percival De Rolo III is a human gunslinger and member of Vox Machina. Portrayed by Taliesin Jaffe, he is usually referred to simply as Percy. His limited-edition card shows him taking aim with his gun, and the smoking barrel is highlighted with a purple swirl of smoke. Jaffe’s signature runs across the monochrome card in gold.
There are no market prices on TCGPlayer for this card, but it has been listed on Ebay and Big Orbit Cards for around $550 – $600.
The human fighter has a tragic background, having fled from the Briarwoods and their allies, who murdered his family for their throne. He fights fiercely, and you can see this in his stance on his cards.
UniVersus
- Original Release Date
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2008
- Designer
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Ryan Miller
- Player Count
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2
- Age Recommendation
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13 years and up
- Length per Game
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10-30 minutes
- Publishing Co
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UVS Games
- Number Of Cards
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1000+
- Includes Promo Cards?
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Yes
- Includes Accessories?
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Yes
- Set/Randomised Packs?
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Yes
