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Unleashed

is a ferocious expansion in

Riftbound

that centers on the breaking of ancient seals that once kept the primal forces of the world in check, unleashing titanic beasts, volatile magic, and long-buried factions eager to reclaim dominance. In the lore, the catastrophic shattering of the Embervault fractures the boundaries between realms, allowing raw elemental entities and long-exiled warlords to surge back into the mortal plane, reshaping alliances and battlefields alike. Mechanically, the set introduces the

Unleash

keyword, which allows players to push their cards beyond their base limits at a cost—sacrificing resources, health, or stability to trigger amplified effects—alongside

Rift Surge

, a momentum-based mechanic that rewards chaining aggressive plays in a single turn. The set emphasizes high-risk, high-reward strategies, escalating power swings, and evolving board states that mirror the chaos of a world no longer bound by its ancient restraints.