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NameCleave Edit card
TypeSpell
Description[Action] (Play on your turn or in showdowns.)Give a unit [Assault 3] this turn. (+3 :rb_might: while it's an attacker.)
ArtistKudos Productions
SetOrigins #4
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About Cleave

Cleave, Spell, designed by Kudos Productions first released in Mar, 2026 in the set Origins.

Cleave fits best in aggressive or tempo-focused decks that rely on early pressure and efficient trades, especially ones built around cheap, high-attack units that can consistently enter combat, since for just 1 cost it provides a strong burst of damage by granting Assault 3 (+3 might while attacking) during a key swing or showdown. It’s particularly effective in go-wide aggro lists or midrange decks that force frequent combat and want to push extra damage past blockers or win crucial early trades. However, its value depends on the card pool: if there are permanent buffs, equipment, or combat tricks that provide similar or greater attack boosts with added utility (such as lasting stat increases, card draw, or multiple-unit buffs), those would generally be stronger due to better long-term value. As a short-term combat trick, Cleave is solid but likely not a staple unless the meta rewards explosive early damage and efficient showdown swings; it’s playable in aggressive builds, but could b

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