HearthStone is getting its next expansion. As previously suspected, it is a variation of the Argent Tournament: “The Grand Tournament” is expected next month!
Just as expected, but much crazier
No one really doubted anymore that the new HearthStone expansion would be about the Argent Tournament. And yet Eric Dodds was able to reveal a lot of secrets. But let’s not beat around the bush: What can you expect with the expansion “The Grand Tournament?”
Scope – 130 times pure madness
The Grand Tournament is a card expansion – so “just” new packs with a lot of new cards. There will be 130 new cards that can either be purchased in the shop or earned in the arena once the expansion goes live. In addition to the new cards, there will also be a new game board that holds many secrets and will likely come into play when the opponent takes a full 90 seconds for their turn.
New keyword and mechanics
There will be a new keyword (Taunt, Battlecry, etc.) on some cards: Inspiration. Cards with this term trigger an effect as soon as the hero power of the player’s character is used. A few examples:
- The Lowly Squire gets +1 Attack each time the hero power is used.
- Nexus-Champion Saraad gives the player a random spell each time the hero power is used.
- The Kodorider summons a 3/5 Kodo each time the hero power is used.
Besides that, there are also some cards that change hero powers. The Maiden of the Lake reduces the mana cost of the hero power to 1, and the Coldarra Drake allows players to use their ability unlimited times per turn (as long as they can pay the mana cost).
Pre-sale for card packs
Blizzard will provide an option to pre-order card packs this time. So far, we only know that the packs will cost the same as the previous ones. Anyone who decides to pre-order 50 card packs of “The Grand Tournament” starting next week will not only receive a discount but also an exclusive card back that will only be available during the pre-order phase.
New cards – A little preview
In conclusion, we show you the other cards that have been revealed so far. The collection is certainly not complete, and Blizzard will showcase all newcomers in the coming days, but these examples already give a good impression of the fun madness that awaits us.
What do you think of these new cards?
