What Is Secrets of Power?
- Release Date: November 7, 2025 (Youtini)
- Set Number: Sixth major expansion in the Unlimited series (Wookieepedia)
- Theme: Focused on intrigue, espionage, and behind‑the‑scenes manipulation—a war of information rather than brute force (STAR WARS™: Unlimited)
Tyler Parrott heads design for this politically charged expansion (Wookieepedia).
Spotlight Deck Leaders
Two spotlight decks usher in the set’s new mechanics:
Chancellor Palpatine
- Aspect: Vigilance & Villainy
- Signature mechanic: Deploy triggers playing multiple “Plot” cards from resources, initiating a surprise swing late in the mid‑game. His unit flip discounts the first Plot card you play (STAR WARS™: Unlimited).
Padmé Amidala
- Aspect: Cunning & Heroism
- Signature mechanic: Dishonor your hand through revealing or discarding to deal direct damage. Her ability scales once flipped into unit form (Wargamer).
Both decks come with 4 Special‑rarity cards and center on expressing the new keywords introduced in this set (STAR WARS™: Unlimited).
New Mechanics & Tokens
| Mechanic | Function |
|---|---|
| Plot | Triggered upon leader deployment. Play cards from your resources at printed cost. Enables multi-play turns (STAR WARS™: Unlimited). |
| Disclose | Reveal a card (or multiple) with specified icons (e.g. Command, Heroism) to earn benefits like healing base/damage triggers (Card Gamer, Wargamer). |
| Spy Tokens | Neutral 0‑power units that gain 2 Power when attacking via the Raid 2 keyword (Card Gamer, Wargamer). |
These mechanics harmonize with the espionage theme: secret plotting, strategic reveals, and covert agents.
Thematic Flavor
Shifting from battlefield tactics to political scheming, Secrets of Power spotlights the cunning and power plays of characters like Palpatine, Padmé, Cassian Andor, Mon Mothma, and veteran spies such as C-3PO and Chopper (via debut regular-print cards) (Youtini). Expect art and story that accentuate the tension between public facade and private agendas.
From espionage tools to political manipulation, each card reflects the high-stakes game of Senate corridors and clandestine operations.
Why It Matters
- Revamps deck strategy with delayed combos (Plot) and hand manipulation (Disclose).
- Offers new win conditions beyond attack/heal: information warfare, token swarms, and resource denial.
- Enriches storytelling TCG style, bridging classic Star Wars intrigue (prequel politics, Rebel intelligence) with playable mechanics.
Looking Beyond the Set
- Secrets of Power wraps up the 2025 release season. Later sets include A Lawless Time, Ashes of the Empire, and Homeworlds slated for 2026 (Card Gamer).
- Organized play (Season 1) launches with this set, likely featuring new formats that emphasize political play and multi‑leader synergies (TCGplayer, TCGplayer).
Community Buzz
Fans on forums are excited to pivot from lightsabers to political intrigue:
“Here comes the spies! It’s time to have some Sith focus and some political and plot filled elements to Star Wars Unlimited!” (Reddit)
At the Galactic Championship, designers hinted that Secrets of Power would spotlight the war of intelligence behind galactic events, not just front‑line combat (TCGplayer).
Final Thoughts
Secrets of Power promises a fresh, cerebral shift in Star Wars: Unlimited gameplay—where cunning outshines brute strength, and reveals can be mightier than lasers. With new tokens, mechanics, and leaders centered on intrigue, this set could redefine meta strategies going into late 2025 and beyond.
Have you started planning your Palpatine or Padmé deck already?
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