Why Tasoshi Drakamoto Has Me Fired Up
One of the things I absolutely love about Splinterlands is how the game keeps us on our toes with new mechanics, exclusive cards, and event formats that invite all kinds of strategies. The announcement of Tasoshi Drakamoto isn’t just another card drop—it’s a multi-layered event packed with exclusive foils, raffles, and high-stakes auctions, all wrapped in a limited-time chase.
What really stands out to me is how this event caters to both collectors and battlers. Whether you’re a voucher hoarder, a fortune draw tactician, or an auction thrill-seeker, there’s a unique path for everyone to pursue this fierce, flame-wielding operative.
Three Ways to Get Your Hands on Tasoshi Drakamoto
- Voucher Sale (Main Event)
Launches: June 17th, running for 90 days. Price: 250 Vouchers per card, available exclusively in the shop.
Foil Editions:
Regular Foil
Gold Foil: 2% drop rate (4% with Alchemy Potions, 8 potions per card). Buy 50 at once for a guaranteed Gold Foil, or 1 in 25 if you use potions!
Black Foil: 1 in 4,000 drop rate (1 in 2,000 with Midnight Potions, 8 potions per card). No guarantee on Black Foil. Collector’s Note: Gold and Black Foils are exclusive to this sale, miss it and they’re gone!
Gold Foil Arcane Fortune Draw Starts: August 12th, 10 AM ET / 2 PM UTC.
How it Works: Only 10 Gold Foil Arcane Tasoshi cards will be distributed—one per day, each draw lasting 24 hours with a 1-hour break between draws. Crafting Cost per Fortune Ticket: 200 Aura, 10 Vouchers, 200 DEC (with 50% of DEC going to the DAO). Entry: 10 Fortune Tickets = 1 Fortune Draw entry (guarantees a Regular Foil Tasoshi, plus a shot at that day’s Gold Foil Arcane). Strategy Tip: Tickets are tradable and burned upon entry—watch the daily entries to maximize your odds!Black Foil Arcane Auction. Begins: August 26th.
Ultra-Rare: Only 5 Black Foil Arcane Tasoshi cards exist—one auction per day, each lasting 25 hours. Auction Mark Crafting Cost: 1,000 Aura, 50 Vouchers, 500 DEC (50% of DEC to the DAO).
Bidding: Auction Marks are the exclusive bidding currency, tradable and refunded if you’re outbid. Collector’s Dream: Cards are awarded from highest mint number to lowest.
Card Details & Collector Appeal
Tatoshi Drakamoto is bringing some serious heat to the battlefield: Sneak: Strikes the enemy in the last position, Inspire: Grants +1 Melee to all allies, Stun: 50% chance to disable enemies after a successful hit, and Spite: On defeat, guaranteed counterattack. With only 15 premium Arcane Foils in existence (10 Gold, 5 Black), every decision counts. Will you go for consistent draws, or save up for the ultimate auction showdown? The exclusivity of these foils makes them instant collector’s items and a huge flex for any deck.
Strategic Thoughts & What I’m Most Excited For
What excites me most is how this event rewards all types of players and strategies. Do you stockpile vouchers for a guaranteed Gold Foil, chase the daily Fortune Draws, or set your sights on the ultra-rare Black Foil at auction? Every path requires planning, timing, and a bit of luck.
The layered approach, voucher sales, raffles, and auctions, means resource management is more important than ever, especially as future events might overlap. The 50/50 revenue split with the DAO shows a real commitment to community-driven growth and makes every purchase feel like an investment in the ecosystem.
If you’re new to Splinterlands or thinking about jumping back in, there’s never been a more exciting time. Tasoshi Drakamoto and the Arcane Event Series are shaping up to be legendary moments, offering something for every type of player and collector.
The chase is real. Mark your calendar, sharpen your strategy, and get ready to claim the flame!