Quick Answer
Star Wars Unlimited deck building has two decisions that don't exist in other TCGs: choosing your Leader card (which is not in the main deck) and choosing your Base card (your headquarters). These define your deck's identity before you put a single unit in your 50-card main deck. See current prices at /cards/star-wars-unlimited.
Star Wars Unlimited deck building has two decisions that don't exist in other TCGs: choosing your Leader card (which is not in the main deck) and choosing your Base card (your headquarters). These define your deck's identity before you put a single unit in your 50-card main deck.
This guide covers how to build your first Star Wars Unlimited deck in Australia.
Your Two Pre-Game Decisions
Leader: one legendary character. Starts outside the arena but can be deployed mid-game as a powerful unit. The Leader's colour aspect determines what aspects your main deck cards can be.
Base: your headquarters. Has a specific health total. Some Bases have special abilities. Your Base's aspect also contributes to your colour identity.
Together, your Leader and Base define two "aspects" your deck can use. Aspects in Star Wars Unlimited are:
- Vigilance (white): control, healing, restoration
- Command (green): token generation, resource efficiency
- Aggression (red): attack, damage, aggression
- Cunning (blue): tricks, evasion, card advantage
- Villainy: dark side faction
- Heroism: light side faction
Cards have aspect requirements in the top-right corner. Playing cards that don't match your Leader/Base aspects costs extra resources.
The 50-Card Main Deck
Your main deck must be exactly 50 cards (no more, no less):
- Units: Ground and Space units (creatures/ships that fight)
- Events: one-time effect cards
- Upgrades: attachments for units
A typical structure:
- 30 to 35 Unit cards (mix of Ground and Space)
- 8 to 12 Event cards
- 6 to 10 Upgrade cards
Aim to have units in both arenas. Ground and Space. A deck with only Ground units leaves its Space arena open, and opponents attack your Base freely through space.
The Resource System
Every card can be played for its effect or placed as a resource (face-down, exhausted, producing 1 resource). This is the same card-as-resource mechanic seen in One Piece and Dragon Ball Super.
Higher-cost units are more powerful. Managing when to resource cards vs play them is the central skill of Star Wars Unlimited.
Aim for enough low-cost units (1 to 3 resources) to contest both arenas in the early game while building toward impactful higher-cost cards.
The Leader Deployment Decision
Your Leader starts outside the arena but can be deployed once per game (typically mid-game when you can afford the cost). Deploying your Leader at the right moment is a key skill: too early and they die before impacting the game, too late and you've wasted rounds without their power.
Most Leaders deploy when you've established board presence and need a powerful unit to swing momentum or close the game.
What to Buy in Australia
Starter Set: the fastest way to start. Comes with two complete 50-card decks, two Leaders, and two Bases. ready to play immediately. Approximately AU$25 to AU$35.
Booster Packs: AU$8 to AU$10 each. For expanding after the starter experience.
Specific Leader Singles: if you know which Leader you want to build around, buying that Leader card as a single (AU$3 to AU$30 depending on popularity) and building around it from boosters and singles is often more efficient than multiple starter boxes.
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Your First Steps in Australia
The Australian TCG community is welcoming to new players at all levels. Whether you are starting a new game or returning to one you played before, the best first step is finding a local game store and asking when they run beginner events.
All major Australian cities have multiple active game stores running weekly nights for the TCGs covered on this site. The C3 Release Calendar tracks upcoming events so you can find one near you.
For pricing on specific cards before you buy, the C3 Card Compare tool shows current AUD pricing from eBay AU sold data. For tracking your collection as it grows, the free C3 Collection Tracker works across all 8 TCGs on this site.
The C3 Take
The decisions you make with your TCG collection matter more than most guides suggest. Whether you are buying, selling, or holding, the difference between a good outcome and a poor one almost always comes down to checking current AUD prices before you act. Use the live data at /cards/star-wars-unlimited to make price-informed decisions every time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I check current TCG card prices in Australia?
The C3 Card Vault shows live AUD pricing from eBay AU sold data across MTG, Pokemon, Lorcana, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh, Dragon Ball Super, Star Wars Unlimited, and Riftbound.
How do I compare card prices in Australia?
The C3 Card Compare tool lets you put up to four cards side by side and see current AUD buy prices, sell prices, and 14-day price trends simultaneously.
Where can I buy singles and sealed TCG products in Australia?
The C3 eBay store stocks singles across all 8 TCGs with Australian shipping. Sealed products are linked from the C3 shop.