Star Wars Unlimited Set 2 details: Shadows of the Galaxy release date, new cards, more

With Star Wars Unlimited taking over the TCG space in 2024, it’s only a matter of time until Set 2 arrives to keep the hype train on its tracks. With Shadows of the Galaxy fast approaching, here’s everything you need to know.

There’s no two ways about it, Star Wars Unlimited has been a complete and utter smash hit. The brand-new TCG is selling out worldwide as thousands dive into the experience and drive the prices into orbit.

Though with an initial meta now forming and some of the very best decks taking hold, it won’t be long until Star Wars Unlimited is shaken up once again. As Set 2 approaches, a new influx of cards is set to radically alter the state of play with powerful Leaders and unique mechanics all entering the fray.

So to get you ahead of the curve, here’s a full rundown on every little detail we know about Star Wars Unlimited Set 2 – officially titled Shadows of the Galaxy – thus far.

Contents:

• Release date
• Theme
• New mechanics
• New cards
• Accessories

When does Star Wars Unlimited Set 2 launch? Shadows of the Galaxy release date

Star Wars Unlimited Set 2: Shadows of the Galaxy is officially set to release on Friday, July 12, 2024.

This release window was confirmed well ahead of the TCG’s launch, as the full 2024 roadmap was laid out. Kicking off with Set 1: Spark of Rebellion in March, Set 2: Shadows of the Galaxy in July, and Set 3: Twilight of the Republic in November.

The concrete release date was confirmed in early April during the First Look broadcast.

What is the theme of Star Wars Unlimited Set 2? Shadows of the Galaxy revealed

While we know for certain Shadows of the Galaxy will largely focus on Smugglers and Bounty Hunters, much like Spark of Rebellion, Set 2 looks to cover a vast range of Star Wars media once again.

Thanks to some early artwork, we first learned Moff Gideon and The Mandalorian himself Din Djarin will be a key part of the Set 2 Two-Player Starter kit, though various other tidbits have also been revealed. 

It’s also been teased the Bad Batch will be incorporated in Set 2 as well. Along with the likes of Darth Maul, Cad Bane, and many others.

A first look at Set 2 accessories, more on that below, also revealed a focus on Kylo Ren and Rey as well. Thus, Set 2’s theme is wide-ranging here as well, including all manner of Star Wars legends.

New mechanics in Star Wars Unlimited Set 2: Shadows of the Galaxy

We know for certain three new mechanics will be debuting as part of Star Wars Unlimited Set 2. All three have been named, though only two have been detailed properly. Here’s what we know:

• Bounty:
  • When ‘Bounty’ is given to a unit, when that unit is defeated or captured, its opponent collects its bounty.
  • The one example we have of a Bounty thus far is the Wanted card. When this bounty is collected, ready 2 friendly Resources.
  • The idea is to make an enemy unit a juicier target by placing a Bounty on it before defeating or capturing it. Giving yourself even more incentive/reward to take it off the board.
• Capture:
  • Capturing a unit is a new “form of temporary removal.” When a unit is Captured, it loses all of its upgrades and is placed face down under that unit that captured it (guarding unit).
  • When the guarding unit is removed from play, the Captured unit is ‘rescued.’ It returns to play exhausted under its owner’s control.
  • The idea here is to temporarily remove a threat from the board. Capture combos well with Bounty too, as you can collect a unit’s bounty just by briefly Capturing it for a phase or two.
• Smuggle:
  • Smuggle is a new Keyword action that allows you to play cards that have Smuggle from your resource pile. When you play a Smuggle card from your resource pile, you replace it with the top card from your deck meaning you won’t lose a resource to do so.
  • You can Smuggle Units, upgrades, and Events with the Smuggle keyword into play but they will always cost more to Smuggle. These will have an Aspect Cost and it can sometimes differ from the cards’ normal Aspect meaning certain Smuggle cards will only be viable in decks that combine certain colors.
  • Smuggling serves many purposes in Star Wars Unlimited. Chief among them is surprising opponents when your hand is limited. It can also make it easier to choose a card to resource because you have the option to play it later. Certain cards actually have an added bonus for playing them via Smuggle which makes the extra resources required feel less penalizing.

New cards in Star Wars Unlimited Set 2: Shadows of the Galaxy

Although it’s early days yet, card reveals are starting to be drip-fed ahead of the July release. A handful of Leaders, units, and even a Legendary have all been showcased already.

Here’s the full rundown on new cards for the Shadows of the Galaxy launch.

New Leader cards in Star Wars Unlimited Set 2:

• Moff Gideon (Starter Pack exclusive)
• The Mandalorian (Starter Pack exclusive)
• Bo-Katan Kryze
• Kylo Ren (unconfirmed)
• Rey (unconfirmed)

Starter Pack exclusive cards in Star Wars Unlimited Set 2:

• 2 cost Ground Unit: Grogu
• 3 cost Upgrade: The Mandalorian’s Rifle
• 3 cost Ground Unit: Phase-III Dark Trooper
• 4 cost Event: Calculated Lethality
• 4 cost Space Unit: Razor Crest
• 8 cost Space Unit: Gideon’s Light Cruiser

Common cards in Star Wars Unlimited Set 2:

• 0 cost Upgrade: Wanted
• 1 cost Ground Unit: Clone Deserter
• 1 cost Event: Timely Intervention (Smuggle cost 2: Command)
• 1 cost Event: Ma Klounkee
• 2 cost Ground Unit: Pyke Sentinel
• 2 cost Ground Unit: Follower of the Way
• 3 cost Ground Unit: Reputable Hunter
• 3 cost Ground Unit: Nite Owl Skirmisher (Smuggle cost 5: Aggression/Heroism)
• 3 cost Event: Take Captive
• 3 cost Event: Relentless Pursuit
• 5 cost Space Unit: Vigilant Pursuit Craft (Smuggle cost 7: Vigilance)
• 5 cost Ground Unit: Clan Challengers
• 6 cost Ground Unit: Gentle Giant
• 6 cost Ground Unit: Pirate Battle Tank (Smuggle cost 7: Command/Villainy)
• 6 cost Ground Unit: Covetous Rivals

Uncommon cards in Star Wars Unlimited Set 2:

• 2 cost Ground Unit: Privateer Crew (Smuggle cost 6: Command)
• 2 cost Ground Unit: Ketsu Onyo
• 2 cost Ground Unit: L3-37
• 2 cost Event: This is the Way
• 3 cost Event: Spare the Target
• 3 cost Ground Unit: Tech (Smuggle cost 4: Heroism)
• 4 cost Ground Unit: Crosshair
• 5 cost Ground Unit: IG-11

Rare cards in Star Wars Unlimited Set 2:

• 1 cost Upgrade: Hotshot DL-44 Blaster (Smuggle cost 3: Cunning)
• 2 cost Ground Unit: Doctor Evazan
• 7 cost Space Unit: First Light (Smuggle cost 7 Vigilance/Villainy)

Legendary cards in Star Wars Unlimited Set 2:

• 6 cost Ground Unit: The Mandalorian

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Beyond that, nothing else has been showcased for Set 2 just yet. However, we can make some educated guesses based on the artwork we already have in focus. For instance, the Set 2 accessories show Din Djarin wielding the Darksaber. There’s no doubt that would make for a perfect Upgrade card.

Similarly, a new game mat also displays a Rancor. We can only hope there’s a meaty Rancor Unit card on the way in Set 2 as a result.

Star Wars Unlimited Set 2: Shadows of the Galaxy accessories

Gamegenic gave us our first look at Set 2 accessories, revealing a number of new physical items on the way to help grow your Star Wars Unlimited collection.

Based on an early look, here’s what we know to expect alongside the Set 2 release:

• Star Wars Unlimited Soft Crates:
  • Rey
  • The Mandalorian

• Star Wars Unlimited Art Sleeves:
  • Rey
  • Kylo Ren
  • Moff Gideon
  • The Mandalorian
  • Generic – Green
  • Generic – Yellow

• Star Wars Unlimited Game Mats:
  • The Mandalorian
  • Rancor

So that’s everything we know about Star Wars Unlimited Set 2: Shadows of the Galaxy. Rest assured, we’ll be keeping you up to date with all the latest details right here as we get closer to the July 12 launch.

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