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The complete rarity tier list for Board Adventure. Every 5-star legendary card, every golden card, and the most wanted cards in the community right now.
Every card in Board Adventure has a star rating from 1 to 5. The star rating determines how often the card appears in chests, card packs, and event rewards. Higher stars mean lower drop rates and higher trade value.
These are the hardest cards to find in Board Adventure. Every 5-star card listed below has the lowest drop rate in its respective set. Completing sets that contain multiple 5-star cards requires significant effort or smart trading.
This list includes the most notable 5-star cards. For the complete card database with all sets and star ratings, visit the full card database. There are 80+ card sets in total, each containing 2-5 legendary cards.
Golden cards are special variants with a shimmering gold border. They are rarer than regular cards and can only be traded during Golden Trade events. Collecting golden versions of all cards in a set provides bonus completion rewards.
Golden cards were introduced in newer sets. Not every set has golden variants. Here are all sets with golden cards and the specific golden cards available:
For a complete golden cards guide including event schedules and trading strategies, see our Golden Cards page.
Based on community demand data from Facebook groups and SwapDeck trade requests, these are the cards players are looking for the most in 2026:
See the full community wishlist with live demand data on our Community Wishlist page.
Getting 5-star legendary cards requires patience and strategy. Here are the best methods:
Special events are the best source of rare cards. Event milestones often reward card packs that have higher 5-star drop rates than normal chests. Prioritize events that offer card-related rewards.
Save your coins and energy for high-tier chest openings. The larger chests have better odds of containing 4-star and 5-star cards. Opening chests during special events can further boost rates.
Trading is the most reliable way to get specific rare cards. Someone else's extra 5-star card is your missing card. Use SwapDeck to find traders who have the exact cards you need as duplicates.
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The rarest cards are 5-star legendary cards. These include cards like Baba Yaga, Zeus, Red Queen, Lord of Coins, Nitro Blast, and many more. They have the lowest drop rates and are the hardest to find in chests and card packs.
There are over 200 five-star cards across all Board Adventure card sets. The number grows as new sets are added. Each set typically contains 2-3 five-star cards, though some newer sets have up to 6.
Golden cards are special rare variants with a gold border that can only be traded during Golden Trade events. They are more valuable than regular cards and completing a set with golden cards provides bonus rewards.
You can get rare 5-star cards by opening high-tier chests during events, completing event milestones, spinning the wheel during special events, or trading with other players. Using SwapDeck to find traders who have extra copies is the most reliable method.
Yes, you can trade 5-star cards if you have duplicates. However, there may be restrictions based on your village level and daily trade limits. Use SwapDeck to find verified traders who have the 5-star cards you need.
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