Like we promised in our original post announcing the suspended cards list in Highlander the Card Game, we've unsuspended 3 cards, all of which are legal for play now in all formats those cards are legal in. These have been added to the Card Database and they will be included in both the May Errata Zip download as well as the individual Errata Packs that cards are a part of. Current Suspended Cards (Also in the Rule Book) Suspended Card Reason for Suspension Championship Hilt

Our new YouTube channel dedicated to all things HTCG is officially here. We are thrilled to announce the launch of The Hard Exertion — a YouTube channel dedicated entirely to Highlander: The Card Game. Since 1995, players have been exploring HTCG across various editions, building communities and competing through formats that have evolved for decades. The Hard Exertion exists to document, celebrate, and grow that tradition. Our primary focus will be on 2nd Edition — the forma

We are excited to bring players the 3.05 rules update for Highlander: The Card Game. This update introduces two foundational changes to the game: a rework of the Hard Exertion rule and the introduction of fully sequential attack and defense resolution. Together, these changes clean up long-standing edge cases in competitive play, open up new design space, and make every exchange at the table more dynamic and strategic. For a deeper look at the thinking behind these changes, c

The 3.05 rules update brings two foundational changes to the game we all know and love, both aimed at improving gameplay for every player and making the game more dynamic. But before we get into the nuts and bolts of what else has been improved with this update, it’s worth taking a step back and looking at how we got here. Highlander: The Card Game has always stood apart from other TCGs, largely because of the Swordmaster System. For a core system that dates back over 30 year

If you’re new to the idea, a proxy is simply a printed stand-in for an official card. It uses the same text and layout, but it’s usually produced independently for playtesting, casual games, or filling gaps in your collection. Proxies are helpful because they lower the barrier to entry. You can test a new Immortal, experiment with a different Weapon of Choice, or build a deck before committing to tracking down originals. For most organized play, proxies are legal and widely a

We are excited to bring players the latest rules update for Highlander the Card Game Type 2 (2nd Edition). This update isn't nearly as comprehensive and sprawling as the 3.0 update, but we think the that changes introduced will make gameplay more exciting and balanced for all players. Alongside the latest rules update, we’ve also released an accompanying set of new errata cards. These can be found in the Card Database and the Errata page. The new rule book enhances gameplay w

One of the biggest shifts coming with Highlander 2nd Edition: Revamped is how we handle errata. This update goes hand in hand with the...

In Highlander: The Card Game , matches are timed for 35-40 minutes. If no winner has been determined when that time expires—either by a...

Deck Overview Duncan graduating to bad ass fighting Grayson Most Duncan decks earn the nickname “Machine Decks” because they’re designed...

We are proud to officially release the 3.0 Type 2 Rules . After more than a year of coordinated work between the rules team and design...

In the August 2025 rulebook update for Highlander: The Card Game 2nd Edition, we added a new game term: Residual Damage . This wasn’t...

Deck Overview This deck is Connor Head Hunter deck thru and thru. Start the game with Jack Donovan in play. Turn 1 Gathering Get...

Deck Overview The Deck centers around playing self removing allies to fuel your ability to make your opponent's hand size as small as...

Deck Overview Welcome to our Deck Building Series where we showcase deck builds for various immortals. Shoutout to Jeff_Sm (currently a...

For nearly three decades, Highlander: The Card Game has handled problem cards the same way: errata them into compliance . And to be fair...

One of the biggest updates in the 3.0 Type 2 Rules is something surprisingly simple but long overdue: we’ve finally named and defined...

Why We Added the Duration Mechanic One of the biggest additions in the 3.0 Rules Update is the Duration mechanic—a simple but powerful...

As part of the Highlander: The Card Game 3.0 Rules Updates , Wounds have officially become their own Card Type with unique mechanics,...

We are excited to announce the launch of the beta version of the Highlander Card Database for the 2nd Edition! Our team has dedicated...