ZERO-SUM FORGE
ZERO-SUM EVOLUTION PROTOCOL
Sacrifice 3 identical cards of the same stage to evolve into the next stage. Higher stages are exclusively obtained this way. Potential grades (SS/S/A/B/C) are inherited through a weighted system. Mixing high and low grades triggers a strict downward collapse penalty, while specific combos like B+A+S naturally converge to A.
When you burn 3 cards of the same stage, the evolved result is determined by a weighted random system — NOT simply 'inherit the highest'. Mixing high and low grades triggers a downward collapse penalty: e.g. S+C+C has only a ~50% chance to produce S-Grade, not 100%. Burning identical grades (S+S+S) guarantees S. High-grade low-stage cards are valuable sacrifice fodder — but mixing grades is always a gamble.
THE TWO ASCENSION PROTOCOLS
ZERO-SUM SACRIFICE
FINAL SACRIFICE
VARIANT TIER SYSTEM — SAME STAGE, DIFFERENT POWER
All cards exist in 4 variant tiers. Variant determines stat multipliers and unlocks the SAN combat track.
Base artwork. Default stat block.
Holographic sheen. ATK ×1.05 · HP ×1.05.
Void-tainted. ATK ×1.20 · HP ×0.80 → HP replaced by SAN track.
Golden foil. ATK ×1.35 · HP ×1.35. Max stat ceiling.
POTENTIAL GRADE EFFECTS
Top stat multiplier. Prismatic stamp with an animated pulse. The rarest roll on the ladder.
Second-highest stat multiplier. Animated S pulse on card. Coveted by top-tier players.
High stat ceiling. Silver stamp. Competitive baseline.
Standard stats. Bronze stamp. Common drop.
Reduced stats. Ideal sacrifice material — cheapest path to higher grade output.
COMMAND TOKEN EVOLUTION CHAMBER
Command NFT Cards follow the same Zero-Sum Evolution law. Burn 3 of the same faction to evolve.
PROTOCOL LOCK — Stage 2 & Stage 3 are STRICTLY FORBIDDEN from direct summons. Zero-Sum Sacrifice is the exclusive acquisition path.
⚠ SINGLETON RULE — Before buying: each Command NFT Card must have a unique name. 3 identical cards cannot be fielded. Check your inventory first.