Summary: The article presents an in-depth analysis of several Splinterlands cards, highlighting their rarity, circulation, usage among top players, and unique abilities. It covers cards from different splinters, such as Dragon, Neutral, Earth, Life, Water, Death, and Fire, shedding light on their strategic value and potential in different deck compositions. The analysis provides insights into the popularity, strengths, and potential combinations of these cards, offering valuable information for Splinterlands players seeking to enhance their gameplay strategies.

Splinterlands Card Analysis¶

Shin-Lo: The Scarcest Card in Splinterlands¶

Availability: Limited to October 2018 Kickstarter
Rarity: Legendary Promo, Dragon
Number of Cards: Regular 225 / Gold 75
Circulation: Only 113 in circulation
Usage: Top 25 players use it less than 1% of the time with a win rate of 69%
Description: Shin-Lo is a powerful 1 mana magic sneak card that remains valuable and useful in Dragon decks.

Creeping Ooze: A Popular Neutral Card¶

Rarity: Common Rewards, Neutral
Number of Cards: Regular 346,436 / Gold 7,325
Circulation: 126,256 / 3,921
Usage: Currently the fifth most played card by top 25 players at 16%
Description: Creeping Ooze is a unique Neutral single mana card with the ability to Slow. It is often played for its DEC bonus and remains cheap to acquire.

Brownie: A Versatile Earth Card¶

Rarity: Epic Rewards, Earth
Number of Cards: Regular 35,480 / Gold 568
Circulation: 14,323 / 391
Usage: Utilized nearly 7% of the time by top 25 players
Description: Brownie provides immediate benefits with Swiftness and Inspire abilities. It remains a heavily utilized card in Earth decks despite the high card combine cost for leveling up.

Silvershield Bard: Underrated Life Card¶

Rarity: Rare Orbs, Life
Number of Cards: Regular 35,819 / Gold 970
Circulation: 10,583 / 469
Usage: Top 25 players use Silvershield Bard 7% of the time
Description: Silvershield Bard, released with the Orbs promos, offers the Cleanse ability, which has gained popularity for countering Affliction. It is becoming more recognized for its strategic value.

Albatross: Powerful Water Tank Healer¶

Rarity: Common Untamed, Water
Number of Cards: Regular 44,480 / Gold 1,547
Circulation: 13,190 / 733
Usage: Currently around 2% use for top 25 players
Description: Albatross is a formidable tank healer with the Flying and Tank Heal abilities. It is highly utilized in Water decks and its lack of attack is seen as an advantage.

Cursed Slimeball: Death Card with Redemption¶

Rarity: Common Untamed, Death
Number of Cards: Regular 44,214 / Gold 1,545
Circulation: 13,185 / 687
Usage: The meta for this card is yet to be established
Description: Cursed Slimeball, with the Redemption ability, is used strategically alongside Crypt Mancer and Undead Priest to eliminate low-health cards quickly.

Shadowy Presence: Death Card with Dual Support Abilities¶

Rarity: Epic Rewards, Death
Circulation: 545 / 17
Usage: Expected to be heavily used due to its dual abilities
Description: Recently added to the reward card series, Shadowy Presence offers Strengthen and Inspire. Its lack of attack makes it a durable card, ideal for supporting attack and defense strategies.

Flame Monkey: Fire's First 1 Mana Card¶

Rarity: Common Rewards, Fire
Circulation: 6,713 / 195
Usage: Expected to be used due to its Swiftness ability
Description: Flame Monkey provides a melee attack and gains Repair at level 5. Its Swiftness ability at level 10 makes it valuable for fast-paced Fire decks.

Furious Chicken: The Essential Neutral Card¶

Rarity: Rare Rewards, Neutral
Circulation: 27,333 / 1,096
Usage: The most utilized card and a staple in every deck
Description: Furious Chicken, the only 0 mana card in Splinterlands, remains widely used despite its rarely utilized ability.

Please note that the information provided is based on data from November 17, 2020.