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# 🔢  Cards and Rarity

Understand card rarity in Checkmate's Arcade Mode. Explore different rarity levels, their impact on gameplay, and collection strategies

Cards are classified into different tiers of rarity:

* **Common** ⭐
* **Uncommon** ✨
* **Rare** 🌟🌟
* **Epic** 🌟🌟🌟
* **Legendary (Rarest)** 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Additionally, cards can have a "Foil" Factor, which slightly alters their appearance:

* **Regular:** ⭐
* **Shiny:** ✨

The Foil Factor works in conjunction with the Rarity System. This means that a Common card could be shiny, while a Legendary card might be regular. Be sure to check the type of card you hold and its value on the marketplace.

You can increase the rank of card by [fusing](https://checkmate-live.gitbook.io/docs/arcade-mode/fusing-cards).  ⚡