===== EXODE Cards =====

Opening [[cards_packs|EXODE packs]] (starters, boosters, character & item packs, etc.) or contracts always results in acquiring new cards that are represented by non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the HIVE blockchain.  You can also buy cards from other players from the [[market-starbase|Starbase Market]] or receive them as [[rewards|rewards]].

You can peruse all of the cards in eXode (with search and filters) by using the [[http://exode.io/tools/deckExpert.html|Deck Expert]].

Cards have three rarities (common, rare. epic and legendary) and will each be one of the following types:
  * [[origins|Origin]]
  * [[starships|Starship]]
  * [[characters|Character]] (Officer, Human & [[robots|Robot]] Crew, Citizen, Loaded Passenger)
  * Loaded Cargo
  * [[escorts|Escorts]]
  * Prefab ([[vehicles|Vehicle]], [[installations|Installation]], Interior, [[layouts|Layout]])
  * [[software|Software]]
  * Equipment Set (set of similar items like suits/armor and weapons as well as other things like Diplomatic Gifts or a Rare Plants Collection)
  * Item ([[weapons|Weapon]] or [[ammo|Ammo]], [[suits|Suit/Armor]], Other Item)

Cards obtained from [[cards_packs#boosters | boosters]] have a 2% chance to be [[elite-versions|Elite]].

Many cards can also be **substantially** improved through either

  *     "[[card-upgrading|upgrading]]" (for cards which have the upgradable keyword) or
  *     "[[card-leveling|leveling up]]" (for character and ship cards with a Quality Level).