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# Building your First Deck

**Building Your Deck** [🃏](https://emojipedia.org/joker)

* Players must **select 7 cards** to form their deck for each match. You can choose from a variety of cards, including **Attack**, **Defense** & **Power** cards, with some having a combination of these abilities

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**Energy Management** ⚡️

* To achieve **optimal performance**, players should aim to build a deck with a **total energy sum of 14-16**.
* Having the right energy balance will ensure you can manage your resources efficiently across the entire match.