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The DefectPower

Storm

Energy
1
Rarity
Uncommon
Pool
Defect
Target
Self

Base card

Whenever you play a Power, Channel 1 Lightning.

Upgraded

Whenever you play a Power, Channel 2 Lightning.
Used inDefect Lightning and Power triggers ↗
Main branchLast updated 2026-11-02
Storm (Defect card)/images/cards/storm.webpWhenever you play a Power, Channel 1 Lightning.

Decisions and interactions

Mummified HandWith Storm active, the same Power play also channels Lightning, combining setup with an immediate combat benefit.The NecrobinderHaunt rewards playing Souls; Soul Storm increases with Souls already in the Exhaust pile.Defect Lightning and Power triggersStorm Channels Lightning whenever a Power is played.Necrobinder Souls and draw payoffsSoul Storm rewards Souls in the Exhaust Pile.Haunt, Souls and Soul StormSoul Storm counts Souls in the Exhaust Pile, so Souls already used can increase its attack damage.
Sources

Last updated 2026-11-02.

  • Game reference data: main branch

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