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The DefectPower

Subroutine

Energy
1
Rarity
Uncommon
Pool
Defect
Target
Self

Base card

Whenever you play a Power, gain 1 Energy.

Upgraded

Whenever you play a Power, gain 1 Energy.
  • Energy cost: 0
Used inDefect Lightning and Power triggers ↗
Main branchLast updated 2026-11-02
Subroutine (Defect card)/images/cards/subroutine.webpWhenever you play a Power, gain 1 Energy.

Decisions and interactions

Defect Lightning and Power triggersSynthesis can make the next Power free, while Subroutine returns energy from Power plays after its own setup.
Sources

Last updated 2026-11-02.

  • Game reference data: main branch

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