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The DefectSkill

Tempest

Energy
X
Rarity
Uncommon
Pool
Defect
Target
Self

Base card

Channel X Lightning.

Upgraded

Channel X+1 Lightning.
Used inDefect Lightning and Power triggers ↗
Main branchLast updated 2026-11-02
Tempest (Defect card)/images/cards/tempest.webpChannel X Lightning.

Decisions and interactions

Defect Lightning and Power triggersTempest converts available energy into Lightning.X-cost cards: resources, Chemical X and repeated playsWhirlwind and Tempest use an energy X cost.
Sources

Last updated 2026-11-02.

  • Game reference data: main branch

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