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The IroncladSkill

True Grit

Energy
1
Rarity
Common
Pool
Ironclad
Target
Self

Base card

Gain 7 Block.
Exhaust 1 card at random.

Upgraded

Gain 9 Block.
Exhaust 1 card.
Used inIronclad Exhaust engine ↗
Main branchLast updated 2026-11-02
True Grit (Ironclad card)/images/cards/true_grit.webpGain 7 Block. Exhaust 1 card at random.

Decisions and interactions

Dark EmbraceA deck with one isolated True Grit may spend a draw and two Energy on a Power that barely replaces itself during a short fight.Ironclad Exhaust engineTrue Grit offers Block with an exhaust drawback; the upgrade that makes its selection controlled is important when an accidental exhaust could remove a key card.Runic Pyramid: holding useful cards without clogging the handTrue Grit's controlled upgraded Exhaust can remove one obstruction while supplying Block.
Sources

Last updated 2026-11-02.

  • Game reference data: main branch

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The IroncladCharacter mechanics and starting kitIronclad Exhaust engineStrategy using this card, relic or characterKeywords and timing rulesExhaust timing and combat removal

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Ironclad Exhaust engine

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