Domain Expansion and Hollow Purple are the best cards in Anime Card Adventures. Both are Legendary damage dealers that carry through all content. For supports, Infinity and Time Stop provide the most value. Reroll traits on any S-tier card you pull.
I've tested most cards in the game across Story Mode and PvP. The tier list below ranks cards by overall usefulness, not just raw damage. A card that's strong in one mode but useless in others gets ranked lower than consistent performers.
Card Tier List
S-Tier (Best Cards)
| Card | Rarity | Type | Why S-Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domain Expansion | Legendary | Damage | Highest burst damage, clears waves instantly |
| Hollow Purple | Legendary | Damage | Massive AOE, low cooldown for a Legendary |
| Infinity | Legendary | Support | Damage reduction is broken in PvP |
| Time Stop | Legendary | Support | Freezes enemies, free damage window |
| Mugetsu | Legendary | Damage | Single target nuke, melts bosses |
Domain Expansion is the card everyone wants. The burst damage trivializes Story Mode and wins PvP fights before they start. If you pull this, max it immediately.
Hollow Purple is the AOE king. Clears entire waves in Story Mode. Less dominant in PvP but still top tier.
Infinity makes you nearly unkillable. The damage reduction stacks with other defensive effects. PvP players hate facing this card.
A-Tier (Strong)
| Card | Rarity | Type | Why A-Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rasengan | Epic | Damage | Best Epic damage card |
| Getsuga Tensho | Epic | Damage | Good AOE, easy to evolve |
| Kamehameha | Epic | Damage | Reliable beam attack |
| Healing Surge | Epic | Support | Only good healing card |
| Thunder Clap | Rare | Damage | Best Rare, worth keeping |
Rasengan is the Epic you hope to pull. Damage rivals some Legendaries when evolved. If you don't have a Legendary damage card, Rasengan carries.
Getsuga Tensho has solid AOE and the evolution materials are common. Good stepping stone while you chase Legendaries.
Healing Surge is the only healing card worth using. Keeps you alive in longer fights. Not flashy but necessary for some content.
B-Tier (Decent)
| Card | Rarity | Type | Why B-Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Punch | Rare | Damage | Decent early game |
| Shadow Clone | Rare | Support | Extra damage instances |
| Energy Blast | Rare | Damage | Generic but functional |
| Spirit Bomb | Epic | Damage | High damage but slow charge |
| Bankai | Epic | Damage | Good stats, boring ability |
Spirit Bomb looks impressive but the charge time kills it. By the time it fires, faster cards have already won the fight.
Shadow Clone is interesting for combo builds but requires specific setups to shine.
C-Tier (Below Average)
| Card | Rarity | Type | Why C-Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ki Blast | Uncommon | Damage | Outclassed quickly |
| Punch | Common | Damage | Starter card, replace ASAP |
| Shield | Uncommon | Support | Weak protection |
| Speed Boost | Rare | Support | Niche use only |
These cards work early but get replaced fast. Don't invest resources in them.
D-Tier (Avoid)
| Card | Rarity | Type | Why D-Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Attack | Common | Damage | Literally the worst card |
| Weak Heal | Common | Support | Heals almost nothing |
| Taunt | Uncommon | Support | Doesn't work properly |
Taunt is bugged or poorly designed. Enemies ignore it half the time. Don't bother.
Best Cards by Role
Damage Dealers
- Domain Expansion (Legendary)
- Hollow Purple (Legendary)
- Mugetsu (Legendary)
- Rasengan (Epic)
- Getsuga Tensho (Epic)
Supports
- Infinity (Legendary)
- Time Stop (Legendary)
- Healing Surge (Epic)
- Shadow Clone (Rare)
Best Starter Cards
If you're new and wondering what to keep from early pulls:
- Any Legendary - Keep all of them
- Rasengan - Best Epic
- Getsuga Tensho - Second best Epic
- Thunder Clap - Best Rare
- Fire Punch - Acceptable Rare
Trait Priority by Card
Which traits to reroll for on your best cards:
| Card | Best Traits |
|---|---|
| Domain Expansion | Damage %, Crit Chance |
| Hollow Purple | Damage %, AOE Size |
| Infinity | Damage Reduction %, Duration |
| Time Stop | Duration, Cooldown Reduction |
| Rasengan | Damage %, Energy Cost Reduction |
Don't waste trait shards on B-tier or lower cards. Save them for S and A tier.
PvP vs Story Rankings
Some cards perform differently across modes:
Better in PvP:
- Infinity (damage reduction matters more against players)
- Time Stop (players can't dodge like AI)
- Mugetsu (burst kills before enemy reacts)
Better in Story:
- Hollow Purple (AOE clears waves faster)
- Healing Surge (sustain through long fights)
- Getsuga Tensho (consistent damage over burst)
Evolution Priority
If you have limited materials, evolve in this order:
- Your best Legendary damage card
- Infinity or Time Stop (if you have them)
- Rasengan (if no Legendary damage)
- Healing Surge (for sustain)
One fully evolved card beats three half-evolved cards. Focus your resources.
What to Do With Duplicates
Pulling a card you already have isn't wasted:
- Duplicates increase card power - Feed them into your main copy
- Legendary duplicates are huge - Massive power spike
- Don't feed cards you might use - Keep at least one of each Epic+
How I'd Build a Deck
If I pulled Domain Expansion:
- Domain Expansion (main damage)
- Infinity or Time Stop (support)
- Healing Surge (sustain)
- Best remaining cards
If I only have Epics:
- Rasengan (main damage)
- Getsuga Tensho (secondary damage)
- Healing Surge (sustain)
- Thunder Clap or Fire Punch (filler)
Budget deck (Rares only):
- Thunder Clap
- Fire Punch
- Shadow Clone
- Energy Blast
This won't compete in PvP but clears early Story Mode.
More Anime Card Adventures Content
Grab the Anime Card Adventures Codes for 4000+ free gems before summoning. The Guide covers energy management, evolution, and progression if you're just starting.
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