Prolong

ColorlessSkillUncommon
Next turn, gain Block equal to your current Block.
Exhaust.

A free Skill that reads your Block and stores it as a Block Next Turn stack.

  • Payout: when your Block clears at the start of your next turn, you gain that much back.
  • Unpowered: Dexterity, Frail and the No Block penalty do not touch the stored Block.
  • Copies: unupgraded it exhausts; upgraded it stays in the deck and can be played every turn.
Pool
Colorless
Type
Skill
Rarity
Uncommon
Cost
0 Energy
Target
Yourself

When to take Prolong

Play it only after your Block cards, never before, since it never creates Block on its own. It suits decks that build big single-turn walls, and the upgrade makes it repeatable.

Cards that synergize with Prolong

Panic Button
Skill
0
Gain 30 Block.
You cannot gain Block from cards for 2 turns.
Exhaust.
Panic Button gives 30 that Prolong repeats, and the repeat ignores the penalty.Gain 30 Block.
You cannot gain Block from cards for 2 turns.
Exhaust.
The Gambit
Skill
0
Gain 50 Block.
If you take unblocked attack damage this combat, die.
The Gambit makes it 50 twice.Gain 50 Block.
If you take unblocked attack damage this combat, die.
Impervious
Skill
2
Gain 30 Block.
Exhaust.
Impervious and Equilibrium set up big snapshots.Gain 30 Block.
Exhaust.
Equilibrium
Skill
2
Gain 13 Block.
Retain your Hand this turn.
Impervious and Equilibrium set up big snapshots.Gain 13 Block.
Retain your Hand this turn.
Body Slam
Attack
1
Deal damage equal to your Block.
Body Slam hits for the stored Block.Deal damage equal to your Block.
Juggernaut
Power
2
Whenever you gain Block, deal 6 damage to a random enemy.
Juggernaut deals damage when the Block arrives.Whenever you gain Block, deal 6 damage to a random enemy.
All for One
Attack
2
Deal 10 damage.
Put ALL 0 cards from your Discard Pile into your Hand.
All for One looks for 0 Energy cards, and Prolong is oneDeal 10 damage.
Put ALL 0 cards from your Discard Pile into your Hand.
Feral
Power
2
The first time you play a
0 Attack each turn,
return it to your Hand.
Feral looks for 0 Energy cards, and Prolong is oneThe first time you play a
0 Attack each turn,
return it to your Hand.
One for All
Power
1
EVERYONE'S 0 Attacks deal 3 additional damage.
One for All looks for 0 Energy cards, and Prolong is oneEVERYONE'S 0 Attacks deal 3 additional damage.
Make It So
Attack
0
Deal 6 damage.
Every 3 Skills you play in a turn, put this into your Hand.
Make It So counts the Skills you play, and Prolong is a free oneDeal 6 damage.
Every 3 Skills you play in a turn, put this into your Hand.
Lunar Blast
Attack
0
Deal 4 damage for each Skill already played this turn.
Lunar Blast counts the Skills you play, and Prolong is a free oneDeal 4 damage for each Skill already played this turn.
Pinpoint
Attack
3
Deal 15 damage.
Costs 1 less for each Skill played this turn.
Pinpoint counts the Skills you play, and Prolong is a free oneDeal 15 damage.
Costs 1 less for each Skill played this turn.
Panache
Power
0
Every time you play 5 cards in a single turn, deal 10 damage to ALL enemies.
Panache rewards playing many cards, and Prolong is freeEvery time you play 5 cards in a single turn, deal 10 damage to ALL enemies.
Evil Eye
Skill
1
Gain 8 Block.
Gain another 8 Block if you have Exhausted a card this turn.
Evil Eye triggers when cards are Exhausted, and Prolong Exhausts itselfGain 8 Block.
Gain another 8 Block if you have Exhausted a card this turn.
Pact's End
Attack
0
If you have 3 or more cards in your Exhaust Pile,
deal 17 damage to ALL enemies.
Pact's End triggers when cards are Exhausted, and Prolong Exhausts itselfIf you have 3 or more cards in your Exhaust Pile,
deal 17 damage to ALL enemies.
Pale Blue Dot
Power
1
If you play 5 or more cards in a turn, draw 1 card at the start of your next turn.
Pale Blue Dot rewards playing many cards, and Prolong is freeIf you play 5 or more cards in a turn, draw 1 card at the start of your next turn.
Serpent Form
Power
3
Whenever you play a card, deal 4 damage to a random enemy.
Serpent Form rewards playing many cards, and Prolong is freeWhenever you play a card, deal 4 damage to a random enemy.
Ashen Strike
Attack
1
Deal 6 damage.
Deals 3 additional damage for each card in your Exhaust Pile.
Ashen Strike triggers when cards are Exhausted, and Prolong Exhausts itselfDeal 6 damage.
Deals 3 additional damage for each card in your Exhaust Pile.
Feel No Pain
Power
1
Whenever a card is Exhausted, gain 3 Block.
Feel No Pain triggers when cards are Exhausted, and Prolong Exhausts itselfWhenever a card is Exhausted, gain 3 Block.
Forgotten Ritual
Skill
1
If you Exhausted a card this turn, gain .
Exhaust.
Forgotten Ritual triggers when cards are Exhausted, and Prolong Exhausts itselfIf you Exhausted a card this turn, gain .
Exhaust.
Oblivion
Skill
0
Whenever you play a card this turn, apply 3 Doom to the enemy.
Oblivion rewards playing many cards, and Prolong is freeWhenever you play a card this turn, apply 3 Doom to the enemy.
Strangle
Attack
1
Deal 8 damage.
Whenever you play a card this turn, the enemy loses 2 HP.
Strangle rewards playing many cards, and Prolong is freeDeal 8 damage.
Whenever you play a card this turn, the enemy loses 2 HP.
Afterimage
Power
1
Whenever you play a card, gain 1 Block.
Afterimage rewards playing many cards, and Prolong is freeWhenever you play a card, gain 1 Block.
Dark Embrace
Power
2
Whenever a card is Exhausted,
draw 1 card.
Dark Embrace triggers when cards are Exhausted, and Prolong Exhausts itselfWhenever a card is Exhausted,
draw 1 card.

Relics that synergize with Prolong

Power Cell
Power Cell looks for 0 Energy cards, and Prolong is oneAt the start of each combat, add 2 zero-cost cards from your Draw Pile into your Hand.
Tuning Fork
Tuning Fork counts the Skills you play, and Prolong is a free oneEvery time you play 10 Skills, gain 7 Block.
Letter Opener
Letter Opener counts the Skills you play, and Prolong is a free oneEvery time you play 3 Skills in a single turn, deal 5 damage to ALL enemies.
Rainbow Ring
Rainbow Ring counts the Skills you play, and Prolong is a free oneThe first time you play an Attack, Skill, and Power each turn, gain 1 Strength and 1 Dexterity.
Razor Tooth
Razor Tooth counts the Skills you play, and Prolong is a free oneEvery time you play an Attack or Skill, Upgrade it for the remainder of combat.
Burning Sticks
Burning Sticks triggers when cards are Exhausted, and Prolong Exhausts itselfThe first time each combat you Exhaust a Skill, add a copy of it into your Hand.
Charon's Ashes
Charon's Ashes triggers when cards are Exhausted, and Prolong Exhausts itselfWhenever you Exhaust a card, deal 3 damage to ALL enemies.
Joss Paper
Joss Paper triggers when cards are Exhausted, and Prolong Exhausts itselfEvery 5 times you Exhaust a card, draw 1 card.
Iron Club
Iron Club rewards playing many cards, and Prolong is freeEvery 4 cards you play, draw 1 card.
Forgotten Soul
Forgotten Soul triggers when cards are Exhausted, and Prolong Exhausts itselfWhenever you Exhaust a card, deal 1 damage to a random enemy.
Captain's Wheel
Captain's Wheel gains Block, which Prolong makes count for moreAt the start of your 3rd turn, gain 18 Block.
Horn Cleat
Horn Cleat gains Block, which Prolong makes count for moreAt the start of your 2nd turn, gain 14 Block.
Anchor
Anchor gains Block, which Prolong makes count for moreStart each combat with 10 Block.
Galactic Dust
Galactic Dust gains Block, which Prolong makes count for moreFor every 10 spent, gain 10 Block.
Permafrost
Permafrost gains Block, which Prolong makes count for moreThe first time you play a Power each combat, gain 7 Block.
Sai
Sai gains Block, which Prolong makes count for moreAt the start of your turn, gain 7 Block.
Orichalcum
Orichalcum gains Block, which Prolong makes count for moreIf you end your turn without Block, gain 6 Block.
The Abacus
The Abacus gains Block, which Prolong makes count for moreWhenever you shuffle your Draw Pile, gain 6 Block.
Cloak Clasp
Cloak Clasp gains Block, which Prolong makes count for moreAt the end of your turn, gain 1 Block for each card in your Hand.
Anchor???
Anchor??? gains Block, which Prolong makes count for moreStart each combat with 4 Block.
Ripple Basin
Ripple Basin gains Block, which Prolong makes count for moreIf you did not play any Attacks during your turn, gain 4 Block.
Orichalcum???
Orichalcum??? gains Block, which Prolong makes count for moreIf you end your turn without Block, gain 3 Block.
Ornamental Fan
Ornamental Fan gains Block, which Prolong makes count for moreEvery time you play 3 Attacks in a single turn, gain 4 Block.
Self-Forming Clay
Self-Forming Clay gains Block, which Prolong makes count for moreWhenever you lose HP in combat, gain 3 Block next turn.
✦
Beacon of Hope
Power
1
Whenever you gain Block on your turn, other players gain half that much Block.
Dark Shackles
Skill
0
Enemy loses 9 Strength this turn.
Exhaust.
Jack of All Trades
Skill
0
Add 1 random Colorless card into your Hand.
Exhaust.
Panic Button
Skill
0
Gain 30 Block.
You cannot gain Block from cards for 2 turns.
Exhaust.
Production
Skill
0
Gain .
Exhaust.
Purity
Skill
0
Retain.
Exhaust up to 3 cards in your Hand.
Exhaust.
Thinking Ahead
Skill
0
Draw 2 cards.
Put 1 card from your Hand on top of your Draw Pile.
Exhaust.
Discovery
Skill
1
Choose 1 of 3 random cards to add into your Hand. It's free to play this turn.
Exhaust.

Changes by version

  1. 25 Sep 2025TextInternal playtest
    Contractility to Prolong

Internal playtest notes are from before the Early Access release. Names and numbers in them can differ from the game today.

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