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Attack Card

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Attack Cards (アタックカード Atakku Kādo?) are a type of Card in Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories. Attack Cards have red borders, and allow Sora and Riku to attack with their weapon. Sora's Attack Cards represent the various Keyblades obtained in Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, excluding the Jungle King, while Riku only has Attack Cards with his Soul Eater. They can use up to three attack cards at once in a three-hit combo, which for Riku while in Dark Mode, his second hit can stun normal enemies, and the third hit can strike multiple times.

Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories adds six new Attack Cards based on Keyblades from Kingdom Hearts II, available as an extra Room of Rewards reward for having a completed Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix save file for the Japanese version, or after completing the game for the North American version. Additionally, a generic Keyblade Attack Card is available during the Bumble-Rumble mini-game. In Reverse/Rebirth, during the fight against Zexion, he can place a fake Soul Eater Card in Riku's deck, which will stun Riku when it is used.

In the Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX version, four of those Attack Cards are replaced with Attack Cards based on Keyblades from Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, and the unlock condition changed to having completed Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days.

Differences in gameplay between both Sora and Riku's use of Attack Cards, is that for Sora, each card has different attributes which affects the strength of his attacks, speed, and recovery rate after that card is broken and some also have elemental attributes. It also affects how much CP is required to equip the card with 1 being the lowest and 0 being the highest. One example is that cards with higher attack attibutes generally require more CP to equip than ones with lower attibutes. For Riku, due to his inability to acquire new types of attack cards, he can instead raise his Attack Power or AP at certain levels instead, with 30 being the highest.

Attack Cards can be combined into Attack Sleights, which require a combination of three of the same, different, or any Attack Cards instead of specific Attack Cards. A random Attack Card is sometimes required for other Sleights as well.

Certain bosses also use Attack Cards, which show their face rather than their weapon. In Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories, Zexion can use Riku's Soul Eater Cards.

For a deck to be legal and able to be used, at least one card in the deck must be an Attack Card.

List of Attack Cards

Sora's tale

Card Obtained Description
  
Kingdom Key
Available from the beginning Not very powerful, but reliable and easy to handle.
  
Three Wishes
Can be found as drops, treasures or in the Moogle Shop upon entering Agrabah Fairly strong with a fast swing.
  
Crabclaw
Can be found as drops, treasures or in the Moogle Shop upon entering Atlantica Easy to handle with an impressive recovery time after card breaks.
  
Pumpkinhead
Can be found as drops, treasures or in the Moogle Shop upon entering Halloween Town Easy to handle with a fast recovery after card breaks.
  
Fairy Harp
Can be found as drops, treasures or in the Moogle Shop upon entering Neverland Easy to handle with a formidable swing speed.
  
Wishing Star
Can be found as drops, treasures or in the Moogle Shop upon entering Monstro Not very powerful, but very easy to handle.
  
Spellbinder
Find Owl.[KH CoM]
Chest at Tigger's Playground.[KH Re:CoM]
A special attack card with lightning-based attacks.
  
Metal Chocobo
Olympus Coliseum Room of Rewards A special attack card that can break through physical defenses. A bit difficult to handle.
  
Olympia
Can be found as drops, treasures or in the Moogle Shop upon entering Olympus Coliseum Powerful with a quick recovery after card breaks.
  
Lionheart
Traverse Town Room of Rewards A special attack card with fire-based attacks.
  
Lady Luck
Can be found as drops, treasures or in the Moogle Shop upon entering Wonderland A balanced weapon that is easy to handle.
  
Divine Rose
Can be found as drops, treasures or in the Moogle Shop upon entering Hollow Bastion Features a powerful strike and fast swing.
  
Oathkeeper
Speak with Naminé after defeating the Darkside. A well-balanced weapon with a very powerful thrust.
  
Oblivion
Speak with Naminé after defeating Larxene. A special attack card that can break through physical defenses. First-class strength.
  
Ultima Weapon
Castle Oblivion Bounty[1] The strongest attack card to be found.
  
Diamond Dust
Can be found as drops, treasures or in the Moogle Shop after the first battle with Marluxia A special attack card with ice-based attacks. Powerful and the easiest to handle.
  
One-Winged Angel
Can be found as drops, treasures or in the Moogle Shop after the first battle with Marluxia A special attack card with fire-based attacks. Exceptional combo finish.
 
Star Seeker
Castle Oblivion Room of Rewards[KH Re:CoM][2] An attack card with a powerful combo finish and the shortest recovery time from card breaks.
 
Monochrome
Olympus Coliseum Room of Rewards[KH Re:CoM][3] A special attack card that can break through physical defenses. Takes time to recover from card breaks.
 
Follow the Wind
Neverland Room of Rewards[KH Re:CoM][3] A well-balanced weapon with a powerful thrust and a short recovery time from card breaks.
 
Hidden Dragon
Traverse Town Bounty[KH Re:CoM][3] An attack card with weak strikes but powerful combo finishers.
 
Photon Debugger
Destiny Islands Room of Rewards[KH Re:CoM][3] A special attack card with lightning-based attacks.
 
Bond of Flame
Halloween Town Room of Rewards[KH Re:CoM][2] A special attack card with fire-based attacks. Delivers exceptionally powerful strikes.
 
Total Eclipse
Olympus Coliseum Room of Rewards[KH Re:CoM][4] A special attack card that can break through physical defenses. Takes time to recover from card breaks.
 
Midnight Roar
Neverland Room of Rewards[KH Re:CoM][4] A well-balanced weapon with a powerful thrust and a short recovery time from card breaks.
 
Maverick Flare
Traverse Town Bounty[KH Re:CoM][4] An attack card with weak strikes but powerful combo finishes.
 
Two Become One
Destiny Islands Room of Rewards[KH Re:CoM][4] A weapon with a powerful thrust and combo finish.

Bumble-Rumble Attack Cards

Card Obtained Description
 
Keyblade
Bumble-Rumble[KH Re:CoM]

Reverse/Rebirth

Card Obtained Description
  
Soul Eater
Available from the beginning. Reacts to dark power. Riku's strength is higher when he wields darkness in battle.
File:Dummy Card (card).png
Dummy Card
Dropped by Zexion during battle.[KH Re:CoM] A fake Soul Eater dropped by Zexion that stuns Riku if used.

Boss Attack Cards

Card Technique Description
  
Cloud
Vertical Swing (縦振り
Tate Furi
?)
Cloud holds his large sword over his back and swings it down quickly. The attack has a wider range than it looks.[KH CoM]
Used at close range. Cloud swings his sword down. The attack will miss if the distance is too great.[KH Re:CoM]
Landing Slash (着地斬り
Chakuchi Kiri
?)
[KH CoM]
Used when flying. After standing still in midair, Cloud slashes with the momentum of the fall.
Climhazzard (クライムハザード
Kuraimuhazādo
?)
[KH Re:CoM]
Used regardless of distance. Cloud jumps in the air and falls near Sora with his sword pointing down. A shock wave spreads out from the sword as it pierces the ground, reaching a wide area.
  
Cloud
Vertical Swing (縦振り
Tate Furi
?)
[KH CoM]
Cloud holds his large sword over his back and swings it down quickly. The attack has a wider range than it looks.
Landing Slash (着地斬り
Chakuchi Kiri
?)
[KH CoM]
Used when flying. After standing still in midair, Cloud slashes with the momentum of the fall.
Sonic Blade (ソニックレイヴ
Sonikku Reivu
?, lit. "Sonic Rave")
[KH Re:CoM]
Used regardless of distance. Cloud rushes through Sora while thrusting with his sword twice. When Cloud's HP is less than 50% of his maximum, the number of attacks increases to 4.
Climhazzard (クライムハザード
Kuraimuhazādo
?)
[KH Re:CoM]
Used regardless of distance. Cloud jumps in the air and falls near Sora with his sword pointing down. A shock wave spreads out from the sword as it pierces the ground, reaching a wide area.
  
Hades
Fira Shot (ファイラショット
Faira Shotto
?)
[KH CoM]
Only used when blue. Hades causes a small explosion in front of him, like shooting a pistol.
Flame Claw (炎のツメ
Honō no Tsume
?)
Only used when red. Hades swings down both arms covered in flames.
  
Captain Hook
Shake Off (振り払い
Furiharai
?)
[KH CoM]
Hook swings his rapier wide to the side.
Letter X Swing (×の字振り
× no Ji Furi
?)
[KH Re:CoM]
Used at close range. Hook approaches Sora or Riku, and swings his sword twice in the shape of the letter x. If the first swing hits, the attack is stopped.
  
Captain Hook
Continuous Shake Off (連続振り払い
Renzoku Furiharai
?)
Hook approaches the opponent, and slashes his rapier twice in quick succession. Hits up to 2 times.[KH CoM]
Used at close range. Hook swings his sword left and right 3 times. The last swing goes diagonally upward, and has a high reach.[KH Re:CoM]
  
Captain Hook
Rush Thrust (突進突き
Tosshin Tsuki
?)
Hook thrusts while stepping forward.[KH CoM]
Used at close range. Hook thrusts 2 times with his sword, then thrusts a third time while moving forward.[KH Re:CoM]
Disorderly Thrust (乱れ突き
Midari Tsuki
?)
[KH Re:CoM]
Replaces Rush Thrust when Hook's HP falls below 40%. Hook approaches Sora or Riku and thrusts 5 times in various directions.
  
Axel
Continuous Attack (連続攻撃
Renzoku Kougeki
?)
Axel swings his weapon sideways. If the attack hits, he swings his other weapon up.[KH CoM]
Axel approaches Sora and attacks 3 times with his weapon while spinning sideways, then throws his right weapon, his left weapon, and both weapons together. If Axel misses one hit, the attack is cancelled.[KH Re:CoM]
  
Axel
Throw & Catch (スロウ&キャッチ
Surou & Kyatchi
?)
Axel throws his weapon while backing up, then immediately warps to catch the weapon.
  
Larxene
Continuous Attack (連続攻撃
Renzoku Kougeki
?)
Larxene swings her knives up. If it hits, she follows up with a strike from her other hand.[KH CoM]
Larxene runs to Sora, swiped her left hand to the right, followed by swiping her right hand up. Whend dodging the first strike, Larxene will close in for the second strike.[KH Re:CoM]
Angry Rush (アングリーラッシュ
Angurī Rasshu
?)
[KH Re:CoM]
Replaces Continuous Attack when Larxene's HP is less than 50%. Larxene strikes four times before jumping in the air and summoning thunderbolts. As the attacks are delivered fast, it is impossible to escape during the attack.
  
Larxene
Knife Throw (ナイフスロー
Naifu Surō
?)
Larxene throws 6 knives forwards.[KH CoM]
Larxene throws 4 knives forwards twice. Occassionally, she rolls back before throwing the first set of knives. The knives spread out, but can't hit Sora when jumping.[KH Re:CoM]
  
Riku Replica
Vertical Cut (縦斬り
Tate Kiri
?)
[KH CoM]
Riku Replica leaps forward while twisting his body, and swings his sword down from above his head. The attack hits multiple times.
Vertical Swing (縦振り
Tate Furi
?)
Riku Replica jumps slightly and swings his sword down. In the second-fourth battles against Sora, and the second battle against Riku, shock waves are sent diagonally forward from the sword. Performing a card break does not cancel the shock waves.
  
Riku Replica
Continuous Cut (連続斬り
Renzoku Kiri
?)
Riku Replica swings his sword down, then steps forward and thrusts. The thrust stuns Sora or Riku if it hits.
Continuous Swing (連続振り
Renzoku Furi
?)
Riku Replica swings his sword down, then steps forward and thrusts. The thrust has a 25% chance to stun Sora or Riku. In the third and fourth battles against Sora, and the second battle against Riku, a ring of light flies from the sword during the first swing.
  
Riku Replica
Shake-Off (振り払い
Furiharai
?)
Riku Replica steps forward, swinging his sword by turning his body. The attack hits multiple times.[KH CoM]
Riku Replica spins on one foot, while swinging his sword sideways. The attack can hit twice, but as Riku Replica doesn't move while swinging his sword, it doesn't reach very far.[KH Re:CoM]
  
Riku Replica
Helmet Split (兜割り
Kabuto Wari
?)
[KH CoM]
Riku Replica soars toward the opponent, then thrusts down while falling. After the attack, he leaps backwards.
[KH Re:CoM] This attack card is only used in Sleights.
  
Vexen
Shield Blow (シールドブロウ
Shīrudo Burou
?)
Vexen strikes with his shield while gliding forward.[KH CoM]
Vexen swings his shield twice while moving forward, before generating a pillar of ice in front of him. The ice pillar remains for a while, even after a Card Break.[KH Re:CoM]
  
Marluxia
Phantom Saber (ファントムセイバー
Fantomu Seibā
?)
[KH CoM]
Marluxia raises his scythe, steps forward and slashes down. Very powerful.
Crescent Shock Wave (クレセントショックウェイブ
Kuresento Shokkuweibu
?)
Marluxia sends two vacuum blades from his scythe, twice in succession. Sometimes, he warps before attacking.
  
Marluxia
Crescent Shock Wave (クレセントショックウェイブ
Kuresento Shokkuweibu
?)
[KH CoM]
Marluxia quickly swings his scythe down, shooting a vacuum wave straight ahead.
Phantom Saber (ファントムセイバー
Fantomu Seibā
?)
[KH Re:CoM]
Marluxia dashes and attacks 3 times. When Marluxia has less than 40% of his HP remaining, he'll perform 3 extra attacks when hitting Sora.
  
Lexaeus
Continuous Attack (連続攻撃
Renzoku Kōgeki
?)
[KH CoM]
Lexaeus swings his axe sword down. If it hits, he performs a second strike. If the Lexaeus Enemy Card is in effect, the second strike will stun Riku.
Combo Attack (連撃
Rengeki
?)
[KH Re:CoM]
Used at close range. Lexaeus swings his axe sword down. If it hits, he performs a second strike. If the Lexaeus Enemy Card is in effect, the second strike has a 2/3 chance to stun Riku. After using Charge once, the second hit will create a shock wave. After using Charge twice, the shock wave will cover the entire arena.
  
Lexaeus
Tomahawk Shot (トマホークショット
Tomahōku Shotto
?)
Lexaeus throws his axe sword up. After falling down, the weapon will bounce on the floor several times before disappearing.[KH CoM]
Lexaeus throws his axe sword. It will perform a U-turn at the edge of the arena. It can hit up to 2 times.[KH Re:CoM]
File:Dummy Card (card).png 
Dummy Card/Zexion
Dummy Card (ダミーカード
Damī Kādo
?)
Activated when Riku uses a fake Attack Card dropped by Zexion. Wraps Riku in flames, dealing set damage and leaving him stunned.
 
Soul Eater (Zexion)
Dark Revenge (ダークリベンジ
Dāku Ribenji
?)
All illusions slash once, followed by Zexion swinging his sword down from the sky. When the Zexion card is in effect, it has a 50% chance to confuse Riku.
  
Ansem
Racing Shockwave (地走り衝撃波
Jibashiri Shougekiha
?)
[KH CoM]
Has the guardian hurl shockwaves at Riku along the ground.
Dark Blow (ダークブロウ
Dāku Burou
?)
[KH Re:CoM]
Has the guardian attack with a dark-charged fist.

Notes and references

  1. ^ Only available with a completed "Reverse/Rebirth" save file and having completed the first battle with Marluxia.
  2. ^ a b Only available in the original Japanese release of Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories after clearing Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, in the original English release after clearing "Sora's Story" and "Reverse/Rebirth", and in the Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX re-release after completing Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days.
  3. ^ a b c d Only available in the original Japanese release of Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories after clearing Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, and in the original English release after clearing "Sora's Story" and "Reverse/Rebirth".
  4. ^ a b c d Only available in the Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX re-release of Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories after completing Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days.