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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 stuns 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 Name Strike Thrust Finish Swing Speed Element Break Recovery Obtained
   Kingdom Key (キングダムチェーン
Kingudamu Chēn
?, lit. "Kingdom Chain")
x1.0 x1.0 x1.5 3 Physical 60/60s Available from the beginning
Not very powerful, but reliable and easy to handle.
   Three Wishes (デザイアーランプ
Dezaiā Ranpu
?, lit. "Desire Lamp")
x2.0 x1.0 x3.0 2 Physical 60/60s Can be found as drops, treasures, or in the Moogle Shop upon entering Agrabah
Fairly strong with a fast swing.
   Crabclaw (トレジャーオブシー
Torejā obu Shī
?, lit. "Treasure of Sea")
x1.5 x1.5 x3.5 3 Physical 40/60s 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 (パンプキンヘッド
Panpukinheddo
?)
x2.0 x2.0 x1.5 3 Physical 50/60s 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 (フェアリーハープ
Fearī Hāpu
?)
x2.0 x2.0 x2.0 1 Physical 40/60s Can be found as drops, treasures, or in the Moogle Shop upon entering Neverland
Easy to handle with a formidable swing speed.
   Wishing Star (ウィッシュスター
Wisshu Sutā
?, lit. "Wish Star")
x1.5 x1.5 x1.5 2 Physical 50/60s Can be found as drops, treasures, or in the Moogle Shop upon entering Monstro
Not very powerful, but very easy to handle.
   Spellbinder (エグザミネイション
Eguzamineishon
?, lit. "Examination")
x1.0 x3.5 x1.5 4 Lightning 50/60s Find Owl.[KH CoM]
Chest at Tigger's Playground.[KH Re:CoM]
A special attack card with lightning-based attacks.
   Metal Chocobo (メタルチョコボ
Metaru Chokobo
?)
x2.0 x2.0 x3.5 4 Neutral 60/60s Olympus Coliseum Room of Rewards
A special attack card that can break through physical defenses. A bit difficult to handle.
   Olympia (パワーオブヒーロー
Pawā obu Hīrō
?, lit. "Power of Hero")
x2.0 x1.0 x3.0 4 Physical 50/60s Can be found as drops, treasures, or in the Moogle Shop upon entering Olympus Coliseum
Powerful with a quick recovery after card breaks.
   Lionheart (ライオンハート
Raionhāto
?)
x2.5 x2.5 x3.0 5 Fire 50/60s Traverse Town Room of Rewards
A special attack card with fire-based attacks.
   Lady Luck (ラストリゾート
Rasuto Rizōto
?, lit. "Last Resort")
x2.0 x2.0 x1.0 2 Physical 60/60s Can be found as drops, treasures, or in the Moogle Shop upon entering Wonderland
A balanced weapon that is easy to handle.
   Divine Rose (ラヴィアンローズ
Ra Vi An Rōzu
?, lit. "La Vie En Rose")
x3.5 x1.0 x2.0 2 Physical 70/60s Can be found as drops, treasures, or in the Moogle Shop upon entering Hollow Bastion
Features a powerful strike and fast swing.
   Oathkeeper (約束のお守り
Yakusoku no Omamori
?, lit. "Promise's Charm")
x2.5 x4.0 x3.5 3 Physical 60/60s Speak with Naminé after defeating the Darkside.
A well-balanced weapon with a very powerful thrust.
   Oblivion (過ぎ去りし思い出
Sugisarishi Omoide
?, lit. "Passing Memories")
x3.5 x3.5 x1.0 4 Neutral 50/60s Speak with Naminé after defeating Larxene.
A special attack card that can break through physical defenses. First-class strength.
   Ultima Weapon (アルテマウェポン
Arutema Wepon
?)
x4.0 x4.0 x4.0 3 Physical 60/60s Castle Oblivion Bounty[1]
The strongest attack card to be found.
   Diamond Dust (ダイヤモンドダスト
Daiyamondo Dasuto
?)
x3.0 x3.0 x3.0 1 Ice 40/60s 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 (片翼の天使
Katayoku no Tenshi
?)
x1.5 x1.5 x6.0 2 Fire 70/60s 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 (スターシーカー
Sutā Shīkā
?)
x1.5 x1.0 x3.5 Physical 40/60s 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 (モノクローム
Monokurōmu
?)
x1.0 x2.5 x3.5 Neutral 70/60s 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 (フォローザウィンド
Forō za Windo
?)
x2.0 x3.5 x1.0 Physical 50/60s 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 (ヒドゥンドラゴン
Hidun Doragon
?)
x1.0 x2.0 x3.5 Physical 50/60s Traverse Town Bounty[KH Re:CoM][3]
An attack card with weak strikes but powerful combo finishers.
  Photon Debugger (フォトンデバッガー
Foton Debaggā
?)
x2.5 x2.0 x3.5 Lightning 60/60s Destiny Islands Room of Rewards[KH Re:CoM][3]
A special attack card with lightning-based attacks.
  Bond of Flame (ボンドオブフレイム
Bondo obu Fureimu
?)
x4.0 x2.0 x3.0 Fire 60/60s Halloween Town Room of Rewards[KH Re:CoM][2]
A special attack card with fire-based attacks. Delivers exceptionally powerful strikes.
  Total Eclipse (トータルエクリプス
Tōtaru Ekuripusu
?)
x1.0 x2.5 x3.5 Neutral 70/60s 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 (ミッドナイトロアー
Middonaito Roa
?)
x2.0 x3.5 x1.0 Physical 50/60s 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 (ヘレティックフレア
Heretikku Furea
?, lit. "Heretic Flare")
x1.0 x2.0 x3.5 Physical 50/60s Traverse Town Bounty[KH Re:CoM][4]
An attack card with weak strikes but powerful combo finishes.
  Two Become One (めぐりあう二人
Meguriau Futari
?, lit. "Serendipitous Duo")
x3.0 x3.0 x3.5 Physical 60/60s Destiny Islands Room of Rewards[KH Re:CoM][4]
A weapon with a powerful thrust and combo finish.

Bumble-Rumble Attack Cards

Card Name Obtained
  Keyblade (キーブレード
Kīburēdo
?)
Bumble-Rumble[KH Re:CoM]

Reverse/Rebirth

Card Name Strike Thrust Finish Swing Speed Element Break Recovery Obtained
   Soul Eater (ソウルイーター
Souru Ītā
?)
Normal: x1.0
Dark Mode: x1.5
Normal: x1.0
Dark Mode: x1.5
x1.5 Normal: 3
Dark Mode: 2
Physical 40/60s Available from the beginning.
Reacts to dark power. Riku's strength is higher when he wields darkness in battle.
  Fake Attack Card (ニセのアタックカード
Nise no Atakku Kādo
?)
Dropped by Zexion during battle.[KH Re:CoM]
Reveals its true form and activates Zexion's Dummy Card attack when 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
?)
[KH Re:CoM]
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]
  
Fake Attack 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.