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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20081225225012/http://www.decipher.com/starwars/cardlists/index.html Star Wars CCG cardlists index] at Decipher.com (archive, 25 December 2008)
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20081225225012/http://www.decipher.com/starwars/cardlists/index.html Star Wars CCG cardlists index] at Decipher.com (archive, 25 December 2008)
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070928014432/http://www.decipher.com/starwars/cardlists/swallcards.pdf Complete Card List] (Decipher PDF, archive 28 September 2007) — Light Weapon: Leia's Sporting Blaster, Premiere, U1
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070928014432/http://www.decipher.com/starwars/cardlists/swallcards.pdf Complete Card List] (Decipher PDF, archive 28 September 2007) — Light Weapon: Leia's Sporting Blaster, Premiere, U1
|strategy=''Decipher card strategy'' (starred on the Premiere Light card list).
|strategy=Light Character Weapon Destiny: 5
 
From Joey Golowka:
 
Light Character Weapon Destiny: 5


approximate card text:
approximate card text:


Use 1 Force to deploy on Leia, 2 on any other warrior. May target for free. Draw destiny. A targeted Character is hit if destiny is less than one point greater than its ability. A targeted Vehicle is hit if destiny is less than one point greater than its maneuver or armor.
Use 1 Force to deploy on [[Leia Organa{{!}}Leia]], 2 on any other warrior. May target for free. Draw destiny. A targeted Character is hit if destiny is less than one point greater than its ability. A targeted Vehicle is hit if destiny is less than one point greater than its maneuver or armor.


Defender sporting blaster, made by Drearian Defense Conglomerate. Intended for personal defense or small-game hunting. Short range. Low power. Caries energy for 50 shots.
Defender sporting blaster, made by Drearian Defense Conglomerate. Intended for personal defense or small-game hunting. Short range. Low power. Caries energy for 50 shots.


This weapon, fires for free, which is much better than most other weapons. Nevertheless, it does not make up for its inherent weakness. A -1 to hit? Come on, it's hard enough to hit things with a 1. You'll need a 4+ destiny
This weapon, fires for free, which is much better than most other weapons. Nevertheless, it does not make up for its inherent weakness. A -1 to hit? Come on, it's hard enough to hit things with a 1. You'll need a 4+ destiny if you want to hit any one of any strength. And the only real advantage a weapon provides is that it allows you to choose who dies.
if you want to hit any one of any strength. And the only real advantage a weapon provides is that it allows you to choose who dies.


A five destiny does help make up for some of its weaknesses, but not
A five destiny does help make up for some of its weaknesses, but not


I'm not opposed to using high destiny worthless cards, but there are
I'm not opposed to using high destiny worthless cards, but there are others that can be more effective. Whaaaaaaooow, [[A Few Maneuvers]], and [[Lift Tube]] being among them (AFM can be useful in an Asteroid deck). The destiny also makes it extremely easy to overload.
others that can be more effective. Whaaaaaaooow, A Few Maneuvers, and
Lift Tube being among them (AFM can be useful in an Asteroid deck).
The destiny also makes it extremely easy to overload.


If Leia is firing and hits her target then the target has forfeit = 0.
If [[Leia Organa{{!}}Leia]] is firing and hits her target then the target has forfeit = 0. This can be helpful as it increases the casualties suffered by the opponent - the only good use of this card.
This can be helpful as it increases the casualties suffered by the
opponent - the only good use of this card.


Conclusion: if you're using a Leia deck, then use this card. Otherwise,
Conclusion: if you're using a [[Leia Organa{{!}}Leia]] deck, then use this card. Otherwise, don't even consider it.
don't even consider it.


My Favorite Combo:
My Favorite Combo:


Leia's Sporting Blaster + Leia
[[Leia's Sporting Blaster]] + [[Leia Organa{{!}}Leia]]


My Rating for Leia's Sporting Blaster:
My Rating for [[Leia's Sporting Blaster]]:


Usefulness rating 2.1
Usefulness rating 2.1


Fun rating 5.3
Fun rating 5.3<ref name="decipher-strategy">https://web.archive.org/web/20020804035154/http://www.decipher.com/starwars/cardlists/premiere/light/small/leiassportingblaster.html</ref>
 
|pulled_by=* [[I Know]]<ref name="scomp">https://scomp.starwarsccg.org/?s=Leia%27s%20Sporting%20Blaster</ref>
Source: [https://web.archive.org/web/20020611184117/http://www.decipher.com/starwars/cardlists/premiere/light/small/leiassportingblaster.html Leia's Sporting Blaster strategy] at Decipher.com (archive)
* [[Portable Scanner]]
|rulings=
* [[Princess Leia (V)]]
|matching_weapon=* [[Boushh]]
* [[Daughter Of Skywalker]]
* [[Daughter Of Skywalker (V)]]
* [[Leia Organa]]
* [[Leia, Rebel Princess]]
* [[Princess Leia]]
* [[Princess Leia (V)]]
* [[Princess Leia Organa]]
* [[Princess Organa]]
* [[Prisoner 2187]]
|characteristics=* blaster
|underlying_card_for=* [[Leia's Lightsaber]]
|has_refs=1
}}
}}

Latest revision as of 07:22, 22 September 2026

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Info
TitleLeia's Sporting Blaster
SideLight
TypeWeapon — Character
SetPremiere Limited
RarityU1
UniquenessUnique
Destiny5
IconsWeapon
card_uid1_156
Versionprinted
PrintingsPremiere Limited (1995, black border) — this page
Premiere Unlimited (1995/96, white border) — same art and text
Japanese Takara Premiere

Leia's Sporting Blaster is a Light Weapon (Character) from Premiere Limited.

Card Text

Use 1 Force to deploy on Leia, or 2 on your warrior. May target a character, creature or vehicle for free. Draw destiny. Target hit if destiny -1 > defense value. If hit by Leia, target's forfeit = 0.

Lore

Defender sporting blaster, made by Drearian Defense Conglomerate. Intended for personal defense or small-game hunting. Short range. Low power. Carries energy for 50 shots.

Strategy

Light Character Weapon Destiny: 5

approximate card text:

Use 1 Force to deploy on Leia, 2 on any other warrior. May target for free. Draw destiny. A targeted Character is hit if destiny is less than one point greater than its ability. A targeted Vehicle is hit if destiny is less than one point greater than its maneuver or armor.

Defender sporting blaster, made by Drearian Defense Conglomerate. Intended for personal defense or small-game hunting. Short range. Low power. Caries energy for 50 shots.

This weapon, fires for free, which is much better than most other weapons. Nevertheless, it does not make up for its inherent weakness. A -1 to hit? Come on, it's hard enough to hit things with a 1. You'll need a 4+ destiny if you want to hit any one of any strength. And the only real advantage a weapon provides is that it allows you to choose who dies.

A five destiny does help make up for some of its weaknesses, but not

I'm not opposed to using high destiny worthless cards, but there are others that can be more effective. Whaaaaaaooow, A Few Maneuvers, and Lift Tube being among them (AFM can be useful in an Asteroid deck). The destiny also makes it extremely easy to overload.

If Leia is firing and hits her target then the target has forfeit = 0. This can be helpful as it increases the casualties suffered by the opponent - the only good use of this card.

Conclusion: if you're using a Leia deck, then use this card. Otherwise, don't even consider it.

My Favorite Combo:

Leia's Sporting Blaster + Leia

My Rating for Leia's Sporting Blaster:

Usefulness rating 2.1

Fun rating 5.3[1]

Pulled by

Matching weapons

Characteristics

  • blaster

Underlying card for

See Also

Sources

References

  1. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20020804035154/http://www.decipher.com/starwars/cardlists/premiere/light/small/leiassportingblaster.html
  2. ↑ https://scomp.starwarsccg.org/?s=Leia%27s%20Sporting%20Blaster
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