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|sources=* [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) | |sources=* [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) — Dark Character: R2-Q2 (Artoo-Kyootoo), A New Hope, C2 | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20070928014432/http://www.decipher.com/starwars/cardlists/swallcards.pdf Complete Card List] (Decipher PDF, archive 28 September 2007) — Dark Character: R2-Q2 (Artoo-Kyootoo), A New Hope, C2 | ||
|strategy=By [mailto:tlandy@autobahn.mb.ca Tom Landy : tlandy@autobahn.mb.ca]<ref name="decipher-strategy">https://web.archive.org/web/20040811123219/http://www.decipher.com/starwars/cardlists/anewhope/dark/small/r2q2.html</ref> | |||
This little fella is an underrated card that often is overlooked. With his average destiny, cheap deploy cost of 2, and ability to boost a starfighter, he may seem ok...for your dark space deck. However, his final ability is the best of his features. When at a scomp link during your draw phase, he allows you to look at the top three cards of your Reserve Deck for one Force. Now, although [[R2-Q2 (Artoo-Kyootoo){{!}}R2-Q2]]'s "peeping" ability is restricted to your draw phase, there are ways to take advantage of this. For instance, say you want your [[Ponda Baba]] to play Sabacc. It is your draw phase and you use one Force to look at the top 3 cards of your deck. The destinies [in order] are: 4, 3, and 1 (which happens to be [[Darth Vader]]). It isn't entirely a safe Sabacc hand, but you could really use [[Darth Vader{{!}}Vader]]. So, on your next turn you activate enough to draw [[Darth Vader{{!}}Vader]]! Hey, it's a dirty trick, but what do you expect from the Dark Side? Combos: [[R2-Q2 (Artoo-Kyootoo){{!}}R2-Q2]] + Sabacc OR Targeting with Weapons OR Freezing Captives OR [[Epic Duel]] OR Battle Destinies... The Energizer Astromech. Keeps going and going... | |||
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Revision as of 19:11, 22 September 2026
| Title | R2-Q2 (Artoo-Kyootoo) |
|---|---|
| Side | Dark |
| Type | Character — Droid |
| Set | A New Hope |
| Rarity | C2 |
| Uniqueness | Unrestricted |
| Destiny | 3 |
| Power | 1 |
| Deploy | 2 |
| Forfeit | 3 |
| Icons | Nav Computer |
| card_uid | 2_99 |
| Version | printed |
| Printings | A New Hope — this page |
R2-Q2 (Artoo-Kyootoo) is a Dark Character (Droid) from A New Hope.
Card Text
While aboard any starfighter, adds 1 to power, maneuver and hyperspeed. When at a Scomp link during your draw phase, may use 1 Force to peek at top three cards of your Reserve Deck.
Lore
R2 units are known for expertise in computer uplinking. R2-Q2 spent several decades serving with an Imperial reconnaissance fleet in the Expansion Region.
Strategy
By Tom Landy : tlandy@autobahn.mb.ca[1]
This little fella is an underrated card that often is overlooked. With his average destiny, cheap deploy cost of 2, and ability to boost a starfighter, he may seem ok...for your dark space deck. However, his final ability is the best of his features. When at a scomp link during your draw phase, he allows you to look at the top three cards of your Reserve Deck for one Force. Now, although R2-Q2's "peeping" ability is restricted to your draw phase, there are ways to take advantage of this. For instance, say you want your Ponda Baba to play Sabacc. It is your draw phase and you use one Force to look at the top 3 cards of your deck. The destinies [in order] are: 4, 3, and 1 (which happens to be Darth Vader). It isn't entirely a safe Sabacc hand, but you could really use Vader. So, on your next turn you activate enough to draw Vader! Hey, it's a dirty trick, but what do you expect from the Dark Side? Combos: R2-Q2 + Sabacc OR Targeting with Weapons OR Freezing Captives OR Epic Duel OR Battle Destinies... The Energizer Astromech. Keeps going and going...
Characteristics
- Astromech Droid[2]
- r-unit
Underlying card for
See Also
Sources
- Star Wars CCG cardlists index at Decipher.com (archive, 25 December 2008)
- Complete Card List (Decipher PDF, archive 28 September 2007) — Dark Character: R2-Q2 (Artoo-Kyootoo), A New Hope, C2
References