
- BGG rank
- BGG #832
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Ascension: Deckbuilding Game
- 1–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2010

Rules assistance for Redakai: Metacharged
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Redakai: Metacharged is an expansion for Redakai released in 2011 for 2 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Brian M. Kibler, Justin Gary, and John Fiorillo and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Hand Management.
The MetaCharged expansion will add a whole new element to Redakai game play by making monsters more powerful and aggressive. The new release includes 75 new monsters and attacks for the world’s only Blast 3-D TCG. The expansion adds considerably to gameplay with new "Metacharge" attacks that enables players to get the most out their monsters by making them more powerful and aggressive than ever. Metacharged Power Packs will contain 11 cards (with one rare or super rare), while Metacharged Gold Packs include 6 cards (with one rare or super rare and one hobby-exclusive Gold Pack rare).
Redakai: Metacharged supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Redakai: Metacharged is 15 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Redakai: Metacharged for ages 6 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Redakai: Metacharged has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Redakai: Metacharged belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Hand Management. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Redakai: Metacharged are: Brian M. Kibler, Justin Gary, and John Fiorillo. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Redakai: Metacharged as an expansion for Redakai. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Redakai to use it. Check that your edition of Redakai is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.