RRiftfoundryDeck Intelligence

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XP, Empower, Flow, trash engines, combat roles, resource loops, and timing permissions are separated into enablers and payoffs. No opaque AI label is allowed to alter RDS without visible evidence.

MECHANIC / TRAIT

Empower enabler

49 canonical cards currently provide evidence for this trait.

SCORED CONNECTIONS

Riftbound Unit: Baccai Sandspinner. [Empower] [5]. This ability costs [3] less if you control 4 or fewer runes. (Pay the cost: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] I have [Deflect] and [Assault 2]. (Opponents must pay [A] to choose me with a spell or ability. +2 [S] while I'm an attacker.)VEN-001/166Baccai Sandspinner[Empower] [5]. This ability costs [3] less if you control 4 or fewer runes. (Pay the cost: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] I have [Deflect] and [Assault 2]. (Opponents must pay [A] to choose me with a spell or ability. +2 [S] while I'm an attacker.)Inspect card →
Riftbound Unit: Punching Poro. [Empower] — Discard 1 (Pay the cost: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] I have +1 [S].VEN-007/166Punching Poro[Empower] — Discard 1 (Pay the cost: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] I have +1 [S].Inspect card →
Riftbound Unit: Shadow Fiend. [Empower] [2][C] ([2][C]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] I have [Assault 3]. (+3 [S] while I'm an attacker.)VEN-014/166Shadow Fiend[Empower] [2][C] ([2][C]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] I have [Assault 3]. (+3 [S] while I'm an attacker.)Inspect card →
Riftbound Gear: Rage Amplifier. [Empower] [6][C] ([6][C]: Empower this. Use only if not Empowered.) Your units have +1 [S]. If I'm [Empowered], they have +2 [S] instead.VEN-018/166Rage Amplifier[Empower] [6][C] ([6][C]: Empower this. Use only if not Empowered.) Your units have +1 [S]. If I'm [Empowered], they have +2 [S] instead.Inspect card →
Riftbound Unit: Akali, Deadly Weapon. [Empower] [2][C] ([2][C]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) When I move, you may deal 1 to a unit at a battlefield I moved to or from. If I'm [Empowered], deal 2 instead. [Empowered][>] I have +1 [S].VEN-021/166Akali, Deadly Weapon[Empower] [2][C] ([2][C]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) When I move, you may deal 1 to a unit at a battlefield I moved to or from. If I'm [Empowered], deal 2 instead. [Empowered][>] I have +1 [S].Inspect card →
Riftbound Unit: Mournful Witness. When a combat that I was in ends, empower me. (I become Empowered if I'm not already.) [Empowered][>] I have +2 [S].VEN-028/166Mournful WitnessWhen a combat that I was in ends, empower me. (I become Empowered if I'm not already.) [Empowered][>] I have +2 [S].Inspect card →
Riftbound Unit: Serene Ascetic. [Empower] [3] ([3]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] I have [Deflect] and [Shield 3]. (Opponents must pay [A] to choose me with a spell or ability.+3 [S] while I'm a defender.)VEN-030/166Serene Ascetic[Empower] [3] ([3]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] I have [Deflect] and [Shield 3]. (Opponents must pay [A] to choose me with a spell or ability.+3 [S] while I'm a defender.)Inspect card →
Riftbound Unit: Frostcoat Mother. [Empower] [12]. This ability costs [1] less for each rune you control. (Pay the cost: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] I have +3 [S].VEN-032/166Frostcoat Mother[Empower] [12]. This ability costs [1] less for each rune you control. (Pay the cost: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] I have +3 [S].Inspect card →
Riftbound Spell: Sanction. [Reaction] (Play any time, even before spells and abilities resolve.) Choose one — - Empower a unit. Disempower it at end of turn. - Disempower a unit that's [Empowered]. Empower it at end of turn.VEN-035/166Sanction[Reaction] (Play any time, even before spells and abilities resolve.) Choose one — - Empower a unit. Disempower it at end of turn. - Disempower a unit that's [Empowered]. Empower it at end of turn.Inspect card →
Riftbound Unit: Steel Paws. [Deflect] (Opponents must pay [A] to choose me with a spell or ability.) [Empower] [7] ([7]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] I have +7 [S].VEN-043/166Steel Paws[Deflect] (Opponents must pay [A] to choose me with a spell or ability.) [Empower] [7] ([7]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] I have +7 [S].Inspect card →
Riftbound Gear: Helm of Suppression. [Empower] [4][C] ([4][C]: Empower this. Use only if not Empowered.) Opponents' spells cost [1] more. If this is [Empowered], they cost [1][A] more instead.VEN-045/166Helm of Suppression[Empower] [4][C] ([4][C]: Empower this. Use only if not Empowered.) Opponents' spells cost [1] more. If this is [Empowered], they cost [1][A] more instead.Inspect card →
Riftbound Unit: Nasus, Ascended. [Deflect 2] (Opponents must pay [A][A] to choose me with a spell or ability.) [Empower] [8] ([8]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] When I conquer, you score 1 point.VEN-046/166Nasus, Ascended[Deflect 2] (Opponents must pay [A][A] to choose me with a spell or ability.) [Empower] [8] ([8]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] When I conquer, you score 1 point.Inspect card →
Riftbound Unit: Apprentice Mage. [Empower] [2] ([2]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) When I become [Empowered], [Predict 2]. (Look at the top 2 cards of your Main Deck. Recycle any of them and put the rest back in any order.) [Empowered][>] I have +1 [S].VEN-047/166Apprentice Mage[Empower] [2] ([2]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) When I become [Empowered], [Predict 2]. (Look at the top 2 cards of your Main Deck. Recycle any of them and put the rest back in any order.) [Empowered][>] I have +1 [S].Inspect card →
Riftbound Unit: Grumpy Rockbear. [Empower] [12]. This ability costs [1] less for each rune you control. (Pay the cost: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] I have [Deflect] and [Shield 3]. (Opponents must pay [A] to choose me with a spell or ability.+3 [S] while I'm a defender.)VEN-050/166Grumpy Rockbear[Empower] [12]. This ability costs [1] less for each rune you control. (Pay the cost: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] I have [Deflect] and [Shield 3]. (Opponents must pay [A] to choose me with a spell or ability.+3 [S] while I'm a defender.)Inspect card →
Riftbound Gear: Questionable Tome. [Empower] — [T] (Pay the cost: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) Disempower this, [1], [T]: Draw 1.VEN-054/166Questionable Tome[Empower] — [T] (Pay the cost: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) Disempower this, [1], [T]: Draw 1.Inspect card →
Riftbound Unit: Applied Researchers. [Empower] [3] ([3]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] Your spells cost [1][A] less, to a minimum of [1].VEN-055/166Applied Researchers[Empower] [3] ([3]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] Your spells cost [1][A] less, to a minimum of [1].Inspect card →
Riftbound Unit: Covert Informant. [Empower] [3] ([3]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] When I move, draw 1.VEN-057/166Covert Informant[Empower] [3] ([3]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] When I move, draw 1.Inspect card →
Riftbound Gear: Hextech Formula. This enters exhausted. [T]: Empower another gear. (It becomes Empowered if it's not already.)VEN-062/166Hextech FormulaThis enters exhausted. [T]: Empower another gear. (It becomes Empowered if it's not already.)Inspect card →
Riftbound Unit: Mel, Newly Awakened. When you play me, draw 1. [Empower] [3] ([3]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] Your spells and abilities can't be countered. If a spell or ability you control would give -[S] to a unit it chooses, it gives an additional -1 [S].VEN-069/166Mel, Newly AwakenedWhen you play me, draw 1. [Empower] [3] ([3]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] Your spells and abilities can't be countered. If a spell or ability you control would give -[S] to a unit it chooses, it gives an additional -1 [S].Inspect card →
Riftbound Unit: Brutal Hunter. [Empower] [3] ([3]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] I have +2 [S] and [Ganking]. (I can move from battlefield to battlefield.)VEN-070/166Brutal Hunter[Empower] [3] ([3]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] I have +2 [S] and [Ganking]. (I can move from battlefield to battlefield.)Inspect card →
Riftbound Unit: Legion Marauder. [Empower] — [1] or [C] (Pay either cost: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] I have +1 [S].VEN-074/166Legion Marauder[Empower] — [1] or [C] (Pay either cost: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] I have +1 [S].Inspect card →
Riftbound Gear: Platewyrm Egg. This enters exhausted. [Empower] — [1], [T] (Pay the cost: Empower this. Use only if not Empowered.) [Reaction][>] [T]: [Add] [1]. If this is [Empowered], [Add] [2] instead.VEN-075/166Platewyrm EggThis enters exhausted. [Empower] — [1], [T] (Pay the cost: Empower this. Use only if not Empowered.) [Reaction][>] [T]: [Add] [1]. If this is [Empowered], [Add] [2] instead.Inspect card →
Riftbound Gear: Tools of Empire. [Empower] [2] ([2]: Empower this. Use only if not Empowered.) [T]: Give a unit +2 [S] this turn. If this is [Empowered], give that unit +4 [S] this turn instead.VEN-077/166Tools of Empire[Empower] [2] ([2]: Empower this. Use only if not Empowered.) [T]: Give a unit +2 [S] this turn. If this is [Empowered], give that unit +4 [S] this turn instead.Inspect card →
Riftbound Unit: Baccai Witherclaw. [Empower] [1][A][A] ([1][A][A]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] I have +2 [S]. [Empowered][>][>>][Deathknell][>] Channel 2 runes exhausted. (When I die while Empowered, get the effect.)VEN-078/166Baccai Witherclaw[Empower] [1][A][A] ([1][A][A]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] I have +2 [S]. [Empowered][>][>>][Deathknell][>] Channel 2 runes exhausted. (When I die while Empowered, get the effect.)Inspect card →
Riftbound Unit: Dame the Despoiler. [Empower] [5][C] ([5][C]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] When I attack or defend, choose a unit here. Increase my Might to its Might this turn, then give me +1 [S] this turn.VEN-079/166Dame the Despoiler[Empower] [5][C] ([5][C]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] When I attack or defend, choose a unit here. Increase my Might to its Might this turn, then give me +1 [S] this turn.Inspect card →
Riftbound Unit: Profiteer. When you play me, you may disempower something you control to empower a legend, unit, or gear.VEN-082/166ProfiteerWhen you play me, you may disempower something you control to empower a legend, unit, or gear.Inspect card →
Riftbound Unit: Ambessa, The Wolf. [Empower] [3][C] ([3][C]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] I have +3 [S] and can't be dealt damage unless I'm in combat.VEN-084/166Ambessa, The Wolf[Empower] [3][C] ([3][C]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] I have +3 [S] and can't be dealt damage unless I'm in combat.Inspect card →
Riftbound Unit: Gangplank, Naval. [Empower] [C][C] ([C][C]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] If a spell or ability that chooses me would stun me, give me -[S], or return me to hand, give me +3 [S] instead.VEN-086/166Gangplank, Naval[Empower] [C][C] ([C][C]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] If a spell or ability that chooses me would stun me, give me -[S], or return me to hand, give me +3 [S] instead.Inspect card →
Riftbound Gear: Hextech Disc. [Empower] — [T] (Pay the cost: Empower this. Use only if not Empowered.) Disempower this, [1], [T]: Play a 3 [S] Mech unit token to your base.VEN-087/166Hextech Disc[Empower] — [T] (Pay the cost: Empower this. Use only if not Empowered.) Disempower this, [1], [T]: Play a 3 [S] Mech unit token to your base.Inspect card →
Riftbound Unit: Renekton, Brute. [1]: Give me +1 [S] this turn. When my Might becomes 10 or more, empower me. (I become Empowered if I'm not already.) [Empowered][>] I have [Deflect] and [Ganking]. (Opponents must pay [A] to choose me with a spell or ability. I can move from battlefield to battlefield.)VEN-092/166Renekton, Brute[1]: Give me +1 [S] this turn. When my Might becomes 10 or more, empower me. (I become Empowered if I'm not already.) [Empowered][>] I have [Deflect] and [Ganking]. (Opponents must pay [A] to choose me with a spell or ability. I can move from battlefield to battlefield.)Inspect card →
Riftbound Unit: Kinkou Lifeblade. [Empower] [2] ([2]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] I have +1 [S] and [Ganking]. (I can move from battlefield to battlefield.)VEN-093/166Kinkou Lifeblade[Empower] [2] ([2]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] I have +1 [S] and [Ganking]. (I can move from battlefield to battlefield.)Inspect card →
Riftbound Unit: Tornado Warrior. [Hidden] (Hide now for [A] to react with later for [0].) When you play me from face down, you may empower something here. Disempower it at end of turn.VEN-099/166Tornado Warrior[Hidden] (Hide now for [A] to react with later for [0].) When you play me from face down, you may empower something here. Disempower it at end of turn.Inspect card →
Riftbound Unit: Tail-Cloaked Matriarch. [Empower] [2][C] ([2][C]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) When I become [Empowered], you may choose a unit in your trash with Energy cost no more than [3] and Power cost no more than [A]. Play it to your base, ignoring its cost.VEN-104/166Tail-Cloaked Matriarch[Empower] [2][C] ([2][C]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) When I become [Empowered], you may choose a unit in your trash with Energy cost no more than [3] and Power cost no more than [A]. Play it to your base, ignoring its cost.Inspect card →
Riftbound Unit: Mel, Defiant Soul. [Empower] — Discard a spell (Pay the cost: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) When I become [Empowered], banish an enemy unit at a battlefield with 3 [S] or less.VEN-110/166Mel, Defiant Soul[Empower] — Discard a spell (Pay the cost: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) When I become [Empowered], banish an enemy unit at a battlefield with 3 [S] or less.Inspect card →
Riftbound Unit: Kharox. [Empower] [6][C][C] ([6][C][C]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) When I become [Empowered], choose an opponent. They [Burn 3]. Then you may do this: Choose a unit in their trash and play it, ignoring its cost. (To Burn 3, they put the top 3 cards of their Main Deck into their trash.)VEN-114/166Kharox[Empower] [6][C][C] ([6][C][C]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) When I become [Empowered], choose an opponent. They [Burn 3]. Then you may do this: Choose a unit in their trash and play it, ignoring its cost. (To Burn 3, they put the top 3 cards of their Main Deck into their trash.)Inspect card →
Riftbound Unit: Solari Sunhawk. [Empower] [2] ([2]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] I have +1 [S] and [Deflect 2]. (Opponents must pay [A][A] to choose me with a spell or ability.)VEN-122/166Solari Sunhawk[Empower] [2] ([2]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] I have +1 [S] and [Deflect 2]. (Opponents must pay [A][A] to choose me with a spell or ability.)Inspect card →
Riftbound Unit: Escaped Grayback. [Empower] — Kill a friendly unit (Pay the cost: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] I have +2 [S].VEN-124/166Escaped Grayback[Empower] — Kill a friendly unit (Pay the cost: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] I have +2 [S].Inspect card →
Riftbound Unit: Noxian Emissary. [Empower] [1][C] ([1][C]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>][>>][Deathknell][>] Play two 1 [S] Recruit unit tokens to your base. (When I die while Empowered, get the effect.)VEN-128/166Noxian Emissary[Empower] [1][C] ([1][C]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>][>>][Deathknell][>] Play two 1 [S] Recruit unit tokens to your base. (When I die while Empowered, get the effect.)Inspect card →
Riftbound Unit: Aurok General. [Empower] [3][C] ([3][C]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] Your units that are [Empowered] have +2 [S] (including me).VEN-130/166Aurok General[Empower] [3][C] ([3][C]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] Your units that are [Empowered] have +2 [S] (including me).Inspect card →
Riftbound Gear: Glowstone. [Empower] [A][A] ([A][A]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) Disempower this, [T]: Choose a player. They gain control of this and recall it. (Send it to their base.) At the end of your turn, kill this and deal 5 to all units you control.VEN-133/166Glowstone[Empower] [A][A] ([A][A]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) Disempower this, [T]: Choose a player. They gain control of this and recall it. (Send it to their base.) At the end of your turn, kill this and deal 5 to all units you control.Inspect card →
Riftbound Unit: Kayle, Justified. [Empower] [3] ([3]: Empower me.) I can be [Empowered] up to three times. I have +2 [S] for each time I'm [Empowered]. While I'm [Empowered] three times, I have [Deflect 3] and [Ganking].VEN-134/166Kayle, Justified[Empower] [3] ([3]: Empower me.) I can be [Empowered] up to three times. I have +2 [S] for each time I'm [Empowered]. While I'm [Empowered] three times, I have [Deflect 3] and [Ganking].Inspect card →
Riftbound Unit: Ambessa, Respected and Feared. [Empower] [1][C][C] ([1][C][C]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] I have [Assault 2]. (+2 [S] while I'm an attacker.) [Empowered][>] When I attack, kill an enemy unit here with less Might than me.VEN-136/166Ambessa, Respected and Feared[Empower] [1][C][C] ([1][C][C]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [Empowered][>] I have [Assault 2]. (+2 [S] while I'm an attacker.) [Empowered][>] When I attack, kill an enemy unit here with less Might than me.Inspect card →
Riftbound Legend: Rogue Assassin. [Empower] [3][A] ([3][A]: Empower this. Use only if not Empowered.) [Action][>] [T]: If it's your turn, move a friendly unit in a showdown to base and if I'm [Empowered], ready it.VEN-139/166Rogue Assassin[Empower] [3][A] ([3][A]: Empower this. Use only if not Empowered.) [Action][>] [T]: If it's your turn, move a friendly unit in a showdown to base and if I'm [Empowered], ready it.Inspect card →
Riftbound Legend: Master of Shadows. When you banish a card you own, empower me. (I become Empowered if I'm not already.) [Action][>] Disempower me, [T]: Discard 1, then draw 1.VEN-143/166Master of ShadowsWhen you banish a card you own, empower me. (I become Empowered if I'm not already.) [Action][>] Disempower me, [T]: Discard 1, then draw 1.Inspect card →
Riftbound Legend: Defender of Tomorrow. [Empower] [2][A][A] ([2][A][A]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [1], [T]: Ready a gear. [Empowered][>] [1], [T]: Ready 2 gear.VEN-149/166Defender of Tomorrow[Empower] [2][A][A] ([2][A][A]: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.) [1], [T]: Ready a gear. [Empowered][>] [1], [T]: Ready 2 gear.Inspect card →
Riftbound Legend: Soul's Reflection. When you empower something else, empower me. (I become Empowered if I'm not already.) Disempower me, [T]: Give a unit at a battlefield -2 [S] this turn.VEN-151/166Soul's ReflectionWhen you empower something else, empower me. (I become Empowered if I'm not already.) Disempower me, [T]: Give a unit at a battlefield -2 [S] this turn.Inspect card →
Riftbound Legend: Matriarch of War. When you empower something else, empower me. (I become Empowered if I'm not already.) Disempower me, [A], [T]: Ready a unit.VEN-153/166Matriarch of WarWhen you empower something else, empower me. (I become Empowered if I'm not already.) Disempower me, [A], [T]: Ready a unit.Inspect card →
Riftbound Legend: Heart of the Tempest. When you play a card from anywhere other than your hand, empower me. [Action][>] Disempower me, [T]: Give a unit [Assault 2] this turn. (+2 [S] while it's an attacker.)VEN-155/166Heart of the TempestWhen you play a card from anywhere other than your hand, empower me. [Action][>] Disempower me, [T]: Give a unit [Assault 2] this turn. (+2 [S] while it's an attacker.)Inspect card →
Riftbound Battlefield: Risen Altar. [Empower] costs of your units here cost [1] or [A] less.VEN-163/166Risen Altar[Empower] costs of your units here cost [1] or [A] less.Inspect card →