Nintendo and Intelligent Systems' Fire Emblem Engage offered a unique twist on the storied franchise by bringing back characters from previous games that could be used in battle in the form of Emblem Rings. The story of Fire Emblem Engage revolves around 12 main Emblem Rings, with each containing the power of a protagonist from past Fire Emblem games.
This theme was translated to a physical pack of tarot cards that came with the game. The pack contained 12 tarot cards that featured each of the Emblem Ring characters with original artwork. It was one of the limited available physical items that celebrated the game, alongside the set of 16 pins, but was not sold directly to the public. This guide will detail how the Fire Emblem Engage tarot card pack was distributed and how anyone interested can get their hands on them.
How To Get The Tarot Card Pack
The Fire Emblem Engage tarot card pack was only available as a pre-order bonus for Fire Emblem Engage, and it was an exclusive bonus for those that pre-ordered the game from GameStop. No other retailer was offering the tarot card pack, and it was also not included as part of the game's Divine Edition. The physical tarot card pack does not provide any bonuses in-game or affect gameplay at all.
Those that missed out on pre-ordering the game for the bonus can still obtain the tarot card pack through secondary marketplace websites. Simply searching for "Fire Emblem Engage tarot cards" on eBay will bring up several listings from sellers offering the cards themselves or bundling them with a copy of the game.
How Much Does The Tarot Pack Cost?
Prices vary among sellers, but expect to pay at least $20 for the full set of cards. The cost is much higher than getting the set for free with the game, but is the only surefire way to get the cards after launch. It could be the perfect birthday gift for the Fire Emblem fan that also missed out on the bonus. Anyone looking to buy from the aftermarket should pay close attention to the seller's ratings and reviews before purchasing.
Those who are not sure if the tarot card pack is worth the purchase can see each of the individual cards online. The set of 12 cards contains the following Fire Emblem Engage characters: Byleth, Celica, Corrin, Erika, Ike, Leif, Lucina, Lyn, Marth, Micaiah, Roy, and Sigurd. A Reddit user had taken pictures of the entire set and the booklet explaining the descriptions for each card.
Fire Emblem Engage is now available on the Nintendo Switch.