Exodus TCG

Exodus TCG is an independent-publisher fantasy TCG from the mid-2010s, one of the small-studio original-IP games that tried to launch outside the major-publisher ecosystem during the TCG market's slow decade.

The game

Released in 2014 by Exodus TCG, Exodus TCG is a two-player duel set in a world where five races (Elves, Undead, Dwarves, Warriors, Dragons) fight for control of lingering magical reservoirs. The Soul Swap mechanic lets players transfer ability effects between cards mid-combat, creating surprising attack resolutions.

The context

The mid-2010s indie-TCG scene was active but starved of broad distribution. Kickstarter funded many such games, and Exodus ran a successful campaign to fund its initial print. The game attracted tournament-organising volunteers at regional conventions but never broke into national distribution.

The collector angle

A handful of expansion waves shipped over the game's 2014-2018 active window. Because the print run was small, individual cards are scarcer than typical TCG products. Foil rares from each of the five races are the primary chase pulls. The community that formed around Exodus was tight-knit, and convention-exclusive promos (particularly from Gen Con 2014-2016) are the trophy items for dedicated collectors.