Imperial Crown
Succession Score 14
Imperial Crown
Basic Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Succession Card |
| Cost | 13 |
| Succession Points | 14 |
| Set | Basic Set |
Rating: S (Game-Deciding Card)
Imperial Crown is the highest single-card succession point value in the game at 14 points. Acquiring it dramatically shifts the victory condition in your favor. Every player is targeting it — don't miss the window.
Understanding the Weight of 14 Points
Total succession points in a typical game range from 30 to 50. Imperial Crown alone accounts for roughly 30–40% of that total — an unprecedented concentration of points in a single card.
Succession Card Comparison
| Card | Cost | Points | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Crown | 13 | 14 | 1.08 pts/cost |
| Duke | 8 | 6 | 0.75 pts/cost |
| Court Lady | 3 | 2 | 0.67 pts/cost |
Imperial Crown has the best points-per-cost ratio in the game.
When to Buy
Cost 13 is steep. Set up the following before targeting it:
- 2+ Large Cities secured (consistently generating 6+ coins per turn)
- Multiple coin cards (Supply Unit, Bank, etc.) in your deck
- Post-coronation phase (the succession race has begun)
Decision Framework
Buy it the moment you can. A 14-point swing between you and an opponent is often insurmountable. Delay other purchases if needed — Imperial Crown takes priority.
If Two Copies Are Available
Rarely, conditions allow buying two copies. A single copy is already dominant; two copies (28 succession points from one card type) makes victory nearly certain.
Summary
Imperial Crown is the game's ultimate succession card. Build your economy, create the opportunity, and secure it before your opponents do. One purchase can swing an entire game.