Get ready! Splinterlands is serving up something truly special! Here's everything you need to know to get in on Yaba’s Pickle and the Arcane Event Series. There are 3 ways to get your hands on Yaba’s Pickle: The special SPS Stakeholders Pickle Release, the second opportunity is to purchase a pickle that comes with a GF Arcane Raffle ticket, and the 3rd opportunity will be to participate in the Black Foil Arcane Auction. Yaba’s Pickle will be available in three foil editions in the shop: Regular Foil, Gold Foil, and Black Foil. Alchemy Potions increase your chance at Gold Foils, and Midnight Potions increase your chance at the ultra-rare Black Foils. No ticket limit — craft and enter as many as you want! Tickets are burned upon entry. Tickets can be bought and sold on the non-card market. Each day's raffle will display the number of tickets entered, so you’ll see your odds. Auction Points are the exclusive bidding currency. Can be bought/sold on the non-card market. Are placed into escrow — and returned if you're outbid
Let's break down the details!
What’s the Pickle About?
Splinterlands is introducing Yaba’s Pickle, one of their most unique drops yet. But this isn’t just any card drop. It’s part of a 30-day Event Series packed with raffles and auctions.
If you’re a collector, a player, or just here for the fun, here’s everything you need to know to dive in!
How to Get Yaba’s Pickle
There are three ways to secure this quirky new card:
SPS Stakeholders Pickle Release
- Snapshot Alert! A snapshot of your staked SPS will determine eligibility.
- Ratio: 1 card per
1,000 SPS staked.
- Tip: Stake more SPS now to maximize your purchase limit!
Gold Foil Arcane Raffle (2nd Chance)
- Buy a Pickle + GF Arcane Raffle Ticket combo.
- Raffle Prize: 50 Gold Foil Arcane cards (1 awarded daily).
- Each ticket also grants a free Regular Foil Yaba’s Pickle!
Black Foil Arcane Auction
- Ultra-rare 20 Black Foil Arcane cards auctioned (1/day).
- Bid using Auction Points (crafted with Aura, Vouchers, and DEC).
Card Editions & Drop Rates
| Foil Type | Drop Rate | Boosted Rate (Potions) |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | Standard | N/A |
| Gold Foil | 2% (4% with Alchemy Potion) | Can be a Gold Foil! |
| Black Foil | 1 in 4,000 (1 in 2,000 with Midnight Potion) | Can be a Black Foil |
Price: 150 DEC or 150 Credits per card.
Shop: Exclusive Shop (30 days only!).
Gold Foil Arcane Raffle: Key Details
Crafting Cost per Ticket:
- 200 Aura + 10 Vouchers + 200 DEC.
- (DEC split 50/50 between Splinterlands & DAO)
Raffle Rules:
- No ticket limits—go wild!
- Tickets are burned upon entry.
- Daily updates on ticket entries (so you know your odds).
Winning:
- 50 winners total (1/day at 10 AM ET).
- Highest mint number picks first!
Black Foil Arcane Auction: The Elite Hunt
Crafting Cost per Auction Point:
- 1000 Aura + 50 Vouchers + 500 DEC.
Auction Rules:
- 25-hour auctions (1/day).
- Auction Points are the only bidding currency.
- Points are refunded if outbid.
Prize Pool:
- 20 Black Foil Arcane cards (rarest of the rare!).
Tips & Strategies
- Stake SPS NOW to maximize your Pickle purchase limit.
- Potions = Power: Use Alchemy/Midnight Potions to boost foil odds.
- Plan Ahead: Budget your resources!
- Market Play: Capitalize on fluctuations!
This Event Matters
- Exclusive Access: Black Foils are said to be rare.
- DAO Benefits: 50% of revenue supports the Splinterlands ecosystem.
- Community Fun: Whether you’re here for the memes or the meta, Yaba’s Pickle delivers!
Call to Action
Don’t miss out! Mark your calendars, stake your SPS, and get ready for the Event!
Event Timeline:
- SPS Snapshot: Soon (stay tuned in the announcements, discord, and X!).
- Shop Sale: 30 days after launch.
- Raffles/Auctions: Begin 7 days after sales close.
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