How to Use DC Deck-Building Promo Packs from Conventions

Quick answer

To use a DC Deck-Building promo pack from a convention, sort the cards by type, sleeve them, and then either add them directly to your main deck or use them as a standalone variant with the Justice League Dark expansion.

How to integrate convention promo cards into your game

1. 1. Sort the cards by type: Separate standard-sized cards (2.5" x 3.5") from oversized cards. The 2024 pack has three standard promos and one oversized card. Standard promos go into your main deck; oversized cards replace the standard version of that character or sit aside as a variant. Check the card backs: oversized cards are larger and may not fit in a standard deck box.
2. 2. Sleeve your promo cards: Use clear or opaque sleeves to protect the unique artwork and prevent wear from shuffling. Standard promos fit standard card sleeves; oversized cards require larger sleeves or top-loaders. Sleeving also helps you spot the promo cards during play. If you use opaque sleeves, mark the sleeve with a tiny dot to identify the promo without seeing the card face.
3. 3. Add standard promos to the main deck: Shuffle the three standard promo cards into the main deck as if they were any other card. Their abilities (e.g., Spirit Shackle, Incorporeal) activate normally. No special rules needed—just treat them as regular cards. If you want to keep the deck balanced, remove three random cards from the main deck before adding the promos.
4. 4. Use the oversized card as a variant: The oversized Doctor Fate Lord of Order card replaces the standard Doctor Fate card in the Justice League Dark Expansion. Alternatively, you can keep it as a collectible display piece. Do not shuffle it into the main deck—it is not a standard size. Store the oversized card in a rigid top-loader or binder page designed for trading card game oversized cards.
5. 5. Verify expansion compatibility: The 2024 promo pack is designed for DC Deck-Building Game: Justice League Dark and its expansion. If you do not own that expansion, the oversized card cannot be used in gameplay. The standard promos still work in any DC Deck-Building Game base set. Check the promo pack's product page or packaging for a list of compatible expansions before opening.

Product facts

• DC Deck-Building Game: Convention Promo Pack 2024: The DC Deck-Building Game: Convention Promo Pack 2024 includes three standard promo cards (Spirit Shackle, Incorporeal, Vestments of Fate) and one oversized card (Doctor Fate Lord of Order), originally created for Gen Con 2024. Knowing the card types helps you decide whether to shuffle them into your main deck or keep them as a themed variant for Justice League Dark games.