
Quick Facts Why This Card Matters Portrayed by Peter Cushing, Tarkin is the Empire’s iron-fisted tactician behind the Death Star—arguably the Original Trilogy’s most human face of evil. His #8 rookie rounds out the core villain tier alongside Vader and Stormtrooper imagery, and it’s a must if you’re building a hero-vs-villain display for the Council…

Quick Facts Why This Card Matters The most recognizable villain in cinema. Vader #7 is the marquee antagonist rookie of the entire hobby, with cross-fandom demand (film buffs, toy collectors, comic fans). In S1’s “core seven,” it’s the display centerpiece that pairs with Luke #1 and anchors any Council build. Design & Identification Guide International/Alternate…

Quick Facts Why This Card Matters C-3PO is the franchise’s voice of the audience—comic relief, protocol know-how, and lifelong partner to R2. As the #2 card in Series 1, it sits at the very front of the historic run, giving it extra handling wear from day one. For character PCs and full Council builds, this…

Quick Facts Why This Card Matters R2-D2 is core-cast iconic and beloved across generations. As a droid with major screen time and comedic/hero beats, R2 bridges collectors from toys and film memorabilia into trading cards. Among S1 anchors (Luke #1, Han #4, Leia #5, Vader #7), R2 #3 is the definitive non-human rookie and a…