

Most are symmetrical (or partially symmetrical) across the diagonal halves of the card - or in an alternative term, are mirrored across the middle. Most card backs feature consistent designs.The first card back to be re-released was the "Naxxramas" card back, being shown for sale in the Shop in July 2020.Ĭard backs are purely decorative and do not affect gameplay in any way. However, starting in 2020, otherwise unobtainable card backs started to be re-released in the Shop for everyone to purchase for 500 gold each. Prior to 2020, almost all card backs from Ranked rewards could not be obtained again once they were rewarded to players. Ranked participation card backs are rewarded for winning 5 games in that season, awarded at the end of the season (for more information, see here). Players can earn alternate card backs through fulfilling various criteria, such as participating in a season of Ranked play, or completing certain quests. Players can assign a specific card back to each custom deck, as well as choosing a "favorite" card back to be used by default for any deck for which a specific card back has not been chosen, as well as in all non-match appearances, such as when opening card packs and receiving leveling rewards. Numerous different card backs are available to collect, with each offering a distinct animated design. Players can select which card back to display through the Card Backs pane of the Collection, with the selected design displayed in-game, visible to both the player and their opponent. Card backs are a feature which allows players to replace the standard design on the reverse of their cards with alternate designs.
