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Palworld TCG Energy and Cost Curve: reference table

The values and rules behind palworld tcg energy and cost curve, in the order you will need them.

Updated for the current Palworld patch

Busy automated Palworld base with Pals working at production stations
Technology unlocks power Palworld bases, crafting and automation. Image: Pocketpair / Steam.
Key takeaways
  • ✓Energy per turn
  • ✓Cost = earliest turn
  • ✓Ideal core
  • ✓Cheap slots

Energy per turn

One placement per turn, every turn.

Cost = earliest turn

A cost-4 card is unplayable before turn four.

Ideal core

Cost 3-4 Pals, the highest power-per-energy band.

Cheap slots

Enough cost 1-2 cards to guarantee an early play.

Top end

2-3 cards at cost 5+, no more.

Official sources
Palworld on Steam ↗

Official store page with the current build and update history.