Lament of Friendship is a purple Option card from the 2023 Starter Deck Wolf of Friendship, designed to support Garurumon strategies with cost-reduction and hand recovery effects.
Lament of Friendship
2023 • Digimon • Starter Deck Wolf of Friendship
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Lament of Friendship, designated as card ST16-15, is a key component of the Digimon Card Game's Starter Deck Wolf of Friendship, released in 2023. As a purple Option card with a play cost of three, it provides critical support for Tamer-based strategies, particularly those focusing on the Wolf type. The card's utility is significantly amplified when a Tamer with [Matt Ishida] in its name is present on the field, allowing players to ignore its color requirements. This flexibility makes it a versatile tool for maintaining board presence and managing resources during intense matches. The primary effect of Lament of Friendship allows a player to return one Digimon card from their trash to their hand, facilitating recursion and reusing valuable assets. Furthermore, it grants a powerful temporary buff to one of your Digimon with [Garurumon] in its name, enabling that Digimon to play a specific card without paying its cost upon its deletion. This effect lasts until the end of the opponent's turn, creating opportunities for unexpected plays and strategic disruption. The card also features a Security effect that activates its Main effects when checked, adding an extra layer of reliability in critical moments. Collectors and players who appreciate the narrative of friendship and loyalty in the Digimon universe often seek out cards from this starter set. The Starter Deck Wolf of Friendship is designed to introduce new players to the game while offering experienced competitors with streamlined decks. Lament of Friendship exemplifies this balance by offering accessible yet impactful gameplay mechanics. Its inclusion in the starter deck ensures that players have access to essential tools for building competitive decks centered around Garurumon and Matt Ishida themes. Whether you are completing your collection or looking to expand your tactical options, this card remains a fundamental piece of the Wolf of Friendship archetype within the broader Digimon Card Game ecosystem.
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Featured
Lament of Friendship
Game
Digimon
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U
Card Stock
English
Option
Purple
3
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While you have a Tamer with [Matt Ishida] in its name, you can ignore this card's color requirements. [Main] Return 1 Digimon card from your trash to your hand. Then, 1 of your Digimon with [Garurumon] in its name gains "[On Deletion] Play this card without paying its cost." until the end of your opponent's turn. [Security] [Security] Activate this card's [Main] effects.
