Updated for Data 2026-03-17Early Access — numbers may shift with patches.

Afterimage

Silent · Power · Rare · 1 cost

Base

Afterimage

Upgraded

Afterimage+

Card text

Whenever you play a card, gain 1 Block.

Afterimage+

Innate. Whenever you play a card, gain 1 Block.

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Build context

See the Silent build hub for archetypes that feature this card in real runs.

Related cards

Afterimage FAQ

Should I upgrade Afterimage in Slay the Spire 2?
Compare the upgraded text: Innate. Whenever you play a card, gain 1 Block.. If the upgrade lowers cost, adds damage/block, or enables a combo piece, it is usually high priority.
What builds use Afterimage?
Afterimage is tagged as a Silent card. See the Silent build hub for archetypes that care about it.
What character uses Afterimage?
Afterimage is tagged as a Silent card. See the Silent build hub for archetypes that care about it.

Patch history

SpireForge snapshots card text from Untapped exports dated 2026-03-17. When Mega Crit ships a balance patch, we re-run the scraper and refresh every affected URL—see /patches for the editorial log.