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

Energy Surge

Defect · Skill · Uncommon · 1 cost

Base

Energy Surge

Upgraded

Energy Surge+

Card text

ALL players gain 2 Energy. Exhaust.

Energy Surge+

ALL players gain 3 Energy. Exhaust.

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Build context

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

Related cards

Energy Surge FAQ

Should I upgrade Energy Surge in Slay the Spire 2?
Compare the upgraded text: ALL players gain 3 Energy. Exhaust.. If the upgrade lowers cost, adds damage/block, or enables a combo piece, it is usually high priority.
What builds use Energy Surge?
Energy Surge is tagged as a Defect card. See the Defect build hub for archetypes that care about it.
What character uses Energy Surge?
Energy Surge is tagged as a Defect card. See the Defect 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.