# BattleCards

All about the 1993 Merlin Publishing trading card game, Battlecards, featuring the "Scratch n Slay" battle system.

# Rules & Gameplay

[Everything you need to know to start scratching and slaying your way through Vangoria.](https://info.animalcracker.art/books/battlecards-rules-gameplay)

# The "Scratch & Slay" System



# Winning & Rewards



# Advanced Combat



# Campaigns & Adventures



# Other Systems and Mini Games

# Cards & Sets

[Your complete guide to every warrior, spell, and treasure in the Vangorian realm.](https://info.animalcracker.art/books/battlecards-cards-sets)

# Card Index

## Search for Cards by an Attribute

## Card Index in Order

1\. The History of Vangoria

##### The Artists of Vangoria

2\. Iain McCaig  
3\. Les Edwards  
4\. Peter Andrew Jones  
5\. Gino D'Achille  
6\. Waldmeister  
7\. Terry Oaks  
8\. Martin McKenna  
9\. Checklist 1-39

##### The Quests of Vangoria

10\. The Heirs of Vangor  
11\. Lord Magnoble's Quest  
12\. The Princess' Suitor  
13\. The Cursewitch's Quest  
14\. The Rings of Harrak-Barr  
15\. The Jester's Quest  
16\. St. Charity's Quest  
17\. Wondrous Treasure Quest  
18\. The Fool's Quest  
19\. The Rune Quest

##### The Darklands

20\. Prince Lionheart  
21\. Warg the Mighty  
22\. Stagcastle Man-At-Arms  
23\. Lord of Darkness  
24\. Sister of Darkness  
25\. The Bonescratcher  
26\. Strangler Zombie  
27\. Decayer Zombie  
28\. The Dragon Prince  
29\. Firebreather  
30\. Lord of the Flies  
31\. 'King' Dumm  
32\. Krudd & Gorr  
33\. Snargg the Ogre  
34\. Hill Goblin  
35\. Verrancus  
36\. The Venomess  
37\. Stallion-Man  
38\. River Devlin  
39\. Spineslayer

##### Magic Spells

40\. Fireball  
41\. Sword Control  
42\. Mental Combat  
43\. Peaceful Calm  
44\. Shield Dissolve  
45\. Mutiny  
46\. Anti-Magic  
47\. Force Field  
48\. Summon Creature  
49\. Magic Shield

##### Barbarian Territories

50\. Lord of the Masque  
51\. George Lacklustre  
52\. The Iron Maiden  
53\. John the Agreeable  
54\. Helmut the Bold  
55\. Boris the Brave  
56\. D'Accord the Daring  
57\. Croque the Hunter  
58\. Firenzi the Fearless  
59\. Ferrario the Vallant  
60\. Vanvincent the Fluent  
61\. Barbarian Swordsman  
62\. Obojo the Cruel  
63\. The Medusa  
64\. The Crypt Stalker  
65\. The Dark Warrior  
66\. The Flesh-Eater  
67\. Baalthazac  
68\. Horned Devils  
69\. Hellhound  
70\. Homunculus  
71\. Deathweb Spider  
72\. Bloodsuckers  
73\. Soulpod Plant  
74\. Salaman  
75\. Wolfman  
76\. Checklist 40-76

##### Card Games

77\. Vangorian Card Games  
78\. Campaigns & Adventures  
79\. Vangorian Yard Games

##### Zittonia

80\. Aragon Trueblade  
81\. Forrin Weatherstorm  
82\. Baagan the Brave  
83\. The Bowmaster  
84\. Sylvanne  
85\. The Red Knight  
86\. Zittonian Swordsman  
87\. Zheena Nightshade  
88\. Venga the Grim  
89\. Karanga the Ferocious  
90\. Horo Saga  
91\. Horo Matangi  
92\. Gargantuan Marauder  
93\. Gleeta Spee  
94\. The Sisters of Damnation  
95\. Jorramungha  
96\. Demon of Eelsea  
97\. The Angel of Death  
98\. Ironscale  
99\. Jahnu the Hunter  
100\. Maglan Vinn

##### Advanced Combat Cards

101\. Att: Head Def: Head & Legs  
102\. Att: Body Def: Head & Arms  
103\. Att: Arms Def: Body & Arms  
104\. Att: Legs Def: Head & Body  
105\. Att: Head Def: Body & Arms  
106\. Att: Body Def: Body & Legs  
107\. Att: Arms Def: Head & Legs  
108\. Att: Legs Def: Arms & Legs  
109\. Checklist 77-109

##### Quaine

110\. Prince Gallant  
111\. Norman Stormcloud  
112\. Baron Oldshwartz  
113\. Lord of the Lance  
114\. Brannak  
115\. Titania  
116\. Shula the Archeress  
117\. Erik the Repentent  
118\. Warrior of Quaine  
119\. Lord Vengeance  
120\. Oafus & Wilberforce  
121\. Manticus  
122\. Brenn the Avenger  
123\. Felinius  
124\. Koonsquine  
125\. Shambler  
126\. Beast Riders  
127\. Frost Giant  
128\. Ice Dragon  
129\. Battle Orc  
130\. The Inquisitor

##### Constantia

131\. Constantian Cutthroat  
132\. Vangorian Knight  
133\. Battlecards Secrets 1  
134\. Battlecards Secrets 2  
135\. Battlecards Secrets 3  
136\. Battlecards Secrets 4  
137\. Battlecards Secrets 5  
138\. Checklist 110-139  
139\. The Trading Post  
140\. The Emperor of Vangoria

##### The Wondrous Treasures of Vangoria

T-1. Lyre of Eternal Song  
T-2. Sword of Slaying  
T-3. Genie in the Jewel  
T-4. Talisman of Fortune  
T-5. Orb of Shantos  
T-6. Dragonstone  
T-7. Amulet of Beauty  
T-8. Crown of Vangor

# World & Characters

**Meet the heroes, villains, and monsters that call Vangoria home.**

# The World of Vangoria



# The Barbarian Territories



# The Kingdom of Quaine



# Zittonia



# The Darklands



# Constantia

# Collecting & Questing

**Unravel the mysteries and build the ultimate collection.**

# The Quest System



# Individual Quest Guides



# Treasure Cards & Rewards



# Secrets & Hints



# Collecting & Rarity Information

# Community & Resources

**Connect with fellow collectors and find everything Battlecards online.**

# Online Communities



# Card Databases & References



# Collecting & Marketplace Resources

# Sources & Research