Palworld Card Game keyword and rules glossary

Combat keywords

Assault

The Pal can attack opposing Pals in the stand state.

Brave X

When this Pal attacks, it gets the printed amount of Power until end of turn.

Breakthrough

When the opposing combat Pal goes to the Graveyard during this card's attack, the opposing player is also dealt damage.

Stealth

This card cannot be blocked.

Taunt

If a card with Taunt can legally be attacked, the opponent cannot choose another target. If several Taunt cards are available, the attacker chooses among them.

Vigilance

At the end of your turn, stand this card.

Response keywords

Quick

During your Main Phase it can be played normally. During the opponent's turn it can be used only during battle. Multiple Quick cards may be played one at a time.

Interrupt

An ability used from the hand at Quick timing. Pay its listed cost to nullify the opponent's attack so battle damage does not occur.

Ability timing labels

AUTO

Activates automatically when its condition is met. You normally cannot choose to ignore it.

ACT

An activated ability you choose to use by paying the shown cost and meeting its timing.

CONT

A continuous ability that applies while the card is in the Base and its condition is true, unless the text says otherwise.

On Deploy

Activates whenever the card is deployed, including deployment from the deck or Graveyard by an effect.

Palworld-specific terms

Assign

Rest a standing Pal to work at a Structure or pay the displayed assignment cost.

Butcher

Put the specified Pal from your Base into the Graveyard.

Material / Ingredient

Player resources created and consumed by card abilities. They have no effect by themselves.

Night / Nocturnal

Night is a game state created by card effects. It has no default rule effect, but it enables cards that refer to night. Nocturnal gives the printed benefit while it is night.