Mystic Vale in IOS

The card-crafting deck-builder

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

90/100

Mystic Vale is a digital triumph for fans of the 'Card Crafting System.' The transition from tabletop to mobile is flawless, offering a beautiful, automated way to experience a game that can be a bit fiddly in its physical form. The core conceit—slipping transparent enhancements into your cards to create powerful combos—is perfectly suited for a touch interface.

The artwork is ethereal and gorgeous, and the digital version does an excellent job of managing the 'decay' mechanics, making the game much faster and more accessible. It’s a peaceful yet deeply strategic experience where you must carefully manage the risk of spoiling your field against the reward of powerful druidic spirits. Whether playing against AI or online opponents, the tactical variety ensures that no two decks ever feel the same. This is mandatory playing for deck-building enthusiasts.

Dinsun reviewed on: Thu Feb 26 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 4.0.2Mon Apr 27 2020

Fixed:

* Starting an online game would sometimes not show the expansions owned in the lobby

* Combinations of advancements on one card that should bring up the same dialog multiple times are now fixed in all cases


Cleanse the curse upon the land! The award-winning deck-building Mystic Vale is now available to play on the go. Use a wide range of cards to heal the world, gain powerful advancements and improve your cards as you play. Choose your advancements wisely to make your cards as powerful as possible, through a unique ‘card-crafting’ system. Play online against your friends or other druids across the world! Mystic Vale also features the ability to battle computer opponents in order to practice your abilities!

You can also expand your Mystic Vale experience with the Vale of Magic, Vale of the Wild and Mana Storm expansions. Adding new advancements, leaders, amulets and vale cards to the base game, each expansion adds extra depth and strategic choices.

Are you ready for a new deck-building adventure?

INNOVATIVE CARD CRAFTING SYSTEM

Create your own powerful cards and uncover amazing combos!

BEAUTIFUL ARTWORK AND GRAPHICS

Discover a stunning world filled with fantastical creatures.

DEEP GAMING EXPERIENCE

Make tactical choices and spend your resources wisely.

TREMENDOUS REPLAY VALUE

Explore thousands of possible card combinations, with more added via expansions!


Requires iOS 10.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Cleanse the curse upon the land! The award-winning deck-building Mystic Vale is now available to play on the go. Use a wide range of cards to heal the world, gain powerful advancements and improve your cards as you play. Choose your advancements wisely to make your cards as powerful as possible, through a unique ‘card-crafting’ system. Play online against your friends or other druids across the world! Mystic Vale also features the ability to battle computer opponents in order to practice your abilities!

You can also expand your Mystic Vale experience with the Vale of Magic, Vale of the Wild and Mana Storm expansions. Adding new advancements, leaders, amulets and vale cards to the base game, each expansion adds extra depth and strategic choices.

Are you ready for a new deck-building adventure?

INNOVATIVE CARD CRAFTING SYSTEM

Create your own powerful cards and uncover amazing combos!

BEAUTIFUL ARTWORK AND GRAPHICS

Discover a stunning world filled with fantastical creatures.

DEEP GAMING EXPERIENCE

Make tactical choices and spend your resources wisely.

TREMENDOUS REPLAY VALUE

Explore thousands of possible card combinations, with more added via expansions!


Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5 with 1333 Counts
Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

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Mystic Vale is a digital adaptation of the acclaimed deck-building board game. You take on the role of druidic clans trying to cleanse a cursed land. Using the unique Card Crafting System, you don't just add cards to your deck—you physically change the cards themselves by adding transparent enhancements to create the ultimate strategy.

Features

1

Innovative Card Crafting System

2

Stunning fantasy artwork

3

Cross-platform online multiplayer

4

Challenging AI for solo play

Tips

Promotion Videos

Mystic Vale Trailer - YouTube

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Q&A

Yes, many of the physical game's expansions, like Vale of Magic and Vale of the Wild, are available as in-app purchases.

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