Over 5 Million DEC and a Lucky Black Foil Surprise – Conclave Arcana Raffle Results

After weeks of planning, recalibrating my potions, and ultimately pouring over 5 million DEC into Conclave Arcana PreSale packs, the final chapter of this epic Splinterlands event came to life with the Raffle Rewards Claim.

Truth be told, my expectations were pretty tempered.

As the PreSale came to a roaring finish, we witnessed a jaw-dropping final spike of nearly 1 billion DEC in community-wide pack purchases. With that kind of last-minute surge, I fully expected my personal odds to drop like a stone. And let’s face it—raffles are always a mix of strategy and pure chance. I told myself to just enjoy the process and not worry too much about the outcome.

But apparently, luck decided to show up… and I must’ve had my lucky shirt on.

When I claimed my rewards, sitting there in the mix was a true surprise: a Black Foil Arcane Skinwalker.

This is one of those moments that makes Splinterlands feel so electric. I had seen some whales with larger DEC commitments walk away empty-handed on top-tier raffle pulls. At the same time, a few players with a fraction of my investment landed legendary and black foil surprises. That’s the beauty (and pain) of randomness—everyone gets a shot, but no one is guaranteed anything.

What made it even more exciting for me is that this Black Foil isn’t just a flex piece—it comes with real utility. Now, I find myself at a crossroads:

• Do I slot the Skinwalker into my battle lineup to take advantage of its upgraded status and potential intimidation factor?
• Or, do I assign it to my land, where its Black Foil boost and rarity could deliver a serious spike in Production Points?

Both options are great problems to have, but they reflect the deep layers of strategy that Splinterlands continues to offer. And it reinforces something I’ve been saying (and living) since Land 1.5 launched: this game is no longer just about ranked battles—it’s about resource management, collection strategy, and maximizing utility at every level.

Also, I’ll admit, this lucky pull sparked a bit of FOMO. I had early doubts about the significance of Black Foils, but I’m fully onboard now. There’s something thrilling about the possibility of buying an individual card and having that random Black Foil luck hit. If the price is right, I might just chase that rush again.

In the end, this PreSale had it all: intense leaderboard competition, strategic potion planning, last-minute spend anxiety, and now, an unforgettable reward. I’ll be watching closely as the Conclave Arcana set continues to unfold and as more Black Foils make their way into the ecosystem.

Until then, I'm off to decide what to do with this lucky Skinwalker. One thing’s for sure—I won't be forgetting this PreSale anytime soon.

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