Permanent

Permanent cards are minion-like cards that lack Attack and Health, are untargetable, are immune to all effects except their own, and take up more or less a permanent residence on the battlefield. Permanent cards are impossible to remove once they enter play, except in some cases through their own effects. While technically minions, most regular minion mechanics do not apply to permanents.

All current permanent cards are uncollectible, being either summoned by other cards, or — in certain adventures and Tavern Brawls — in place at the start of the match.

Originally only seen in the Netherspite encounter in the One Night in Karazhan adventure and the specific Tavern Brawls Party Portals!, The Dark Wanderer and Yellow-Brick Brawl, permanent cards were first made available in regular Play mode with the release of Journey to Un'Goro.

The Ashes of Outland expansion introduced Dormant minions, which function much like permanents before they awaken.

Tavern Brawl and boss cards
The following cards are not available outside of their respective Tavern Brawl or boss encounters, are not available to players, and have no impact on the game in general. However, given the rarity of permanent cards, they are presented here for completeness.


 * Boss encounter Netherspite


 * Boss encounter Sindragosa


 * Tavern Brawl Party Portals!


 * Tavern Brawl Yellow-Brick Brawl


 * Tavern Brawl The Dark Wanderer

Other events

 * Arena Event The Taverns of Time