Start of Game

Start of Game
Does something before the first turn.

Start of Game is an ability which activates at the start of the game.

Cards[edit | edit source]

Name / Desc	Rarity	Type	Subtype	Class	Cost	Atk	HP	Description
Nozdormu the Eternal	Legendary	Minion	Dragon	Any	7	8	8	Start of Game: If this is in BOTH players' decks, turns are only 15 seconds long.
C'Thun, the Shattered	Legendary	Minion	General	Any	10	6	6	Start of Game: Break into pieces. Battlecry: Deal 30 damage randomly split among all enemies.
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This section concerns content exclusive to Wild format.

Name / Desc	Rarity	Type	Subtype	Class	Cost	Atk	HP	Description
Prince Malchezaar	Legendary	Minion	Demon	Any	5	5	6	Start of Game: Add 5 extra Legendary minions to your deck.
Genn Greymane	Legendary	Minion	General	Any	6	6	5	Start of Game: If your deck has only even-Cost cards, your starting Hero Power costs (1).
Baku the Mooneater	Legendary	Minion	Beast	Any	9	7	8	Start of Game: If your deck has only odd-Cost cards, upgrade your Hero Power.
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Before The Witchwood expansion, Prince Malchezaar was the only card to feature the as-yet-to-be-named "Start of Game" mechanic. Prince Malchezaar's text was changed with Patch 11.0.0.23966 to include "Start of Game" in its card text.