Best Star Wars Unlimited decks: Meta Leaders, strongest cards, more

What are the best Star Wars Unlimited decks? With Set 1: Spart of Rebellion and Set 2: Shadows of the Galaxy now in the mix, a meta is forming and we’ve got the full breakdown on the strongest decks thus far.

Star Wars Unlimited has taken the Trading Card Game (TCG) space by storm in 2024, with the new release selling out in stores worldwide and Booster prices skyrocketing in short order.

Everyone is chasing the best decks in the game already, but where exactly should you look for the top-ranked archetypes? Here we break down some of the very best Star Wars Unlimited decks so far in the early meta ahead of Set 3’s release, based not only on popularity, but on actual tournament performances as well.

Using any of these decks at Constructed events or even the Twin Suns multiplayer format will leave your opponents reeling with every turn.

Best Star Wars Unlimited deck overall: Boba Fett Overwhelming

While the Boba Fett Leader card has become the most prestigious in the community, topping the list of the most expensive Star Wars Unlimited cards for its Showcase variant, it isn’t without good reason. Boba himself is an incredibly powerful Leader, completely bucking the standard tempo of a game with his resource-readying powers.

Complemented by units that also look to push the pace, all in an effort to drop some outrageously strong late-game hitters, there’s every chance you overwhelm both sides of the board before long.

Even with new contenders emerging in Set 2, this Boba deck remains among the fiercest of competitors, still able to fend off a versatile range of opposing archetypes.

Full deck list (via SWUDB):

Leader: Boba Fett

Base: Energy Conversion Lab

Ground Units (24):

• 3x – Greedo
• 2x – Bib Fortuna
• 3x – Crafty Smuggler
• 3x – Boba Fett
• 3x – Superlaser Technician
• 3x – Bossk
• 3x – Steadfast Battalion
• 2x – Rukh
• 2x – Darth Vader (Unit)

Space Units (9):

• 3x – Cartel Spacer
• 3x – Strafing Gunship
• 3x – Fett’s Firespray

Events & Upgrades (17)

• 3x – Shoot First
• 2x – Surprise Strike
• 3x – No Good to Me Dead
• 3x – Sneak Attack
• 3x – Waylay
• 3x – Overwhelming Barrage

Best Star Wars Unlimited deck to win Set 2 events: Han Solo leads Gen Con 2024

Closing out day one of Gen Con 2024, the biggest North American competition we’ve seen thus far for Star Wars Unlimited, Troy Yamaguchi piloted his Han Solo mono deck to a 7-0 record. Taking on all comers and remaining flawless, this deck, while not perfect in all situations, is indeed the deck to beat in early Set 2.

The core idea of this deck is to control not only the board but, to a degree, what your opponent does, too. With cards like Change of Heart, Cunning, and Waylay, you can control the tempo. With the likes of Spark of Rebellion and Qi’Ra, you’re able to see your opponent’s hand more often than not. Then, with plenty of ambush backing it up, you can pick your battles wisely.

It’s all about gaining intel and playing one step ahead. Below is the full decklist to get you up to speed with one of the very best decks emerging in Set 2.

Full deck list (via SWUDB):

Leader: Han Solo (Audacious Smuggler)

Base: Coronet City

Ground Units (29):

• 3x – L3-37
• 2x – Leia Organa
• 3x – Bodhi Rook
• 3x – DJ
• 3x – Ezra Bridger
• 3x – Tech
• 3x – Gamorrean Guards
• 2x – Qi’Ra
• 3x – Cantina Bouncer
• 1x – Syndicate Lackeys
• 3x – Han Solo, Reluctant Hero

Space Units (7):

• 2x – Cartel Turncoat
• 3x – Millenium Falcon, Piece of Junk
• 2x – Millenium Falcon, Lando’s Pride

Events & Upgrades (15):

• 2x – Spark of Rebellion
• 3x – Surprise Strike
• 3x – Waylay
• 3x – Cunning
• 1x – Change of Heart
• 2x – Hotshot DL-44 Blaster
• 1x – Jetpack

Sideboard (10):

• 1x – Confiscate
• 2x – Smuggler’s Aid
• 2x – Bamboozle
• 1x – Spark of Rebellion
• 2x – Tobias Beckett
• 1x – Syndicate Lackeys
• 1x – Change of Heart

Qi’Ra Green emerges as top prospect in Star Wars Unlimited tournaments

As the first Set 2 Leader on the list, Qi’Ra joins the rankings as one of the most formidable deck archetypes in Star Wars Unlimited today. While not a cheap deck by any stretch, with plenty of Legendaries rounding this one out, if you can get your hands on the full batch of cards, your opponent will be struggling to keep up.

Crafted by Star Wars Unlimited player and content creator ‘woooo‘, this Qi’Ra deck also happened to go 7-0 on a different day at Gen Con, meaning it can more than carry its weight at even the toughest of events.

Ramping up to drop tons of late-game finishers on the board, the idea here is to control much of the early game with hard-removal events in order to survive until you can dominate the board. Keeping Units alive with Qi’Ra’s ability is also vital, and her flip turn can completely swing momentum in your favor if timed just right.

Full deck list (via SWUDB):

Leader: Qi’Ra

Base: Energy Conversion Lab

Ground Units (24):

• 3x – Hylobon Enforcer
• 3x – Pyke Sentinel
• 3x – Death Trooper
• 3x – Superlaser Technician
• 2x – The Client
• 2x – Lom Pyke
• 2x – Gideon Hask
• 3x – Darth Vader
• 1x – Maul
• 2x – Supreme Leader Snoke

Space Units (9):

• 3x – Inferno Four
• 2x – Black Sun Starfighter
• 2x – Avenger
• 1x – Relentless
• 1x – Devastator

Events & Upgrades (17):

• 2x – Make an Opening
• 3x – Power of the Dark Side
• 3x – Resupply
• 2x – Fell the Dragon
• 1x – Takedown
• 2x – Vigilance
• 3x – Overwhelming Barrage
• 1x – Superlaser Blast

Sideboard (10):

• 3x – Top Target
• 1x – Vigilance
• 1x – Rukh
• 2x – Palpatine’s Return
• 1x – Superlaser Blast
• 1x – Relentless
• 1x – Devastator

Best Star Wars Unlimited deck for aggro style: Sabine goes face (base)

Next comes one of the more prolific deck types in Star Wars Unlimited’s meta today, the Sabine rush deck. Popularized early on, especially as countless newcomers learn the fundamentals, this aggressive archetype gives players little room to breathe with barely a few turns to try and slow the pace.

Not to mention, this particular aggro deck type can be relatively inexpensive while Boosters are hard to come by. Without relying on costly Legendary cards and focusing on cheaper units that synergize well, you can have yourself a strong deck without emptying the wallet.

Combining the right Rebel and Raid-based units along with Sabine’s Action Ability makes for some devastating early damage. Topping it off, the Leader card can be dropped onto the board as early as turn four, making the relentless push incredibly difficult to counteract.

Full deck list (via SWUDB):

Leader: Sabine Wren

Base: Chopper Base

Ground Units (24):

• 3x – Benthic “Two Tubes”
• 3x – Sabine Wren (Unit)
• 3x – Partisan Insurgent
• 3x – Leia Organa
• 3x – Fleet Lieutenant
• 3x – Ezra Bridger
• 3x – K-2SO
• 3x – General Dodonna

Space Units (18):

• 3x – Green Squadron A-Wing
• 3x – Vanguard Ace
• 3x – Outer Rim Headhunter
• 3x – Alliance X-Wing
• 3x – Red Three
• 3x – Wing Leader

Events & Upgrades (8):

• 3x – Shoot First
• 2x – Open Fire
• 3x – Snapshot Reflexes

More aggression with Kylo Ren deck in Star Wars Unlimited

Another Set 2 Leader, Kylo Ren has emerged as one of the more popular picks in recent weeks. If Sabine isn’t quite scratching the aggro itch for you, look no further than the Rash and Deadly Kylo deck.

With a Leader ability and in-play effect all designed around discard, you want to be top-decking more often than not. Keeping cards in your hand is far from ideal, so we prioritize low-cost heavy-hitters to really ramp up the pace.

While it can be weak against extremely slow control decks, examples of which are further down, as top-decking can leave you out of steam after a few turns, the entire focus here is to end the game as quickly as possible. Play your hand just right, and this one should be over before your opponent can stop the bleeding and drop any real heavy hitters on their side of the board.

Full deck list (via SWUDB):

Leader: Kylo Ren

Base: Catacombs of Cadera

Ground Units (31):

• 3x – Death Star Stormtrooper
• 3x – Benthic “Two Tubes”
• 3x – Reckless Gunslinger
• 3x – Guavian Antagonizer
• 3x – Partisan Insurgent
• 2x – Wolffe
• 3x – Migs Mayfeld
• 3x – Bo-Katan Kryze
• 3x – Fifth Brother
• 2x – Saw Gerrera
• 3x – Hunting Nexu

Space Units (9):

• 3x – TIE/LN Fighter
• 3x – Punishing One
• 3x – Kylo’s TIE Silencer

Events & Upgrades (10):

• 2x – Daring Red
• 2x – Armed to the Teeth
• 3x – The Chaos of War
• 3x – Fallen Lightsaber

Best Star Wars Unlimited deck for Control: Director Krennic wins big

Joining the list of the best Star Wars Unlimited decks is the winning deck from the TCG’s very first major tournament. Going against meta trends and picking an underappreciated Leader in Director Krennic, this control archetype proved unstoppable at the first national competition.

While quite costly, especially given the requirement for 3x Darth Vader unit cards, not to mention more Legendary cards like the Devastator and Superlaser Blast, it’s far from an affordable option for those just starting out. But if you’re not phased by the investment and simply looking for one of the best slow-paced decks in the game, this looks to be the deck to beat in Star Wars Unlimited.

Full deck list (via SWUDB):

Leader: Director Krennic

Base: Energy Conversion Lab

Ground Units (31):

• 2x – Regional Governor
• 3x – Scout Bike Pursuer
• 3x – Viper Probe Droid
• 2x – Cell Block Guard
• 3x – Death Trooper
• 3x – Superlaser Technician
• 3x – Gideon Hask
• 3x – Steadfast Battalion
• 3x – Cargo Juggernaut
• 3x – Darth Vader (Unit)
• 3x – Reinforcement Walker

Space Units (6):

• 3x – Consortium StarViper
• 2x – Avenger
• 1x – Devastator

Events & Upgrades (14):

• 3x – Power of the Dark Side
• 3x – Resupply
• 2x – Takedown
• 3x – Overwhelming Barrage
• 2x – Vanquish
• 1x – Superlaser Blast

Sideboard (10):

• 1x – Regional Governor
• 1x – Snowtrooper Lieutenant
• 1x – Cell Block Guard
• 2x – System Patrol Craft
• 1x – Takedown
• 1x – Rukh
• 1x – Vanquish
• 1x – Avenger
• 1x – Devastator

Best Star Wars Unlimited deck for Resource ramping: Papa Palpatine’s Lab

The general idea when combining Palpatine and the Energy Conversion Lab base is to out-ramp your opponent. In essence, overwhelm them with the sheer amount of Resources and thus, Units on your side of the board. With cards like Superlaser Technician and Admiral Motti, Palpatine’s Action ability can benefit you greatly in the long run, while the likes of Resupply will further boost you out of the early game.

With Resources in your favor, it’s then a matter of dominating the field with tons of beefy late-game drops like Devastator, Reinforcement Walker, 97th Legion, and the like. While susceptible to extremely aggressive rush decks, with the right draws and the right strategy, this Palpatine deck can give you the upper hand in just a few turns.

Full deck list (via SWUDB):

Leader: Emperor Palpatine

Base: Energy Conversion Lab

Ground Units (27):

• 3x – Admiral Motti
• 3x – Colonel Yularen
• 3x – Cell Block Guard
• 3x – Emperor’s Royal Guard
• 3x – Homestead Militia
• 3x – Superlaser Technician
• 3x – Grand Moff Tarkin
• 2x – General Krell
• 2x – 97th Legion
• 2x – Reinforcement Walker

Space Units (14):

• 1x – Frontline Shuttle
• 3x – Patrolling V-Wing
• 3x – Consortium StarViper
• 1x – Corellian Freighter
• 2x – Gladiator Star Destroyer
• 2x – Relentless
• 2x – Devastator

Events & Upgrades (9):

• 3x – I Am Your Father
• 3x – Resupply
• 3x – Command

Sideboard (10):

• 1x – Strike True
• 3x – Escort Skiff
• 2x – Corellian Freighter
• 3x – Overwhelming Barrage
• 1x – Reinforcement Walker

Obviously, it’s still early days yet in the Star Wars Unlimited community. The game is still just finding its footing, with an early meta taking hold. Thus, new deck types are sure to flourish in the weeks and months to come as Set 2 takes hold and Set 3 comes into focus.

Rest assured, we’ll update you right here with all the best Star Wars Unlimited decks as new contenders rise up.

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