Elestrals

## Embrace the relentless aggression of Ares and the calculated inferno of Hephaestus in their fierce Starter Deck Bundle.

**Divine Champions—Sunstrike** see the return of Double Starter Decks, with [**Hera VS Aeolus**](https://www.elestrals.com/blog/blog__c8fa63ea-455b-4551-92b1-d4c663ba0302) on one side, and **Ares VS Hephaestus** taking up arms on the battlefield! Read on to find out more about this fierce duo and uncover which Divine you will lead on May 22, 2026.

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### Ares Starter Deck

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Take up arms and charge the field with the **Ares Starter Deck**. Utilizing his ability to change the battlefield as he sees fit, you won’t find a more trustworthy leader for your troops as you head out onto the battlefield to crush your enemies.

With a versatile playstyle, Ares allows you to switch between [**Armament of Ares - Spear of Piercing**](https://collect.elestrals.com/cards/cd-3348) and [**Armament of Ares - Sword of Vitality**](https://collect.elestrals.com/cards/cd-3349), depending on the situation that arises. Empower one of these artifacts to [**Roominous *Champion of Ares***](https://collect.elestrals.com/cards/cd-3337) and show your opponent your mastery of the Art of War. When it’s time for battle, there’s no better ally than Ares at your back.
 
### Ares, *the God of War*

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For honor and glory, [**Ares**](https://collect.elestrals.com/cards/cd-3345), *the God of War*, debuts in his very first battle. Wield his mastery of combat and weaponry to strike at your opponent’s weaknesses. And what better way to demonstrate his courage and resolve than charging into battle atop an ally just as fearless—[**Celestleo *Champion of Ares***](https://collect.elestrals.com/cards/cd-3334)?

### Celestleo *Champion of Ares*

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The king of beasts is back and better than ever before! [**Celestleo *Champion of Ares***](https://collect.elestrals.com/cards/cd-3334) charges into battle without hesitation, undeterred by your opponent’s defenses, striking with deadly claws. Take control of this prideful lion and strike down all those who stand in your way. No Elestral is safe when this Celestleo hits the field.

### Reinforcements of Ares

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Celestleo *Champion of Ares* is a powerful card, but it may need a little help making its way onto the battlefield. By utilizing the Nexus and Search effect of [**Exaltus**](https://collect.elestrals.com/cards/cd-3341), you can quickly pull your chosen Ethereal Elestrals from your deck and add them straight to your hand. Once they're ready to strike, activate [**Reinforcements of Ares**](https://collect.elestrals.com/cards/cd-3346) and take advantage of the Spirits on your Coliseum of Ares or Armaments of Ares to Special Cast it onto the field.

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### Hephaestus Starter Deck

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Grab your hammer and fire up the forge with the **Hephaestus Starter Deck**. As the Lord of the Forge, you can rest easy knowing every Artifact in your arsenal will serve you well.

With many Artifacts at your disposal, you’ll need your trustworthy Elestrals to wield them in the heat of a battle. Call upon [**Rummacoal - Champion of Hephaestus**](https://collect.elestrals.com/cards/cd-3362) and [**Lavalith - Champion of Hephaestus**](https://collect.elestrals.com/cards/cd-3361), whose synergy with your Artifacts will allow you to exploit your opponent’s field and ensure you always have the tools you need at hand.

### Hephaestus, *the Lord of the Forge*

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*Clank! Clang! Thud! Hiss!* The sounds of [**Hephaestus**](https://collect.elestrals.com/cards/cd-3370)’ workshop echoes for miles as he prepares for his many fierce clashes ahead. With his vast knowledge and experience in weapon crafting, he is able to search your deck for any Artifact you need at the ready.

If you're ever missing your Hephaestus, you can utilize your [**Volcaries - Champion of Hephaestus**](https://collect.elestrals.com/cards/cd-3359), Search for your Lord of the Forge, and then combined with Volcaries, reuse your extinguished Spirits to Enchant your Artifacts on the field! Every great leader needs a Champion to lead the charge and who better than his most trusted ally–[**Vesuvituga - Champion of Hephaestus**](https://collect.elestrals.com/cards/cd-3358).

### Vesuvituga *Champion of Hephaestus*

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The walking calamity, [**Vesuvituga *Champion of Hephaestus***](https://collect.elestrals.com/cards/cd-3358), has finally trudged onto the battlefield! Able to erupt at any time, this natural disaster of an Elestral will make your opponent sweat as they get fuelled with unwanted Fire Spirits. Vesuvituga's synergy with Eruption and Hephaestus' Champions allows you to heat up the field with explosive force.

### Volcaries *Champion of Hephaestus*

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Vesuvituga *Champion of Hephaestus* is a slow but devastating Elestral, so let’s find a way to bring it online faster, shall we? The quickest way is by disenchanting a Fire Spirit on your field with [**Bolutuga - Champion of Hephaestus**](https://collect.elestrals.com/cards/cd-3365). To make sure you have enough fuel for this moving volcano, you’ll want to call upon [**Volcaires - Champion of Hephaestus**](https://collect.elestrals.com/cards/cd-3359), letting you cast your Artifacts with no additional cost to your Spirit Deck.

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**Check out the complete break down for this Starter Deck HERE!**
 
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The battlefield is not a place for the weak of heart. You'll want to ensure you're sided with strong resources and artillery to take any opponents! Ares or Hephaestus–who will you lead alongside when the drums for war sound?

Preorders for Elestrals TCG: **Divine Champions—Sunstrike** are available now online and via Local Game Stores worldwide!

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Global Release Date: **May 22, 2026**

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### Obtainable Cards

Over 120 Cards will be available to collect in this expansion for the Elestrals Trading Card Game.

Visit [Collect.Elestrals.com](https://collect.elestrals.com/sets/OP04) to view all the available cards in this series and discover your favorites!
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