Card Back (Legends of Runeterra)

Card Backs

Card Backs are cosmetic objects in Legends of Runeterra that appear on the reverse side of cards. Card backs can be purchased from the Collection or Store tabs or earned through event passes. Owned card backs can be viewed in the Collection tab.

List of Card Backs

Default Card Backs

These are the default card backs a player gets when first opening up the game. They are free for use without an additional requirements to obtain.

Name	Rarity	Cost	Collection	Description
Summoner's Rift (Order)	Common	Default	Summoner's Rift	For legends who prefer the classics.
Summoner's Rift (Chaos)	Common	Default	Summoner's Rift	For legends who prefer the classics.

Region Card Backs

While most card backs display a regions or factions crest, some card backs show characters. However, all of the card backs are in regional collections.

Name	Rarity	Cost	Collection	Description
Bandle City	Common	Reward from Region Road	Bandle City	For legends who seek out hidden realms.
Bilgewater	Common	Reward from Region Road	Bilgewater	For legends who take bold risks for big rewards.
Celestials	Rare	490	Targon	The majesty of the stars.
Demacia	Common	Reward from Region Road	Demacia	For legends who fight with honor.
Dragonborn	Rare	490	Demacia	For legends who burn with fire and fury.
Freljord	Common	Reward from Region Road	Freljord	For legends who do what it takes to survive.
Ionia	Common	Reward from Region Road	Ionia	For legends who surpass each of their enemies.
Moonfall	Rare	490	Targon	The Wisdom of the moon.
Noxus	Common	Reward from Region Road	Noxus	For legends who triumph in a blaze of glory.
Piltover	Common	Reward from Region Road	Piltover	For legends who invent new methods of success.
Shadow Isles	Common	Reward from Region Road	Shadow Isles	For legends who will sacrifice anything to preveil.
Sunrise	Rare	490	Targon	The Glory of the sun.
Shurima	Common	Reward from Region Road	Shurima	For legends who come back stronger than before.
Targon	Common	Reward from Region Road	Targon	For legends who reach for a higher power.
Zaun	Common	Reward from Region Road	Zaun	For legends who invent new methods of success.

Character Card Backs

All of these cards display characters, mostly champions, from the world of Runeterra. They are placed in their own individual character collections.

Name	Rarity	Cost	Collection	Description
Shard of the Monolith	Rare	490 or Reward	Malphite	For legends who lie in wait.
The Bloodharbor Ripper	Rare	490	Pyke	For legends who hunger for vengeance.
The Blind Monk	Rare	490	Lee Sin	For legends who extend their senses and strike with skill.
The Bounty Hunter	Rare	490	Miss Fortune	For legends who go in guns blazing.
The Butcher of the Sands	Rare	Reward	Renekton	For legends who succumb to the beast within.
The Curator of the Sands	Rare	Reward	Nasus	For legends who do what is right, not what is easy.
The Chronokeeper	Rare	490	Zilean	For legends who take fate into their own hands.
The Defender of Tomorrow	Rare	Reward	Jayce	For legends who forge the future.
The Emperor of the Sands	Rare	Reward	Azir	For legends who overcome the past.
The Exile	Rare	490	Riven	For legends born in battle and raised by war.
The Keeper of the Hammer	Rare	Reward	Poppy	For legends with unwavering hearts.
The Loose Cannon	Rare	490	Jinx	For legends who can't wait to blow stuff up.
The Might Of Demacia	Rare	490	Garen	For legends who do not falter.
The Nine-Tailed Fox	Rare	490	Ahri	For legends who wander in search of home.
The Redeemer	Rare	Reward	Senna	For legends who find hope in the darkest hour.
The Rogue Sentinel	Rare	490 or Reward	Akshan	For legends who see rules as... suggestions.
The Ruined King	Rare	490 or Reward	Viego	For legends who refuse to give death the last word.
The Sherriff of Piltover	Rare	Reward	Caitlyn	For legends who never miss.
The Stoneweaver	Rare	Reward	Taliyah	For legends who move mountains
The Tidal Trickster	Rare	490	Fizz	For legends who slip past every trap.
The Unforgiven	Rare	490	Yasuo	For legends who follow only one path—their own.
The Void Burrower	Rare	490	Rek'Sai	For legends who unleash death from below.
The Yordle Gunner	Rare	Reward	Tristana	For legends who give it their all.

Event Card Backs

All of these card backs, ether crests or characters, are part of specific event collections. Most of them are unobtainable after the specific event passes.

Name	Rarity	Cost	Collection	Description
Arclight	Rare	Reward	Arclight	Only the worthiest will be chosen.
Arclight Varus	Rare	Reward	Arclight	Three as one.
Above the Clouds	Rare	Reward	The Path of Champions	Soar to new heights.
Arcade	Rare	490	Arcade	Take your game to the next level.
Arcade Anivia	Rare	Reward	Arcade	Can ydodge 'em all?
Arcade Miss Fortune	Rare	Reward	Arcade	Shoot 'em up.
Battle Academia Ezreal	Rare	490	Battle Academia	For legends who are probably late for class.
Battle Academia Lux	Rare	490	Battle Academia	For legends who help their class shine bright.
Bullet Birds 2	Rare	Reward	Arcade	A remake of the old classic.
Boo!	Rare	490	Harrowing	Happy Harrowing!
Corrupted Azir	Rare	Reward	Bloodwoven	Even god-emperors can fall.
Corrupted Nasus	Rare	Reward	Bloodwoven	The curator's judgment, warped by blood.
Corrupted Pantheon	Rare	Reward	Corrupted	Divine power corrupts even the strongest of hearts.
Corrupted Renekton	Rare	Reward	Bloodwoven	The butcher's fury, fueled by blood.
Corrupted Xerath	Rare	Reward	Bloodwoven	Empowered by the blood of the desert itself.
Corrupted Zoe	Rare	Reward	Corrupted	Cursed kids can be so cruel.
Cosmic Exile	Rare	Reward	Dark Horizon	For legends hoping to find their place among the stars.
Coven Ahri	Rare	Reward	Eclipse	Follow the Half-Light Jackal.
Coven Ashe	Rare	Reward	Eclipse	Wield the power of the Jet-Black Ibex.
Coven Evelynn	Rare	490	Eclipse	More than mortal.
Crossed Spirits	Rare	490	Spirit Blossom	"I'm not the man you think I am."
Darkin	Rare	Reward	Corrupted	The fallen god-warriors have reawakened.
Eclipse Knight	Rare	Reward	Eclipse	The Order will be strong enough to face these Old Gods again. To fail means annihilation.
Eclipse Knight Diana	Rare	Reward	Eclipse	Even in perpetual darkness, the truth must be brought to light.
Emerald Rift	Common	Reward	Default	For legends who prefer emerald to aquamarine.
Eye of Zaun	Rare	Reward	The Path of Champions	The Undercity sees all.
First Year	Rare	Reward	Anniversary	For all the legends who made our first year spectacular.
Fist Bump	Rare	Reward	Honorary	For legends who make Runeterra a better place.
Final Boss Veigar	Rare	Reward	Arcade	Veigar's Game Over, coming soon to arcades near you.
Fortune's Bounty	Rare	490	Lunar Squad	Celebrate with a bang.
Fortune's Faithful	Rare	490	Lunar Squad	Celebrate with a whisper.
Festival Spirit	Rare	Reward	Spirit Blossom	For those who sojourn with spirits.
Gem of Runeterra	Rare	Reward	The Path of Champions	Gleaming crystals light your path.
Gods & Monsters	Rare	Reward	Eclipse	Seek what sleeps beneath the old wood.
Hextech Crystal	Rare	Reward	The Path of Champions	Handle with care.
Jack	Rare	Reward	Dragonmancer	"Can't be king without breaking a few bones."
Janna	Rare	Reward	Eclipse	The wind carries prayers for protection.
Kayn & Rhaast	Rare	Reward	Corrupted	Eventually, only one will remain.
K/DA ALL OUT	Rare	Reward	K/DA ALL OUT	Calling all BLADES.
Lab of Legends: The Saltwater Scrouge	Rare	Reward	Lab of Legends	Legends Labs, August 2021
Lady of Luminosity	Rare	Reward	Empyrean	For legends who do not fear the dark.
Nidalee and Neeko	Rare	Reward	Soul Fighter	Love comes in all shapes and colors.
Nightshade Spirit	Rare	Reward	Spirit Blossom	For those who dance with danger.
Nilah	Rare	Reward	Eclipse	By one blade-bound evil, she will destroy the rest...
Planet Urf	Rare	490	Urf	Abs of gold > abs of steel
Plaque of Runeterra	Rare	Reward	The Path of Champions	A metallic sheen guides your journey.
Pool Party Heimerdinger	Rare	490	Pool Party	For legends who get the guns out when the sun's out.
Pool Party Taliyah	Rare	490	Pool Party	For legends who love the sand between their toes.
Pulsefire Rogue	Rare	Reward	Pulsefire	Things to do. Timelines to save.
Pulsefire Siblings	Rare	Reward	Pulsefire	They will reunite beyond time's boundaries.
Pulsefire Truthseeker	Rare	Reward	Pulsefire	Uncover the lies of the past.
Pulsefire Virtuoso	Rare	Reward	Pulsefire	Art requires a certain deviance.
Ruination	Rare	Reward	Ruination	For legends who answer to the winds of the mist.
Samira	Rare	Reward	Dragonmancer	"Blink and you'll miss me."
Scout's Honor	Rare	Reward	Bandle City	For legends who go above and beyond.
Scroll of Runeterra	Rare	Reward	The Path of Champions	Faded parchment reveals your destination.
Seasonal Competitor	Rare	Reward	Victorious	Take pride in each and every victory.
Sentinels of Light	Rare	Reward	Sentinels of Light	For legends who light the way with a steadfast heart.
Sett	Rare	Reward	Dragonmancer	"I'm the boss. That's all there is to it."
Sett's Invitation	Rare	Reward	Dragonmancer	"Welcome to the arena."
Shadow of the Dark Star	Rare	Reward	Dark Horizon	For legends who embrace the chaos within.
Snow Day	Rare	490	Snowdown Showdown	'Tis the season… for victory!
Solar Eclipse Leona	Rare	Reward	Eclipse	"Upon this sun-imbued shield, I swear: our Order shall not fall."
Soul Bound	Rare	Reward	Soul Fighter	This bond of friendship bridges death itself.
Soul Fighter Nidalee	Rare	Reward	Soul Fighter	The hunt for victory begins.
Soul Fighter Samira	Rare	Reward	Soul Fighter	Style to spare.
Soul Fighter Viego	Rare	Reward	Soul Fighter	This is the year his Isolde will be returned to him--Viego is sure of it! What are a few souls more?
Spirit Blossom	Rare	Reward	Spirit Blossom	For those who find wisdom in tradition.
Spirit of Nature	Rare	490	Spirit Blossom	Never underestimate the power of the forest.
Spirit of Obsession	Rare	Reward	Spirit Blossom	"What is the worth of a soul?"
Spirit of the Bloom	Rare	490	Spirit Blossom	"Appreciate the delicate art in every stem, every petal."
Star Gem	Rare	Reward	Star Guardian	A twinkling symbol of hope.
Star Guardian Hotshot	Rare	Reward	Star Guardian	Explode 'em into stardust.
Star Guardian Luminary	Rare	Reward	Star Guardian	Be their guiding light.
Star Guardian Protector	Rare	Reward	Star Guardian	Stand your ground, even in the darkest hour.
Starphone	Rare	Reward	Star Guardian	Answer starlight's call.
The Bashful Bloom	Rare	Reward	Empyrean	For legends not afraid to dream.
The Beast	Rare	490	Lunar Squad	Bring the boom.
The Cosmos	Rare	Reward	Dark Horizon	The birth of all things.
The Dancer	Rare	Reward	K/DA ALL OUT	"I got different DNA."
The Dancer (SE)	Epic	Reward	K/DA ALL OUT	"I got different DNA." Personally signed by Kai'Sa after you went ALL OUT for K/DA.
The Dark Star	Rare	Reward	Dark Horizon	The death of all things.
The Diva	Rare	Reward	K/DA ALL OUT	"A picture perfect face, with the wild in my veins."
The Diva (SE)	Epic	Reward	K/DA ALL OUT	"A picture perfect face, with the wild in my veins." Personally signed by Evelynn after you went ALL OUT for K/DA.
The Queen	Rare	Reward	K/DA ALL OUT	"We're gonna wear the crown."
The Gloomist	Rare	Reward	Empyrean	For legends who hate everything.
The Queen (SE)	Epic	Reward	K/DA ALL OUT	"We're gonna wear the crown." Personally signed by Ahri after you went ALL OUT for K/DA.
The Rebel	Rare	Reward	K/DA ALL OUT	"I'm the realest in the game."
The Rebel (SE)	Epic	Reward	K/DA ALL OUT	"I'm the realest in the game." Personally signed by Akali after you went ALL OUT for K/DA.
The Rising Star	Rare	Reward	K/DA ALL OUT	"Feeling like an ocean, on a wave now..."
The Rising Star (SE)	Epic	Reward	K/DA ALL OUT	"Feeling like an ocean, on a wave now..." Personally signed by Seraphine after you went ALL OUT for K/DA.
Tournament Competitor	Epic	Reward	Victorious	Take pride in each and every victory.
Turning Two	Rare	Reward	Anniversary	For all the legends who made this a year to remember.
Turning Three	Rare	Reward	Anniversary	For all the legends who made this year so special.
Turning Four	Rare	Reward	Anniversary	For all the legends who made this year so special.
Two of a Kind	Rare	0	Limited	It's not about the hand that you've been dealt, but the people you share it with.
Volibear	Rare	Reward	Eclipse	The tundra was carved by these very claws.
Year of the Ox	Rare	Reward	Lunar Squad	Success through strength.
World Championship 2021	Rare	Reward	Victorious	For legends who rise to the challenge.
Worlds Championship 2022	Epic	Reward	Victorious	For legends who share in the greatest moments.
World Championship 2023	Epic	Reward	Victorious	Witness the glory of competition.
World Competitor 2021	Epic	Reward	Victorious	For legends who fight to the finish.
World Competitor 2022	Epic	Reward	Victorious	For legends who fight to the finish.
World Competitor 2023	Epic	Reward	Victorious	Climb to the pinnacle of competition.
World Spectator 2021	Epic	Reward	Victorious	For legends who share in the greatest moments.
World Spectator 2022	Rare	0	Victorious	For legends who share in the greatest triumphs.

Trivia

• An Irelia card back was created during development, but was never shipped.
• Internally:
  • Festival Spirit Card Back is called "Kami Spirit Blossom".
  • Nightshade Spirit Card Back is called "Yokai Spirit Blossom".
  • Spirit Blossom Card Back is called "Spirit Blossom Crest"
  • The Blind Monk, The Bounty Hunter, The Chronokeeper, The Exile, The Loose Cannon, The Might Of Demacia, The Tidal Trickster, The Unforgiven and Spirit of Obsession is called by their champion presented.

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Patch History

V5.4

• Card Back added.
  • Lady of Luminosity
  • The Bashful Bloom
  • The Gloomist
  • Turning Four

V4.12

• Card Back added.
  • Coven Ahri
  • Coven Ashe
  • Coven Evelynn
  • Gods & Monsters
  • World Competitor 2023
  • World Championship 2023

V4.9

• Card Back added.
  • Eclipse Knight
  • Eclipse Knight Diana
  • Solar Eclipse Leona
  • Janna
  • Nilah
  • Volibear

V4.6

• Card Back added.
  • Soul Bound
  • Soul Fighter Nidalee
  • Soul Fighter Samira
  • Soul Fighter Viego
  • Nidalee and Neeko

V4.4

• Card Back added.
  • Turning Three

V4.3

• Card Back added.
  • Sett's Invitation
  • Sett
  • Jack
  • Samira

V3.21

• Card Back added.
  • Corrupted Azir
  • Corrupted Nasus
  • Corrupted Renekton
  • Corrupted Xerath
  • Worlds Championship 2022

V3.17

• Card Back added.
  • Arclight
  • Arclight Varus

V3.14

• Card Back added.
  • Corrupted Zoe
  • Corrupted Pantheon
  • Darkin
  • Kayn & Rhaast

V3.13

• Card Back added.
  • Seasonal Competitor

V3.11

• Card Backs added.
  • Star Gem
  • Star Guardian Hotshot
  • Star Guardian Luminary
  • Star Guardian Protector
  • Starphone

V3.8

• Card Backs added.
  • Pulsefire Rogue
  • Pulsefire Siblings
  • Pulsefire Truthseeker
  • Scroll of Runeterra
  • Plaque of Runeterra
  • Gem of Runeterra

V3.6

• Card Backs added.
  • Turning Two

V3.4

• Card Backs added.
  • Ritual of Flames

V3.2

• Card Backs added.
  • Arcade Anivia
  • Arcade Miss Fortune
  • Bullet Birds 2
  • Final Boss Veigar

V3.0

• Card Backs added.
  • Worldbreaker Nautilus
  • Worldbreaker Trundle

V2.21

• Card Backs added.
  • Bandle City
  • The Nine-Tailed Fox
  • Vastaya Spirit

V2.19

• Card Backs added.
  • Above the Clouds
  • Eye of Zaun
  • Hextech Crystal
  • The Defender of Tomorrow

V2.17

• Card Backs added.
  • Battle Academia Ezreal added.
  • Battle Academia Lux added.

V2.15

• Card Backs added.
  • World Spectator 2021 added.

V2.14

• Card Backs added.
  • The Keeper of the Hammer added.
  • The Redeemer added.
  • Scout's Honor added.
  • The Sherriff of Piltover added.
  • World Championship 2021 added.
  • World Competitor 2021 added.
  • The Yordle Gunner added.

V2.12

• Card Backs added.
  • Ruination added.
  • The Rogue Sentinel added.
  • The Ruined King added.
  • Sentinels of Light added.

V2.11

• Card Backs added.
  • The Bloodharbor Ripper added.
  • The Void Burrower added.

V2.10

• Card Backs added.
  • Pool Party Taliyah added.
  • Pool Party Heimerdinger added.

V2.8

• Card Backs added.
  • The Cosmos added.
  • The Dark Star added.
  • Shadow of the Dark Star added.
  • Cosmic Exile added.

V2.7

• Card Backs added.
  • The Chronokeeper added.

V2.6

• Card Backs added.
  • First Year added.

V2.5

• Card Backs added.
  • Planet Urf added.

V2.3

• Card Backs added.
  • Shurima added.
  • The Butcher of the Sands added.
  • The Curator of the Sands added.
  • The Emperor of the Sands added.
  • The Stoneweaver added.

V2.1

• Card Backs added.
  • Fortune's Faithful added.
  • Fortune's Bounty added.
  • The Beast added.
  • Year of the Ox added.

V1.16

• Card Backs added.
  • The Exile added.
  • Zaun added.

V1.15

• Card Backs added.
  • Snow Day added.
  • Tournament Competitor added.

V1.13

• Card Backs added.
  • K/DA ALL OUT added.
  • The Dancer added.
  • The Dancer (SE) added.
  • The Diva added.
  • The Diva (SE) added.
  • The Queen added.
  • The Queen (SE) added.
  • The Rebel added.
  • The Rebel (SE) added.
  • The Rising Star added.
  • The Rising Star (SE) added.

V1.12

• Card Backs added.
  • Boo! added.
  • Dragonborn added.
  • Targon added.

V1.10

• Card Backs added.
  • Celestials added.

V1.8

• Card Backs added.
  • Moonfall added.
  • Sunrise added.

V1.7

• Card Backs added.
  • Crossed Spirits added.
  • Spirit of Nature added.
  • Spirit of the Bloom added.

V1.6

• Card Backs added.
  • Festival Spirit added.
  • Nightshade Spirit added.
  • Spirit Blossom added.
  • Spirit of Obsession added.

V1.4

• Card Backs added.
  • The Blind Monk added.
  • The Tidal Trickster added.
  • The Bounty Hunter added.

V1.2

• Card Backs added.
  • Arcade added.

V1.0

• Card Backs added.
  • Bilgewater added.
  • Demacia added.
  • Freljord added.
  • Ionia added.
  • Noxus added.
  • Piltover added.
  • Shadow Isles added.
  • The Might Of Demacia added.
  • The Loose Cannon added.
  • The Unforgiven added.
• Card Backs section added to Collection and Store.
• Default Summoner's Rift Card Back converted to a Collection item automatically owned by all accounts.

Announce Preview

• Card Backs added.
  • Summoner's Rift added.
  • Summoner's Rift added.

References

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