Standard vs Turbo: Understanding Card Sets in Pawsome Elements

Pawsome Elements uses shared decks — everyone draws from the same pool of cards. But not every game uses the same deck. Two card sets are available: Standard and Turbo. Understanding the difference helps you adapt your strategy.

Standard Card Set

The Standard set is the full deck used in most game modes. It contains 91 cards:

• Basic cards: Values 1-9 across Nature, Filth, and Arcane (2 copies each = 54 cards)
• Special cards per Element: Hydrant (1), Shaking (1), Trash Can Diving (1), Treat Hiding (2) = 15 special cards across 3 Elements
• Multidog: 4 copies
• Ball of Fortune: 4 copies
• Hybrid cards: Additional element-specific cards

Standard provides the widest variety of cards and the longest matches. There are more high- value cards (6-9), which means more matching options and longer card chains.

Turbo Card Set

The Turbo set is a reduced deck with 65 cards:

• Basic cards: Values 1-5 only (no 6-9) across all three Elements (2 copies each = 30 cards)
• Special cards: Same as Standard (15 cards across 3 Elements)
• Multidog: 4 copies
• Ball of Fortune: 4 copies
• Hybrid cards: Additional element-specific cards

By removing values 6-9, Turbo creates faster, more aggressive games. Fewer basic cards means special cards and wildcards appear more frequently, and matches resolve quicker.

How Card Set Affects Strategy

Value Range Matters

In Standard, matching by Value is easier because there are 9 possible values. In Turbo, only 5 values exist, which means:

• Fewer Value matches — you rely more on Element matching
• More duplicate values — exact-match out-of-turn plays become more common
• Tighter games — less room for strategic maneuvering

Special Card Frequency

With fewer basic cards in Turbo, special cards make up a larger percentage of the deck. You will encounter Hydrants, Shaking, Trash Can Diving, and Treat Hiding more often. This makes Turbo more chaotic and unpredictable.

Multidog and Ball of Fortune Impact

Both sets contain 4 Multidogs and 4 Balls of Fortune. In the smaller Turbo deck, these represent a higher proportion of available cards, making them appear more frequently. This amplifies the wildcard element.

Which Set to Practice With

• Standard is better for learning fundamentals — the larger deck gives you more time to practice Element tracking, hand management, and spell timing.
• Turbo is better for practicing quick decisions — the faster pace forces you to think on your feet and adapt rapidly.

Quick Summary

Feature	Standard	Turbo
Total cards	91	65
Value range	1-9	1-5
Match pace	Moderate	Fast
Special card frequency	Normal	Higher
Out-of-turn frequency	Normal	Higher

Both card sets use the same rules and mechanics. The difference is pace and card distribution. Choose the set that matches the experience you want.

For more on game mechanics, visit the Gameplay page.