Anime Card Clash potions are temporary power-ups that boost your luck, reduce cooldowns, and increase rare card chances for 60-120 seconds. The four main potion tiers (Small, Medium, Large, X-Large) can be crafted using character materials or found in the lobby, Raid Shop, and game mode rewards. Lucky Potions increase your luck stat by +1 to +4, Cooldown Reduction Potions speed up abilities by 10-40%, while special potions like Boss Chance (30% boss card boost) and Moon Cycle Reroll help you target specific drops.
| Potion Type | Effect | Duration | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Lucky | +1 Luck | 60 seconds | Craft with 5 Metal Alchemist (Basic) |
| Medium Lucky | +2 Luck | 90 seconds | Craft with 5 Small Lucky + 5 Half-Demon Swordsman |
| Large Lucky | +3 Luck | 120 seconds | Craft with 5 Medium Lucky + 5 Derranged Assassins |
| X-Large Lucky | +4 Luck | 150 seconds | Raid Shop, Event Codes, Update Rewards |
| Small Cooldown | 10% CDR | 60 seconds | Craft with 5 Sacred Ronin (Basic) |
| Medium Cooldown | 20% CDR | 90 seconds | Craft with 5 Small CDR + 5 Light Admirals |
| Large Cooldown | 30% CDR | 120 seconds | Craft with 5 Medium CDR + 5 The Irregulars |
| X-Large Cooldown | 40% CDR | 150 seconds | Raid Shop, Event Codes, Update Rewards |
| Boss Chance | +30% Boss Cards | 120 seconds | Raid Shop, Game Modes |
| Moon Cycle | Reroll Moon Phase | Instant | Raid Shop, Battle Tower |
| Border Chance | +30% Rare Borders | 120 seconds | Raid Shop, Infinite Story |
Ready to master the potion system in Anime Card Clash? Whether you're grinding for that elusive Secret border card or preparing for a raid boss marathon, understanding how potions work can mean the difference between hours of grinding and quick success. I've spent countless hours testing every potion combination, and I'm here to share exactly what works in 2025.
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Potions are the unsung heroes of efficient progression in Anime Card Clash. These temporary buffs transform your grinding sessions from tedious marathons into strategic power plays. Unlike permanent upgrades that cost millions of gold, potions give you immediate, powerful boosts for crucial moments - whether you're chasing a specific Moon Cycle card or pushing for higher raid damage.
Think of potions as your tactical toolkit. Each one serves a specific purpose, and knowing when to pop that X-Large Lucky Potion versus saving it for a boss encounter can save you hours of grinding. The game's RNG can be brutal, but potions tip the scales in your favor when you need it most.
Every few minutes, Small and Medium tier potions spawn randomly around the lobby. Simply walk over the glowing bottles to collect them automatically. I've found that server hopping during off-peak hours yields the best results - fewer players means more potions for you. These spawns are perfect for new players building their initial stockpile.
Crafting remains the most reliable way to obtain specific potions. Head to the Crafting NPC near the spawn area and combine your excess character cards with lower-tier potions. The beauty of this system is that it turns your duplicate cards into valuable resources rather than letting them collect dust in your inventory.
After completing raids and earning Boss Shards, visit the Raid Shop entrance to purchase high-tier potions. X-Large potions, which were added in the September 2025 update, are exclusively available here alongside Boss Chance and Border Chance potions. Each successful raid typically yields 10-15 Boss Shards, making this a sustainable farming method for endgame players.
Both Infinite Story and Battle Tower modes drop various potion types upon completion. Before entering any mode, check the reward preview screen - it displays exactly which potions you can earn. Battle Tower particularly excels at dropping Moon Cycle Reroll Potions, while Infinite Story favors Border Chance Potions.
Developer RNG Lab frequently releases codes during updates and milestones. The recent CURSERAIDUPDATE3 code, for example, granted 5 X-Large Luck Potions and 5 X-Large Roll Speed Potions. Join the official Anime Card Clash Discord to catch codes within minutes of release.
The Lucky Potion progression follows a clear upgrade path that transforms common cards into powerful luck boosts:
Small Lucky Potion Recipe:
Medium Lucky Potion Recipe:
Large Lucky Potion Recipe:
X-Large Lucky Potion (Cannot be Crafted):
Small Cooldown Reduction Recipe:
Medium Cooldown Reduction Recipe:
Large Cooldown Reduction Recipe:
X-Large Cooldown Reduction (Cannot be Crafted):
This game-changer increases your odds of rolling Boss Cards by a flat 30% for 120 seconds. Stack this with server luck bonuses and Moon Cycles for maximum effectiveness. I've consistently seen my Boss Card drops jump from the base 1% to nearly 4% when properly stacked. Purchase these exclusively from the Raid Shop for 50 Boss Shards each.
The most strategic potion in your arsenal, this instantly rerolls the current Moon Phase with weighted probabilities. Stronger moons like Blood Moon (5% chance) and Eclipse (2% chance) have lower roll rates, but the payoff is massive. Save these for when you're specifically hunting Moon-exclusive cards like the Legendary Moonlit Swordsman.
This underrated potion boosts your chances of encountering Gold, Rainbow, and Secret borders by 30% for 120 seconds. The real value comes during mass rolling sessions - pop one before burning through 10,000+ instant rolls and watch your rare border collection explode.
Potions of the same type NEVER stack - stronger potions override weaker ones immediately. If you have 45 seconds remaining on a Medium Lucky Potion and drink a Large Lucky Potion, you lose those 45 seconds completely. This mechanic punishes poor timing, so always let potions expire naturally before upgrading.
Through extensive testing, I've developed the perfect potion rotation:
Potions multiply with server luck bonuses rather than adding to them. A +3 Luck potion during a 2x server event gives you 6 additional luck, not 5. This multiplicative stacking makes event periods the optimal time for potion usage.
For maximum raid efficiency, combine:
This combination consistently puts me in the top 10 raid damage dealers, earning 15-20 Boss Shards per run.
When hunting Secret borders:
Free-to-play players should focus on:
Cooldown Reduction potions absolutely work in PvP, giving you a significant advantage in ranked matches. Lucky and Border potions have no effect since you're not rolling cards during combat.
Yes, potions persist through game updates. I recommend stockpiling before major updates since new content often benefits from luck boosts.
With perfect stacking: Base luck (upgradeable to 50) + X-Large Lucky Potion (4) + Server Event (2x multiplier) + Trait bonuses = potentially over 120 luck during optimal conditions.
Keep enough duplicates to maintain one full crafting chain (15 cards minimum) for each potion type. Excess duplicates can be safely used for crafting without limiting future options.
The Raid Shop refreshes every 6 hours. X-Large potions have a 15% appearance rate based on community tracking data from September 2025.
No, expired codes cannot be redeemed. However, some codes reactivate during anniversary events - the RELEASE code historically returns each March.
Roll Speed potions (different from Cooldown Reduction) specifically increase auto-roll speed by up to 50% with X-Large tier.
After discussing strategies with top players in the Discord, here are insider tips that transformed my gameplay:
The 3 AM Farming Method: Server luck mysteriously increases between 3-5 AM EST. Combine this with X-Large Lucky Potions for maximum efficiency.
Potion Hoarding Threshold: Never let your potion inventory exceed 100 of any tier. The game starts lagging with excessive items, affecting your roll speed.
The Cursed King Cheese: X-Large Cooldown Reduction Potions allow certain cards to permanently stunlock the Awakened Cursed King boss when timed correctly.
Budget Potion Cycling: Alternate between Small and Medium potions during long sessions to maintain constant buffs without depleting premium supplies.
The Update 3.6 Cursed Raid expansion revolutionized potion usage:
Developer RNG Lab confirmed that Update 3.7 (expected October 2025) will introduce "Mega Potions" with 5-minute durations and stackable effects - prepare your materials now!
Mistake #1: Panic Popping Never use potions immediately after a bad luck streak. RNG doesn't have memory - your next roll has the same odds regardless of previous results.
Mistake #2: Event FOMO Saving all potions for events means missing daily progression. Use Small/Medium tiers freely while reserving Large/X-Large for special occasions.
Mistake #3: Ignoring Expiration Warnings The 10-second warning before potion expiration is your cue to prepare the next one, not to frantically start rolling.
Mistake #4: Solo Raiding with CDR Cooldown Reduction potions shine in group raids where synchronized abilities multiply damage. Solo raiders benefit more from Lucky Potions for better drops.
Mistake #5: Crafting During Events Never craft during double material events - the bonus doesn't apply to crafting costs, wasting your multiplied resources.
Mastering the potion system in Anime Card Clash transforms you from a casual roller into an efficiency machine. Whether you're crafting your first Small Lucky Potion or optimizing X-Large potion rotations for endgame raids, understanding these mechanics saves hundreds of hours of grinding.
Remember the golden rule: potions don't stack, timing is everything, and preparation beats luck every time. Start building your potion stockpile today, join the official Discord community for the latest strategies, and watch your collection grow exponentially.
The September 2025 updates have made potions more powerful than ever, and with Update 3.7 on the horizon, now's the perfect time to master these game-changing consumables. See you in the lobby - I'll be the one with 200 X-Large potions ready for the next Secret border hunt!
Ready to put this knowledge into action? Bookmark this guide, grab those lobby potions, and start crafting your way to Anime Card Clash dominance!