Star Wars Unlimited Secrets of Power Spotlight Deck retail display with Chancellor Palpatine and Padmé Amidala decks.

Spotlight Decks Revealed: Secrets of Power Brings Ready-to-Play Action

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Fantasy Flight Games is getting players fired up with the announcement of the new Spotlight Decks for Secrets of Power, the sixth expansion of Star Wars: Unlimited. These pre-built decks are designed to deliver both strategic depth and grab-and-go fun—ideal if you want to jump into the set without building from scratch.

What Are the Spotlight Decks?

  • Each deck is 50 cards strong, ready-to-play out of the box. No hunting for missing pieces.
  • Two leaders get the spotlight: Chancellor Palpatine and Padmé Amidala. Each leader comes with special cards in their deck to highlight Secrets of Power’s newer mechanics and themes.
  • They’re built to express the style of the new set—politics, intrigue, covert ops, schemers. So expect deck mechanics that lean into sabotage, revealing/discarding, plotting, and manipulating information.

Key Mechanics Highlighted

Here are the features that make these decks more than just starter kits:

  • Plot keyword (Palpatine deck): When you deploy your leader, you can play one or more cards with “Plot” from your resources (paying their normal cost), then draw/reveal the top card of your deck. This allows strong opening turns, especially if you prep for it.
  • Disclose mechanic (Padmé deck): This involves revealing or discarding cards that have certain aspect icons. Cards requiring “disclose” ask you to show specific aspect symbols. It rewards players who build with icon synergy and hand-management.
  • Token units & official synergies: There are cards in these decks that generate tokens (e.g. Spy tokens), that have synergy with traits like Official or similar. Useful to ramp up board presence or add pressure.

Why These Decks Matter

Here are a few reasons why the Spotlight Decks are causing buzz:

  1. Playable immediately: No need for a lot of side purchases; perfect if you want to test Secrets of Power’s meta before collecting full playsets.
  2. Showcase new mechanics: If the Plot and Disclose systems are going to influence tournaments or casual meta, these decks give a taste of those mechanics without needing to create a custom build.
  3. Collectibility and value: As pre-built decks, they often include special cards or rarities, making them appealing for collectors, not just players.
  4. Learning tools: Good way to see how synergies are meant to work—e.g. which leader cards expect certain types of deck-icons, or how early game resource use can swing based on leader deployment.

What to Check Before Buying

  • Cost vs benefit: These decks usually cost more than building a budget version yourself—but you pay for polish, ready-constructed synergy, and special cards.
  • Availability & preorders: They’re releasing with the Secrets of Power set on November 7, 2025. Spotlights decks are preorder-available and will show up in displays in hobby shops.
  • Suitability for your play style: If you’re more a “build your own” or competitive deck-tweaker type, you might use these as a reference, then tweak. If you like less effort and more immediate gameplay, they hit the sweet spot.

Bottom Line

The Secrets of Power Spotlight Decks are shaping up to be a smart move from Fantasy Flight—they provide a reliable, polished pathway into the expansion for both casual players and collectors. With leaders like Palpatine and Padmé shaping different strategic angles, and new mechanics that reward planning and information control, these decks are much more than just “starter boxes.” They’re a window into the future meta of Star Wars: Unlimited.

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