Star Wars: Unlimited has crowned its 2026 Galactic Champion. Canadian player James Rimas won the Season One title in Las Vegas after defeating American finalist Cody Hill. Rimas used a Cad Bane leader deck and reportedly finished the final with 29 damage on his base, just one point from defeat. That is about as close as a card-game final can get without somebody physically launching proton torpedoes across the table. James Rimas Wins With Cad Bane The Galactic Championship featured more than 500 players and combined Draft with Premier play. Rimas credited extensive Draft preparation and remained committed to Cad Bane even when relatively few other top players chose the same leader. That result is especially interesting because we had already been watching how Showcase card prices were moving during Galactic Championship week, as collectors and players tried to predict which leaders and decks would shape the tournament. Cody Hill’s…
