Special Card Rules
In GameDay Squad Fantasy Sports, special cards are unique player cards that bring diversity and strategic depth to your squad. These cards may include unique scoring rules or features, making them distinct from standard cards. The exact characteristics and rules for special cards can vary depending on the sport and competition. For Aussie Rules, the specific guidelines for including special cards are outlined below:
Special Card Limits by Competition:
This table outlines the limitations placed on using Special Cards across different GDS competitions. It includes overall caps and sub-limits for Prize Cards and All-Star Cards. What are sub-limits?
Each competition has a total limit on how many Special Cards you can use in your squad. Within that total, there are sub-limits that control how many Prize Cards or All-Star Cards you can use specifically.
Example (Classic Competition):
Total Special Card Limit: 2
Sub-limit for Prize Cards: 1
Sub-limit for All-Star Cards: 2
✅ Valid squad combinations:
1 Prize Card + 1 All-Star Card
0 Prize Cards + 2 All-Star Cards
0 Prize Cards + 1 All-Star Card ❌ Invalid: 2 Prize Cards (because the Prize Card sub-limit is 1)
Competition Breakdown
Starter Competition
Total Special Card Limit: 0
You cannot use any Special Cards in this tier.
Sub-Limit for Prize Cards: Not applicable
Sub-Limit for All-Star Cards: Not applicable
Contender Competition
Total Special Card Limit: 0
You cannot use any Special Cards in this tier.
Sub-Limit for Prize Cards: Not applicable
Sub-Limit for All-Star Cards: Not applicable
Classic Competition
Total Special Card Limit: 2
You may select up to TWO Special Cards in your squad.
Sub-Limit for Prize Cards: 1
Only ONE Prize Card can be selected in your squad.
Sub-Limit for All-Star Cards: 2
A maximum of TWO All-Star Cards can be used, as long as they fit within the total limit.
Challenger Competition
Total Special Card Limit: 3
You may select up to THREE Special Cards in your squad.
Sub-Limit for Prize Cards: 1
Only ONE Prize Card can be selected in your squad.
Sub-Limit for All-Star Cards: 23
A maximum of TWO All-Star Cards can be used, as long as they fit within the total limit.
Champion Competition
Total Special Card Limit: Unlimited
No restrictions; you can use as many Special Cards as you'd like.
Sub-Limit for Prize Cards: No limit
Sub-Limit for All-Star Cards: No limit
Fully unrestricted usage.
Starter
0
N/A
N/A
Contender
0
N/A
N/A
Classic
2
1
2
Challenger
3
1
3
Champion
Unlimited
No Limit
No Limit
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