Void (cards)

In the context of card games, particularly collectible card games (CCGs) and trading card games (TCGs), "Void" generally refers to a game zone or game state where cards are permanently removed from play. Cards sent to the Void are typically no longer accessible or interactable for the remainder of the game, unless a specific game effect explicitly allows for interaction with cards in the Void.

The specifics of the Void's functionality depend heavily on the particular game's rules. The Void may function as a discard pile in some games, differing only in name. However, in other games, it represents a zone from which cards cannot be readily retrieved, representing complete annihilation or banishment.

Mechanics that send cards to the Void are often designed to be highly detrimental, permanently removing resources or powerful threats from the game. Cards that interact with the Void, either by sending cards there or retrieving them, can be strategically important, influencing resource management and potentially disrupting an opponent's plans.