Survival Mode uses a seasonal Bracket-based reward system. Players earn Reward Points from eligible victories, and Glint is distributed at the end of the season according to each player's performance within their selected Bracket.
Important: Survival does not currently distribute SPS rewards. The Survival SPS reward pool has been paused since March 30, 2026. SPS-for-Glint is available only in Wild Ranked and does not apply to Survival.
Survival Brackets
Survival includes 11 Brackets. Players select a Bracket at the beginning of the season. Each Bracket has its own card-level requirements, automation rules, system opponent settings, cooldown modifiers, leaderboard, and seasonal Glint allocation.
Brackets are independent reward groups. Reward Points earned in one Bracket are compared only with the eligible Reward Points earned by other players in that same Bracket.
Review Survival Mode: FAQ for card-level restrictions, automation settings, cooldown rules, rentals, flagging cards, and other gameplay information.
How Reward Points Work
Players earn Reward Points for eligible Survival victories. Reward Points are used to determine each player's share of their Bracket's seasonal Glint pool.
Reward Points are not Glint or SPS and do not have a fixed token conversion rate. Their value depends on the total eligible Reward Points earned by all participating players in the same Bracket and the amount of Glint allocated to that Bracket.
Player's share of Bracket Glint = Player Reward Points / Total eligible Reward Points in the Bracket
Applicable battle and account reward modifiers may be included in the Reward Points awarded for a victory. The Battle Results screen provides the final server-calculated value for the completed battle.
How the Glint Pool Is Allocated
Each Survival Bracket receives an independent Glint allocation. The allocation is based on participation, including the total Collection Power played by all players in that Bracket throughout the season.
The more Collection Power played in a Bracket, the larger that Bracket's share of the available Survival Glint may become.
Archon level caps do not reduce the Collection Power contribution of an individual card. For example, a max-level card contributes its Collection Power even when its playable level is capped by the selected Bracket.
End-of-Season Glint Distribution
Survival Glint is distributed at the end of the season rather than after each battle. A player's final Glint reward depends on:
- The Glint allocated to the selected Bracket.
- The player's eligible Reward Points.
- The total eligible Reward Points earned by all players in that Bracket.
- Any additional eligibility rules or reward caps shown in the game.
Because participation and Reward Point totals change throughout the season, projected Glint may change before the final distribution.
SPS Rewards
Survival SPS rewards are currently paused. Players do not receive SPS for an individual Survival victory or from the Survival seasonal reward pool.
This is different from Modern, where eligible Reward Points determine a player's share of a Bracket SPS pool, and Wild, where eligible victories can award SPS directly.
Ranked Fortune Entries
Under the current Survival reward structure, winning 50 Survival battles awards 25 Ranked Fortune Entries. These entries participate in the applicable weekly Ranked Fortune Draw.
A valid Fortune Pass is required at the time of the weekly draw. Entries are not carried over to a later draw. Review Fortune Entries for current participation requirements and draw rules.
Survival Ranked Fortune Entries are separate from Frontier Entries. Frontier Entries participate in the Weekly Frontier Draw and do not use the Ranked Fortune Pass system.
Leaderboard Rewards and Ascension Tokens
Every Survival Bracket has its own leaderboard. Leaderboard rewards are based on the player's final eligible placement and the rewards displayed for that Bracket.
Players who finish within the top 25 of an eligible Survival leaderboard receive an Ascension Token. Ascension Tokens are used to enter designated special tournaments.
Always review the in-game leaderboard before the season ends for the current placement requirements and available rewards.
Where to View Survival Rewards
From the Survival lobby, players can review:
- The selected Bracket and its rules.
- Current rating and Reward Points.
- Leaderboard position.
- Projected or available seasonal rewards.
Ranked Fortune Entries can be reviewed in Currency Activity under Other > Ranked Entry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I earn SPS from Survival battles?
No. Survival SPS rewards are currently paused. Eligible Survival performance contributes toward seasonal Glint and other Survival-specific rewards.
Is Survival Glint paid after every victory?
No. Victories award Reward Points. Glint is distributed at the end of the season according to each player's share of eligible Reward Points in the same Bracket.
Can I use SPS-for-Glint in Survival?
No. SPS-for-Glint is exclusive to eligible Wild Ranked battles.