Marauders Micro-expansion: Adding It to Your Moonrakers Deck
By IV Studio — Shop Tend, Moonrakers, Veiled Fate, and Mythic | Published: 2026-11-03
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to add the Marauders Micro-expansion to your Moonrakers deck without breaking setup. Follow these steps for shuffling, sleeving, and integrating the new cards.
Quick answer
To add the Marauders Micro-expansion to your Moonrakers deck, shuffle its 5 crew, 5 contract, and 5 ship part cards into the corresponding main decks before setup. Use the included sleeves to protect the new cards, and treat them as part of the standard draw piles.
Why the Marauders cards are easy to integrate
The Marauders Micro-expansion is designed as a seamless addition: its 15 cards (5 crew, 5 contracts, 5 ship parts) match the card types already in your Moonrakers base game. That means you don't need to learn new rules or change the core flow—just shuffle them in.
Because the expansion is small, it won't drastically dilute your existing deck. You'll see the new cards occasionally, adding variety without overwhelming the familiar strategies.
When to skip the shuffle
If you're teaching new players, you might want to leave the expansion cards out for the first game to keep the card pool simpler. Once everyone knows the base game, add Marauders for extra replayability.
Also, if you prefer a more predictable deck for solo play or a specific scenario, you can set the expansion aside. It's entirely optional.
Step-by-step integration
- Separate the new cards by type: Sort the 5 crew, 5 contract, and 5 ship part cards into three piles. Check that you have all 15 cards before mixing them in. Missing a card? Contact the store before shuffling.
- Sleeve the new cards (optional but recommended): Use the included sleeves to protect the Marauders cards. If your base game cards are unsleeved, consider sleeving all cards for consistent shuffling and handling. Sleeving all cards prevents marked cards and improves durability.
- Shuffle each pile into its matching deck: Add the crew cards to the crew deck, contracts to the contract deck, and ship parts to the ship part deck. Shuffle thoroughly to distribute the new cards evenly. Shuffle each deck separately to avoid clumping.
- Set up the game as usual: Proceed with the standard Moonrakers setup. The expansion cards are now part of the draw piles and will appear during play. No additional setup steps are needed.
- Play and enjoy the variety: During the game, treat the Marauders cards like any other card of their type. They follow the same rules and interactions. If a card seems unclear, check the base game rulebook first.
Product facts
- Moonrakers: Marauders Micro-expansion: Includes 15 cards total: 5 crew, 5 contract, and 5 ship part cards. These cards slot directly into your existing decks, so you can add them without extra components or rules.
Moonrakers: Marauders Micro-expansion - Moonrakers: Marauders Micro-expansion: Card sleeves are included to help protect your new cards. You can sleeve the expansion cards right away, keeping them in good condition and visually distinct if you use different sleeves.
