Income Tier List for Anime Stars Card Collection
Last updated: 2026-06-21
Ranking Methodology for Binder Income
Income tier rankings measure Yen per minute at realistic grade targets—typically B or higher for mid-game, X for endgame—plus mutation multipliers. Nova Digital Games' rarity ladder from Princess through Archon forms the backbone, with Rainbow mutations elevating entries across tiers on Place ID 109715918987082.
Ungraded pulls rank lower than graded duplicates of lower rarity. A graded B-tier Epic often beats an ungraded Legendary until tokens push the Legendary past the income crossover point documented in grading strategy guides.
Offline earnings use the same per-card formulas as online Binder accrual, so income tiers directly affect idle returns when you log off with a optimized Binder.
S Tier Income Cards
Rainbow Archon cards at X grade define S tier. They combine top rarity base rates, maximum grade multiplier, and strongest mutation overlay. Any Rainbow Archon in a Binder slot is a long-term keeper unless replaced by event-exclusive higher-rate cards from future Nova Digital patches.
Diamond and Rainbow variants of top non-Archon tiers sit at S tier boundary depending on grade. A Rainbow Legendary at A grade may outearn a plain Archon at D until grading catches up.
Limited event Archons with documented bonus multipliers also rank S during their availability windows—verify Trello patch notes for expiration of bonus rates.
A and B Tier Staples
Gold and Diamond Archon cards at mid grades anchor A tier for players still token-farming toward X. Plain Archon at B or A grade remains A tier baseline endgame before mutations arrive.
Rainbow cards on Rare through Legendary tiers populate B tier as stepping stones. Replace them gradually rather than selling prematurely when Archon pulls are infrequent.
High-grade Epic and Legendary cards without mutations fill B tier for mid-game until Archon density increases in your collection.
Lower Tiers and Sell Candidates
Princess and common-tier cards without mutations rank C or D unless needed for index completion bonuses. Grade one copy if it temporarily beats weakest Binder slot, then sell extras.
Ungraded mid-tier duplicates destined for token dismantling are not income tier candidates—they are Grade Machine fuel, not Binder keepers.
F tier for income purposes includes any card whose graded, unmutated Yen per minute falls below your current weakest slotted card—auto candidates for sell unless collection goals override.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Archon always beat lower rarities?
Usually at equal grade and mutation, but a Rainbow high-tier Rare can beat a plain low-grade Archon temporarily.
How much does X grade matter?
X grade provides the largest multiplier. Income tiers assume grading investment for cards you plan to keep long term.
Are index completion cards good for income?
Index rewards may grant bonuses, but individual index filler cards often rank low for raw Binder income.