Mutation Tier List for Anime Stars Card Collection
Last updated: 2026-06-21
Mutation Value Beyond Cosmetics
Mutations in Anime Stars Card Collection layer income multipliers and visual prestige on base rarities from Princess through Archon. Tier rankings weigh Binder Yen per minute contribution, pull difficulty at reasonable Variant Luck levels, and replaceability when upgrading slots on Place ID 109715918987082.
Cosmetic appeal does not affect tier placement—Rainbow ranks S for numeric reasons first, though community trade value often follows the same order.
Mutation tiers apply per card after grade is accounted for separately. A Rainbow at F grade may rank below Gold at X grade until grading closes the gap.
S Tier: Rainbow
Rainbow mutations sit alone in S tier for income and long-term keeper status. Endgame Binders aim for Rainbow Archon cards at X grade across showcase slots.
Rainbow pulls at any rarity warrant grading evaluation before sell— even on Princess tier during early game if the income estimator shows slot improvement.
Nova Digital event boosts to Rainbow rates temporarily increase acquisition; tiers assume standard odds outside documented events.
A Tier: Diamond
Diamond mutations provide strong mid-to-high multipliers without Rainbow rarity. A tier cards anchor progression until Rainbow replacements arrive for the same character or series.
Diamond Archon at high grade approaches lower Rainbow tiers on lower rarities—compare before dismantling for tokens.
Variant Luck farming sessions target Diamond as acceptable stopping point when Rainbow chase exhausts Yen reserves.
B Tier: Gold and Unmutated Baseline
Gold mutations beat unmutated equivalents at B tier—worth slotting until Diamond or Rainbow upgrades appear for that Binder position.
Unmutated high-grade Archon cards rank alongside Gold on lower rarities in complex crossover zones—use tools rather than tier generalizations for close decisions.
No mutation on low-tier filler destined for token dismantling sits below B tier—sell or dismantle without guilt unless index completion requires retention.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rainbow always worth keeping?
Yes for income and collection value. Grade before slotting to maximize the Rainbow multiplier.
Can I tier skip from none to Rainbow?
Pulls roll one mutation tier. You cannot upgrade Gold to Rainbow without pulling a new mutated copy.
Do mutations stack?
Cards display one mutation tier at a time—Gold, Diamond, or Rainbow—not combined overlays.