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# Types of Cards

- [Summoners](https://docs.splinterlands.com/gameplay/types-of-cards/summoners.md): Summoners are a necessity for any playable Splinterlands collection.
- [Units](https://docs.splinterlands.com/gameplay/types-of-cards/monsters.md): Units are the cards that form a Splinterlands battle team.