Iteration

Iteration is an uncommon Defect Power costing 1 Energy that draws 2 cards the first time you draw a Status card each turn. In decks that generate Status cards, Iteration converts the downside of drawing Burns, Wounds, Dazed, or Voids into a significant card advantage, effectively making Status draws better than normal draws.

Iteration synergizes with every Status generator: Overclock's Burns, TURBO's Voids, Boost Away's Dazed, and Fight Through's Wounds all trigger the draw. Smokestack provides AoE damage alongside the draw, and Compact transforms the Status cards after Iteration's draw triggers. Rocket Punch becomes free when Status is created.

For the Defect, Iteration is a cornerstone of Status-synergy builds. Against bosses like Kaiser Crab and Test Subject #C10 where card advantage matters, drawing 2 extra cards per turn from inevitable Status draws is enormous. Against Soul Fysh, the extra draws help find defensive answers. Pair Iteration with Overclock for a guaranteed draw engine, as the Burn from Overclock triggers Iteration next turn.