# Creating a Custom Deck

Creating your custom deck is an exciting part of personalizing your racing strategy in *MixMob: Racer 1*. It gives you a chance to experiment with different strategies. Here's how to create your own deck:

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**Steps to Create a Custom Deck:**

1. **Access the Deck Screen**:
   * From the main screen, click on the **"Deck"** button to open your available cards.
2. **Create Your Own Deck**:
   * After entering the deck screen, click the **"Create Your Own Deck"** button.
3. **Choose Your Cards**:
   * Your cards are divided into three main categories:
     * **Offensive Cards (Orange Background)**: These are used to deal damage and hinder your opponents.
     * **Defensive Cards (Blue Background)**: Use these to block attacks and protect against debuffs.
     * **Remix Cards (Purple Background)**: Speed-oriented cards that can boost your MixBot’s speed or slow down others.
   * Simply **highlight** a card to see its details. You can click the **magnifying glass** to view the card’s full description.
   * To add a card to your deck, click the **"+"** button. The card will be added automatically.
4. **Deck Restrictions**:
   * Each deck can have a **maximum of 10 cards**.
   * The following restrictions apply:
     * You can only add **one copy** of each card to the deck.
     * You can add a **maximum of 2 Bombardment type cards**.
     * You can add a **maximum of 2 Homing type cards**.
     * You can add a **maximum of 2 Boff faction type cards**.
     * You can add a **maximum of 2 Styler faction type cards**.
     * You can add a **maximum of 2 Tek faction type cards**.
5. **Naming Your Deck**:
   * Once you’ve selected your 10 cards, give your deck a **name**. This name will help you identify your custom deck in the future.
6. **Selecting a Deck Cover**:
   * You can choose from 3 different cover designs for your deck. Pick the one you prefer to personalize your deck.

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7. **Saving Your Deck**:
   * Once you’re happy with your custom deck, click the **Save** button to save it.

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**Pro Tip:**

* Always make sure you have the **correct deck selected** before starting a match. This ensures that you’re racing with the strategy you’ve designed.