# What are Shards?
 **Claim Your Cards with Shards!**
Shards are card fragments that allow you to unlock and upgrade cards in Dragonz Land. They are essential for progression, enabling you to claim powerful cards and improve their stats for battles. Let’s break it down using the example!
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Before you can use the Gold Dragon in your deck, you must first claim it by collecting the required shards:
**Where to Start:**
Visit the Cards Section to see the Gold Dragon and learn how many shards are needed to claim it.
**How to Claim:**\
Collect enough shards for the card you want, then head to the **Cards Section** to claim it. Once claimed, the card becomes part of your collection and can be used in your deck. **Claiming cards is the first step to unlocking their full potential—start building your ultimate team today!**
The Gold Dragon requires 6 Shards to unlock. Collect these shards through the marketplace.\
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Once you claim the card, it becomes part of your collection and can be added to your deck. From there, you can start **leveling it up** using additional cards found in **Treasure Chests** to boost its power and stats. **Claiming is just the beginning—start building and leveling up your ultimate deck today!**
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