Initial pass at Golden Pack.

improvements.txt

@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+- When you're out of coins, highlight the pass button so you know to click it
+- When it becomes your turn in the shop phase, do some big animation of "your turn" across the screen or something, with a sound. It's easy to not realize it's your turn right now.
+- I found one occurrence of the rock animation not playing for the opponent. It was deterministic for this battle (if I rewound and replayed, it still skipped) but it worked in other battles.
+- Under the hover state of the card, have a explainer box for the trigger
+- In the shop, the coints you have remaining should be big golden discs above the buy row, instead of a little icon in the toolbar.
+- The squirrel card has two colums to list it's two abilities, but we should just show them stacked vertically instead.
+- The crocodile didn't seem to work. I played my last pet, and my opponent had a crocodile set aside, but it didn't roll the rocks.
+- If you have lots of apples, they can go off-screen when they stack. Maybe make the play area larger?

internal/ai/ai.go

@@ -35,11 +35,13 @@ import (
 
 // Action is one move the bot wants to make, mirroring the client protocol.
 type Action struct {
-	Type  string   // "buy" | "sell" | "trade" | "tradeChoose" | "pass" | "arrange" | "ready"
-	Row   int      // buy
+	Type   string   // buy | buyAvocado | sell | trade | tradeChoose | pass | arrange | ready | revealChoose | battleChoose
+	Row    int      // buy / buyAvocado
 	Cards  []string // sell / trade
 	Pick   int      // tradeChoose
 	Order  []string // arrange
+	CardID string   // revealChoose (Cockatoo): the pet to reveal
+	Value  int      // battleChoose (Nurse Shark): Trumpets to spend
 }
 
 // Bot is a computer player at a fixed difficulty level.
@@ -61,6 +63,12 @@ func (b *Bot) Act(v *game.View, mem *Memory) *Action {
 	me := &v.Players[v.YouSeat]
 	switch v.Phase {
 	case game.PhaseShop:
+		if v.PendingReveal != nil {
+			if v.PendingReveal.PlayerID == me.ID {
+				return b.decideReveal(v)
+			}
+			return nil
+		}
 		if v.Pending != nil {
 			if v.Pending.PlayerID == me.ID {
 				return b.decideTradeChoose(v, mem)
@@ -78,6 +86,13 @@ func (b *Bot) Act(v *game.View, mem *Memory) *Action {
 			return b.decideArrange(v, mem)
 		}
 	case game.PhaseBattle:
+		if v.PendingBattle != nil {
+			if v.PendingBattle.Seat == v.YouSeat {
+				// Spend as many Trumpets as allowed — more rocks is better.
+				return &Action{Type: "battleChoose", Value: v.PendingBattle.Max}
+			}
+			return nil
+		}
 		if !me.Ready {
 			return &Action{Type: "ready"}
 		}
@@ -85,6 +100,21 @@ func (b *Bot) Act(v *game.View, mem *Memory) *Action {
 	return nil
 }
 
+// decideReveal picks the highest-power eligible pet for Cockatoo's reveal, for
+// the most apples.
+func (b *Bot) decideReveal(v *game.View) *Action {
+	me := &v.Players[v.YouSeat]
+	best, bestPow := "", -1
+	for _, id := range v.PendingReveal.Options {
+		for _, c := range me.Deck {
+			if c.ID == id && c.Power > bestPow {
+				best, bestPow = id, c.Power
+			}
+		}
+	}
+	return &Action{Type: "revealChoose", CardID: best}
+}
+
 // Pending reports whether the seat owes the game an action right now — the
 // server uses it to decide when to schedule a bot move.
 func Pending(v *game.View) bool {
@@ -94,11 +124,21 @@ func Pending(v *game.View) bool {
 	me := &v.Players[v.YouSeat]
 	switch v.Phase {
 	case game.PhaseShop:
+		if v.PendingReveal != nil {
+			return v.PendingReveal.PlayerID == me.ID
+		}
 		if v.Pending != nil {
 			return v.Pending.PlayerID == me.ID
 		}
 		return v.Turn == v.YouSeat && !me.Ready
-	case game.PhaseArrange, game.PhaseBattle:
+	case game.PhaseArrange:
+		return !me.Ready
+	case game.PhaseBattle:
+		// A pending mid-battle decision is owed only by the deciding seat;
+		// otherwise everyone owes the battle acknowledgement.
+		if v.PendingBattle != nil {
+			return v.PendingBattle.Seat == v.YouSeat
+		}
 		return !me.Ready
 	}
 	return false

internal/ai/ai_test.go

@@ -11,7 +11,26 @@ import (
 // It fails the test if a bot ever produces an illegal action or the game
 // stops making progress.
 func playBotGame(t *testing.T, levelA, levelB float64) *game.Game {
+	return playBotGamePack(t, game.DefaultPack, levelA, levelB)
+}
+
+// forcePlayable temporarily marks a (possibly gated) pack Playable so tests can
+// start a game on it, returning a restore func.
+func forcePlayable(id string) func() {
+	for i := range game.Packs {
+		if game.Packs[i].ID == id {
+			prev := game.Packs[i].Playable
+			game.Packs[i].Playable = true
+			idx := i
+			return func() { game.Packs[idx].Playable = prev }
+		}
+	}
+	return func() {}
+}
+
+func playBotGamePack(t *testing.T, pack string, levelA, levelB float64) *game.Game {
 	t.Helper()
+	defer forcePlayable(pack)()
 	g := game.New()
 	pa, err := g.AddBot("Bot A", levelA)
 	if err != nil {
@@ -21,6 +40,9 @@ func playBotGame(t *testing.T, levelA, levelB float64) *game.Game {
 	if err != nil {
 		t.Fatalf("AddBot B: %v", err)
 	}
+	if err := g.SetPack(pack); err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("SetPack %s: %v", pack, err)
+	}
 	if err := g.StartGame(); err != nil {
 		t.Fatalf("StartGame: %v", err)
 	}
@@ -68,12 +90,18 @@ func applyAction(g *game.Game, playerID string, a *Action) error {
 	switch a.Type {
 	case "buy":
 		return g.Buy(playerID, a.Row)
+	case "buyAvocado":
+		return g.BuyAvocado(playerID, a.Row)
 	case "sell":
 		return g.Sell(playerID, a.Cards)
 	case "trade":
 		return g.TradeStart(playerID, a.Cards)
 	case "tradeChoose":
 		return g.TradeChoose(playerID, a.Pick)
+	case "revealChoose":
+		return g.RevealChoose(playerID, a.CardID)
+	case "battleChoose":
+		return g.BattleChoose(playerID, a.Value)
 	case "pass":
 		return g.Pass(playerID)
 	case "arrange":
@@ -98,6 +126,19 @@ func TestBotsFinishGames(t *testing.T) {
 	}
 }
 
+// TestBotsFinishGoldenGame plays complete games on the Golden pack (tiers 1-3
+// printed; 4-6 empty). It exercises the Trumpet/Golden Retriever/Cone Snail
+// battle mechanics via SimulateBattle rollouts and the new shop effects, and
+// fails on any illegal or missing bot action.
+func TestBotsFinishGoldenGame(t *testing.T) {
+	for range 5 {
+		g := playBotGamePack(t, "golden", 1, 0.6)
+		if g.Round != game.MaxRounds {
+			t.Errorf("golden game ended on round %d, want %d", g.Round, game.MaxRounds)
+		}
+	}
+}
+
 // TestObserveTracksOpponentDeck checks the memory's opponent model against
 // the opponent's real deck after known public actions. The model may only
 // contain information a human spectator would have.

internal/ai/arrange.go

@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ func placeSpread(pets []game.Card, foodIdx int, _ game.Card) int {
 func placeSynergy(pets []game.Card, foodIdx int, food game.Card) int {
 	for i, p := range pets {
 		switch p.Name {
-		case "Rooster", "Dodo", "Leopard", "Peacock", "Scorpion":
+		case "Rooster", "Dodo", "Leopard", "Peacock", "Scorpion", "Bulldog", "Macaque":
 			return i
 		}
 	}

internal/ai/eval.go

@@ -113,6 +113,9 @@ func leadScore(c game.Card) float64 {
 			s += 0.8
 		case game.TriggerHurt:
 			s += 0.5
+		case game.TriggerAfterAttack:
+			// Wants to survive its clashes to keep triggering (Bulldog).
+			s += 0.6
 		}
 	}
 	return s

internal/ai/memory.go

@@ -94,10 +94,16 @@ func Observe(v *game.View, m *Memory) {
 		switch {
 		case e.Kind == game.LogBuy:
 			if c, ok := cardByID(m.PrevShopRow, e.Source); ok {
+				// An Avocado buy is set aside, not kept in the deck (Golden
+				// pack): don't add it to the deck model.
+				if c.Food != game.FoodAvocado {
 					m.Opp.Known = append(m.Opp.Known, c)
-			} else if c, ok := templateByName(e.CardName); ok {
+				}
+			} else if c, ok := templateByName(v.Pack, e.CardName); ok {
+				if c.Food != game.FoodAvocado {
 					m.Opp.Known = append(m.Opp.Known, c)
 				}
+			}
 		case e.Kind == game.LogSell:
 			m.removeOppCard(e.Source, e.CardName)
 			m.Opp.Known = append(m.Opp.Known, memApple(len(m.Opp.Known)))
@@ -179,15 +185,15 @@ func cardByID(cards []game.Card, id string) (game.Card, bool) {
 	return game.Card{}, false
 }
 
-// templateByName mints a reference copy of a named card from the printed
-// tier contents. The suit is whatever the first printed copy has — callers
-// only rely on stats and effects.
-func templateByName(name string) (game.Card, bool) {
+// templateByName mints a reference copy of a named card from the pack's
+// printed tier contents. The suit is whatever the first printed copy has —
+// callers only rely on stats and effects.
+func templateByName(pack, name string) (game.Card, bool) {
 	if name == "" {
 		return game.Card{}, false
 	}
 	for tier := 1; tier <= game.MaxRounds; tier++ {
-		for _, c := range game.TierContents(tier) {
+		for _, c := range game.TierContentsForPack(pack, tier) {
 			if c.Name == name {
 				return c, true
 			}

internal/ai/predict.go

@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ func (cx *ctx) unseenPool(tier int) []game.Card {
 		note(c)
 	}
 	var pool []game.Card
-	for _, c := range game.TierContents(tier) {
+	for _, c := range game.TierContentsForPack(cx.v.Pack, tier) {
 		if seen[c.Name] > 0 {
 			seen[c.Name]--
 			continue
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ func (cx *ctx) sampleOppDeck() []game.Card {
 	deck := append([]game.Card(nil), cx.m.Opp.Known...)
 	for _, h := range cx.m.Opp.Hidden {
 		var c game.Card
-		if t, ok := templateByName(h.Name); ok {
+		if t, ok := templateByName(cx.v.Pack, h.Name); ok {
 			c = t
 		} else if pool := cx.unseenPool(h.Tier); len(pool) > 0 {
 			c = pool[rand.IntN(len(pool))]

internal/ai/shop.go

@@ -18,7 +18,26 @@ func (cx *ctx) applyTemplateShopEffects(deck []game.Card, c game.Card, trigger g
 		}
 		switch e.Action {
 		case game.ActionGainApple:
-			for range max(e.Count, 1) {
+			n := max(e.Count, 1)
+			switch e.Per {
+			case game.PerShopFaintPets:
+				n *= countShopFaintPets(cx.v.ShopRow)
+			case game.PerBuysThisRound:
+				// This buy will bump the counter, so count it (Blue-Ringed Octopus).
+				n *= cx.me.BuysThisRound + 1
+			}
+			for range n {
+				deck = append(deck, cx.simApple())
+			}
+		case game.ActionRevealForApples:
+			// Cockatoo: the bot would reveal its highest-power other pet.
+			best := 0
+			for _, d := range deck {
+				if d.IsPet() && d.ID != c.ID && d.Power > best {
+					best = d.Power
+				}
+			}
+			for range best {
 				deck = append(deck, cx.simApple())
 			}
 		case game.ActionDoubleApples:
@@ -31,11 +50,54 @@ func (cx *ctx) applyTemplateShopEffects(deck []game.Card, c game.Card, trigger g
 			for range apples {
 				deck = append(deck, cx.simApple())
 			}
+		case game.ActionApplesInPlay:
+			// Golden pack (Hercules Beetle, sold): in-play apples aren't in the
+			// deck, but they buff the front pet, so approximate them as deck
+			// apples for scoring. MinRound is already gated above.
+			for range max(e.Count, 1) {
+				deck = append(deck, cx.simApple())
+			}
+		case game.ActionBuyTopFree:
+			// Golden pack (Stoat): grabs an unknown top-of-deck card; approximate
+			// with a sampled card of the current tier.
+			pool := cx.unseenPool(cx.v.Round)
+			if len(pool) == 0 {
+				pool = game.TierContentsForPack(cx.v.Pack, cx.v.Round)
+			}
+			if len(pool) > 0 {
+				rc := pool[rand.IntN(len(pool))]
+				rc.ID = cx.nextSimID()
+				deck = append(deck, rc)
+			}
+		case game.ActionSetAside:
+			// Golden pack (Avocado): the just-bought token is set aside, not
+			// kept in the deck being scored.
+			if i := slices.IndexFunc(deck, func(d game.Card) bool { return d.ID == c.ID }); i >= 0 {
+				deck = slices.Delete(deck, i, i+1)
+			}
 		}
 	}
 	return deck
 }
 
+// countShopFaintPets counts pets in the shop row with a Faint effect (mirrors
+// the engine's Opossum payout).
+func countShopFaintPets(row []game.Card) int {
+	n := 0
+	for _, c := range row {
+		if c.ID == "" || !c.IsPet() {
+			continue
+		}
+		for _, e := range c.Effects {
+			if e.Trigger == game.TriggerFaint {
+				n++
+				break
+			}
+		}
+	}
+	return n
+}
+
 func (cx *ctx) simApple() game.Card {
 	return game.Card{
 		ID:        cx.nextSimID(),
@@ -133,6 +195,25 @@ func (b *Bot) decideShop(v *game.View, mem *Memory) *Action {
 		}
 	}
 
+	// Golden pack: buying by discarding an Avocado yields the same deck as a
+	// coin buy, so it's only preferred when coins are scarce — a small negative
+	// bias keeps the token in reserve otherwise.
+	if cx.me.Avocados > 0 {
+		for i, c := range v.ShopRow {
+			if c.ID == "" {
+				continue
+			}
+			nd := append(slices.Clone(deck), c)
+			nd = cx.applyTemplateShopEffects(nd, c, game.TriggerBuy)
+			nd = cx.previewSellDown(nd)
+			cands = append(cands, candidate{
+				act:   &Action{Type: "buyAvocado", Row: i},
+				decks: [][]game.Card{nd},
+				bias:  -0.05,
+			})
+		}
+	}
+
 	// Sell candidates: the worst 1, 2, or 3 keepers. Selling is free and
 	// takes any number of cards, so bulk-dumping junk before a battle is one
 	// action. Temporary cards are excluded — selling an apple for an apple
@@ -201,7 +282,7 @@ func (b *Bot) decideShop(v *game.View, mem *Memory) *Action {
 			}
 			pool := cx.unseenPool(v.Round + 1)
 			if len(pool) == 0 {
-				pool = game.TierContents(v.Round + 1)
+				pool = game.TierContentsForPack(v.Pack, v.Round+1)
 			}
 			var decks [][]game.Card
 			for range 3 {

internal/game/battle.go

@@ -1,6 +1,9 @@
 package game
 
-import "fmt"
+import (
+	"fmt"
+	"slices"
+)
 
 // BattleUnit is a pet in play with its attached foods applied. Power
 // (attack) is unaffected by damage; a unit dies when Damage >= Power.
@@ -13,6 +16,11 @@ type BattleUnit struct {
 	// its source so the log can name it (Gorilla's innate block, or a Melon
 	// perk) and the client can drop the spent card.
 	Shields []shieldCharge
+	// afterAttackUsed gates once-per-battle After-Attack effects (Bulldog).
+	afterAttackUsed bool
+	// hitPrevent are this pet's own one-shot partial damage preventions
+	// (Potato perk: two charges of 2). Consumed before any side-level charge.
+	hitPrevent []int
 }
 
 // shieldCharge is one full-hit block a pet carries. source is the granting
@@ -32,6 +40,15 @@ type shieldBlock struct {
 	release *Card
 }
 
+// preventInfo describes a partial damage prevention a hit just consumed (Cone
+// Snail): amount is the damage shaved off, release is the set-aside card to
+// remove from the board. The caller narrates it after its own hit event so the
+// replay order stays correct.
+type preventInfo struct {
+	amount  int
+	release *Card
+}
+
 func (u *BattleUnit) Power() int  { return u.Card.Power + u.Bonus }
 func (u *BattleUnit) Alive() bool { return u.Damage < u.Power() }
 
@@ -160,6 +177,13 @@ type lastPetVolley struct {
 	src  Card // the fainted pet, for the set-aside display
 }
 
+// feedAside is Giant Isopod's set-aside: each time the owner plays a pet, spend
+// one Trumpet to feed that pet `apples` apples.
+type feedAside struct {
+	apples int
+	src    Card // the fainted pet, for the set-aside display
+}
+
 // battleSide is one seat's live state during the simulation.
 type battleSide struct {
 	stack       []Card // remaining face-down cards, top first
@@ -175,6 +199,17 @@ type battleSide struct {
 	recurringRocks []setAsideRocks // Snake: on every own pet play
 	lastPetRocks   []lastPetVolley // Crocodile: when the enemy plays their last pet
 	shieldCards    []Card          // Turtle set-aside cards, parallel to shields
+
+	// --- Golden pack ---
+	trumpets     int           // ephemeral Trumpet pool (earned/spent in battle)
+	faintedHats  map[Suit]bool // distinct suits among friendly fainted pets (Honduran White Bat)
+	grSummoned   bool          // Golden Retriever already summoned this battle
+	hitPrevent   []int         // Cone Snail: pending one-shot partial damage preventions
+	preventCards []Card        // Cone Snail set-aside cards, parallel to hitPrevent
+	beePlayRocks    []setAsideRocks // Poison Dart Frog: rocks each time a Bee is played
+	feedOnPlay      []feedAside     // Giant Isopod: feed apples on each pet played
+	petsPlayed      int             // pets fielded so far (Komodo's "first pet")
+	retrieverGuards []int           // German Shepherd: damage the Golden Retriever prevents on its first hits
 }
 
 // hasPetInStack reports whether any pet remains face-down in the stack.
@@ -187,6 +222,17 @@ func (s *battleSide) hasPetInStack() bool {
 	return false
 }
 
+// canField reports whether the side has, or can still produce, a pet to fight:
+// one in play, a pet left in the stack, or a Golden Retriever waiting to be
+// summoned. Used to decide the battle is over only after play effects (and any
+// parting shots) have resolved.
+func (s *battleSide) canField() bool {
+	if s.unit != nil || s.hasPetInStack() {
+		return true
+	}
+	return len(s.stack) == 0 && s.trumpets > 0 && !s.grSummoned
+}
+
 // queuedPlay is a play-time effect waiting to resolve after reveals.
 type queuedPlay struct {
 	seat     int
@@ -198,8 +244,9 @@ type queuedPlay struct {
 }
 
 // effectCount resolves an effect's final count: base × Per statistic,
-// limited by Cap.
-func effectCount(e Effect, s *battleSide, u *BattleUnit) int {
+// limited by Cap. enemy is the opposing side (for enemy-relative multipliers);
+// it may be nil when the effect has no such Per.
+func effectCount(e Effect, s *battleSide, u *BattleUnit, enemy *battleSide) int {
 	n := e.count()
 	switch e.Per {
 	case PerFaintedBees:
@@ -210,6 +257,14 @@ func effectCount(e Effect, s *battleSide, u *BattleUnit) int {
 		n *= appleCount(u.Foods)
 	case PerPower:
 		n *= u.Power()
+	case PerUniqueFaintedHats:
+		n *= len(s.faintedHats)
+	case PerEnemyFaintedPets:
+		if enemy != nil {
+			n *= enemy.petsFainted
+		} else {
+			n = 0
+		}
 	}
 	if e.Cap > 0 && n > e.Cap {
 		n = e.Cap
@@ -231,20 +286,72 @@ func effectCount(e Effect, s *battleSide, u *BattleUnit) int {
 // entire hits; Garlic shaves 1 from each; Scorpion KOs whatever its clash
 // attack manages to hurt. A clash that changes nothing ends the battle as a
 // stalemate.
+//
+// resolveBattle is the orchestrator: it re-runs the (deterministic) simulation
+// from the recorded dice/decision tapes, publishing either a completed result
+// or a suspended one awaiting a mid-battle decision (Golden pack: Nurse Shark).
 func (g *Game) resolveBattle() {
+	g.NextCardID = g.BattleCardBase
+	g.battleRollCursor = 0
+	g.battleDecisionCursor = 0
+	res, pending := g.runBattle()
+	g.Battle = res
+	if pending != nil {
+		g.PendingBattle = pending
+		return
+	}
+	g.PendingBattle = nil
+	g.finalizeBattle(res)
+}
+
+// finalizeBattle applies the persistent effects of a completed battle: trophies,
+// the priority token hand-off, the result log line, and clearing the per-round
+// apples-in-play bank. Deferred here (not inside runBattle) because runBattle
+// may re-run several times before the battle actually completes.
+func (g *Game) finalizeBattle(res *BattleResult) {
+	n := len(g.Players)
+	winner := res.WinnerSeat
+	if winner >= 0 {
+		g.Players[winner].Trophies += res.Trophies
+		// Priority token: the winner hands it to the other player; a loser who
+		// held it keeps it; a draw leaves it put. (Two-player rule.)
+		if winner == g.PrioritySeat {
+			g.PrioritySeat = (winner + 1) % n
+		}
+	}
+	if winner < 0 {
+		g.addLog(LogEntry{Seat: -1, Icon: "⚔️", Kind: LogResult,
+			Text: fmt.Sprintf("Round %d battle ends in a draw.", g.Round)})
+	} else {
+		g.addLog(LogEntry{Seat: winner, Icon: "⚔️", Kind: LogResult,
+			Text: fmt.Sprintf("%s wins the round %d battle (+%d🏆).", g.Players[winner].Name, g.Round, res.Trophies)})
+	}
+	for _, p := range g.Players {
+		p.PendingApplesInPlay = 0
+		p.PendingTrumpets = 0
+	}
+}
+
+// runBattle plays the simulation to completion or until it needs a mid-battle
+// decision, returning the (partial) result and a non-nil pending in the latter
+// case. It mutates no persistent player state — that is finalizeBattle's job.
+func (g *Game) runBattle() (*BattleResult, *PendingBattleDecision) {
 	n := len(g.Players)
 	res := &BattleResult{Round: g.Round, WinnerSeat: -1, StackSizes: make([]int, n), Lineups: make([][]Card, n)}
+	var suspended *PendingBattleDecision
 	sides := make([]*battleSide, n)
 	emit := func(ev BattleEvent) { res.Events = append(res.Events, ev) }
 	// pname is the owning player's display name for a seat, for log text.
 	pname := func(seat int) string { return g.Players[seat].Name }
 
 	for _, p := range g.Players {
-		s := &battleSide{stack: append([]Card(nil), p.Deck...)}
+		s := &battleSide{stack: append([]Card(nil), p.Deck...), faintedHats: map[Suit]bool{}}
 		sides[p.Seat] = s
 		res.StackSizes[p.Seat] = len(p.Deck)
 		res.Lineups[p.Seat] = append([]Card(nil), p.Deck...)
 	}
+	// enemyOf returns the opposing side (two-player; generalizes later).
+	enemyOf := func(seat int) *battleSide { return sides[(seat+1)%n] }
 	// seatOrder resolves the priority-token holder first, then everyone else.
 	// Reveals, queued play effects, and cross-side triggers all follow it, so
 	// when two pets would act simultaneously (e.g. both throwing rocks) the
@@ -257,6 +364,13 @@ func (g *Game) resolveBattle() {
 			seatOrder = append(seatOrder, seat)
 		}
 	}
+	// startApple seeds one in-play apple onto a seat's first pet.
+	startApple := func(seat int) {
+		apple := g.newApple()
+		sides[seat].pending = append(sides[seat].pending, apple)
+		emit(BattleEvent{Type: "prep", Seat: seat, Card: &apple,
+			Text: fmt.Sprintf("%s starts the battle with an apple in play.", pname(seat))})
+	}
 	// Battle-prep effects that start apples in play (Monkey): they attach
 	// to the owner's first pet.
 	for _, p := range g.Players {
@@ -264,14 +378,23 @@ func (g *Game) resolveBattle() {
 			for _, e := range c.Effects {
 				if e.Trigger == TriggerBattlePrep && e.Action == ActionApplesInPlay {
 					for range e.count() {
-						apple := g.newApple()
-						sides[p.Seat].pending = append(sides[p.Seat].pending, apple)
-						emit(BattleEvent{Type: "prep", Seat: p.Seat, Card: &apple,
-							Text: fmt.Sprintf("%s starts the battle with an apple in play.", pname(p.Seat))})
+						startApple(p.Seat)
 					}
 				}
 			}
 		}
+		// Golden pack: apples-in-play banked by a sold Hercules Beetle this
+		// round (read-only here; finalizeBattle clears it once the battle ends,
+		// so re-runs bank the same amount).
+		for range p.PendingApplesInPlay {
+			startApple(p.Seat)
+		}
+		// Bird of Paradise: start the battle with Trumpets in the pool.
+		if p.PendingTrumpets > 0 {
+			sides[p.Seat].trumpets += p.PendingTrumpets
+			emit(BattleEvent{Type: "trumpet", Seat: p.Seat, Count: p.PendingTrumpets,
+				Text: fmt.Sprintf("%s starts with %d Trumpet%s.", pname(p.Seat), p.PendingTrumpets, plural(p.PendingTrumpets))})
+		}
 	}
 
 	summon := func(seat int, c Card, cause string) {
@@ -280,12 +403,43 @@ func (g *Game) resolveBattle() {
 		emit(BattleEvent{Type: "summon", Seat: seat, Card: &c,
 			Text: fmt.Sprintf("%s summons %s %s.", cause, article(c.Name), c.Name)})
 	}
+	// summonBottom puts a card on the BOTTOM of a seat's stack (Bear).
+	summonBottom := func(seat int, c Card, cause string) {
+		s := sides[seat]
+		s.stack = append(s.stack, c)
+		emit(BattleEvent{Type: "summon", Seat: seat, Card: &c,
+			Text: fmt.Sprintf("%s puts %s %s on the bottom of %s's deck.", cause, article(c.Name), c.Name, pname(seat))})
+	}
 	mintFor := func(kind string) Card {
 		if kind == "bee" {
 			return g.newBee()
 		}
 		return g.newApple()
 	}
+	// gainTrumpets adds trumpets to a side and narrates it.
+	gainTrumpets := func(seat, n int, cause string) {
+		if n <= 0 {
+			return
+		}
+		sides[seat].trumpets += n
+		emit(BattleEvent{Type: "trumpet", Seat: seat, Count: n,
+			Text: fmt.Sprintf("%s gains %d Trumpet%s.", cause, n, plural(n))})
+	}
+	// spend pays an effect's Trumpet cost from a side's pool, narrating the
+	// spend. Returns false (without paying) when the side can't afford it, so
+	// the caller skips the effect. A zero-cost effect always "pays".
+	spend := func(seat int, e Effect, cause string) bool {
+		if e.CostTrumpet <= 0 {
+			return true
+		}
+		if sides[seat].trumpets < e.CostTrumpet {
+			return false
+		}
+		sides[seat].trumpets -= e.CostTrumpet
+		emit(BattleEvent{Type: "trumpet", Seat: seat, Count: -e.CostTrumpet,
+			Text: fmt.Sprintf("%s spends %d Trumpet%s.", cause, e.CostTrumpet, plural(e.CostTrumpet))})
+		return true
+	}
 
 	// allowed gates battle-time effects on their conditions.
 	allowed := func(e Effect, u *BattleUnit) bool {
@@ -306,10 +460,10 @@ func (g *Game) resolveBattle() {
 	// when a shield absorbed the hit, a shieldBlock describing it (nil
 	// otherwise). A set-aside Turtle shield is spent before the pet's own
 	// shields (Melon/Gorilla) so the borrowed card clears the board first.
-	hitUnit := func(seat, amount int) (dealt int, block *shieldBlock) {
+	hitUnit := func(seat, amount int) (dealt int, block *shieldBlock, prevent *preventInfo) {
 		u := sides[seat].unit
 		if u == nil || amount <= 0 {
-			return 0, nil
+			return 0, nil, nil
 		}
 		if sides[seat].shields > 0 {
 			sides[seat].shields--
@@ -321,16 +475,36 @@ func (g *Game) resolveBattle() {
 				card = &c
 				source = c.Name
 			}
-			return 0, &shieldBlock{source: source, release: card}
+			return 0, &shieldBlock{source: source, release: card}, nil
 		}
 		if n := len(u.Shields); n > 0 {
 			sc := u.Shields[n-1]
 			u.Shields = u.Shields[:n-1]
-			return 0, &shieldBlock{source: sc.source, release: sc.card}
+			return 0, &shieldBlock{source: sc.source, release: sc.card}, nil
 		}
-		dealt = max(0, amount-u.prevention())
+		reduce := u.prevention()
+		// One partial-prevention charge per hit (whether or not it fully absorbs
+		// the blow): the pet's own first (Potato), else a side-level set-aside
+		// (Cone Snail).
+		if len(u.hitPrevent) > 0 {
+			amt := u.hitPrevent[0]
+			u.hitPrevent = u.hitPrevent[1:]
+			reduce += amt
+			prevent = &preventInfo{amount: amt}
+		} else if len(sides[seat].hitPrevent) > 0 {
+			amt := sides[seat].hitPrevent[0]
+			sides[seat].hitPrevent = sides[seat].hitPrevent[1:]
+			reduce += amt
+			prevent = &preventInfo{amount: amt}
+			if len(sides[seat].preventCards) > 0 {
+				c := sides[seat].preventCards[0]
+				sides[seat].preventCards = sides[seat].preventCards[1:]
+				prevent.release = &c
+			}
+		}
+		dealt = max(0, amount-reduce)
 		u.Damage += dealt
-		return dealt, nil
+		return dealt, nil, prevent
 	}
 
 	// emitShield narrates a blocked hit — naming the source rather than a bare
@@ -347,6 +521,21 @@ func (g *Game) resolveBattle() {
 		}
 	}
 
+	// emitPrevent narrates a Cone Snail partial prevention after the hit that
+	// consumed it, and drops the spent set-aside card.
+	emitPrevent := func(seat int, petName string, prev *preventInfo) {
+		u := sides[seat].unit
+		after := 0
+		if u != nil {
+			after = u.Damage
+		}
+		emit(BattleEvent{Type: "prevent", Seat: seat, Count: prev.amount, DamageAfter: after,
+			Text: fmt.Sprintf("A set-aside Cone Snail shields %s, preventing %d damage.", petName, prev.amount)})
+		if prev.release != nil {
+			emit(BattleEvent{Type: "release", Seat: seat, Card: prev.release})
+		}
+	}
+
 	// faint fires the unit's faint effects (its own and its perk's) in
 	// effect order, updates faint counters, and notifies enemy pets
 	// (Hippo's heal).
@@ -357,6 +546,11 @@ func (g *Game) resolveBattle() {
 		if isBee(u.Card) {
 			s.beesFainted++
 		}
+		// Track distinct suits among friendly fainted pets (Honduran White
+		// Bat). Bees and the Golden Retriever have no suit.
+		if !isBee(u.Card) && u.Card.Suit != "" {
+			s.faintedHats[u.Card.Suit] = true
+		}
 		// setAside marks the fainted pet as kept beside the arena with a
 		// pending effect, so the client can show its card until it resolves.
 		setAside := func() {
@@ -364,19 +558,47 @@ func (g *Game) resolveBattle() {
 			emit(BattleEvent{Type: "setaside", Seat: seat, Card: &c,
 				Text: fmt.Sprintf("%s is set aside.", c.Name)})
 		}
+		cause := fmt.Sprintf("%s's faint effect", u.Card.Name)
 		for _, e := range u.effects() {
 			if e.Trigger != TriggerFaint || !allowed(e, u) {
 				continue
 			}
+			if !spend(seat, e, u.Card.Name) {
+				continue
+			}
 			switch e.Action {
 			case ActionSummonTop:
 				target := seat
 				if e.Target == "enemy" {
 					target = (seat + 1) % n
 				}
-				for range effectCount(e, s, u) {
-					summon(target, mintFor(e.Card), fmt.Sprintf("%s's faint effect", u.Card.Name))
+				for range effectCount(e, s, u, enemyOf(seat)) {
+					summon(target, mintFor(e.Card), cause)
 				}
+			case ActionSummonBottom:
+				for range effectCount(e, s, u, enemyOf(seat)) {
+					if e.Target == "all" {
+						for other := range sides {
+							summonBottom(other, mintFor(e.Card), cause)
+						}
+					} else {
+						summonBottom(seat, mintFor(e.Card), cause)
+					}
+				}
+			case ActionGainTrumpet:
+				gainTrumpets(seat, effectCount(e, s, u, enemyOf(seat)), cause)
+			case ActionDrainTrumpet:
+				es := enemyOf(seat)
+				lost := min(e.count(), es.trumpets)
+				if lost > 0 {
+					es.trumpets -= lost
+					emit(BattleEvent{Type: "trumpet", Seat: (seat + 1) % n, Count: -lost,
+						Text: fmt.Sprintf("%s drains %d Trumpet%s from the enemy.", cause, lost, plural(lost))})
+				}
+			case ActionPreventNextHit:
+				s.hitPrevent = append(s.hitPrevent, e.count())
+				s.preventCards = append(s.preventCards, u.Card)
+				setAside()
 			case ActionRecycleApples:
 				recycled := 0
 				for _, f := range u.Foods {
@@ -385,6 +607,28 @@ func (g *Game) resolveBattle() {
 						recycled++
 					}
 				}
+			case ActionRecyclePerkApples:
+				// Macaque: recycle up to Count apples, then the active perk on
+				// top (so the perk reveals first and re-attaches to the next pet).
+				recycled := 0
+				for _, f := range u.Foods {
+					if f.Food == FoodApple && recycled < e.count() {
+						summon(seat, f, cause)
+						recycled++
+					}
+				}
+				if perk := u.activePerk(); perk != nil {
+					summon(seat, *perk, cause)
+				}
+			case ActionBeeRocks:
+				s.beePlayRocks = append(s.beePlayRocks, setAsideRocks{dice: e.count(), src: u.Card})
+				setAside()
+			case ActionFeedOnPlay:
+				s.feedOnPlay = append(s.feedOnPlay, feedAside{apples: e.count(), src: u.Card})
+				setAside()
+			case ActionGuardRetriever:
+				s.retrieverGuards = append(s.retrieverGuards, e.count())
+				setAside()
 			case ActionDelayedRocks:
 				s.oneShotRocks = append(s.oneShotRocks,
 					setAsideRocks{dice: e.count(), everyone: e.Target == "all", src: u.Card})
@@ -417,7 +661,7 @@ func (g *Game) resolveBattle() {
 				if e.Trigger != TriggerEnemyFaint || e.Action != ActionHeal || !allowed(e, os.unit) {
 					continue
 				}
-				healed := min(effectCount(e, os, os.unit), os.unit.Damage)
+				healed := min(effectCount(e, os, os.unit, sides[seat]), os.unit.Damage)
 				if healed > 0 {
 					os.unit.Damage -= healed
 					emit(BattleEvent{Type: "heal", Seat: other, DamageAfter: os.unit.Damage,
@@ -436,18 +680,23 @@ func (g *Game) resolveBattle() {
 			if e.Trigger != TriggerHurt || !allowed(e, u) {
 				continue
 			}
+			if !spend(seat, e, u.Card.Name) {
+				continue
+			}
 			switch e.Action {
 			case ActionEatApple:
-				for range effectCount(e, sides[seat], u) {
+				for range effectCount(e, sides[seat], u, enemyOf(seat)) {
 					u.Foods = append(u.Foods, g.newApple())
 					u.Bonus++
 				}
 				emit(BattleEvent{Type: "eat", Seat: seat, Bonus: u.Bonus,
 					Text: fmt.Sprintf("%s eats an apple after being hurt (now +%d).", u.Card.Name, u.Bonus)})
 			case ActionSummonTop:
-				for range effectCount(e, sides[seat], u) {
+				for range effectCount(e, sides[seat], u, enemyOf(seat)) {
 					summon(seat, mintFor(e.Card), fmt.Sprintf("%s's hurt effect", u.Card.Name))
 				}
+			case ActionGainTrumpet:
+				gainTrumpets(seat, effectCount(e, sides[seat], u, enemyOf(seat)), fmt.Sprintf("%s's hurt effect", u.Card.Name))
 			case ActionShieldSelf:
 				// Gorilla's own hurt-triggered block: innate, no card to drop.
 				for range e.count() {
@@ -457,6 +706,32 @@ func (g *Game) resolveBattle() {
 		}
 	}
 
+	// afterAttack fires After-Attack effects on a pet that survived a clash it
+	// fought in (Bulldog eats an apple). Effects here are once per battle.
+	afterAttack := func(seat int, u *BattleUnit) {
+		if !u.Alive() || u.afterAttackUsed {
+			return
+		}
+		for _, e := range u.effects() {
+			if e.Trigger != TriggerAfterAttack || !allowed(e, u) {
+				continue
+			}
+			if !spend(seat, e, u.Card.Name) {
+				continue
+			}
+			switch e.Action {
+			case ActionEatApple:
+				for range effectCount(e, sides[seat], u, enemyOf(seat)) {
+					u.Foods = append(u.Foods, g.newApple())
+					u.Bonus++
+				}
+				emit(BattleEvent{Type: "eat", Seat: seat, Bonus: u.Bonus,
+					Text: fmt.Sprintf("%s eats an apple after attacking (now +%d).", u.Card.Name, u.Bonus)})
+			}
+			u.afterAttackUsed = true
+		}
+	}
+
 	// throwRocks rolls `dice` rock dice against one seat's pet. Rocks are
 	// not "attacks with" the pet, so no knockout applies. Reports a kill.
 	throwRocks := func(from, target, dice int, source *Card) (killed bool) {
@@ -470,7 +745,7 @@ func (g *Game) resolveBattle() {
 			faces[i] = g.rollRockDie()
 			roll += faces[i]
 		}
-		dealt, block := hitUnit(target, roll)
+		dealt, block, prev := hitUnit(target, roll)
 		died := !tu.Alive()
 		// A set-aside pet (Snake/Blowfish/Badger/Croc) throws its rocks after a
 		// different pet has been played, so credit `source` explicitly; only
@@ -506,6 +781,9 @@ func (g *Game) resolveBattle() {
 		if block != nil {
 			emitShield(target, tu.Card.Name, block)
 		}
+		if prev != nil {
+			emitPrevent(target, tu.Card.Name, prev)
+		}
 		if died {
 			faint(target, tu)
 			sides[target].unit = nil
@@ -571,6 +849,7 @@ func (g *Game) resolveBattle() {
 				emit(BattleEvent{Type: "reveal", Seat: seat, Card: &c, Bonus: u.Bonus, Text: revealTxt})
 				s.pending = nil
 				s.unit = u
+				s.petsPlayed++
 				newlyPlayed[seat] = true
 				// Set-aside payouts fire before the new pet's own play
 				// effects.
@@ -585,6 +864,31 @@ func (g *Game) resolveBattle() {
 					plays = append(plays, queuedPlay{seat: seat,
 						effect: Effect{Action: ActionThrowRock, Count: r.dice}, source: &src})
 				}
+				// Poison Dart Frog: rocks whenever a Bee is played.
+				if isBee(c) {
+					for _, r := range s.beePlayRocks {
+						src := r.src
+						plays = append(plays, queuedPlay{seat: seat,
+							effect: Effect{Action: ActionThrowRock, Count: r.dice}, source: &src})
+					}
+				}
+				// Giant Isopod: each set-aside spends one Trumpet (mandatory when
+				// affordable) to feed the just-played pet its apples.
+				for i := range s.feedOnPlay {
+					if s.trumpets <= 0 {
+						break
+					}
+					s.trumpets--
+					src := s.feedOnPlay[i].src
+					emit(BattleEvent{Type: "trumpet", Seat: seat, Count: -1,
+						Text: fmt.Sprintf("%s spends 1 Trumpet.", src.Name)})
+					for range s.feedOnPlay[i].apples {
+						u.Foods = append(u.Foods, g.newApple())
+						u.Bonus++
+					}
+					emit(BattleEvent{Type: "eat", Seat: seat, Bonus: u.Bonus,
+						Text: fmt.Sprintf("%s feeds %s %d apples (now +%d).", src.Name, c.Name, s.feedOnPlay[i].apples, u.Bonus)})
+				}
 				// Walk the pet's own play effects, then its active perk's, so a
 				// play-time shield knows its source (an innate pet block vs a
 				// Melon perk that should be shown and later dropped).
@@ -593,8 +897,11 @@ func (g *Game) resolveBattle() {
 						return
 					}
 					// Shields apply the instant the pet enters play, ahead of
-					// any queued rocks (Melon).
+					// any queued rocks (Melon; Wildebeest, which pays Trumpets).
 					if e.Action == ActionShieldSelf {
+						if !spend(seat, e, u.Card.Name) {
+							return
+						}
 						for range e.count() {
 							ch := shieldCharge{}
 							if perk != nil {
@@ -605,6 +912,13 @@ func (g *Game) resolveBattle() {
 						}
 						return
 					}
+					// Potato's partial preventions likewise arm on entry.
+					if e.Action == ActionPreventSelf {
+						for range max(e.Cap, 1) {
+							u.hitPrevent = append(u.hitPrevent, e.count())
+						}
+						return
+					}
 					plays = append(plays, queuedPlay{seat: seat, unit: u, effect: e})
 				}
 				for _, e := range u.Card.Effects {
@@ -616,6 +930,24 @@ func (g *Game) resolveBattle() {
 					}
 				}
 			}
+			// Golden pack: a side that has run out of cards but still holds
+			// Trumpets fields a one-time Golden Retriever, its Power equal to
+			// those Trumpets. This happens before the "anyone out?" check so it
+			// can still clash.
+			if s.unit == nil && len(s.stack) == 0 && s.trumpets > 0 && !s.grSummoned {
+				gr := g.newGoldenRetriever(s.trumpets)
+				grUnit := &BattleUnit{Card: gr}
+				// German Shepherd: each set-aside guards the Golden Retriever's
+				// first hits (partial preventions).
+				grUnit.hitPrevent = append(grUnit.hitPrevent, s.retrieverGuards...)
+				s.unit = grUnit
+				s.grSummoned = true
+				s.petsPlayed++
+				newlyPlayed[seat] = true
+				emit(BattleEvent{Type: "reveal", Seat: seat, Card: &gr, Count: s.trumpets, Bonus: 0,
+					Text: fmt.Sprintf("%s is out of cards — a Golden Retriever charges in with %d Trumpet%s (Power %d).",
+						pname(seat), s.trumpets, plural(s.trumpets), s.trumpets)})
+			}
 		}
 		// Cross-side play triggers: Rhino rocks anyone who just played;
 		// Crocodile volleys when the enemy plays their last pet.
@@ -655,20 +987,9 @@ func (g *Game) resolveBattle() {
 			}
 		}
 
-		// Battle over? A side that couldn't field a pet is out; no further
-		// effects resolve.
-		anyOut := false
-		for _, s := range sides {
-			if s.unit == nil {
-				anyOut = true
-			}
-		}
-		if anyOut {
-			break
-		}
-
-		// Resolve play effects. Any of these can faint a pet before the
-		// clash.
+		// Resolve play effects. Any of these can faint a pet before the clash.
+		// This runs before the "battle over" check so a parting shot fires even
+		// when its own side is already out (Crocodile's last-pet volley).
 		anyDeath := false
 		for _, q := range plays {
 			// Effects sourced from a specific unit fizzle if it's gone.
@@ -678,26 +999,97 @@ func (g *Game) resolveBattle() {
 			if q.unit != nil && !allowed(q.effect, q.unit) {
 				continue
 			}
+			costName := pname(q.seat)
+			if q.unit != nil {
+				costName = q.unit.Card.Name
+			}
+			if !spend(q.seat, q.effect, costName) {
+				continue
+			}
 			switch q.effect.Action {
 			case ActionThrowRock:
 				dice := q.effect.count()
 				if q.unit != nil {
-					dice = effectCount(q.effect, sides[q.seat], q.unit)
+					dice = effectCount(q.effect, sides[q.seat], q.unit, enemyOf(q.seat))
 				}
-				if q.everyone {
+				switch {
+				case q.everyone:
 					for seat := range sides {
 						if throwRocks(q.seat, seat, dice, q.source) {
 							anyDeath = true
 						}
 					}
-				} else if t := nextTarget(q.seat); t >= 0 {
+				case q.effect.Target == "self":
+					// Manatee pelts its own pet.
+					if throwRocks(q.seat, q.seat, dice, q.source) {
+						anyDeath = true
+					}
+				default:
+					if t := nextTarget(q.seat); t >= 0 {
 						if throwRocks(q.seat, t, dice, q.source) {
 							anyDeath = true
 						}
 					}
+				}
 				if q.release != nil {
 					emit(BattleEvent{Type: "release", Seat: q.seat, Card: q.release})
 				}
+			case ActionGainTrumpet:
+				gainTrumpets(q.seat, effectCount(q.effect, sides[q.seat], q.unit, enemyOf(q.seat)), costName)
+			case ActionDoubleTrumpets:
+				gain := sides[q.seat].trumpets
+				if q.effect.Cap > 0 && gain > q.effect.Cap {
+					gain = q.effect.Cap
+				}
+				gainTrumpets(q.seat, gain, costName)
+			case ActionStealPerk:
+				t := nextTarget(q.seat)
+				if t < 0 {
+					continue
+				}
+				tu := sides[t].unit
+				perk := tu.activePerk()
+				if perk == nil {
+					continue
+				}
+				stolen := *perk
+				// Drop that perk food from the enemy pet (perks add no power, so
+				// no bonus change) and put it on top of the thief's deck.
+				for i := range tu.Foods {
+					if tu.Foods[i].ID == stolen.ID {
+						tu.Foods = append(tu.Foods[:i], tu.Foods[i+1:]...)
+						break
+					}
+				}
+				summon(q.seat, stolen, fmt.Sprintf("%s's ability", q.unit.Card.Name))
+				emit(BattleEvent{Type: "strip", Seat: q.seat, Target: t,
+					Text: fmt.Sprintf("%s snatches %s's %s.", q.unit.Card.Name, tu.Card.Name, stolen.Name)})
+			case ActionStripApples:
+				t := nextTarget(q.seat)
+				if t < 0 {
+					continue
+				}
+				tu := sides[t].unit
+				apples := appleCount(tu.Foods)
+				if apples == 0 {
+					continue
+				}
+				kept := tu.Foods[:0]
+				for _, f := range tu.Foods {
+					if f.Food != FoodApple {
+						kept = append(kept, f)
+					}
+				}
+				tu.Foods = kept
+				tu.Bonus -= apples
+				died := !tu.Alive()
+				emit(BattleEvent{Type: "strip", Seat: q.seat, Target: t, TargetDied: died,
+					Text: fmt.Sprintf("%s discards %s's apples.", q.unit.Card.Name, tu.Card.Name)})
+				if died {
+					faint(t, tu)
+					sides[t].unit = nil
+					anyDeath = true
+				}
 			case ActionStripFoods:
 				t := nextTarget(q.seat)
 				if t < 0 {
@@ -758,11 +1150,11 @@ func (g *Game) resolveBattle() {
 						Text: fmt.Sprintf("%s burns %s off %s's deck.", q.unit.Card.Name, top.Name, pname(t))})
 				}
 			case ActionSummonTop:
-				for range effectCount(q.effect, sides[q.seat], q.unit) {
+				for range effectCount(q.effect, sides[q.seat], q.unit, enemyOf(q.seat)) {
 					summon(q.seat, mintFor(q.effect.Card), fmt.Sprintf("%s's ability", q.unit.Card.Name))
 				}
 			case ActionEatApple:
-				count := effectCount(q.effect, sides[q.seat], q.unit)
+				count := effectCount(q.effect, sides[q.seat], q.unit, enemyOf(q.seat))
 				if count > 0 {
 					for range count {
 						q.unit.Foods = append(q.unit.Foods, g.newApple())
@@ -771,7 +1163,65 @@ func (g *Game) resolveBattle() {
 					emit(BattleEvent{Type: "eat", Seat: q.seat, Bonus: q.unit.Bonus,
 						Text: fmt.Sprintf("%s eats an apple (now +%d).", q.unit.Card.Name, q.unit.Bonus)})
 				}
+			case ActionShuffleApples:
+				// Komodo: only if it's the side's first pet, shuffle apples into
+				// random deck positions (deterministic via the battle draw tape).
+				if q.effect.Condition == ConditionFirstPet && sides[q.seat].petsPlayed != 1 {
+					continue
 				}
+				s := sides[q.seat]
+				for range q.effect.count() {
+					pos := g.battleDraw(len(s.stack) + 1)
+					apple := g.newApple()
+					s.stack = slices.Insert(s.stack, pos, apple)
+					emit(BattleEvent{Type: "summon", Seat: q.seat, Card: &apple,
+						Text: fmt.Sprintf("%s shuffles an apple into %s's deck.", q.unit.Card.Name, pname(q.seat))})
+				}
+			case ActionSpendRocks:
+				// Nurse Shark: the owner chooses how many Trumpets (0..available,
+				// capped at Count) to spend; each throws two rocks. This is the one
+				// mid-battle decision — it may suspend the whole simulation.
+				s := sides[q.seat]
+				maxSpend := min(q.effect.count(), s.trumpets)
+				choice, pending := g.decideBattle(PendingBattleDecision{
+					Seat: q.seat, Kind: "nurseShark", PetName: q.unit.Card.Name,
+					Min: 0, Max: maxSpend, Trumpets: s.trumpets,
+				})
+				if pending != nil {
+					suspended = pending
+					break
+				}
+				if choice > 0 {
+					s.trumpets -= choice
+					emit(BattleEvent{Type: "trumpet", Seat: q.seat, Count: -choice,
+						Text: fmt.Sprintf("%s spends %d Trumpet%s.", q.unit.Card.Name, choice, plural(choice))})
+					if t := nextTarget(q.seat); t >= 0 {
+						if throwRocks(q.seat, t, 2*choice, nil) {
+							anyDeath = true
+						}
+					}
+				}
+			}
+			if suspended != nil {
+				break // stop mid-plays; the battle re-runs once the choice is in
+			}
+		}
+		// A pending decision unwinds the whole simulation; the events emitted so
+		// far are a valid prefix the re-run reproduces exactly.
+		if suspended != nil {
+			return res, suspended
+		}
+		// Battle over? A side that can no longer field a pet is out (checked
+		// after play effects so parting shots land, using canField so a pet that
+		// will simply refill next reveal doesn't count as out).
+		anyOut := false
+		for _, s := range sides {
+			if !s.canField() {
+				anyOut = true
+			}
+		}
+		if anyOut {
+			break
 		}
 		if anyDeath {
 			continue // refill before any clash
@@ -781,8 +1231,8 @@ func (g *Game) resolveBattle() {
 		// (the surrounding state is already per-seat).
 		ua, ub := sides[0].unit, sides[1].unit
 		powA, powB := ua.Power(), ub.Power()
-		dealtA, blockA := hitUnit(0, powB)
-		dealtB, blockB := hitUnit(1, powA)
+		dealtA, blockA, prevA := hitUnit(0, powB)
+		dealtB, blockB, prevB := hitUnit(1, powA)
 		// Scorpion: a clash attack that hurts, KOs.
 		if dealtA > 0 && ub.hasKnockout() {
 			ua.Damage = max(ua.Damage, ua.Power())
@@ -828,7 +1278,14 @@ func (g *Game) resolveBattle() {
 		if blockB != nil {
 			emitShield(1, ub.Card.Name, blockB)
 		}
-		if ua.Alive() && ub.Alive() && dealtA == 0 && dealtB == 0 && blockA == nil && blockB == nil {
+		if prevA != nil {
+			emitPrevent(0, ua.Card.Name, prevA)
+		}
+		if prevB != nil {
+			emitPrevent(1, ub.Card.Name, prevB)
+		}
+		if ua.Alive() && ub.Alive() && dealtA == 0 && dealtB == 0 &&
+			blockA == nil && blockB == nil && prevA == nil && prevB == nil {
 			break // stalemate: nothing can ever change
 		}
 		dealt := []int{dealtA, dealtB}
@@ -836,9 +1293,12 @@ func (g *Game) resolveBattle() {
 			if !u.Alive() {
 				faint(seat, u)
 				sides[seat].unit = nil
-			} else if dealt[seat] > 0 {
+			} else {
+				if dealt[seat] > 0 {
 					hurt(seat, u)
 				}
+				afterAttack(seat, u)
+			}
 		}
 	}
 
@@ -860,27 +1320,6 @@ func (g *Game) resolveBattle() {
 		if g.Round == MaxRounds {
 			res.Trophies = 2
 		}
-		g.Players[winner].Trophies += res.Trophies
-		// Priority token: the winner hands it to the other player; a loser
-		// who held it keeps it; a draw leaves it put. (Two-player rule; the
-		// "other player" is unambiguous only at n == 2.)
-		if winner == g.PrioritySeat {
-			g.PrioritySeat = (winner + 1) % n
-		}
-	}
-
-	g.Battle = res
-	g.Phase = PhaseBattle
-	// Tagged "result" so the client can hold it back until the replay finishes
-	// (the outcome is known now, but showing it early would spoil the battle).
-	if winner < 0 {
-		g.addLog(LogEntry{Seat: -1, Icon: "⚔️", Kind: LogResult,
-			Text: fmt.Sprintf("Round %d battle ends in a draw.", g.Round)})
-	} else {
-		g.addLog(LogEntry{Seat: winner, Icon: "⚔️", Kind: LogResult,
-			Text: fmt.Sprintf("%s wins the round %d battle (+%d🏆).", pname(winner), g.Round, res.Trophies)})
-	}
-	for _, p := range g.Players {
-		p.Ready = false
 	}
+	return res, nil
 }

internal/game/cards.go

@@ -29,6 +29,14 @@ const (
 	FoodPineapple = "pineapple"
 	FoodChili     = "chili"
 	FoodMelon     = "melon"
+	// FoodAvocado (Golden pack) is a persistent set-aside token: buying it puts
+	// it aside rather than in the deck, and it can later be discarded in place
+	// of spending a coin on a buy. It is neither a perk nor a battle food.
+	FoodAvocado = "avocado"
+	// FoodPotato / FoodDurian / FoodTomato (Golden pack) are perk foods.
+	FoodPotato = "potato"
+	FoodDurian = "durian"
+	FoodTomato = "tomato"
 )
 
 // EffectTrigger is when an effect fires.
@@ -51,6 +59,13 @@ const (
 	// TriggerPassive marks always-on effects (e.g. Garlic's damage
 	// prevention); they're consulted contextually rather than fired.
 	TriggerPassive EffectTrigger = "passive"
+	// TriggerAfterAttack fires on a pet right after it survives a clash it
+	// took part in (Golden pack: Bulldog). Effects here may be marked once
+	// per battle via the unit's after-attack flag.
+	TriggerAfterAttack EffectTrigger = "afterAttack"
+	// TriggerShopStart fires on a pet in the deck at the moment a shop round
+	// opens (Golden pack: Manta Ray).
+	TriggerShopStart EffectTrigger = "shopStart"
 )
 
 // EffectAction is what the effect does.
@@ -124,6 +139,77 @@ const (
 	// ActionPetAura (faint) sets the pet aside: the owner's pets have
 	// +Count power for the rest of the battle (Mammoth).
 	ActionPetAura EffectAction = "petAura"
+
+	// --- Golden pack ---
+	// ActionGainTrumpet adds Count Trumpets to the acting side's battle pool
+	// (Groundhog, Black-Necked Stilt, Guinea Fowl, Osprey, Honduran White
+	// Bat). With Per set, Count is multiplied by a battle statistic.
+	ActionGainTrumpet EffectAction = "gainTrumpet"
+	// ActionDrainTrumpet removes up to Count Trumpets from the enemy side's
+	// pool (Flea).
+	ActionDrainTrumpet EffectAction = "drainTrumpet"
+	// ActionPreventNextHit (faint) sets the pet aside: the next time a friendly
+	// pet is hit, prevent Count damage from that hit (Cone Snail). Unlike
+	// ActionShieldNext (Turtle), it reduces rather than fully blocks.
+	ActionPreventNextHit EffectAction = "preventNextHit"
+	// ActionSummonBottom puts Count cards (Effect.Card) on the BOTTOM of a
+	// deck. With Target "all" it hits every player's deck (Bear).
+	ActionSummonBottom EffectAction = "summonBottom"
+	// ActionBuyTopFree (sell) takes the top card of the current tier's shop
+	// deck into the player's deck for free, firing its Buy effect (Stoat).
+	ActionBuyTopFree EffectAction = "buyTopFree"
+	// ActionSetAside (buy) diverts the just-bought card out of the deck into a
+	// persistent set-aside zone (Avocado). Shop-time.
+	ActionSetAside EffectAction = "setAside"
+
+	// --- Golden pack, tiers 4-5 ---
+	// ActionDoubleTrumpets (play) grants the side extra Trumpets equal to what
+	// it holds, up to Cap (Vaquita).
+	ActionDoubleTrumpets EffectAction = "doubleTrumpets"
+	// ActionBeeRocks (faint) sets the pet aside: each time its owner plays a
+	// Bee, throw Count rocks at the enemy (Poison Dart Frog).
+	ActionBeeRocks EffectAction = "beeRocks"
+	// ActionFeedOnPlay (faint) sets the pet aside: each time its owner plays a
+	// pet, spend 1 Trumpet to feed that pet Count apples — mandatory when
+	// affordable (Giant Isopod).
+	ActionFeedOnPlay EffectAction = "feedOnPlay"
+	// ActionStealPerk (play) takes the enemy pet's active perk and puts it on
+	// top of this pet's owner's deck (Raccoon).
+	ActionStealPerk EffectAction = "stealPerk"
+	// ActionRecyclePerkApples (faint) puts this pet's active perk and up to
+	// Count of its apples on top of the owner's deck (Macaque).
+	ActionRecyclePerkApples EffectAction = "recyclePerkApples"
+	// ActionPreventSelf (play) gives the pet Cap one-shot charges that each
+	// prevent Count damage from a hit (Potato perk).
+	ActionPreventSelf EffectAction = "preventSelf"
+	// ActionStripApples (play) discards every apple attached to the enemy pet
+	// in play (Durian perk) — like ActionStripFoods but apples only.
+	ActionStripApples EffectAction = "stripApples"
+	// ActionSpendRocks (play) asks the owner how many Trumpets to spend (0..Count)
+	// and throws twice that many rocks at the enemy (Nurse Shark). This is the
+	// one battle-time player decision.
+	ActionSpendRocks EffectAction = "spendRocks"
+	// ActionFirstBuyFree (shop start) makes the player's first Buy this round
+	// cost no gold, if they hold Count or fewer pets (Manta Ray).
+	ActionFirstBuyFree EffectAction = "firstBuyFree"
+	// ActionRevealForApples (buy) asks the player to reveal another pet in hand;
+	// they gain apples equal to its power (Cockatoo). Shop-time decision.
+	ActionRevealForApples EffectAction = "revealForApples"
+
+	// --- Golden pack, tier 6 ---
+	// ActionShuffleApples (play) shuffles Count apples into random positions of
+	// the owner's remaining deck (Komodo). Gated by ConditionFirstPet.
+	ActionShuffleApples EffectAction = "shuffleApples"
+	// ActionReactivateBuys (battle prep) re-fires the Buy ability of every pet
+	// in the owner's hand (Catfish).
+	ActionReactivateBuys EffectAction = "reactivateBuys"
+	// ActionStartTrumpets (buy) banks Count Trumpets to start the next battle
+	// with (Bird of Paradise).
+	ActionStartTrumpets EffectAction = "startTrumpets"
+	// ActionGuardRetriever (faint) sets the pet aside: the owner's Golden
+	// Retriever, when summoned, prevents Count damage on its first hit (German
+	// Shepherd).
+	ActionGuardRetriever EffectAction = "guardRetriever"
 )
 
 // Per multipliers for dynamic effect counts.
@@ -132,12 +218,25 @@ const (
 	PerFaintedPets = "faintedPets" // × friendly pets fainted this battle
 	PerEatenApples = "eatenApples" // × apples this pet ate (its attached apples)
 	PerPower       = "power"       // × this pet's current power
+	// PerUniqueFaintedHats × distinct suits ("hats") among friendly fainted
+	// pets this battle (Honduran White Bat). Battle-time.
+	PerUniqueFaintedHats = "uniqueFaintedHats"
+	// PerEnemyFaintedPets × pets the ENEMY side has fainted this battle (Royal
+	// Flycatcher). Battle-time.
+	PerEnemyFaintedPets = "enemyFaintedPets"
+	// PerShopFaintPets × pets currently in the shop row with a Faint effect
+	// (Opossum). Shop-time.
+	PerShopFaintPets = "shopFaintPets"
+	// PerBuysThisRound × Buy actions the player has taken this round, including
+	// the current one (Blue-Ringed Octopus). Shop-time.
+	PerBuysThisRound = "buysThisRound"
 )
 
 // Effect conditions.
 const (
 	ConditionTripled  = "tripledThisRound" // player Tripled during this round's shop
 	ConditionHasPerk  = "hasPerk"          // this pet has a perk attached
+	ConditionFirstPet = "firstPet"         // this is the first pet the side has played (Komodo)
 )
 
 // Effect is one trigger→action pair printed on a card.
@@ -155,6 +254,10 @@ type Effect struct {
 	Condition string `json:"condition,omitempty"`
 	// MinRound gates the effect to round >= MinRound (0 = always).
 	MinRound int `json:"minRound,omitempty"`
+	// CostTrumpet, when > 0, is a Trumpet cost the acting side must pay for the
+	// effect to fire (Golden pack). It's auto-paid when affordable and the
+	// effect is skipped otherwise — battles take no player input.
+	CostTrumpet int `json:"costTrumpet,omitempty"`
 }
 
 // count normalizes the zero value to 1.
@@ -476,6 +579,272 @@ var foodTiers = [MaxRounds][]foodTemplate{
 	},
 }
 
+// goldenPetTiers defines the Golden pack's pets — all six tiers. Each pet ships
+// as two copies (one per listed suit).
+var goldenPetTiers = [MaxRounds][]petTemplate{
+	{ // Tier 1
+		{
+			Name: "Groundhog", Power: 1, Suits: []Suit{SuitBlue, SuitYellow},
+			Effects:    []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerFaint, Action: ActionGainTrumpet}},
+			EffectText: "Faint: gain 1 Trumpet",
+		},
+		{
+			Name: "Pied Tamarin", Power: 2, Suits: []Suit{SuitBlue, SuitYellow},
+			Effects:    []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerPlay, Action: ActionThrowRock, Count: 2, CostTrumpet: 1}},
+			EffectText: "Play: spend 1 Trumpet to throw 2 Rocks",
+		},
+		{
+			Name: "Chipmunk", Power: 1, Suits: []Suit{SuitRed, SuitBlue},
+			Effects:    []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerSell, Action: ActionGainApple, Count: 2}},
+			EffectText: "Sell: add 2 extra Apples to your hand",
+		},
+		{
+			Name: "Cone Snail", Power: 1, Suits: []Suit{SuitYellow, SuitRed},
+			Effects:    []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerFaint, Action: ActionPreventNextHit, Count: 2}},
+			EffectText: "Faint: set aside — the next time a friendly pet is hit, prevent 2 damage",
+		},
+		{
+			Name: "Bulldog", Power: 2, Suits: []Suit{SuitRed, SuitYellow},
+			Effects:    []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerAfterAttack, Action: ActionEatApple}},
+			EffectText: "After Attacking: if it hasn't fainted, eat 1 Apple (once per round)",
+		},
+		{
+			Name: "Opossum", Power: 2, Suits: []Suit{SuitRed, SuitBlue},
+			Effects:    []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerSell, Action: ActionGainApple, Per: PerShopFaintPets}},
+			EffectText: "Sell: add 1 extra Apple to your hand for each Faint pet in the shop",
+		},
+	},
+	{ // Tier 2
+		{
+			Name: "Black-Necked Stilt", Power: 2, Suits: []Suit{SuitYellow, SuitRed},
+			Effects:    []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerFaint, Action: ActionGainTrumpet}},
+			EffectText: "Faint: gain 1 Trumpet",
+		},
+		{
+			Name: "Lizard", Power: 2, Suits: []Suit{SuitBlue, SuitYellow},
+			Effects:    []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerHurt, Action: ActionSummonTop, Card: "bee"}},
+			EffectText: "Hurt: add a Bee on top of your deck",
+		},
+		{
+			Name: "Hercules Beetle", Power: 1, Suits: []Suit{SuitBlue, SuitRed},
+			Effects:    []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerSell, Action: ActionApplesInPlay, Count: 3, MinRound: 3}},
+			EffectText: "Sell: if it is round 3 or later, start the battle with 3 Apples in play",
+		},
+		{
+			Name: "Stoat", Power: 2, Suits: []Suit{SuitYellow, SuitRed},
+			Effects:    []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerSell, Action: ActionBuyTopFree}},
+			EffectText: "Sell: buy the top card of the shop deck for free",
+		},
+		{
+			Name: "Desert Rain Frog", Power: 2, Suits: []Suit{SuitBlue, SuitYellow},
+			Effects:    []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerFaint, Action: ActionSummonTop, Card: "bee", Count: 2, CostTrumpet: 1}},
+			EffectText: "Faint: spend 1 Trumpet to add 2 Bees on top of your deck",
+		},
+		{
+			Name: "Honduran White Bat", Power: 2, Suits: []Suit{SuitRed, SuitBlue},
+			Effects:    []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerPlay, Action: ActionGainTrumpet, Per: PerUniqueFaintedHats}},
+			EffectText: "Play: gain 1 Trumpet for each unique suit among friendly fainted pets",
+		},
+	},
+	{ // Tier 3
+		{
+			Name: "Guinea Fowl", Power: 3, Suits: []Suit{SuitRed, SuitYellow},
+			Effects:    []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerHurt, Action: ActionGainTrumpet}},
+			EffectText: "Hurt: gain 1 Trumpet",
+		},
+		{
+			Name: "Surgeon Fish", Power: 3, Suits: []Suit{SuitBlue, SuitYellow},
+			Effects:    []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerPlay, Action: ActionSummonTop, Card: "apple", Count: 3, CostTrumpet: 1}},
+			EffectText: "Play: spend 1 Trumpet to add 3 Apples on top of your deck",
+		},
+		{
+			Name: "Osprey", Power: 3, Suits: []Suit{SuitRed, SuitBlue},
+			Effects: []Effect{
+				{Trigger: TriggerFaint, Action: ActionGainTrumpet},
+				{Trigger: TriggerFaint, Action: ActionSummonTop, Card: "bee"},
+			},
+			EffectText: "Faint: gain 1 Trumpet and add a Bee on top of your deck",
+		},
+		{
+			Name: "Anteater", Power: 3, Suits: []Suit{SuitYellow, SuitRed},
+			Effects: []Effect{
+				{Trigger: TriggerFaint, Action: ActionSummonTop, Card: "apple"},
+				{Trigger: TriggerFaint, Action: ActionSummonTop, Card: "bee"},
+			},
+			EffectText: "Faint: add an Apple, then a Bee, on top of your deck",
+		},
+		{
+			Name: "Bear", Power: 4, Suits: []Suit{SuitBlue, SuitYellow},
+			Effects:    []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerFaint, Action: ActionSummonBottom, Card: "bee", Target: "all"}},
+			EffectText: "Faint: add a Bee to the bottom of every player's deck",
+		},
+		{
+			Name: "Royal Flycatcher", Power: 1, Suits: []Suit{SuitRed, SuitBlue},
+			Effects:    []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerPlay, Action: ActionThrowRock, Per: PerEnemyFaintedPets}},
+			EffectText: "Play: throw a Rock for each enemy fainted pet",
+		},
+		{
+			Name: "Flea", Power: 2, Suits: []Suit{SuitBlue, SuitRed},
+			Effects:    []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerFaint, Action: ActionDrainTrumpet, Count: 3}},
+			EffectText: "Faint: your opponent loses 3 Trumpets",
+		},
+	},
+	{ // Tier 4
+		{
+			Name: "Saiga Antelope", Power: 1, Suits: []Suit{SuitYellow, SuitRed},
+			Effects:    []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerPlay, Action: ActionGainTrumpet, Per: PerFaintedPets}},
+			EffectText: "Play: gain 1 Trumpet for each friendly fainted pet",
+		},
+		{
+			Name: "Vaquita", Power: 2, Suits: []Suit{SuitBlue, SuitRed},
+			Effects:    []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerPlay, Action: ActionDoubleTrumpets, Cap: 4}},
+			EffectText: "Play: double your Trumpets (up to 4 gained)",
+		},
+		{
+			Name: "Poison Dart Frog", Power: 2, Suits: []Suit{SuitBlue, SuitYellow},
+			Effects:    []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerFaint, Action: ActionBeeRocks, Count: 2}},
+			EffectText: "Faint: set aside — each time you play a Bee, throw 2 Rocks",
+		},
+		{
+			Name: "Manta Ray", Power: 4, Suits: []Suit{SuitRed, SuitBlue},
+			Effects:    []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerShopStart, Action: ActionFirstBuyFree, Count: 4}},
+			EffectText: "Shop start: if you have 4 or fewer pets, your first Buy is free",
+		},
+		{
+			Name: "Slug", Power: 3, Suits: []Suit{SuitBlue, SuitYellow},
+			Effects: []Effect{
+				{Trigger: TriggerFaint, Action: ActionSummonTop, Card: "bee", Count: 2},
+				{Trigger: TriggerFaint, Action: ActionSummonTop, Card: "apple"},
+			},
+			EffectText: "Faint: add 2 Bees, then an Apple, on top of your deck",
+		},
+		{
+			Name: "Cockatoo", Power: 2, Suits: []Suit{SuitYellow, SuitRed},
+			Effects:    []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerBuy, Action: ActionRevealForApples}},
+			EffectText: "Buy: reveal another pet in your hand — gain Apples equal to its Power",
+		},
+		{
+			Name: "Manatee", Power: 3, Suits: []Suit{SuitBlue, SuitYellow},
+			Effects: []Effect{
+				{Trigger: TriggerPlay, Action: ActionThrowRock, Count: 2, Target: "self"},
+				{Trigger: TriggerPlay, Action: ActionSummonTop, Card: "apple", Count: 4},
+			},
+			EffectText: "Play: throw 2 Rocks at itself, then add 4 Apples on top of your deck",
+		},
+	},
+	{ // Tier 5
+		{
+			Name: "Nyala", Power: 4, Suits: []Suit{SuitRed, SuitBlue},
+			Effects:    []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerFaint, Action: ActionGainTrumpet, Count: 2}},
+			EffectText: "Faint: gain 2 Trumpets",
+		},
+		{
+			Name: "Nurse Shark", Power: 3, Suits: []Suit{SuitYellow, SuitRed},
+			Effects:    []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerPlay, Action: ActionSpendRocks, Count: 3}},
+			EffectText: "Play: spend up to 3 Trumpets to throw twice as many Rocks",
+		},
+		{
+			Name: "Giant Isopod", Power: 4, Suits: []Suit{SuitBlue, SuitYellow},
+			Effects:    []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerFaint, Action: ActionFeedOnPlay, Count: 2}},
+			EffectText: "Faint: set aside — each time you play a pet, spend 1 Trumpet to feed it 2 Apples",
+		},
+		{
+			Name: "Blue-Ringed Octopus", Power: 4, Suits: []Suit{SuitBlue, SuitRed},
+			Effects:    []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerBuy, Action: ActionGainApple, Per: PerBuysThisRound}},
+			EffectText: "Buy: add an Apple to your hand for each Buy you've made this round",
+		},
+		{
+			Name: "Raccoon", Power: 3, Suits: []Suit{SuitBlue, SuitYellow},
+			Effects:    []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerPlay, Action: ActionStealPerk}},
+			EffectText: "Play: steal the enemy pet's Perk onto the top of your deck",
+		},
+		{
+			Name: "Fire Ant", Power: 2, Suits: []Suit{SuitRed, SuitYellow},
+			Effects:    []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerFaint, Action: ActionSummonTop, Card: "apple", Count: 4}},
+			EffectText: "Faint: add 4 Apples on top of your deck",
+		},
+		{
+			Name: "Macaque", Power: 2, Suits: []Suit{SuitYellow, SuitRed},
+			Effects:    []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerFaint, Action: ActionRecyclePerkApples, Count: 4}},
+			EffectText: "Faint: put this pet's Perk and up to 4 of its Apples on top of your deck",
+		},
+	},
+	{ // Tier 6
+		{
+			Name: "Highland Cow", Power: 3, Suits: []Suit{SuitBlue, SuitRed},
+			Effects:    []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerPlay, Action: ActionGainTrumpet, Per: PerPower}},
+			EffectText: "Play: gain Trumpets equal to this pet's Power",
+		},
+		{
+			Name: "Wildebeest", Power: 6, Suits: []Suit{SuitYellow, SuitBlue},
+			Effects:    []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerPlay, Action: ActionShieldSelf, CostTrumpet: 3}},
+			EffectText: "Play: spend 3 Trumpets to prevent all damage the first time it is hit",
+		},
+		{
+			Name: "Grizzly Bear", Power: 5, Suits: []Suit{SuitYellow, SuitRed},
+			Effects:    []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerPlay, Action: ActionThrowRock, Per: PerFaintedPets}},
+			EffectText: "Play: throw a Rock for each friendly fainted pet",
+		},
+		{
+			Name: "Catfish", Power: 5, Suits: []Suit{SuitBlue, SuitRed},
+			Effects:    []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerBattlePrep, Action: ActionReactivateBuys}},
+			EffectText: "Battle Prep: reactivate every Buy ability on the pets in your hand",
+		},
+		{
+			Name: "Komodo", Power: 6, Suits: []Suit{SuitYellow, SuitBlue},
+			Effects:    []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerPlay, Action: ActionShuffleApples, Count: 6, Condition: ConditionFirstPet}},
+			EffectText: "Play: if this is your first pet, shuffle 6 Apples into your deck",
+		},
+		{
+			Name: "Bird of Paradise", Power: 4, Suits: []Suit{SuitRed, SuitYellow},
+			Effects: []Effect{
+				{Trigger: TriggerBuy, Action: ActionApplesInPlay, Count: 2},
+				{Trigger: TriggerBuy, Action: ActionStartTrumpets, Count: 2},
+			},
+			EffectText: "Buy: start the next battle with 2 Apples and 2 Trumpets in play",
+		},
+		{
+			Name: "German Shepherd", Power: 5, Suits: []Suit{SuitRed, SuitBlue},
+			Effects:    []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerFaint, Action: ActionGuardRetriever, Count: 5}},
+			EffectText: "Faint: set aside — your Golden Retriever prevents 5 damage the first time it is hit",
+		},
+	},
+}
+
+// goldenFoodTiers defines the Golden pack's food cards. Only Avocado (tier 3)
+// exists so far.
+var goldenFoodTiers = [MaxRounds][]foodTemplate{
+	{}, {}, // Tiers 1-2
+	{ // Tier 3
+		{
+			Name: "Avocado", Food: FoodAvocado, Copies: 2,
+			Effects:    []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerBuy, Action: ActionSetAside}},
+			EffectText: "Buy: set aside — later discard it instead of a coin to buy a card",
+		},
+	},
+	{ // Tier 4
+		{
+			Name: "Potato", Food: FoodPotato, Copies: 2, Perk: true,
+			Effects:    []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerPlay, Action: ActionPreventSelf, Count: 2, Cap: 2}},
+			EffectText: "The first two times this pet is hit, prevent 2 damage",
+		},
+	},
+	{ // Tier 5
+		{
+			Name: "Durian", Food: FoodDurian, Copies: 2, Perk: true,
+			Effects:    []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerPlay, Action: ActionStripApples}},
+			EffectText: "Play: discard all enemy Apples in play",
+		},
+	},
+	{ // Tier 6
+		{
+			Name: "Tomato", Food: FoodTomato, Copies: 2, Perk: true,
+			Effects:    []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerPlay, Action: ActionThrowRock, Count: 4}},
+			EffectText: "Play: throw 4 Rocks",
+		},
+	},
+}
+
 // newCardID mints a unique card ID within the game.
 func (g *Game) newCardID() string {
 	g.NextCardID++
@@ -487,6 +856,8 @@ func (g *Game) newCardID() string {
 // back to it so this is the single seam future packs plug their cards into.
 func packTiers(pack string) (*[MaxRounds][]petTemplate, *[MaxRounds][]foodTemplate) {
 	switch pack {
+	case "golden":
+		return &goldenPetTiers, &goldenFoodTiers
 	default: // turtle (and the placeholder packs, until they ship)
 		return &petTiers, &foodTiers
 	}
@@ -556,11 +927,13 @@ func Catalog() []Card {
 	return cards
 }
 
-// cardByName mints a fresh instance of the named pet or food from its
-// template (pets take their first printed suit). Returns false if unknown.
+// cardByName mints a fresh instance of the named pet or food from the current
+// pack's templates (pets take their first printed suit). Returns false if
+// unknown.
 func (g *Game) cardByName(name string) (Card, bool) {
-	for tierIdx := range petTiers {
-		for _, t := range petTiers[tierIdx] {
+	pets, foods := packTiers(g.Pack)
+	for tierIdx := range pets {
+		for _, t := range pets[tierIdx] {
 			if t.Name == name {
 				suit := SuitRed
 				if len(t.Suits) > 0 {
@@ -572,7 +945,7 @@ func (g *Game) cardByName(name string) (Card, bool) {
 				}, true
 			}
 		}
-		for _, f := range foodTiers[tierIdx] {
+		for _, f := range foods[tierIdx] {
 			if f.Name == name {
 				return Card{
 					ID: g.newCardID(), Kind: KindFood, Name: f.Name, Tier: tierIdx + 1,
@@ -608,3 +981,18 @@ func (g *Game) newBee() Card {
 		Temporary: true,
 	}
 }
+
+// newGoldenRetriever mints the Golden pack's supply pet: a temporary,
+// unbuyable pet whose base Power equals the Trumpets that summoned it. Those
+// Trumpets can't be added to or removed, so it takes no auras and eats no
+// apples (documented no-op today: tiers 1-3 have no auras).
+func (g *Game) newGoldenRetriever(power int) Card {
+	return Card{
+		ID:         g.newCardID(),
+		Kind:       KindPet,
+		Name:       "Golden Retriever",
+		Power:      power,
+		Temporary:  true,
+		EffectText: "Its Power equals its Trumpets, which can't be changed.",
+	}
+}

internal/game/game.go

@@ -49,6 +49,23 @@ type Player struct {
 	// TripledThisRound records whether the player used the Triple (trade-in)
 	// action during the current round's shop (Bison's Battle Prep).
 	TripledThisRound bool `json:"tripledThisRound"`
+	// Avocados (Golden pack) is the player's stash of set-aside Avocado tokens,
+	// each discardable in place of a coin to buy a card. It persists across
+	// rounds and is not part of the deck.
+	Avocados int `json:"avocados,omitempty"`
+	// PendingApplesInPlay (Golden pack) is apples banked this round by a sold
+	// Hercules Beetle; the next battle starts the player's first pet with that
+	// many apples, then it resets.
+	PendingApplesInPlay int `json:"pendingApplesInPlay,omitempty"`
+	// FirstBuyFree (Golden pack: Manta Ray) waives the gold cost of the
+	// player's first Buy this round; set at shop start, cleared when used.
+	FirstBuyFree bool `json:"firstBuyFree,omitempty"`
+	// BuysThisRound (Golden pack: Blue-Ringed Octopus) counts Buy actions the
+	// player has taken in the current shop round.
+	BuysThisRound int `json:"buysThisRound,omitempty"`
+	// PendingTrumpets (Golden pack: Bird of Paradise) is Trumpets the next
+	// battle starts with in the pool; reset after that battle.
+	PendingTrumpets int `json:"pendingTrumpets,omitempty"`
 	// IsBot marks a computer-controlled seat. The engine treats bots exactly
 	// like humans; the server drives their actions. BotLevel is the bot's
 	// skill in [0, 1]; BotMemory is the bot's private notebook, opaque to the
@@ -81,6 +98,15 @@ type PendingTrade struct {
 	Options  [2]Card `json:"options"`
 }
 
+// PendingReveal is an in-progress Cockatoo buy (Golden pack): the buyer must
+// reveal another pet in their hand, gaining apples equal to its power. Options
+// lists the card ids they may reveal.
+type PendingReveal struct {
+	PlayerID string   `json:"playerId"`
+	Source   string   `json:"source"`  // the Cockatoo's card id
+	Options  []string `json:"options"` // eligible pet card ids in the buyer's deck
+}
+
 // Game is the complete authoritative state. It is a pure state machine: no
 // goroutines, no clocks, no I/O. Callers are responsible for locking.
 type Game struct {
@@ -101,6 +127,9 @@ type Game struct {
 	// it put.
 	PrioritySeat int           `json:"prioritySeat"`
 	Pending      *PendingTrade `json:"pending,omitempty"`
+	// PendingReveal is an in-progress Cockatoo reveal (Golden pack); it blocks
+	// other shop actions on that seat until resolved, like Pending.
+	PendingReveal *PendingReveal `json:"pendingReveal,omitempty"`
 	Battle        *BattleResult  `json:"battle,omitempty"` // most recent battle
 	NextCardID   int           `json:"nextCardId"`
 	WinnerSeat   int           `json:"winnerSeat"` // set at gameover; -1 = tie
@@ -108,17 +137,94 @@ type Game struct {
 	Log    []LogEntry `json:"log,omitempty"`
 	LogSeq int        `json:"logSeq"` // last assigned entry sequence number
 
+	// --- Golden pack: resumable battle (Nurse Shark's mid-battle choice) ---
+	// A battle is deterministic given its decks, the recorded dice tape, and the
+	// recorded decisions, so it can be re-run from scratch each time a decision
+	// is made. BattleCardBase snapshots NextCardID at battle start so re-runs
+	// mint identical ephemeral card ids.
+	BattleDice      []int                  `json:"battleDice,omitempty"`
+	BattleDecisions []int                  `json:"battleDecisions,omitempty"`
+	BattleCardBase  int                    `json:"battleCardBase,omitempty"`
+	PendingBattle   *PendingBattleDecision `json:"pendingBattle,omitempty"`
+
 	// RollDie overrides the rock die (faces 0,0,1,1,2,2) for tests. Nil
 	// (including after loading from storage) means a fair random roll.
 	RollDie func() int `json:"-"`
+
+	// Transient per-run battle state (not serialized): the tape cursors and the
+	// rollout auto-decide flag.
+	battleRollCursor     int
+	battleDecisionCursor int
+	autoBattleDecide     bool
+}
+
+// PendingBattleDecision is a choice a player owes mid-battle (Golden pack: Nurse
+// Shark). The battle suspends until BattleChoose supplies a value in [Min, Max].
+type PendingBattleDecision struct {
+	Seat     int    `json:"seat"`
+	Kind     string `json:"kind"`     // "nurseShark"
+	PetName  string `json:"petName"`  // for the prompt
+	Min      int    `json:"min"`
+	Max      int    `json:"max"`
+	Trumpets int    `json:"trumpets"` // the side's current Trumpet pool
+}
+
+// battleDraw returns a random value in [0, n), replaying from the recorded
+// battle tape when re-running a battle and recording fresh draws otherwise.
+// This keeps re-runs (after a mid-battle decision) deterministic across every
+// source of battle randomness — rock dice and Komodo's apple shuffle alike.
+func (g *Game) battleDraw(n int) int {
+	if g.battleRollCursor < len(g.BattleDice) {
+		v := g.BattleDice[g.battleRollCursor]
+		g.battleRollCursor++
+		return v
+	}
+	var v int
+	switch {
+	case n <= 0:
+		v = 0
+	case n == 3 && g.RollDie != nil:
+		v = g.RollDie() // test override applies to rock dice
+	default:
+		v = randInt(n)
+	}
+	g.BattleDice = append(g.BattleDice, v)
+	g.battleRollCursor++
+	return v
 }
 
 // rollRockDie rolls one rock die: 0, 1, or 2 with equal probability.
-func (g *Game) rollRockDie() int {
-	if g.RollDie != nil {
-		return g.RollDie()
+func (g *Game) rollRockDie() int { return g.battleDraw(3) }
+
+// decideBattle resolves a mid-battle decision. In rollouts it auto-picks; when
+// replaying it reads the recorded decision; otherwise it signals a suspend by
+// returning a non-nil pending for the caller to surface.
+func (g *Game) decideBattle(pd PendingBattleDecision) (int, *PendingBattleDecision) {
+	if g.autoBattleDecide {
+		return autoBattleChoice(pd), nil
 	}
-	return randInt(3)
+	if g.battleDecisionCursor < len(g.BattleDecisions) {
+		v := clampInt(g.BattleDecisions[g.battleDecisionCursor], pd.Min, pd.Max)
+		g.battleDecisionCursor++
+		return v, nil
+	}
+	return 0, &pd
+}
+
+// autoBattleChoice is the fixed policy used in rollouts and by bots: for Nurse
+// Shark, spend as many Trumpets as allowed (more rocks is better).
+func autoBattleChoice(pd PendingBattleDecision) int {
+	return pd.Max
+}
+
+func clampInt(v, lo, hi int) int {
+	if v < lo {
+		return lo
+	}
+	if v > hi {
+		return hi
+	}
+	return v
 }
 
 var (
@@ -302,15 +408,24 @@ func (g *Game) start() {
 func (g *Game) startShopRound() {
 	g.Phase = PhaseShop
 	g.Pending = nil
+	g.PendingReveal = nil
 	for _, p := range g.Players {
 		p.Coins = CoinsPerRound
 		p.Ready = false
 		p.TripledThisRound = false
+		p.FirstBuyFree = false
+		p.BuysThisRound = 0
 	}
 	g.ShopRow = make([]Card, ShopRowSize)
 	for i := range g.ShopRow {
 		g.ShopRow[i] = g.drawFromTier(g.Round)
 	}
+	// Shop-start deck effects fire now (Golden pack: Manta Ray's free first buy).
+	for _, p := range g.Players {
+		for _, c := range slices.Clone(p.Deck) {
+			g.applyShopTrigger(p, c, TriggerShopStart)
+		}
+	}
 	// The priority-token holder shops first.
 	g.Turn = g.PrioritySeat
 	g.logf(-1, "🛒", "Round %d — shop opens (%s goes first).", g.Round, g.Players[g.PrioritySeat].Name)
@@ -343,32 +458,90 @@ func (g *Game) requireShopTurn(playerID string) (*Player, error) {
 	if g.Pending != nil {
 		return nil, fmt.Errorf("%w: finish your trade first", ErrInvalidAction)
 	}
+	if g.PendingReveal != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("%w: finish your reveal first", ErrInvalidAction)
+	}
 	return p, nil
 }
 
 // Buy spends one coin to take the card at rowIdx into the player's deck.
 // The slot refills from the current round's tier deck. Buying is the only
-// action that costs gold.
+// action that costs gold (or, in the Golden pack, an Avocado — see BuyAvocado).
 func (g *Game) Buy(playerID string, rowIdx int) error {
 	p, err := g.requireShopTurn(playerID)
 	if err != nil {
 		return err
 	}
-	if p.Coins <= 0 {
+	// Golden pack: Manta Ray waives the cost of the first buy this round.
+	free := p.FirstBuyFree
+	if !free && p.Coins <= 0 {
 		return ErrNoCoins
 	}
+	if err := g.validRow(rowIdx); err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+	if free {
+		p.FirstBuyFree = false
+	} else {
+		p.Coins--
+	}
+	p.BuysThisRound++
+	verb := "bought"
+	if free {
+		verb = "bought (free)"
+	}
+	g.finishBuy(p, rowIdx, verb)
+	g.advanceAfterBuy()
+	return nil
+}
+
+// BuyAvocado (Golden pack) takes the card at rowIdx into the player's deck by
+// discarding a set-aside Avocado instead of spending a coin.
+func (g *Game) BuyAvocado(playerID string, rowIdx int) error {
+	p, err := g.requireShopTurn(playerID)
+	if err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+	if p.Avocados <= 0 {
+		return fmt.Errorf("%w: no Avocado to discard", ErrInvalidAction)
+	}
+	if err := g.validRow(rowIdx); err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+	p.Avocados--
+	p.BuysThisRound++
+	g.finishBuy(p, rowIdx, "bought (with an Avocado)")
+	g.advanceAfterBuy()
+	return nil
+}
+
+// advanceAfterBuy hands off the turn after a buy, unless the buy opened a
+// Cockatoo reveal that the same player must resolve first.
+func (g *Game) advanceAfterBuy() {
+	if g.PendingReveal != nil {
+		return
+	}
+	g.advanceShopTurn()
+}
+
+// validRow checks that a shop slot holds a card.
+func (g *Game) validRow(rowIdx int) error {
 	if rowIdx < 0 || rowIdx >= len(g.ShopRow) || g.ShopRow[rowIdx].ID == "" {
 		return fmt.Errorf("%w: no card in that shop slot", ErrInvalidAction)
 	}
-	p.Coins--
+	return nil
+}
+
+// finishBuy takes the row card into the deck, logs the (public) buy, refills
+// the slot, and fires the card's Buy effect — shared by every buy path. The
+// how phrase describes how it was paid for. Payment is the caller's job.
+func (g *Game) finishBuy(p *Player, rowIdx int, how string) {
 	bought := g.ShopRow[rowIdx]
 	p.Deck = append(p.Deck, bought)
 	g.addLog(LogEntry{Seat: p.Seat, Icon: "🛒", Kind: LogBuy, Source: bought.ID, CardName: bought.Name,
-		Text: fmt.Sprintf("%s bought %s %s.", p.Name, article(bought.Name), bought.Name)})
+		Text: fmt.Sprintf("%s %s %s %s.", p.Name, how, article(bought.Name), bought.Name)})
 	g.ShopRow[rowIdx] = g.drawFromTier(g.Round)
 	g.applyShopTrigger(p, bought, TriggerBuy)
-	g.advanceShopTurn()
-	return nil
 }
 
 // Sell converts any number (>=1) of the player's cards: each becomes an
@@ -402,11 +575,85 @@ func (g *Game) applyShopTrigger(p *Player, c Card, trigger EffectTrigger) {
 		switch e.Action {
 		case ActionGainApple:
 			n := e.count()
+			switch e.Per {
+			case PerShopFaintPets:
+				n *= g.countShopFaintPets()
+			case PerBuysThisRound:
+				n *= p.BuysThisRound
+			}
+			if n <= 0 {
+				continue
+			}
 			for range n {
 				p.Deck = append(p.Deck, g.newApple())
 			}
 			g.addLog(LogEntry{Seat: p.Seat, Icon: "🍎", Source: c.ID, Spawn: "apple", Count: n,
 				Text: fmt.Sprintf("%s adds %d apple%s to %s's deck.", c.Name, n, plural(n), p.Name)})
+		case ActionFirstBuyFree:
+			// Golden pack: Manta Ray, at shop start.
+			if trigger == TriggerShopStart && p.PetCount() <= e.count() {
+				p.FirstBuyFree = true
+				g.logf(p.Seat, "🛒", "%s readies %s's first buy for free.", c.Name, p.Name)
+			}
+		case ActionRevealForApples:
+			// Golden pack: Cockatoo — reveal another pet in hand for apples. Only
+			// during a real shop turn (skipped when Catfish reactivates buys at
+			// battle prep), and needs at least one other pet.
+			if g.Phase != PhaseShop {
+				continue
+			}
+			var opts []string
+			for _, dc := range p.Deck {
+				if dc.IsPet() && dc.ID != c.ID {
+					opts = append(opts, dc.ID)
+				}
+			}
+			if len(opts) > 0 {
+				g.PendingReveal = &PendingReveal{PlayerID: p.ID, Source: c.ID, Options: opts}
+			}
+		case ActionApplesInPlay:
+			// Golden pack: apples-in-play banked when sold (Hercules Beetle) or
+			// bought (Bird of Paradise). Monkey's battle-prep version is resolved
+			// inside resolveBattle, so battlePrep is excluded here.
+			if trigger == TriggerSell || trigger == TriggerBuy {
+				p.PendingApplesInPlay += e.count()
+				g.logf(p.Seat, "🍎", "%s sets up %d apple%s in play for the battle.", c.Name, e.count(), plural(e.count()))
+			}
+		case ActionStartTrumpets:
+			// Golden pack: Bird of Paradise banks Trumpets for the next battle.
+			p.PendingTrumpets += e.count()
+			g.logf(p.Seat, "🎺", "%s sets up %d Trumpet%s in play for the battle.", c.Name, e.count(), plural(e.count()))
+		case ActionReactivateBuys:
+			// Golden pack: Catfish re-fires every pet's Buy ability at battle prep.
+			if trigger == TriggerBattlePrep {
+				for _, pet := range slices.Clone(p.Deck) {
+					if pet.IsPet() && pet.ID != c.ID {
+						g.applyShopTrigger(p, pet, TriggerBuy)
+					}
+				}
+			}
+		case ActionBuyTopFree:
+			// Golden pack: Stoat pulls the top of the current tier deck for free.
+			top := g.drawFromTier(g.Round)
+			if top.ID == "" {
+				continue
+			}
+			p.Deck = append(p.Deck, top)
+			if hasBuyEffect(top) {
+				g.addLog(LogEntry{Seat: p.Seat, Icon: "🛒", Kind: LogBuy, Source: top.ID, CardName: top.Name,
+					Text: fmt.Sprintf("%s grabs %s %s from the shop deck for free — its buy ability triggers.", c.Name, article(top.Name), top.Name)})
+			} else {
+				g.logf(p.Seat, "🛒", "%s grabs a card from the shop deck for free.", c.Name)
+			}
+			g.applyShopTrigger(p, top, TriggerBuy)
+		case ActionSetAside:
+			// Golden pack: Avocado is diverted out of the deck into the
+			// persistent set-aside stash (the caller already appended it).
+			if idx := p.cardIndex(c.ID); idx >= 0 {
+				p.Deck = slices.Delete(p.Deck, idx, idx+1)
+			}
+			p.Avocados++
+			g.logf(p.Seat, "🥑", "%s sets %s aside.", p.Name, c.Name)
 		case ActionRefreshGold:
 			p.Coins = min(p.Coins+e.count(), CoinsPerRound)
 			g.logf(p.Seat, "🪙", "%s refreshes %s's coins.", c.Name, p.Name)
@@ -466,6 +713,24 @@ func hasBuyEffect(c Card) bool {
 	return false
 }
 
+// countShopFaintPets counts pets currently in the shop row that carry a Faint
+// effect (Opossum's Sell payout, Golden pack).
+func (g *Game) countShopFaintPets() int {
+	n := 0
+	for _, c := range g.ShopRow {
+		if c.ID == "" || !c.IsPet() {
+			continue
+		}
+		for _, e := range c.Effects {
+			if e.Trigger == TriggerFaint {
+				n++
+				break
+			}
+		}
+	}
+	return n
+}
+
 // TradeStart trades three same-suit pets from the player's deck to reveal
 // the top two cards of the next tier's deck — a free action. The player must
 // then call TradeChoose before anything else happens.
@@ -559,6 +824,34 @@ func (g *Game) TradeChoose(playerID string, pick int) error {
 	}
 	// Pets obtained via the Triple action trigger their Buy effects.
 	g.applyShopTrigger(p, chosen, TriggerBuy)
+	g.advanceAfterBuy()
+	return nil
+}
+
+// RevealChoose resolves a pending Cockatoo reveal (Golden pack): the buyer
+// reveals one of their other pets and gains apples equal to its power.
+func (g *Game) RevealChoose(playerID, cardID string) error {
+	if g.Phase != PhaseShop || g.PendingReveal == nil || g.PendingReveal.PlayerID != playerID {
+		return fmt.Errorf("%w: no reveal waiting on you", ErrInvalidAction)
+	}
+	if !slices.Contains(g.PendingReveal.Options, cardID) {
+		return fmt.Errorf("%w: reveal one of your other pets", ErrInvalidAction)
+	}
+	p := g.PlayerByID(playerID)
+	idx := p.cardIndex(cardID)
+	if idx < 0 {
+		return fmt.Errorf("%w: card not in your deck", ErrInvalidAction)
+	}
+	revealed := p.Deck[idx]
+	n := revealed.Power
+	for range n {
+		p.Deck = append(p.Deck, g.newApple())
+	}
+	// The reveal is public (the opponent learns the pet); the apple spawn rides
+	// on this entry so observers count it (Kind "" + Spawn "apple").
+	g.addLog(LogEntry{Seat: p.Seat, Icon: "🦜", Source: revealed.ID, Spawn: "apple", Count: n, CardName: revealed.Name,
+		Text: fmt.Sprintf("%s reveals %s (power %d) — adds %d apple%s to hand.", p.Name, revealed.Name, revealed.Power, n, plural(n))})
+	g.PendingReveal = nil
 	g.advanceShopTurn()
 	return nil
 }
@@ -664,8 +957,37 @@ func (g *Game) SubmitOrder(playerID string, orderedIDs []string) error {
 	p.Deck = ordered
 	p.Ready = true
 	if g.allReady() {
+		g.startBattle()
+	}
+	return nil
+}
+
+// startBattle enters the battle phase and resolves it. It snapshots the card-id
+// base and clears the dice/decision tapes so the (possibly resumable) battle
+// re-runs deterministically as decisions come in.
+func (g *Game) startBattle() {
+	g.BattleCardBase = g.NextCardID
+	g.BattleDice = nil
+	g.BattleDecisions = nil
+	g.PendingBattle = nil
+	for _, p := range g.Players {
+		p.Ready = false
+	}
+	g.Phase = PhaseBattle
 	g.resolveBattle()
 }
+
+// BattleChoose supplies a value for the pending mid-battle decision (Golden
+// pack: Nurse Shark) and re-runs the battle from the recorded tape.
+func (g *Game) BattleChoose(playerID string, value int) error {
+	if g.PendingBattle == nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("%w: no battle decision pending", ErrInvalidAction)
+	}
+	if g.Players[g.PendingBattle.Seat].ID != playerID {
+		return ErrNotYourTurn
+	}
+	g.BattleDecisions = append(g.BattleDecisions, clampInt(value, g.PendingBattle.Min, g.PendingBattle.Max))
+	g.resolveBattle()
 	return nil
 }
 
@@ -675,6 +997,9 @@ func (g *Game) AcknowledgeBattle(playerID string) error {
 	if g.Phase != PhaseBattle {
 		return ErrWrongPhase
 	}
+	if g.PendingBattle != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("%w: a battle decision is still pending", ErrInvalidAction)
+	}
 	p := g.PlayerByID(playerID)
 	if p == nil {
 		return errors.New("unknown player")

internal/game/golden45_test.go

@@ -0,0 +1,358 @@
+package game
+
+import "testing"
+
+// --- Nurse Shark: the mid-battle decision channel ---
+
+// Nurse Shark suspends the battle to ask how many Trumpets to spend, then
+// resumes and throws two rocks per Trumpet spent.
+func TestNurseSharkSuspendsAndResumes(t *testing.T) {
+	g, _, _ := testGame(t)
+	g.RollDie = func() int { return 2 } // each rock deals 2
+	res := forceBattle(t, g,
+		[]Card{g.goldenPet(t, "Nyala"), g.goldenPet(t, "Nurse Shark")}, // Nyala faint: +2 trumpets
+		[]Card{g.pet("Big", 4), g.pet("Tank", 6)},
+	)
+	// Nyala trades with Big (banking 2 Trumpets), then Nurse Shark enters and
+	// the battle suspends on its choice.
+	if g.PendingBattle == nil {
+		t.Fatal("expected the battle to suspend on Nurse Shark's choice")
+	}
+	if g.PendingBattle.Seat != 0 || g.PendingBattle.Max != 2 || g.PendingBattle.Kind != "nurseShark" {
+		t.Fatalf("unexpected pending decision: %+v", g.PendingBattle)
+	}
+	if res.WinnerSeat != -1 {
+		t.Fatalf("a suspended battle has no winner yet, got %d", res.WinnerSeat)
+	}
+	// Spend both Trumpets: 4 rocks (2+2+2+2 = 8) kill the 6-power Tank.
+	if err := g.BattleChoose(g.Players[0].ID, 2); err != nil {
+		t.Fatal(err)
+	}
+	if g.PendingBattle != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("battle should have completed: %+v", g.PendingBattle)
+	}
+	spends := 0
+	for _, ev := range eventsOfType(g.Battle, "trumpet") {
+		if ev.Count < 0 {
+			spends++
+		}
+	}
+	if spends != 1 {
+		t.Fatalf("expected one trumpet spend, got %d", spends)
+	}
+	rocks := eventsOfType(g.Battle, "rock")
+	if len(rocks) != 1 || len(rocks[0].Dice) != 4 || !rocks[0].TargetDied {
+		t.Fatalf("Nurse Shark should throw 4 rocks (2 per Trumpet) and kill Tank: %+v", rocks)
+	}
+	if g.Battle.WinnerSeat != 0 {
+		t.Fatalf("seat 0 should win, got %d", g.Battle.WinnerSeat)
+	}
+}
+
+// Choosing to spend zero Trumpets throws no rocks.
+func TestNurseSharkSpendZero(t *testing.T) {
+	g, _, _ := testGame(t)
+	g.RollDie = func() int { return 2 }
+	forceBattle(t, g,
+		[]Card{g.goldenPet(t, "Nyala"), g.goldenPet(t, "Nurse Shark")},
+		[]Card{g.pet("Big", 4), g.pet("Tank", 6)},
+	)
+	if g.PendingBattle == nil {
+		t.Fatal("expected a pending decision")
+	}
+	if err := g.BattleChoose(g.Players[0].ID, 0); err != nil {
+		t.Fatal(err)
+	}
+	if len(eventsOfType(g.Battle, "rock")) != 0 {
+		t.Fatal("spending zero Trumpets should throw no rocks")
+	}
+}
+
+// With no Trumpets, Nurse Shark's choice is trivial (max 0) and the rollout
+// path auto-resolves without suspending.
+func TestNurseSharkAutoResolvesInRollout(t *testing.T) {
+	res := SimulateBattle(1, 0,
+		[]Card{cardWithName("Nurse Shark", 3, []Effect{{Trigger: TriggerPlay, Action: ActionSpendRocks, Count: 3}})},
+		[]Card{{ID: "x", Kind: KindPet, Name: "Foe", Power: 2}},
+		func() int { return 2 },
+	)
+	if res == nil || res.WinnerSeat < -1 {
+		t.Fatalf("rollout should complete without suspending: %+v", res)
+	}
+}
+
+func cardWithName(name string, power int, eff []Effect) Card {
+	return Card{ID: "t-" + name, Kind: KindPet, Name: name, Power: power, Effects: eff}
+}
+
+// --- Other tier 4-5 battle mechanics ---
+
+// Vaquita doubles the side's Trumpets, capped at 4 gained.
+func TestVaquitaDoublesTrumpets(t *testing.T) {
+	g, _, _ := testGame(t)
+	res := forceBattle(t, g,
+		[]Card{g.goldenPet(t, "Nyala"), g.goldenPet(t, "Vaquita")}, // Nyala faint: +2
+		[]Card{g.pet("Big", 4), g.pet("Wall", 20)},
+	)
+	// Nyala trades with Big (+2 Trumpets), Vaquita enters and doubles to 4.
+	var gain *BattleEvent
+	for i, ev := range res.Events {
+		if ev.Type == "trumpet" && ev.Seat == 0 && ev.Count == 2 {
+			// two events: Nyala's +2 gain and Vaquita's +2 double.
+			gain = &res.Events[i]
+		}
+	}
+	if gain == nil {
+		t.Fatalf("Vaquita should double 2 Trumpets into 2 more: %+v", eventsOfType(res, "trumpet"))
+	}
+}
+
+// Manatee throws rocks at itself.
+func TestManateeSelfRock(t *testing.T) {
+	g, _, _ := testGame(t)
+	g.RollDie = func() int { return 1 } // each rock deals 1
+	res := forceBattle(t, g,
+		[]Card{g.goldenPet(t, "Manatee")},
+		[]Card{g.pet("Wall", 20)},
+	)
+	var self *BattleEvent
+	for i, ev := range res.Events {
+		if ev.Type == "rock" && ev.Seat == 0 && ev.Target == 0 {
+			self = &res.Events[i]
+		}
+	}
+	if self == nil || self.Roll != 2 {
+		t.Fatalf("Manatee should pelt itself for 2: %+v", eventsOfType(res, "rock"))
+	}
+	// It also stacks 4 apples on top of the deck.
+	apples := 0
+	for _, ev := range eventsOfType(res, "summon") {
+		if ev.Card != nil && ev.Card.Name == "Apple" {
+			apples++
+		}
+	}
+	if apples != 4 {
+		t.Fatalf("Manatee should add 4 apples, got %d", apples)
+	}
+}
+
+// Poison Dart Frog, once set aside, throws rocks each time a Bee is played.
+func TestPoisonDartFrogBeeRocks(t *testing.T) {
+	g, _, _ := testGame(t)
+	g.RollDie = func() int { return 2 }
+	res := forceBattle(t, g,
+		[]Card{g.goldenPet(t, "Poison Dart Frog"), g.newBee()},
+		[]Card{g.pet("Killer", 2), g.pet("Tank", 1)},
+	)
+	// Frog trades with Killer (set aside); the Bee enters and triggers 2 rocks
+	// (roll 4) that kill the 1-power Tank.
+	rocks := eventsOfType(res, "rock")
+	if len(rocks) != 1 || rocks[0].Roll != 4 || !rocks[0].TargetDied {
+		t.Fatalf("playing a Bee should throw Poison Dart Frog's 2 rocks: %+v", rocks)
+	}
+	if res.WinnerSeat != 0 {
+		t.Fatalf("seat 0 should win, got %d", res.WinnerSeat)
+	}
+}
+
+// Giant Isopod, once set aside, spends a Trumpet to feed each played pet.
+func TestGiantIsopodFeedsOnPlay(t *testing.T) {
+	g, _, _ := testGame(t)
+	res := forceBattle(t, g,
+		[]Card{g.goldenPet(t, "Nyala"), g.goldenPet(t, "Giant Isopod"), g.pet("Ally", 1)},
+		[]Card{g.pet("K1", 4), g.pet("K2", 4), g.pet("Wall", 1)},
+	)
+	// Nyala banks 2 Trumpets, Isopod faints (set aside), then Ally enters and is
+	// fed 2 apples (spending 1 Trumpet), reaching power 3 to beat the Wall.
+	fed := false
+	for _, ev := range eventsOfType(res, "eat") {
+		if ev.Seat == 0 && ev.Bonus == 2 {
+			fed = true
+		}
+	}
+	if !fed {
+		t.Fatalf("Giant Isopod should feed Ally 2 apples: %+v", eventsOfType(res, "eat"))
+	}
+	if res.WinnerSeat != 0 {
+		t.Fatalf("fed Ally should win, got %d", res.WinnerSeat)
+	}
+}
+
+// Raccoon steals the enemy perk onto the top of its own deck.
+func TestRaccoonStealsPerk(t *testing.T) {
+	g, _, _ := testGame(t)
+	res := forceBattle(t, g,
+		[]Card{g.goldenPet(t, "Raccoon")},
+		[]Card{g.realFood(t, "Melon"), g.pet("Foe", 2)},
+	)
+	stole := false
+	for _, ev := range eventsOfType(res, "summon") {
+		if ev.Card != nil && ev.Card.Name == "Melon" && ev.Seat == 0 {
+			stole = true
+		}
+	}
+	if !stole {
+		t.Fatalf("Raccoon should summon the stolen Melon onto its own deck: %+v", eventsOfType(res, "summon"))
+	}
+}
+
+// Macaque recycles its perk and apples onto the top of the deck.
+func TestMacaqueRecyclesPerkAndApples(t *testing.T) {
+	g, _, _ := testGame(t)
+	// Macaque wears Honey (a perk) and carries an apple, then faints.
+	res := forceBattle(t, g,
+		[]Card{g.realFood(t, "Honey"), g.newApple(), g.goldenPet(t, "Macaque")},
+		[]Card{g.pet("Big", 9)},
+	)
+	// On faint it puts the apple and the Honey perk back on top of the deck.
+	var sawApple, sawHoney bool
+	for _, ev := range eventsOfType(res, "summon") {
+		if ev.Card == nil || ev.Seat != 0 {
+			continue
+		}
+		switch ev.Card.Name {
+		case "Apple":
+			sawApple = true
+		case "Honey":
+			sawHoney = true
+		}
+	}
+	if !sawApple || !sawHoney {
+		t.Fatalf("Macaque should recycle its apple and Honey perk: %+v", eventsOfType(res, "summon"))
+	}
+}
+
+// Potato prevents 2 damage on each of the first two hits.
+func TestPotatoPreventsTwice(t *testing.T) {
+	g, _, _ := testGame(t)
+	res := forceBattle(t, g,
+		[]Card{g.goldenFood(t, "Potato"), g.pet("Hero", 5)},
+		[]Card{g.pet("A", 3), g.pet("B", 3)},
+	)
+	prevents := eventsOfType(res, "prevent")
+	if len(prevents) != 2 {
+		t.Fatalf("Potato should prevent damage twice, got %d: %+v", len(prevents), prevents)
+	}
+	for _, p := range prevents {
+		if p.Count != 2 || p.Seat != 0 {
+			t.Fatalf("each prevention should shave 2 for seat 0: %+v", p)
+		}
+	}
+	if res.WinnerSeat != 0 {
+		t.Fatalf("Hero should survive both hits and win, got %d", res.WinnerSeat)
+	}
+}
+
+// Durian discards the enemy's apples in play.
+func TestDurianStripsEnemyApples(t *testing.T) {
+	g, _, _ := testGame(t)
+	res := forceBattle(t, g,
+		[]Card{g.goldenFood(t, "Durian"), g.pet("Hero", 3)},
+		[]Card{g.newApple(), g.newApple(), g.pet("Foe", 1)}, // Foe buffed to power 3
+	)
+	// Without the strip, a power-3 Foe would trade evenly; stripped back to
+	// power 1, it just dies.
+	if res.WinnerSeat != 0 {
+		t.Fatalf("Durian should strip Foe's apples so Hero wins, got %d", res.WinnerSeat)
+	}
+	if len(eventsOfType(res, "strip")) == 0 {
+		t.Fatal("expected a strip event")
+	}
+}
+
+// Saiga Antelope banks a Trumpet per friendly fainted pet on entry.
+func TestSaigaTrumpetsPerFainted(t *testing.T) {
+	g, _, _ := testGame(t)
+	res := forceBattle(t, g,
+		[]Card{g.pet("F1", 1), g.pet("F2", 1), g.goldenPet(t, "Saiga Antelope")},
+		[]Card{g.pet("K1", 1), g.pet("K2", 1), g.pet("Last", 1)},
+	)
+	// F1/F2 trade with K1/K2 (2 friendly faints), then Saiga banks 2 Trumpets.
+	var gain *BattleEvent
+	for i, ev := range res.Events {
+		if ev.Type == "trumpet" && ev.Seat == 0 && ev.Count == 2 {
+			gain = &res.Events[i]
+		}
+	}
+	if gain == nil {
+		t.Fatalf("Saiga should bank 2 Trumpets for 2 friendly faints: %+v", eventsOfType(res, "trumpet"))
+	}
+}
+
+// --- Tier 4-5 shop mechanics ---
+
+// Manta Ray waives the cost of the first buy each round (with few pets).
+func TestMantaRayFirstBuyFree(t *testing.T) {
+	g, p1, _ := goldenGame(t)
+	p1.Deck = append(p1.Deck, g.goldenPet(t, "Manta Ray"))
+	g.startShopRound() // re-open the shop with Manta Ray in the deck
+	if !p1.FirstBuyFree {
+		t.Fatal("Manta Ray should ready a free first buy at 4 or fewer pets")
+	}
+	g.Turn = 0
+	coins := p1.Coins
+	g.ShopRow[0] = g.goldenPet(t, "Nyala")
+	if err := g.Buy(p1.ID, 0); err != nil {
+		t.Fatal(err)
+	}
+	if p1.Coins != coins {
+		t.Fatalf("the first buy should be free: coins %d -> %d", coins, p1.Coins)
+	}
+	if p1.FirstBuyFree {
+		t.Fatal("the free-buy flag should clear after use")
+	}
+	// The next buy costs a coin.
+	g.Turn = 0
+	if err := g.Buy(p1.ID, 1); err != nil {
+		t.Fatal(err)
+	}
+	if p1.Coins != coins-1 {
+		t.Fatalf("the second buy should cost a coin: %d", p1.Coins)
+	}
+}
+
+// Blue-Ringed Octopus grants an apple per buy made this round.
+func TestOctopusApplesPerBuy(t *testing.T) {
+	g, p1, _ := goldenGame(t)
+	g.Turn = 0
+	g.ShopRow[0] = g.goldenPet(t, "Nyala") // a plain first buy
+	if err := g.Buy(p1.ID, 0); err != nil {
+		t.Fatal(err)
+	}
+	g.Turn = 0
+	g.ShopRow[1] = g.goldenPet(t, "Blue-Ringed Octopus") // the second buy
+	if err := g.Buy(p1.ID, 1); err != nil {
+		t.Fatal(err)
+	}
+	// Second buy: buysThisRound == 2 -> 2 apples.
+	if countApplesIn(p1.Deck) != 2 {
+		t.Fatalf("Octopus bought as the 2nd buy should add 2 apples, got %d", countApplesIn(p1.Deck))
+	}
+}
+
+// Cockatoo makes the buyer reveal a pet for apples equal to its power.
+func TestCockatooReveal(t *testing.T) {
+	g, p1, _ := goldenGame(t)
+	beefy := g.pet("Beefy", 5)
+	p1.Deck = append(p1.Deck, beefy)
+	g.Turn = 0
+	g.ShopRow[0] = g.goldenPet(t, "Cockatoo")
+	if err := g.Buy(p1.ID, 0); err != nil {
+		t.Fatal(err)
+	}
+	if g.PendingReveal == nil || g.PendingReveal.PlayerID != p1.ID {
+		t.Fatalf("buying Cockatoo should open a reveal: %+v", g.PendingReveal)
+	}
+	if g.Turn != 0 {
+		t.Fatalf("the turn should stay on the buyer during the reveal, got %d", g.Turn)
+	}
+	if err := g.RevealChoose(p1.ID, beefy.ID); err != nil {
+		t.Fatal(err)
+	}
+	if g.PendingReveal != nil {
+		t.Fatal("the reveal should be resolved")
+	}
+	if countApplesIn(p1.Deck) != 5 {
+		t.Fatalf("revealing a power-5 pet should add 5 apples, got %d", countApplesIn(p1.Deck))
+	}
+}

internal/game/golden6_test.go

@@ -0,0 +1,173 @@
+package game
+
+import "testing"
+
+// Highland Cow banks Trumpets equal to its power on entry.
+func TestHighlandCowTrumpetsFromPower(t *testing.T) {
+	g, _, _ := testGame(t)
+	res := forceBattle(t, g,
+		[]Card{g.goldenPet(t, "Highland Cow")}, // power 3
+		[]Card{g.pet("Foe", 1)},
+	)
+	var gain *BattleEvent
+	for i, ev := range res.Events {
+		if ev.Type == "trumpet" && ev.Seat == 0 && ev.Count == 3 {
+			gain = &res.Events[i]
+		}
+	}
+	if gain == nil {
+		t.Fatalf("Highland Cow should bank 3 Trumpets (its power): %+v", eventsOfType(res, "trumpet"))
+	}
+}
+
+// Wildebeest spends 3 Trumpets on entry to shield its first hit.
+func TestWildebeestSpendsForShield(t *testing.T) {
+	g, _, _ := testGame(t)
+	res := forceBattle(t, g,
+		[]Card{g.goldenPet(t, "Highland Cow"), g.goldenPet(t, "Wildebeest")}, // Cow banks 3
+		[]Card{g.pet("Chip", 1), g.pet("Hitter", 6)},
+	)
+	// Cow banks 3 Trumpets and trades with Chip, then dies to Hitter; Wildebeest
+	// enters, spends the 3 Trumpets for a shield, and blocks Hitter's blow.
+	spent := false
+	for _, ev := range eventsOfType(res, "trumpet") {
+		if ev.Seat == 0 && ev.Count == -3 {
+			spent = true
+		}
+	}
+	if !spent {
+		t.Fatalf("Wildebeest should spend 3 Trumpets: %+v", eventsOfType(res, "trumpet"))
+	}
+	if len(eventsOfType(res, "shield")) == 0 {
+		t.Fatal("Wildebeest should block a hit with its shield")
+	}
+	if res.WinnerSeat != 0 {
+		t.Fatalf("Wildebeest should survive the block and win, got %d", res.WinnerSeat)
+	}
+}
+
+// Grizzly Bear throws a rock per friendly fainted pet.
+func TestGrizzlyRocksPerFainted(t *testing.T) {
+	g, _, _ := testGame(t)
+	g.RollDie = func() int { return 2 }
+	res := forceBattle(t, g,
+		[]Card{g.pet("F1", 1), g.pet("F2", 1), g.goldenPet(t, "Grizzly Bear")},
+		[]Card{g.pet("K1", 1), g.pet("K2", 1), g.pet("Tank", 2)},
+	)
+	rocks := eventsOfType(res, "rock")
+	if len(rocks) != 1 || len(rocks[0].Dice) != 2 || !rocks[0].TargetDied {
+		t.Fatalf("Grizzly should throw 2 rocks (one per friendly faint) and kill Tank: %+v", rocks)
+	}
+}
+
+// Catfish reactivates every pet's Buy ability at battle prep.
+func TestCatfishReactivatesBuys(t *testing.T) {
+	g, p1, _ := goldenGame(t)
+	p1.Deck = []Card{g.goldenPet(t, "Catfish"), g.realPet(t, "Otter")} // Otter buy: +1 apple
+	g.beginArrange()
+	if countApplesIn(p1.Deck) != 1 {
+		t.Fatalf("Catfish should re-fire Otter's buy for 1 apple, got %d", countApplesIn(p1.Deck))
+	}
+}
+
+// Komodo shuffles 6 apples into the deck when it is the first pet.
+func TestKomodoShufflesApplesFirstPet(t *testing.T) {
+	g, _, _ := testGame(t)
+	res := forceBattle(t, g,
+		[]Card{g.goldenPet(t, "Komodo")}, // power 6, first pet
+		[]Card{g.pet("Foe", 1)},
+	)
+	apples := 0
+	for _, ev := range eventsOfType(res, "summon") {
+		if ev.Card != nil && ev.Card.Name == "Apple" && ev.Seat == 0 {
+			apples++
+		}
+	}
+	if apples != 6 {
+		t.Fatalf("Komodo should shuffle 6 apples in as the first pet, got %d", apples)
+	}
+}
+
+// Komodo does nothing when it is not the first pet played.
+func TestKomodoNoShuffleWhenNotFirst(t *testing.T) {
+	g, _, _ := testGame(t)
+	res := forceBattle(t, g,
+		[]Card{g.pet("Weak", 1), g.goldenPet(t, "Komodo")},
+		[]Card{g.pet("K", 1), g.pet("Foe", 1)},
+	)
+	for _, ev := range eventsOfType(res, "summon") {
+		if ev.Card != nil && ev.Card.Name == "Apple" {
+			t.Fatal("Komodo should not shuffle apples when it isn't the first pet")
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+// Bird of Paradise banks 2 apples-in-play and 2 Trumpets for the next battle.
+func TestBirdOfParadiseBuy(t *testing.T) {
+	g, p1, _ := goldenGame(t)
+	g.ShopRow[0] = g.goldenPet(t, "Bird of Paradise")
+	g.Turn = 0
+	if err := g.Buy(p1.ID, 0); err != nil {
+		t.Fatal(err)
+	}
+	if p1.PendingApplesInPlay != 2 || p1.PendingTrumpets != 2 {
+		t.Fatalf("Bird of Paradise should bank 2 apples + 2 Trumpets, got %d/%d",
+			p1.PendingApplesInPlay, p1.PendingTrumpets)
+	}
+}
+
+// The banked Trumpets appear in the pool at battle start, and reset after.
+func TestPendingTrumpetsSeedBattle(t *testing.T) {
+	g, p1, _ := testGame(t)
+	p1.PendingTrumpets = 2
+	res := forceBattle(t, g, []Card{g.pet("Hero", 3)}, []Card{g.pet("Foe", 1)})
+	var seeded *BattleEvent
+	for i, ev := range res.Events {
+		if ev.Type == "trumpet" && ev.Seat == 0 && ev.Count == 2 {
+			seeded = &res.Events[i]
+		}
+	}
+	if seeded == nil {
+		t.Fatalf("the battle should start with 2 Trumpets in the pool: %+v", eventsOfType(res, "trumpet"))
+	}
+	if p1.PendingTrumpets != 0 {
+		t.Fatalf("PendingTrumpets should reset after the battle, got %d", p1.PendingTrumpets)
+	}
+}
+
+// German Shepherd guards the Golden Retriever's first hit.
+func TestGermanShepherdGuardsRetriever(t *testing.T) {
+	g, _, _ := testGame(t)
+	res := forceBattle(t, g,
+		[]Card{g.goldenPet(t, "German Shepherd"), g.goldenPet(t, "Nyala")}, // Nyala banks 2 Trumpets
+		[]Card{g.pet("BigA", 5), g.pet("BigB", 9)},
+	)
+	// German Shepherd faints (guard aside), Nyala faints (+2 Trumpets), then the
+	// Golden Retriever arrives and its first hit is shaved by 5.
+	var guarded *BattleEvent
+	for i, ev := range res.Events {
+		if ev.Type == "prevent" && ev.Seat == 0 && ev.Count == 5 {
+			guarded = &res.Events[i]
+		}
+	}
+	if guarded == nil {
+		t.Fatalf("the Golden Retriever's first hit should be guarded for 5: %+v", eventsOfType(res, "prevent"))
+	}
+}
+
+// Tomato is a perk that throws 4 rocks on play.
+func TestTomatoThrowsRocks(t *testing.T) {
+	g, _, _ := testGame(t)
+	g.RollDie = func() int { return 1 }
+	res := forceBattle(t, g,
+		[]Card{g.goldenFood(t, "Tomato"), g.pet("Holder", 2)},
+		[]Card{g.pet("Tank", 3)},
+	)
+	rocks := eventsOfType(res, "rock")
+	if len(rocks) != 1 || rocks[0].Roll != 4 || !rocks[0].TargetDied {
+		t.Fatalf("Tomato should throw 4 rocks and kill the 3-power Tank: %+v", rocks)
+	}
+	if res.WinnerSeat != 0 {
+		t.Fatalf("seat 0 should win, got %d", res.WinnerSeat)
+	}
+}

internal/game/golden_test.go

@@ -0,0 +1,422 @@
+package game
+
+import "testing"
+
+// --- Golden pack test helpers ---
+
+// goldenGame builds a started 2-player game on the Golden pack, bypassing the
+// lobby and the Playable gate (tiers 4-6 aren't printed yet, so the pack isn't
+// selectable in a real lobby — but tiers 1-3 are fully exercisable here).
+func goldenGame(t *testing.T) (*Game, *Player, *Player) {
+	t.Helper()
+	g := New()
+	g.Pack = "golden"
+	g.buildDecks()
+	p1, err := g.AddPlayer("Alice")
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Fatal(err)
+	}
+	p2, err := g.AddPlayer("Bob")
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Fatal(err)
+	}
+	g.start()
+	g.PrioritySeat = p1.Seat
+	g.Turn = p1.Seat
+	return g, p1, p2
+}
+
+// goldenPet mints a copy of a Golden pack pet (with effects) by name.
+func (g *Game) goldenPet(t *testing.T, name string) Card {
+	t.Helper()
+	for tierIdx, tier := range goldenPetTiers {
+		for _, tmpl := range tier {
+			if tmpl.Name == name {
+				return Card{
+					ID: g.newCardID(), Kind: KindPet, Name: tmpl.Name, Tier: tierIdx + 1,
+					Power: tmpl.Power, Suit: tmpl.Suits[0],
+					Effects: tmpl.Effects, EffectText: tmpl.EffectText,
+				}
+			}
+		}
+	}
+	t.Fatalf("no golden pet named %s", name)
+	return Card{}
+}
+
+// goldenFood mints a Golden pack food (Avocado) by name.
+func (g *Game) goldenFood(t *testing.T, name string) Card {
+	t.Helper()
+	for tierIdx, tier := range goldenFoodTiers {
+		for _, f := range tier {
+			if f.Name == name {
+				return Card{
+					ID: g.newCardID(), Kind: KindFood, Name: f.Name, Tier: tierIdx + 1,
+					Food: f.Food, Perk: f.Perk, Effects: f.Effects, EffectText: f.EffectText,
+				}
+			}
+		}
+	}
+	t.Fatalf("no golden food named %s", name)
+	return Card{}
+}
+
+// suitedPet mints a plain effect-less pet with a chosen suit.
+func (g *Game) suitedPet(name string, power int, suit Suit) Card {
+	return Card{ID: g.newCardID(), Kind: KindPet, Name: name, Tier: 1, Power: power, Suit: suit}
+}
+
+// --- Trumpets & Golden Retriever ---
+
+// A fainting Groundhog banks a Trumpet; with no cards left, the side fields a
+// Golden Retriever whose Power equals its Trumpets — and it wins.
+func TestGroundhogTrumpetThenGoldenRetriever(t *testing.T) {
+	g, _, _ := testGame(t)
+	res := forceBattle(t, g,
+		[]Card{g.goldenPet(t, "Groundhog")}, // pow 1, faint: +1 trumpet
+		[]Card{g.pet("Weak", 1)},
+	)
+	trumpets := eventsOfType(res, "trumpet")
+	if len(trumpets) != 1 || trumpets[0].Seat != 0 || trumpets[0].Count != 1 {
+		t.Fatalf("expected one +1 trumpet event for seat 0: %+v", trumpets)
+	}
+	var gr *BattleEvent
+	for i, ev := range res.Events {
+		if ev.Type == "reveal" && ev.Card != nil && ev.Card.Name == "Golden Retriever" {
+			gr = &res.Events[i]
+		}
+	}
+	if gr == nil {
+		t.Fatal("expected a Golden Retriever to be summoned")
+	}
+	if gr.Card.Power != 1 || gr.Count != 1 {
+		t.Fatalf("Golden Retriever should have Power 1 from 1 trumpet: power=%d count=%d", gr.Card.Power, gr.Count)
+	}
+	if res.WinnerSeat != 0 {
+		t.Fatalf("the Golden Retriever should win for seat 0, got %d", res.WinnerSeat)
+	}
+}
+
+// Pied Tamarin spends a banked Trumpet on entry to throw 2 Rocks.
+func TestPiedTamarinSpendsTrumpetForRocks(t *testing.T) {
+	g, _, _ := testGame(t)
+	g.RollDie = func() int { return 2 } // each rock deals 2
+	res := forceBattle(t, g,
+		[]Card{g.goldenPet(t, "Groundhog"), g.goldenPet(t, "Pied Tamarin")},
+		[]Card{g.pet("Weak", 1), g.pet("Tank", 3)},
+	)
+	// Groundhog trades with Weak (+1 trumpet). Pied Tamarin enters, spends the
+	// trumpet, throws 2 rocks (2+2=4) and kills the 3-power Tank.
+	spends := 0
+	for _, ev := range eventsOfType(res, "trumpet") {
+		if ev.Count < 0 {
+			spends++
+		}
+	}
+	if spends != 1 {
+		t.Fatalf("expected exactly one trumpet spend, got %d: %+v", spends, eventsOfType(res, "trumpet"))
+	}
+	rocks := eventsOfType(res, "rock")
+	if len(rocks) != 1 || rocks[0].Roll != 4 || !rocks[0].TargetDied {
+		t.Fatalf("Pied Tamarin should throw 2 rocks (roll 4) and kill the Tank: %+v", rocks)
+	}
+	if res.WinnerSeat != 0 {
+		t.Fatalf("seat 0 should win, got %d", res.WinnerSeat)
+	}
+}
+
+// Without a Trumpet, Pied Tamarin's paid Play effect does nothing.
+func TestPiedTamarinNoTrumpetNoRocks(t *testing.T) {
+	g, _, _ := testGame(t)
+	g.RollDie = func() int { return 2 }
+	res := forceBattle(t, g,
+		[]Card{g.goldenPet(t, "Pied Tamarin")},
+		[]Card{g.pet("Tank", 3)},
+	)
+	if rocks := eventsOfType(res, "rock"); len(rocks) != 0 {
+		t.Fatalf("no trumpet means no rocks: %+v", rocks)
+	}
+}
+
+// Honduran White Bat banks a Trumpet per distinct suit among friendly fainted
+// pets.
+func TestHonduranBatTrumpetPerFaintedSuit(t *testing.T) {
+	g, _, _ := testGame(t)
+	res := forceBattle(t, g,
+		[]Card{
+			g.suitedPet("Red", 1, SuitRed),
+			g.suitedPet("Blue", 1, SuitBlue),
+			g.goldenPet(t, "Honduran White Bat"),
+		},
+		[]Card{g.pet("K1", 1), g.pet("K2", 1), g.pet("Last", 1)},
+	)
+	// Red and Blue trade with K1/K2 (two distinct fainted suits). The Bat
+	// enters and banks 2 Trumpets.
+	var gain *BattleEvent
+	for i, ev := range res.Events {
+		if ev.Type == "trumpet" && ev.Seat == 0 && ev.Count > 0 {
+			gain = &res.Events[i]
+		}
+	}
+	if gain == nil || gain.Count != 2 {
+		t.Fatalf("Bat should bank 2 trumpets for 2 unique fainted suits: %+v", eventsOfType(res, "trumpet"))
+	}
+}
+
+// Flea drains Trumpets from the opponent when it faints.
+func TestFleaDrainsEnemyTrumpets(t *testing.T) {
+	g, _, _ := testGame(t)
+	res := forceBattle(t, g,
+		[]Card{g.goldenPet(t, "Flea")},                       // pow 2
+		[]Card{g.goldenPet(t, "Groundhog"), g.pet("Big", 5)}, // Groundhog banks a trumpet for seat 1
+	)
+	// Flea kills Groundhog (seat 1 +1 trumpet), survives, then dies to Big and
+	// drains that trumpet back down to 0.
+	var drain *BattleEvent
+	for i, ev := range res.Events {
+		if ev.Type == "trumpet" && ev.Seat == 1 && ev.Count < 0 {
+			drain = &res.Events[i]
+		}
+	}
+	if drain == nil {
+		t.Fatalf("Flea should drain a trumpet from seat 1: %+v", eventsOfType(res, "trumpet"))
+	}
+}
+
+// --- Cone Snail ---
+
+// Cone Snail's faint sets aside a one-shot 2-damage prevention for the next
+// friendly hit.
+func TestConeSnailPreventsTwoDamage(t *testing.T) {
+	g, _, _ := testGame(t)
+	res := forceBattle(t, g,
+		[]Card{g.goldenPet(t, "Cone Snail"), g.pet("Ally", 5)},
+		[]Card{g.pet("Big", 6)},
+	)
+	// Cone Snail dies to the 6 (Big takes 1). Ally enters; Big's next hit of 6
+	// is shaved to 4, so Ally (5) survives and kills Big.
+	prevents := eventsOfType(res, "prevent")
+	if len(prevents) != 1 || prevents[0].Seat != 0 || prevents[0].Count != 2 {
+		t.Fatalf("expected one 2-damage prevention for seat 0: %+v", prevents)
+	}
+	clashes := eventsOfType(res, "clash")
+	final := clashes[len(clashes)-1]
+	if final.Damage[0] != 4 || !final.Died[1] {
+		t.Fatalf("Ally should take 4 (6-2) and Big should die: %+v", final)
+	}
+	if res.WinnerSeat != 0 {
+		t.Fatalf("seat 0 should win, got %d", res.WinnerSeat)
+	}
+}
+
+// --- Bulldog ---
+
+// Bulldog eats an apple after attacking, but only once per battle.
+func TestBulldogAfterAttackOncePerRound(t *testing.T) {
+	g, _, _ := testGame(t)
+	res := forceBattle(t, g,
+		[]Card{g.goldenPet(t, "Bulldog")}, // pow 2
+		[]Card{g.pet("W1", 1), g.pet("W2", 1)},
+	)
+	eats := eventsOfType(res, "eat")
+	if len(eats) != 1 || eats[0].Seat != 0 || eats[0].Bonus != 1 {
+		t.Fatalf("Bulldog should eat exactly one apple across the battle: %+v", eats)
+	}
+	if res.WinnerSeat != 0 {
+		t.Fatalf("Bulldog should survive and win, got %d", res.WinnerSeat)
+	}
+}
+
+// --- Bear ---
+
+// Bear's faint drops a Bee on the bottom of BOTH decks.
+func TestBearBeeToBothDecks(t *testing.T) {
+	g, _, _ := testGame(t)
+	res := forceBattle(t, g,
+		[]Card{g.goldenPet(t, "Bear")}, // pow 4
+		[]Card{g.pet("Big", 5)},
+	)
+	seats := map[int]bool{}
+	for _, ev := range eventsOfType(res, "summon") {
+		if ev.Card != nil && ev.Card.Name == "Bee" {
+			seats[ev.Seat] = true
+		}
+	}
+	if !seats[0] || !seats[1] {
+		t.Fatalf("Bear should summon a Bee onto both decks, saw seats %v", seats)
+	}
+}
+
+// --- Royal Flycatcher ---
+
+// Royal Flycatcher throws one Rock per enemy pet already fainted.
+func TestRoyalFlycatcherRocksPerEnemyFaint(t *testing.T) {
+	g, _, _ := testGame(t)
+	g.RollDie = func() int { return 2 }
+	res := forceBattle(t, g,
+		[]Card{g.pet("K1", 1), g.pet("K2", 1), g.goldenPet(t, "Royal Flycatcher")},
+		[]Card{g.pet("E1", 1), g.pet("E2", 1), g.pet("Tank", 3)},
+	)
+	// K1/K2 trade with E1/E2 (2 enemy faints). Royal Flycatcher enters and
+	// throws 2 rocks (2+2=4), killing the 3-power Tank.
+	rocks := eventsOfType(res, "rock")
+	if len(rocks) != 1 || len(rocks[0].Dice) != 2 || !rocks[0].TargetDied {
+		t.Fatalf("Royal Flycatcher should throw 2 rocks (one per enemy faint) and kill Tank: %+v", rocks)
+	}
+	if res.WinnerSeat != 0 {
+		t.Fatalf("seat 0 should win, got %d", res.WinnerSeat)
+	}
+}
+
+// --- Shop-time effects ---
+
+// Selling a Chipmunk yields its base apple plus 2 extra.
+func TestChipmunkSellApples(t *testing.T) {
+	g, p1, p2 := goldenGame(t)
+	chip := g.goldenPet(t, "Chipmunk")
+	p1.Deck = append(p1.Deck, chip)
+	// Hand the turn back to seat 0 after seat 1 acts.
+	_ = p2
+	g.Turn = 0
+	if err := g.Sell(p1.ID, []string{chip.ID}); err != nil {
+		t.Fatal(err)
+	}
+	if countApplesIn(p1.Deck) != 3 {
+		t.Fatalf("selling a Chipmunk should add 3 apples (1 base + 2 extra), got %d", countApplesIn(p1.Deck))
+	}
+}
+
+// Opossum's sell adds an apple per Faint pet currently in the shop.
+func TestOpossumSellApplesPerShopFaint(t *testing.T) {
+	g, p1, _ := goldenGame(t)
+	op := g.goldenPet(t, "Opossum")
+	p1.Deck = append(p1.Deck, op)
+	g.ShopRow = []Card{
+		g.goldenPet(t, "Groundhog"),    // faint
+		g.goldenPet(t, "Cone Snail"),   // faint
+		g.goldenPet(t, "Bulldog"),      // after-attack, no faint
+		g.goldenPet(t, "Pied Tamarin"), // play, no faint
+	}
+	g.Turn = 0
+	if err := g.Sell(p1.ID, []string{op.ID}); err != nil {
+		t.Fatal(err)
+	}
+	// 1 base apple + 2 (one per faint pet in shop).
+	if countApplesIn(p1.Deck) != 3 {
+		t.Fatalf("selling Opossum with 2 shop faint pets should add 3 apples, got %d", countApplesIn(p1.Deck))
+	}
+}
+
+// Stoat's sell pulls the top of the current tier's shop deck for free.
+func TestStoatSellBuysTopOfDeck(t *testing.T) {
+	g, p1, _ := goldenGame(t)
+	stoat := g.goldenPet(t, "Stoat")
+	p1.Deck = append(p1.Deck, stoat)
+	g.Turn = 0
+	deckBefore := len(g.ShopDecks[g.Round-1])
+	petsBefore := p1.PetCount()
+	if err := g.Sell(p1.ID, []string{stoat.ID}); err != nil {
+		t.Fatal(err)
+	}
+	if got := len(g.ShopDecks[g.Round-1]); got != deckBefore-1 {
+		t.Fatalf("Stoat should draw one card from the tier deck: before %d, after %d", deckBefore, got)
+	}
+	// Stoat itself became an apple, but a fresh pet came from the deck, so the
+	// pet count is unchanged (–1 Stoat, +1 grabbed pet, assuming a pet on top).
+	if p1.PetCount() < petsBefore {
+		t.Fatalf("Stoat should have replaced itself with a grabbed pet: before %d, after %d", petsBefore, p1.PetCount())
+	}
+}
+
+// Hercules Beetle banks apples-in-play only from round 3 on, and the battle
+// consumes them onto the first pet.
+func TestHerculesBeetleApplesInPlay(t *testing.T) {
+	g, p1, _ := goldenGame(t)
+
+	// Round 2: no effect.
+	g.Round = 2
+	hb2 := g.goldenPet(t, "Hercules Beetle")
+	p1.Deck = append(p1.Deck, hb2)
+	g.Turn = 0
+	if err := g.Sell(p1.ID, []string{hb2.ID}); err != nil {
+		t.Fatal(err)
+	}
+	if p1.PendingApplesInPlay != 0 {
+		t.Fatalf("Hercules Beetle should do nothing before round 3, got %d", p1.PendingApplesInPlay)
+	}
+
+	// Round 3: banks 3.
+	g.Round = 3
+	hb3 := g.goldenPet(t, "Hercules Beetle")
+	p1.Deck = append(p1.Deck, hb3)
+	g.Turn = 0
+	if err := g.Sell(p1.ID, []string{hb3.ID}); err != nil {
+		t.Fatal(err)
+	}
+	if p1.PendingApplesInPlay != 3 {
+		t.Fatalf("Hercules Beetle in round 3 should bank 3 apples-in-play, got %d", p1.PendingApplesInPlay)
+	}
+
+	// The battle seeds those apples onto the first pet, then resets.
+	res := forceBattle(t, g,
+		[]Card{g.pet("Hero", 3)},
+		[]Card{g.pet("Foe", 1)},
+	)
+	if preps := eventsOfType(res, "prep"); len(preps) != 3 {
+		t.Fatalf("expected 3 apples-in-play prep events, got %d", len(preps))
+	}
+	if p1.PendingApplesInPlay != 0 {
+		t.Fatalf("PendingApplesInPlay should reset after the battle, got %d", p1.PendingApplesInPlay)
+	}
+}
+
+// --- Avocado ---
+
+// Buying an Avocado sets it aside (not into the deck); a later buy can spend it
+// instead of a coin.
+func TestAvocadoBuyAndDiscardToBuy(t *testing.T) {
+	g, p1, _ := goldenGame(t)
+	g.ShopRow[0] = g.goldenFood(t, "Avocado")
+	g.Turn = 0
+	coins := p1.Coins
+	if err := g.Buy(p1.ID, 0); err != nil {
+		t.Fatal(err)
+	}
+	if p1.Avocados != 1 {
+		t.Fatalf("buying an Avocado should set aside 1, got %d", p1.Avocados)
+	}
+	if p1.Coins != coins-1 {
+		t.Fatalf("buying an Avocado still costs a coin: before %d, after %d", coins, p1.Coins)
+	}
+	for _, c := range p1.Deck {
+		if c.Food == FoodAvocado {
+			t.Fatal("the Avocado should not be in the deck")
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Now discard the Avocado to buy the card in slot 1, spending no coin.
+	g.Turn = 0
+	deckLen := len(p1.Deck)
+	coins = p1.Coins
+	if err := g.BuyAvocado(p1.ID, 1); err != nil {
+		t.Fatal(err)
+	}
+	if p1.Avocados != 0 {
+		t.Fatalf("the discard should consume the Avocado, got %d", p1.Avocados)
+	}
+	if p1.Coins != coins {
+		t.Fatalf("a discard-buy should spend no coin: before %d, after %d", coins, p1.Coins)
+	}
+	if len(p1.Deck) != deckLen+1 {
+		t.Fatalf("the discard-buy should add a card to the deck: before %d, after %d", deckLen, len(p1.Deck))
+	}
+}
+
+// BuyAvocado is refused with no Avocado in the stash.
+func TestBuyAvocadoRequiresToken(t *testing.T) {
+	g, p1, _ := goldenGame(t)
+	g.Turn = 0
+	if err := g.BuyAvocado(p1.ID, 0); err == nil {
+		t.Fatal("expected an error buying with no Avocado")
+	}
+}

internal/game/packs.go

@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
 package game
 
 // Card packs are the selectable sets of pets and food a game is played with.
-// Only the Turtle pack ships with real card data today; Golden and Unicorn are
-// declared here as infrastructure (shown but not yet playable) so the lobby,
-// views, and deck-building all have a single source of truth to grow into.
+// Turtle and Golden ship with full card data; Unicorn is declared here as
+// infrastructure (shown but not yet playable) so the lobby, views, and
+// deck-building all have a single source of truth to grow into.
 
 // PackInfo describes one selectable pack. Playable gates whether a lobby may
 // choose it and start a game with it.
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ const DefaultPack = "turtle"
 // Packs is the ordered catalog of packs shown in the lobby.
 var Packs = []PackInfo{
 	{ID: "turtle", Name: "Turtle Pack", Emoji: "🐢", Playable: true},
-	{ID: "golden", Name: "Golden Pack", Emoji: "🥇", Playable: false},
+	{ID: "golden", Name: "Golden Pack", Emoji: "🥇", Playable: true},
 	{ID: "unicorn", Name: "Unicorn Pack", Emoji: "🦄", Playable: false},
 }
 

internal/game/regression_test.go

@@ -0,0 +1,26 @@
+package game
+
+import "testing"
+
+// Regression (improvements.txt): a Crocodile set aside must still throw its
+// last-pet volley when the enemy plays their final pet, even though the
+// Crocodile's own side is already out of pets. Previously the "battle over"
+// check fired first and swallowed the parting shot.
+func TestCrocodileLastPetVolleyFiresWhenOwnerOut(t *testing.T) {
+	g, _, _ := testGame(t)
+	g.RollDie = func() int { return 2 } // 3 rocks -> 6 damage
+	res := forceBattle(t, g,
+		[]Card{g.pet("Killer", 4), g.pet("Last", 3)}, // seat 0 plays its last pet
+		[]Card{g.realPet(t, "Crocodile")},            // seat 1's Croc faints, sets aside
+	)
+	// Killer trades with Crocodile (set aside). Seat 0 then plays its last pet,
+	// and the Crocodile's 3 rocks (roll 6) pelt it dead — turning a win into a
+	// mutual knockout.
+	rocks := eventsOfType(res, "rock")
+	if len(rocks) != 1 || rocks[0].Seat != 1 || rocks[0].Roll != 6 || !rocks[0].TargetDied {
+		t.Fatalf("Crocodile should volley the last pet for 6: %+v", rocks)
+	}
+	if res.WinnerSeat != -1 {
+		t.Fatalf("both sides should be out (draw), got winner %d", res.WinnerSeat)
+	}
+}

internal/game/sim.go

@@ -17,16 +17,26 @@ func SimulateBattle(round, prioritySeat int, deckA, deckB []Card, rollDie func()
 			{Name: "A", Seat: 0, Deck: append([]Card(nil), deckA...)},
 			{Name: "B", Seat: 1, Deck: append([]Card(nil), deckB...)},
 		},
+		// Rollouts never pause for a mid-battle decision; a fixed policy resolves
+		// them (Golden pack: Nurse Shark).
+		autoBattleDecide: true,
 	}
-	g.resolveBattle()
+	g.startBattle()
 	return g.Battle
 }
 
-// TierContents returns the full printed contents of a tier's shop deck —
-// public information from the box. Cards carry placeholder IDs; they are
-// reference data, not live instances.
+// TierContents returns the full printed contents of a tier's shop deck for the
+// default pack. Cards carry placeholder IDs; they are reference data, not live
+// instances.
 func TierContents(tier int) []Card {
-	scratch := &Game{}
+	return TierContentsForPack(DefaultPack, tier)
+}
+
+// TierContentsForPack returns a pack's printed tier contents — public
+// information from the box. Used by the AI, which decides from a View that
+// names its pack.
+func TierContentsForPack(pack string, tier int) []Card {
+	scratch := &Game{Pack: pack}
 	scratch.buildShopDecks()
 	if tier < 1 || tier > len(scratch.ShopDecks) {
 		return nil

internal/game/view.go

@@ -13,6 +13,13 @@ type PlayerView struct {
 	IsBot     bool   `json:"isBot,omitempty"`
 	DeckSize  int    `json:"deckSize"`
 	PetCount  int    `json:"petCount"`
+	// Avocados is the player's set-aside Avocado token count (Golden pack).
+	// Public: buying an Avocado is a public shop event.
+	Avocados int `json:"avocados,omitempty"`
+	// FirstBuyFree / BuysThisRound (Golden pack) are self-only: they'd reveal
+	// hidden deck facts (a Manta Ray) to opponents.
+	FirstBuyFree  bool   `json:"firstBuyFree,omitempty"`
+	BuysThisRound int    `json:"buysThisRound,omitempty"`
 	Deck          []Card `json:"deck,omitempty"` // self only
 }
 
@@ -42,6 +49,13 @@ type View struct {
 	// Pending is included for everyone so opponents see a trade is in
 	// progress, but the revealed options are only shown to the trader.
 	Pending *PendingTrade `json:"pending,omitempty"`
+	// PendingReveal (Golden pack: Cockatoo) is shown to everyone so opponents
+	// see a reveal is in progress; the eligible options are only sent to the
+	// buyer (they name the buyer's own hidden pets).
+	PendingReveal *PendingReveal `json:"pendingReveal,omitempty"`
+	// PendingBattle (Golden pack: Nurse Shark) is a mid-battle decision owed by
+	// one seat; public since the battle replay is public.
+	PendingBattle *PendingBattleDecision `json:"pendingBattle,omitempty"`
 	Battle        *BattleResult          `json:"battle,omitempty"`
 	WinnerSeat    int                    `json:"winnerSeat"`
 	// Log is the shared, public event log shown across every phase.
@@ -87,10 +101,13 @@ func (g *Game) ViewFor(playerID string) View {
 			IsBot:     p.IsBot,
 			DeckSize:  len(p.Deck),
 			PetCount:  p.PetCount(),
+			Avocados:  p.Avocados,
 		}
 		if p.ID == playerID {
 			v.YouSeat = p.Seat
 			pv.Deck = p.Deck
+			pv.FirstBuyFree = p.FirstBuyFree
+			pv.BuysThisRound = p.BuysThisRound
 		}
 		v.Players = append(v.Players, pv)
 	}
@@ -101,6 +118,14 @@ func (g *Game) ViewFor(playerID string) View {
 		}
 		v.Pending = &pending
 	}
+	if g.PendingReveal != nil {
+		reveal := *g.PendingReveal
+		if reveal.PlayerID != playerID {
+			reveal.Options = nil // hide which of the buyer's pets are eligible
+		}
+		v.PendingReveal = &reveal
+	}
+	v.PendingBattle = g.PendingBattle
 	// Battle results (lineups, events) are public once resolved. Keep the
 	// battle around during the following shop phase too, so late joiners /
 	// reconnects can still see the last result.

internal/server/bots.go

@@ -147,12 +147,18 @@ func applyBotAction(g *game.Game, playerID string, a *ai.Action) error {
 	switch a.Type {
 	case "buy":
 		return g.Buy(playerID, a.Row)
+	case "buyAvocado":
+		return g.BuyAvocado(playerID, a.Row)
 	case "sell":
 		return g.Sell(playerID, a.Cards)
 	case "trade":
 		return g.TradeStart(playerID, a.Cards)
 	case "tradeChoose":
 		return g.TradeChoose(playerID, a.Pick)
+	case "revealChoose":
+		return g.RevealChoose(playerID, a.CardID)
+	case "battleChoose":
+		return g.BattleChoose(playerID, a.Value)
 	case "pass":
 		return g.Pass(playerID)
 	case "arrange":
@@ -174,6 +180,9 @@ func botFallback(g *game.Game, playerID string) error {
 	}
 	switch g.Phase {
 	case game.PhaseShop:
+		if g.PendingReveal != nil && g.PendingReveal.PlayerID == playerID {
+			return g.RevealChoose(playerID, g.PendingReveal.Options[0])
+		}
 		if g.Pending != nil && g.Pending.PlayerID == playerID {
 			return g.TradeChoose(playerID, 0)
 		}
@@ -194,6 +203,9 @@ func botFallback(g *game.Game, playerID string) error {
 		}
 		return g.SubmitOrder(playerID, ids)
 	case game.PhaseBattle:
+		if g.PendingBattle != nil && g.Players[g.PendingBattle.Seat].ID == playerID {
+			return g.BattleChoose(playerID, g.PendingBattle.Max)
+		}
 		return g.AcknowledgeBattle(playerID)
 	}
 	return game.ErrInvalidAction

internal/server/ws.go

@@ -31,6 +31,8 @@ type clientMessage struct {
 	Pack       string   `json:"pack"`       // setPack
 	Difficulty string   `json:"difficulty"` // addBot
 	Target     string   `json:"target"`     // removePlayer (player ID)
+	Card       string   `json:"card"`       // revealChoose (Cockatoo): pet card id
+	Value      int      `json:"value"`      // battleChoose (Nurse Shark): Trumpets to spend
 }
 
 type serverMessage struct {
@@ -140,12 +142,18 @@ func (s *Server) apply(r *room, c *client, msg clientMessage) {
 		}
 	case "buy":
 		err = g.Buy(c.playerID, msg.Row)
+	case "buyAvocado":
+		err = g.BuyAvocado(c.playerID, msg.Row)
 	case "sell":
 		err = g.Sell(c.playerID, msg.Cards)
 	case "trade":
 		err = g.TradeStart(c.playerID, msg.Cards)
 	case "tradeChoose":
 		err = g.TradeChoose(c.playerID, msg.Pick)
+	case "revealChoose":
+		err = g.RevealChoose(c.playerID, msg.Card)
+	case "battleChoose":
+		err = g.BattleChoose(c.playerID, msg.Value)
 	case "pass":
 		err = g.Pass(c.playerID)
 	case "arrange":

web/src/components/BattlePhase.tsx

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 import { useEffect, useMemo, useState } from 'react'
 import type { Dispatch, SetStateAction } from 'react'
 import { createPortal } from 'react-dom'
-import type { BattleEvent, Card, ClientMessage, GameView } from '../types'
+import type { BattleEvent, Card, ClientMessage, GameView, PendingBattleDecision } from '../types'
 import { CardView } from './CardView'
 import { DiceRoll, ROLL_MS } from './DiceRoll'
 
@@ -52,6 +52,8 @@ const EVENT_MS: Record<BattleEvent['type'], number> = {
   heal: 900,
   setaside: 700,
   release: 500,
+  trumpet: 800,
+  prevent: 900,
 }
 
 const appleCount = (foods: Card[]) => foods.filter((f) => f.food === 'apple').length
@@ -86,6 +88,25 @@ function replay(events: BattleEvent[], stackSizes: number[], upto: number): Side
         break
       case 'reveal': {
         const s = sides[ev.seat!]
+        // The Golden Retriever is summoned straight into play, not flipped off
+        // the deck, so it doesn't decrement the stack.
+        if (ev.card?.name === 'Golden Retriever') {
+          const trumpets = ev.count ?? 0
+          s.unit = {
+            card: ev.card!,
+            // Show the Trumpets that powered it, fanned like food tokens.
+            foods: Array.from({ length: trumpets }, (_, i) => ({
+              id: `${ev.card!.id}-t${i}`,
+              kind: 'food' as const,
+              name: 'Trumpet',
+              food: 'trumpet',
+            })),
+            bonus: 0,
+            damage: 0,
+            dying: false,
+          }
+          break
+        }
         s.stack--
         const card = ev.card!
         if (card.kind === 'food') {
@@ -164,6 +185,14 @@ function replay(events: BattleEvent[], stackSizes: number[], upto: number): Side
       }
       case 'shield':
         break // pure animation; no state change
+      case 'trumpet':
+        break // pure animation; the pool isn't drawn on the board
+      case 'prevent': {
+        // Cone Snail shaved damage off the hit; the reduced total rides along.
+        const u = sides[ev.seat!].unit
+        if (u) u.damage = ev.damageAfter ?? u.damage
+        break
+      }
       case 'setaside':
         if (ev.card) sides[ev.seat!].setAside.push(ev.card)
         break
@@ -194,6 +223,11 @@ function unitPop(ev: BattleEvent | null, seat: number, events: BattleEvent[], st
     }
     case 'shield':
       return ev.seat === seat ? '🛡️' : null
+    case 'prevent':
+      return ev.seat === seat ? `🛡️ −${ev.count}` : null
+    case 'trumpet':
+      if (ev.seat !== seat) return null
+      return (ev.count ?? 0) >= 0 ? `🎺 +${ev.count}` : `🎺 ${ev.count}`
     case 'eat':
       return ev.seat === seat ? '🍎' : null
     case 'heal':
@@ -519,7 +553,15 @@ export function BattlePhase({ view, send, step, setStep }: Props) {
           )
         })()}
 
-      {done && (
+      {done && view.pendingBattle ? (
+        <BattleDecision
+          pd={view.pendingBattle}
+          youSeat={youSeat}
+          oppName={opp?.name ?? 'Opponent'}
+          send={send}
+        />
+      ) : (
+        done && (
           <div className={`battle-result ${draw ? 'is-draw' : won ? 'is-win' : 'is-loss'}`}>
             <div className="battle-result-title">
               {draw ? 'Draw!' : won ? 'Victory!' : 'Defeat…'}
@@ -545,11 +587,60 @@ export function BattlePhase({ view, send, step, setStep }: Props) {
               </button>
             )}
           </div>
+        )
       )}
     </div>
   )
 }
 
+// BattleDecision is the mid-battle prompt (Golden pack: Nurse Shark). The
+// deciding player picks how many Trumpets to spend; the other player waits.
+function BattleDecision({
+  pd,
+  youSeat,
+  oppName,
+  send,
+}: {
+  pd: PendingBattleDecision
+  youSeat: number
+  oppName: string
+  send: (msg: ClientMessage) => void
+}) {
+  const [sent, setSent] = useState(false)
+  // Reset when a fresh decision arrives (e.g. a second Nurse Shark).
+  useEffect(() => setSent(false), [pd.seat, pd.trumpets, pd.max])
+  if (pd.seat !== youSeat) {
+    return (
+      <div className="battle-result">
+        <p className="muted">{oppName} is deciding {pd.petName}…</p>
+      </div>
+    )
+  }
+  return (
+    <div className="battle-result battle-decision">
+      <div className="battle-result-title">{pd.petName}</div>
+      <div className="battle-result-sub">
+        Spend Trumpets to throw 2 🪨 each — you hold {pd.trumpets} 🎺
+      </div>
+      <div className="battle-decision-options">
+        {Array.from({ length: pd.max + 1 }, (_, n) => (
+          <button
+            key={n}
+            className="btn btn-primary"
+            disabled={sent}
+            onClick={() => {
+              setSent(true)
+              send({ type: 'battleChoose', value: n })
+            }}
+          >
+            {n === 0 ? 'Spend none' : `${n} 🎺 → ${2 * n} 🪨`}
+          </button>
+        ))}
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  )
+}
+
 // clashDamageTaken computes how much damage a seat's pet took in the clash
 // at event index `idx` (its damage total there minus its total beforehand).
 function clashDamageTaken(events: BattleEvent[], idx: number, seat: number): number {

web/src/components/EventLog.tsx

@@ -24,6 +24,8 @@ const BATTLE_ICONS: Record<BattleEvent['type'], string> = {
   heal: '💚',
   setaside: '🃏',
   release: '↩️',
+  trumpet: '🎺',
+  prevent: '🛡️',
 }
 
 // battleLogLines turns the battle events revealed up to `step` into readable

web/src/components/ShopPhase.tsx

@@ -39,8 +39,13 @@ interface Props {
 export function ShopPhase({ view, you, send }: Props) {
   const [selected, setSelected] = useState<string[]>([])
   const [confirmPass, setConfirmPass] = useState(false)
+  // When set, the next buy is paid by discarding an Avocado instead of a coin
+  // (Golden pack). It also kicks in automatically when out of coins.
+  const [useAvocado, setUseAvocado] = useState(false)
   const myTurn = view.turn === view.youSeat && !you.ready
-  const canBuy = myTurn && you.coins > 0
+  const avocados = you.avocados ?? 0
+  const freeBuy = !!you.firstBuyFree // Manta Ray: next buy costs no gold
+  const canBuy = myTurn && (you.coins > 0 || avocados > 0 || freeBuy)
   const overPets = you.petCount > view.maxPets
   const deck = you.deck ?? []
   const opponent = view.players.find((p) => p.seat !== view.youSeat)
@@ -151,7 +156,11 @@ export function ShopPhase({ view, you, send }: Props) {
       // Safety net: if the card never shows up in the deck, stop hiding its slot.
       window.setTimeout(() => setBuyFly((b) => (b?.id === card.id ? null : b)), 2000)
     }
-    act({ type: 'buy', row })
+    // A free first buy (Manta Ray) always goes through the normal buy; otherwise
+    // pay with an Avocado when chosen, or when out of coins.
+    const payAvocado = !freeBuy && avocados > 0 && (useAvocado || you.coins <= 0)
+    act({ type: payAvocado ? 'buyAvocado' : 'buy', row })
+    setUseAvocado(false)
   }
 
   return (
@@ -212,13 +221,45 @@ export function ShopPhase({ view, you, send }: Props) {
         </div>
         {myTurn && (
           <div className="hint">
-            {canBuy
+            {freeBuy
+              ? 'Your first buy this round is free 🎉 — tap a card'
+              : you.coins > 0
                 ? 'Tap a card to buy it for 1 🪙 — selling and trading are free'
+                : avocados > 0
+                  ? 'No coins — tap a card to buy it by discarding an Avocado 🥑'
                   : 'No coins left — you can still sell, trade, or pass'}
           </div>
         )}
       </section>
 
+      {/* Set-aside Avocados (Golden pack) */}
+      {avocados > 0 && (
+        <section className="avocado-zone">
+          <div className="section-label">
+            Set aside
+            <span className="muted"> · discard instead of paying 1 🪙</span>
+          </div>
+          <button
+            type="button"
+            className={`avocado-token ${useAvocado ? 'is-active' : ''}`}
+            disabled={!myTurn || you.coins <= 0}
+            onClick={() => setUseAvocado((v) => !v)}
+            title={
+              you.coins <= 0
+                ? 'Out of coins — buys will spend an Avocado'
+                : useAvocado
+                  ? 'Your next buy will spend an Avocado (click to cancel)'
+                  : 'Spend an Avocado on your next buy instead of a coin'
+            }
+          >
+            🥑 ×{avocados}
+          </button>
+          {myTurn && (useAvocado || you.coins <= 0) && (
+            <div className="hint">Your next buy will discard an Avocado — no coin spent.</div>
+          )}
+        </section>
+      )}
+
       {/* Your deck */}
       <section className="deck-wrap">
         <div className="section-label">
@@ -350,6 +391,28 @@ export function ShopPhase({ view, you, send }: Props) {
         </div>
       )}
 
+      {/* Cockatoo reveal picker (Golden pack) */}
+      {view.pendingReveal?.playerId === you.id && (
+        <div className="modal-backdrop">
+          <div className="modal">
+            <h3>Reveal a pet — gain Apples equal to its Power</h3>
+            <div className="modal-cards">
+              {(view.pendingReveal.options ?? []).map((id) => {
+                const c = deck.find((d) => d.id === id)
+                return c ? (
+                  <CardView
+                    key={id}
+                    card={c}
+                    size="lg"
+                    onClick={() => send({ type: 'revealChoose', card: id })}
+                  />
+                ) : null
+              })}
+            </div>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      )}
+
       {cardFlyer &&
         createPortal(
           <div

web/src/components/Table.tsx

@@ -121,6 +121,9 @@ export function Table({ session, onLeave }: { session: Session; onLeave: () => v
               {view.phase === 'shop' && (
                 <span className="chip">🪙 {p.coins}</span>
               )}
+              {(p.avocados ?? 0) > 0 && (
+                <span className="chip" title="Set-aside Avocados">🥑 {p.avocados}</span>
+              )}
             </div>
           ))}
         </div>

web/src/petArt.ts

@@ -11,6 +11,18 @@ const PET_EMOJI: Record<string, string> = {
   Monkey: '🐒', Rhino: '🦏', Crocodile: '🐊', Scorpion: '🦂', Seal: '🦭', Shark: '🦈', Turkey: '🦃',
   // Tier 6
   Gorilla: '🦍', Fly: '🪰', Leopard: '🐆', Mammoth: '🦣', Cat: '🐱', Snake: '🐍', Wolverine: '🐺',
+  // Golden pack — Tier 1
+  Groundhog: '🦫', 'Pied Tamarin': '🐒', Chipmunk: '🐿️', 'Cone Snail': '🐚', Bulldog: '🐕', Opossum: '🐀',
+  // Golden pack — Tier 2
+  'Black-Necked Stilt': '🦤', Lizard: '🦎', 'Hercules Beetle': '🪲', Stoat: '🦡', 'Desert Rain Frog': '🐸', 'Honduran White Bat': '🦇',
+  // Golden pack — Tier 3
+  'Guinea Fowl': '🐔', 'Surgeon Fish': '🐠', Osprey: '🦅', Anteater: '🐜', Bear: '🐻', 'Royal Flycatcher': '🐦', Flea: '🦟',
+  // Golden pack — Tier 4
+  'Saiga Antelope': '🦌', Vaquita: '🐬', 'Poison Dart Frog': '🐸', 'Manta Ray': '🐟', Slug: '🐌', Cockatoo: '🦜', Manatee: '🦭',
+  // Golden pack — Tier 5
+  Nyala: '🦌', 'Nurse Shark': '🦈', 'Giant Isopod': '🦞', 'Blue-Ringed Octopus': '🐙', Raccoon: '🦝', 'Fire Ant': '🐜', Macaque: '🐒',
+  // Golden pack — Tier 6
+  'Highland Cow': '🐄', Wildebeest: '🐃', 'Grizzly Bear': '🐻', Catfish: '🐟', Komodo: '🦎', 'Bird of Paradise': '🦚', 'German Shepherd': '🐕‍🦺',
   // Summons & foods
   Bee: '🐝',
   Apple: '🍎',
@@ -19,6 +31,13 @@ const PET_EMOJI: Record<string, string> = {
   Pineapple: '🍍',
   Chili: '🌶️',
   Melon: '🍈',
+  // Golden pack tokens & perk foods
+  'Golden Retriever': '🦮',
+  Trumpet: '🎺',
+  Avocado: '🥑',
+  Potato: '🥔',
+  Durian: '🥭',
+  Tomato: '🍅',
 }
 
 export function artFor(name: string): string {

web/src/styles.css

@@ -1224,6 +1224,56 @@ h3 {
     inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(246, 201, 78, 0.06);
 }
 
+/* Mid-battle decision panel (Golden pack: Nurse Shark). */
+.battle-decision-options {
+  display: flex;
+  gap: 10px;
+  flex-wrap: wrap;
+  justify-content: center;
+  margin-top: 12px;
+}
+
+.battle-decision-options .btn {
+  font-family: var(--font-display);
+}
+
+/* Set-aside Avocado tokens (Golden pack): a slim tray with a toggle pill. */
+.avocado-zone {
+  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.24);
+  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
+  border-radius: 18px;
+  padding: 12px 18px 14px;
+  box-shadow:
+    var(--tray-inset),
+    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(246, 201, 78, 0.06);
+}
+
+.avocado-token {
+  font-family: var(--font-display);
+  font-size: 1.05rem;
+  padding: 6px 14px;
+  border-radius: 999px;
+  border: 1px solid rgba(246, 201, 78, 0.3);
+  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
+  color: var(--gold);
+  cursor: pointer;
+  transition: transform 0.12s ease, box-shadow 0.12s ease, border-color 0.12s ease;
+}
+
+.avocado-token:hover:not(:disabled) {
+  transform: translateY(-1px);
+}
+
+.avocado-token.is-active {
+  border-color: var(--gold);
+  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(246, 201, 78, 0.45);
+}
+
+.avocado-token:disabled {
+  opacity: 0.6;
+  cursor: default;
+}
+
 .shop-row,
 .deck-row {
   display: flex;

web/src/types.ts

@@ -29,6 +29,9 @@ export interface PlayerView {
   isBot?: boolean
   deckSize: number
   petCount: number
+  avocados?: number // set-aside Avocado tokens (Golden pack)
+  firstBuyFree?: boolean // Manta Ray: next buy is free (self only)
+  buysThisRound?: number // Blue-Ringed Octopus counter (self only)
   deck?: Card[]
 }
 
@@ -38,6 +41,23 @@ export interface PendingTrade {
   options: [Card, Card]
 }
 
+// Cockatoo (Golden pack): the buyer must reveal one of their pets.
+export interface PendingReveal {
+  playerId: string
+  source: string
+  options?: string[] // eligible pet card ids (buyer only)
+}
+
+// Nurse Shark (Golden pack): a mid-battle Trumpet-spend choice.
+export interface PendingBattleDecision {
+  seat: number
+  kind: string
+  petName: string
+  min: number
+  max: number
+  trumpets: number
+}
+
 export interface BattleEvent {
   type:
     | 'prep'
@@ -53,6 +73,8 @@ export interface BattleEvent {
     | 'heal'
     | 'setaside'
     | 'release'
+    | 'trumpet' // a side gains (+) or spends/loses (-) Trumpets (Golden pack)
+    | 'prevent' // a Cone Snail shaves damage off a hit (Golden pack)
   seat?: number
   target?: number
   card?: Card
@@ -117,6 +139,8 @@ export interface GameView {
   deckCounts: number[]
   players: PlayerView[]
   pending?: PendingTrade
+  pendingReveal?: PendingReveal
+  pendingBattle?: PendingBattleDecision
   battle?: BattleResult
   winnerSeat: number
   log?: LogEntry[]
@@ -129,9 +153,12 @@ export type ClientMessage =
   | { type: 'removePlayer'; target: string }
   | { type: 'start' }
   | { type: 'buy'; row: number }
+  | { type: 'buyAvocado'; row: number }
   | { type: 'sell'; cards: string[] }
   | { type: 'trade'; cards: string[] }
   | { type: 'tradeChoose'; pick: number }
+  | { type: 'revealChoose'; card: string }
+  | { type: 'battleChoose'; value: number }
   | { type: 'pass' }
   | { type: 'arrange'; order: string[] }
   | { type: 'ready' }