Uppers

Uppers Logo

As the crème-de-la-crème of the jet-set, the Uppers rule the night. They’ve got it all, and money, champagne and titles are certainly not in short supply. They generally dislike everyone but they particularly despise “the poor who just aren’t the teeniest bit funky”. The Uppers hope that the government will finally take steps to banish ugly people once and for all.

Released Date[]

September 17th, 2006

Trivia[]

Their name comes from the term "upper class", which portrays what they are.
Uppers was one of the only two clans who do not actually have an official leader, along with Roots. However, Zlatar is said to be the clan leader, though only in the webcomics. Though this was cleared up that he was in Zatman's CR announcement.
- This was later confirmed with the release of Dark Zlatar from the Oculus, in which's bio it was laid open that Zlatar had always been the leader of the Uppers and once more is.
The Uppers' finishing animation has the opponent's card being run over by a long limousine. At the end of it, a French poodle gets out of the limo, and urinates on the card.
The Uppers' finishing animation in their arena has various pieces and ingots of gold floating in the air which then crash and destroy the opponent´s HQ.
The Uppers' finishing animation in UR World, the opponent´s card is cover with liquid gold and later, transformed in gold ingot with registrations of "Uppers" and "Fine."
The Uppers' weapon is a wad of money.
The color of the Uppers clan is jade-green, and (in later cards) a light shade of magenta.
Their disregard of the poor people is a nod to the prejudice of rich people who disregard poor people and enjoy living such an expensive lifestyle.
Their symbol is a gem, which fits with the clan theme of being on the "A-list", owning expensive items and indulging on various things poor people can never reach.
The gem could also be a reference to their never-ending wealth and their true-to-life obsession with gems and jewelry.
The clan's secondary bio reads "Our base power is weak, but our damage flows freely! Wipe out or win? Only nobles can handle damage and attack with so much ease. But our true strength lies in our bonus. Without it, we’d be nothing."
As stated in several clan members' bios (like Gradymag or El D10S), you can become a member of the Uppers without having been born into a rich family, being a businessman/businesswoman or having inherited from your family, but rather just by talent or ideas.
- This has been confirmed in Kunk's bio, as a person can become a member of the Uppers if he/she gained enough fame or money, even if that person used to live in the streets.
They are one of the few clans which have no open archenemies or conflicts, but rather make business and gain wealth wherever they can, which fits their clan theme.
- There could be some minor conflicts with the Bangers, since the Bangers are seen by the Uppers to be uncool, poor and not glamorous, and the Bangers despising rich people and their delicacies (as stated in bios of some members of the Bangers).
In Zumrut's bio, it was revealed that the Uppers possess a very valuable emerald, said to be "the very symbol of wealth and egocentricity." This emerald could be the main reason for the Uppers's never ending wealth as well as being their clan logo.
- The fact that it is guarded by one of the 7 titans of sins further solidifies that this emerald is the most valuable jewel currently known in Clint City and therefore might the sole reason for the Uppers's wealth and riches.
The Uppers seem to be the only clan thus far to have no open conflict with the Oculus as a lot of their members, especially the younger ones, seem to gain money and become popular through the Oculus's controlled platforms PROFILE and TALK, with Rodsey oftentimes being directly mentioned as a contract partner.
- This is a nod to real-time influencer and social-media users making a lot of their wealth and popularity through Social-Media-Platforms, often through contracts, as with these members (like MFK, Cerny or Kunk).

Bonus[]

-10 Opp. Attack, Min. 3 - The opponent's Attack points are reduced by 10 points or up to a minimum of 3. If the opponent’s number of Attack points are lower or equal to 3, then the ability has no effect.

Advantages & Disadvantages[]

Advantages:

Their bonus takes 10 attack away from your opponent, which helps them in low-pillz fights.
The minimum for their bonus is 3, which is very low.
Many of the cards have very good base power which helps to overcome your opponent.
Many of the cards also have very good base damage which helps to KO your opponent.
Their bonus helps them countering the Junkz and Sentinel's bonuses.
To support their stats they also have many good abilities to aid them, like increasing Power, Damage or reduce opponent attack points.
They are a very good clan to use in T2.

Disadvantages:

Though they don't rely on it much, their bonus helps them to win, so they might have trouble against Nightmare, Piranas, and Raptors.
They also rely on their abilities, so they also have trouble when facing GHEIST and Roots.
Their main strength is their power, so they are weak when going up against All Stars.
Their damage is also one of their strengths, so they do not fare well against Pussycats.
Their bonus doesn't completely counter the Rescue's bonus, which usually gives them an additional attack of 12.