• Pang De’s "Horsemanship" gives him a stacking bonus with a -1 horse, allowing him to reach up to three spaces if he has one equipped.

• When Pang De attacks Zhang Jiao and Zhang Jiao plays an Escape, Zhang Jiao can activate "Lightning Strike" before Pang De activates "Sudden Attack." Zhang Jiao can flip a judgment card and switch it via "Dark Magic" before Pang De discards a card.

• Like Lu Bu, it’s often more detrimental for opponents to Escape Pang De's attacks than to take the damage. This gives him an edge over defensive characters like Zhen Ji, Lu Meng, and Cao Ren.

• "Sudden Attack" is useful against characters wearing the Eight Trigrams armor. The armor can only protect once before Pang De discards it with his ability.

• "Horsemanship" extends Pang De’s attack range, making him a threat across greater distances.

• Pang De is a blend of card destruction and offensive power, but this means he isn’t as strong as specialists like Zhang Liao (card destruction) or Lu Bu (pure offense). He lacks the extreme efficiency of these characters in their specific roles.

• Despite his offensive prowess, Pang De has no defensive abilities, making him vulnerable when he is targeted by opponents.

• His power shines in particular matchups, but against characters who do not rely on Escape or who can handle losing cards, his effectiveness is limited.

• Leverage Against Pang De:
  Zhang Jiao's "Lightning Strike" activates before Pang De’s "Sudden Attack," allowing Zhang Jiao to put Pang De in danger before Pang De can discard a card. This makes it risky for Pang De to push his offensive advantage.

• Characters That Benefit from Damage:
  Characters like Xiahou Dun, Sima Yi, Fa Zheng, Guo Jia, and Xun Yu have abilities that activate when they take damage. These characters can often turn what would normally be a disadvantage into an advantage, making it less appealing for Pang De to apply pressure through Escape and "Sudden Attack."

• Protected Characters:
  Characters such as Lu Xun and Zhang Chunhua, who have abilities that ensure they always have a minimum number of cards, are less affected by Pang De’s "Sudden Attack." Even if Pang De discards a card from their hand, they can recover quickly.

King

• • Pang De does not make for a good king due to his lack of defensive abilities. Without protection, he would be overwhelmed quickly by rebels.

Loyalist

• • As a loyalist, Pang De is competent. His "Sudden Attack" weakens rebels by removing key cards, giving his allies a better chance of defeating them.

Rebel

• • Pang De excels as a rebel. His "Horsemanship" extends his range, giving him an advantage in attacking the king. His ability to discard cards with "Sudden Attack" makes him a threat even if the king is well-defended.

Spy

• • While Pang De is capable of influencing the game as a spy, he is not exceptional in this role. More resilient spies are better suited for the role, as they can survive longer and exert more consistent influence over the game.

Pang De is a versatile character, but his combination of abilities makes him less specialized than others. His blend of card destruction and offensive potential can be effective, but it also makes him less efficient in either role than characters specifically tailored for those tasks. While he may not be a top choice, he can be valuable in certain matchups and, with the right support, can cause significant disruption.

Pang De was one of the elite Xiliang cavalrymen who fought alongside Ma Chao during Ma Chao’s rebellion against Cao Cao. During Ma Chao’s defeat, Pang De was ill and was captured by Wei forces. Despite this, he later pledged his loyalty to Cao Cao and became a trusted general. During the campaign for Jingzhou, Pang De famously dueled Guan Yu in a one-on-one battle. In this duel, Pang De managed to strike Guan Yu with a poisoned arrow, but his forces were ultimately defeated due to poor strategic decisions made by his superior. After being captured, Pang De refused to surrender and was executed for his steadfast loyalty to Wei.

This historical context is reflected in Sanguosha through his "Horsemanship," which represents his skill as a cavalryman, allowing him to attack over greater distances, much like his role as an elite horseman. His "Sudden Attack" ability symbolizes his fierce, relentless aggression, particularly during his duel with Guan Yu, where he relentlessly pursued his opponent, ultimately landing a critical blow with the poisoned arrow. However, much like how Pang De’s efforts were undermined by others' mistakes, in the game, his offensive capabilities can be countered by characters with strong defenses or situational abilities, reflecting the way he was thwarted in the end.