Combat seems inherently flawed. With the current system its possible for enemies to get two hits for each of your one. It needs to be one for one, monsters need to do less damage, or weapon upgrades need to increase your attack speed.
The "strategy" in this game is having a larger army than your opponent. With the stupidly simple scouting mechanic it's impossible to base your army around what your opponent has which would be true strategy. There are many, many better games out there in this same genre that have infinitely more strategy involved. Play them instead.
If you mean the Starter pack, you get the card! With the Eve Bundle you get the cards listed.