diff --git a/lua/core/engine.lua b/lua/core/engine.lua
index 413ccbb3..e318d58b 100644
--- a/lua/core/engine.lua
+++ b/lua/core/engine.lua
@@ -378,7 +378,7 @@ function Engine:filterCard(id, player, data)
     return
   end
   local skills = player:getAllSkills()
-  local filters = self:currentRoom().status_skills[FilterSkill]
+  local filters = self:currentRoom().status_skills[FilterSkill] or {}
 
   if #filters == 0 then
     filtered_cards[id] = nil