Disney Lorcana
Disney Lorcana, launched by Ravensburger in August 2023, became the fastest-growing new TCG in two decades. Built on Disney's most-loved characters, Lorcana combines accessible gameplay (your first game teaches most of the rules) with deep deck-building that hardcore competitive players have embraced. Local stores host Constructed League Play, Store Championships, and Set Championships that qualify for Challenger events on a national scale.
How Lorcana plays
Lorcana sits between Pokémon's speed and Magic's depth — a typical game lasts 15-30 minutes with meaningful decisions from turn one.
Formats
Core Constructed
Last 6 sets — the active competitive format.
Infinity Constructed
All cards ever printed — archivist format for long-term collectors.
Sealed
Prerelease and Core Set Box events — build from opened packs.
Events hosted at local shops
Local game stores stocking Lorcana typically support: weekly League Play nights, Store Championship qualifier rounds, Set Championship events on release weeks, Challenger event seeding rounds.
What to look for when you visit an LGS for Lorcana
- Lorcana sets rotate out of Core Constructed; ask which sets are still Core-legal before buying boosters.
- Starter Decks are a strong value entry; two-player starter gifts teach the game fast.
- Promo cards from League Play often gain significant value — show up consistently.