Disney Lorcana UK: Where to get starter decks and boosters amid huge fan demand
Disney has entered the collectible card game market in grand fashion, with its long-awaited Lorcana game launching to much fanfare at game shops across the country.
While Christmas may be a few months away, for gamers and Disney fans alike the new trading card game is already looking to be one of the most wished-for items under the tree, mixing the adorable characters of Pokémon with a deck-based card game mechanism like Magic: The Gathering
Early word-of-mouth about the game praising its design and playability saw fans so keen for a peek that American gamers queued overnight at GenCon in Indianopolis. Meanwhile Mirror reviewer Narin Flanders described it as magical Christmas must-have for all ages when she was given a chance to play it.
Finally now the first British gamers can see what all the fuss is about as the first starter decks have hit shelves across the UK with independent game stores as well as major retailers like Ravensburger, Game and Argos alike all stocking limited amounts of the Christmas cracker.
Initial demand outstripped supply of boosters in particular, with Disney Lorcana announcing via Twitter that they would be reprinting The First Chapter of the game virtually as soon as it went on sale.
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In the meantime, we've got everything you need to know about the UK release of Disney Lorcana including where and how to get those all-important starter decks and other merchandise.
What is Disney Lorcana?
is a Trading Card Game, or TCG, based around some of Walt's best-loved classic characters. Packed with all-new original illustrations of some of pop-culture's most iconic characters, it has caused a stir with Disney collectors, gamers and fans of trading cards alike.
The game is set in the fantasy word of Lorcana (named for the combination of the words Lore and Arcana) where players can become powerful sorcerers, known as Illumineers, to use magic ink to summon and harness the power of Disney characters from across all the songs and stories ever made.
It has been designed to be easy to learn for younger players and people who may not have played trading card games before but early play test reviewers have commented that it offers enough depth in terms of deck building that experienced players of things like Magic: The Gathering can also enjoy a challenging game with bonus Disney magic.
Using a deck of 60 cards, players must collect 20 lore points to win by completing quests or playing their special abilities.
Where can you get Disney Lorcana?
Disney Lorcana is available from a variety of online independent and mainstream retailers including Ravensburger, , and .
Many independent gaming and comic shops are also running Disney Lorcana events so gamers can enjoy testing their decks out with new opponents. Use the store locator to check out what is available near you. Meanwhile shops that are part of Toymaster, a British buying group of independently owned toy shops also have stock of the much-wanted game.
When does Disney Lorcana come out in the UK?
Disney Lorcana: The First Chapter is out now across the UK but this is just the beginning. There will be four releases each year which means, by our reckoning, we'll be looking at Disney Lorcana Chapter Two coming out just in time for Christmas.
What Disney Lorcana sets came out for launch?
Disney Lorcana: The First Chapter includes more than 200 collectible cards which can be picked up through , a gift set, and the special edition . There's also a host of fans can track down on day one, including , , and with game art on them - we’ve got our eyes on the .
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How many Disney Lorcana starter decks are there?
For the Disney Lorcana: The First Chapter sets there are , with each forming a pre-built fully usable deck focusing on two of the six ‘inks’ that form the main powers used in the game. The launch options are Amber and Amethyst (Mickey and Moana), Emerald and Ruby (Aladdin and Cruella de Vil) or Steel and Sapphire (Simba and Aurora).
What comes in a Disney Lorcana starter deck?
Each comes with a ready-to-play 60-card game deck incorporating two of the six ink colours. As well as the base deck each starter deck includes a with 12 random cards.
What comes in a Disney Lorcana booster set?
A contains 12 random cards that can be used alongside your starter to build a bespoke deck. You can buy full boosters from independent games and comic shops but, eventually, they will also be available to buy from supermarkets, newsagents and other stores. Every booster includes one guaranteed foil card and two rare, super rare or legendary cards alongside regular cards.
What's in The Disney Lorcana Illumineer's Trove?
is the perfect Christmas gift for players of Disney Lorcana. It costs £49.99 and includes eight booster packs, two deck boxes and a player's guide, all in a gift box perfect for storing everything needed to play the game. It doesn’t come with a starter deck in it so is aimed firmly at existing fans. There’s also a slightly smaller available for £27.99 which includes four booster packs, two foil cards and two jumbo foil cards.
How many people can play Disney Lorcana?
Two or more players can play the game together but larger groups can also play with the makers saying 4-6 players in a game works well, as long as everyone has their own .
What age is Disney Lorcana aimed at?
Ravensburger says the game is aimed at players aged 8 and above, but younger players can play with a bit of help from grown ups learning the rules.
Which characters are included in the launch sets of Disney Lorcana?
With so many iconic characters to choose from, Disney Lorcana showcases many of the most beloved from decades of animated classics. The six characters who are front and centre of the starter decks are the big names you'd expect - Mickey and Moana for Amber and Amethyst, Aladdin and Cruella de Vil for Emerald and Ruby and Simba and Aurora for Steel and Sapphire. But of course that's just the start.
Princesses are, of course, well represented with Ariel, Moana, Elsa and Belle joining old-school classics like Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty.
Meanwhile Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy and Minnie Mouse are joined by Stitch and a host of much-loved sidekick characters including Hei-Hei, Maximus and Flounder.
If villains are more your thing, Captain Hook, Maleficent, Gaston and Hades are all represented alongside a host of others.
Films referenced in the cards include more obscure movies like The Sword and the Stone and the underrated Robin Hood as well as most well-known Disney animated releases.
As yet, there’s no Pixar, Star Wars or Marvel characters incorporated, but with four chapters set to be released each year - and one more coming in time for Christmas - it’ll be interesting to see who else will make an appearance.
How can you get the Disney Lorcana app?
The Disney Lorcana TCG Companion app is perfect for gamers who will be building and trading decks and want to keep track of their collections - as well as giving a sneak peek at the artwork of cards missing from a player's collection. It's a great way to keep a full card list that's never lost and easily updated.
The free app allows players and collectors to catalogue all cards they currently own as well as creating a wish list of cards they want to add to their deck - perfect for trading.
It also includes a counter tool for lore points, plenty of how-to-play information and videos if you're not actually sure what lore points are yet and news on the latest updates and releases of new Chapters of the game.
It is available for direct download on the and from the .
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