After the huge success of the first wave of Ravensburger’s debut trading card game Disney Lorcana, the company has unveiled details of the second set of the game as well as a further addition.
The former will be known as Disney Lorcana: Rise Of The Floodborn, while the other product comes in the form of Disney Lorcana: Disney100 Edition which will be, the company said, “a limited-edition, premium collection of cards from the first two Disney Lorcana TCG sets”.
In keeping with the hugely successful launch, which gave specialist stores an exclusive window ahead of mainstream outlets, it is set to launch on November 17 in the specialist sector ahead of a wider mass market launch on December 1.
One of those specialist stores will be Firestorm Games, which has outlets in Cardiff, Newportand Swindon. Purchasing manager Jake Cannon told TnP: “We’re really excited about season two, season one has been a huge success. Players have engaged with the game and the theme behind it across all ranges.”
Cannon added that it had not only bought existing TCG enthusiasts into store but had also had the desired effect of enticing Disney fans and beginners too. “People can’t get enough of it. Ravensburger has knocked it out of the parl. It’s been huge – it’s sold better than Magic The Gathering and outsold Pokémon too, and both of those are still really popular.” He gave his comment as Firestorm prepared to host another draft due to customer demand.
“The response to the release of the Disney Lorcana TCG has been astounding. The game has only been available for about a month, and fans are already eager for more”
Global head of games at Ravensburger Filip Francke
Global head of games at Ravensburger Filip Francke said: “The response to the release of the Disney Lorcana TCG has been astounding. The game has only been available for about a month, and fans are already eager for more. As we work diligently behind the scenes to meet current demand, we’re also planning incredible updates and new sets for years to come that we can’t wait to share. We’re excited to reveal a little more about what is coming this winter to expand the game and story for this year.”
Disney Lorcana: Rise Of The Floodborn will feature more than 200 new cards, all with brand new artwork, with first appearances from characters such as Winnie the Pooh and Tiana along with new Disney stories like The Jungle Book, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Great Mouse Detective, Pinocchio, Zootopia, and Raya and the Last Dragon. They can be played alongside the First Chapter and update existing sets.
Disney Lorcana: Rise of the Floodborn also adds a new keyword, or game ability, to the Disney Lorcana TCG – Resist. The Resist keyword indicates how much additional damage characters may be able to withstand. For example, Resist + 2 on a character would mean any damage dealt to them is reduced by 2.
The new Disney Lorcana: Rise of the Floodborn set will include two Starter Decks featuring combinations of Amber/Sapphire or Amethyst/Steel (£17.99 RRP) and booster packs (£4.99 RRP). A new Illumineer’s Trove (£49.99 RRP), plus new playmat (£17.99 RRP) and card sleeve designs (£8.99 RRP) will also be available.
Meanwhile, in celebration of Disney’s 100th anniversary, and perfect for collectors, Disney Lorcana: Disney100 Edition contains six cards from Disney Lorcana: The First Chapter and Disney Lorcana: Rise of the Floodborn featuring gorgeous, never-before-seen alternate artwork drawn by Disney animators from Walt Disney Animation Studios. Each card features an exclusive Disney100 frame design, a satin holographic foil finish, and a copy of the animator’s signature prominently displayed. Additionally, the Disney100 Edition includes four Rise of the Floodborn booster packs. This premium, limited-edition set will be available just in time for Christmas at local game stores and at mass retail on December 1 for £44.99 RRP.
