Disney Lorcanareturns for its fifth set with the release of Shimmering Skies, an expansion that builds upon previous sets by pumping up archetypes and dropping some powerful new cards in the middle of the meta.
Shimmering Skies is bringing toolbox characters, some impressive Song enablers, and a chance to cast a few free cards. Even if you’re not that competitive and are on the hunt for some fancy cards, then there’s plenty to love about Shimmering Skies too. There’s something new coming with Shimmering Skies as well, a new product called Gateway. If you’re looking for something new or just want to crack some packs for fun, here’s all you need to know about Lorcana’s latest set.
Disney Lorcana TCG: Shimmering Skies Booster Pack Display
Most amount of cards for your money
The best way to open lots of cards, the Shimmering Skies Booster Box has 24 packs included in it, which comes out to 288 cards, 24 of them being foil. If you’re on the hunt for a bunch of great cards, and you don’t mind spending a little extra, this is the way to go.
A Shimmering Skies Booster Box is your best bet when it comes to opening the most amount of cards for your buck, and gives you the best odds of cracking a chase card or one of the many meta-impacting cards from the set. While picking up a box isn’t great if you’re looking to pick up specific cards for a deck, it does make for a great way to build your collection or to give you a wide range of card to trade with friends and strangers.
There are plenty of new enchanted cards coming in Shimmering Skies. You’ve got Mufasa, Ruler of Pride Rock, which doubles as both an amazing character that can turn the tide of a game all on his own, as well as being astunning alternate art card for collectors to chase after. Another heavy hitter in the set is going to be Prince Naveen, Ukulele Player, which has both a regular and enchanted version, which makes sense given that it gives you the potential for a free Song when you play him.
A single box has 24 booster packs, with each pack giving you 12 cards, 11 regular ones, and a guaranteed foil.
Disney Lorcana TCG: Shimmering Skies Illumineer’s Trove
Great pick for casual players
There is a ton of great things in a Illumineer’sTrove that makes it a perfect gift for the Lorcana player in your life. It comes with some fancy dice you can’t get anywhere else, a good chunk of packs, and a storage box featuring artwork from cards in Shimmering Skies.
Typically the fastest moving item for any new Lorcana set, the Illumineer’s Trove is the perfect item for the casual player or for a gift for the Lorcana player in your life. These bundles include a ton of accessories you’re able to use to get playing, as well as plenty of chances to open afew good cards thanks to the included packs.
While an Illumineer’s Trove doesn’t include as nearly as many packs as the Booster box, it also comes at a fraction of the price. Just ensure you jump on them quickly, since these Troves are a popular item with collectors and casual players alike.
Disney Lorcana TCG: Shimmering Skies Starter Deck - Amethyst & Ruby
Two great cards to brew something new
With one of the best cards in the set included in this preconstructed deck, the Amethyst & Ruby deck gives you a great starting point for building your own brew. Even if you just want a few cards out of this deck, you won’t be disappointed picking up the deck.
Disney Lorcana TCG: Shimmering Skies Starter Deck - Emerald & Steel
Get ready to take over the game
Free cards and a solid draw is the basis for this preconstructed deck, combining solid Emerald and Steel cards together in this deck. You get Scar, Vengeful Lion and Kronk, Head of Security, both playing different roles in the deck.
Preconstructed decks are a great jumping-in point for players looking to get in without having to invest a huge amount of money or even space to dedicate to hundreds of cards. A nice little bonus with each Preconstructed deck is the fact that they come with a booster pack, giving you the thrill of opening something at random while also giving you the possibility of opening something good for your new deck.
There are two preconstructed decks coming with Shimmering Skies, an Amethyst & Ruby one, and an Emerald & Steel one. The Ameythest & Ruby deck includes the super rare Elsa, The Fifth Spirit and Wreck-It Ralph, Demolition Dude. If you need nothing else from this deck,Elsa is at least a highly sought-after card in the set, with its mix of keywords and abilities making it one of the best cards in the set.
The Emerald & Steel deck includes the rare Scar, Vengeful Lion, a neat little draw engine that punishes your opponents for challenging your characters too much, and a super rare Floodborne Kronk, Head of Security, which gives you a chance to play a free character anytime Kronk banishes another character in a challenge.
Disney Lorcana TCG: Gateway
The best tutorial mode in a TCG
Ready to dive right into Lorcana or want a fun way to introduce your friends to the game? Look no further than the Lorcana Gateway, a tutorial and mini-adventure tucked inside a single game.
Easily the best way to learn how to play is the Disney Lorcana Gateway box. It isn’t technically a part of Shimmering Skies, as it includes cards from other sets and doesn’t have the same branding, but it’s releasing around the same time so it might as well be.
This box comes with two 30-card decks, one built around the synergies with Amber & Amethyst, while the other is designed for Ruby & Sapphire. The Lorcana Gateway takes learning the game to a new level, mixing it with boardgame elements to make winning a bit more fun. The more you play, the more Reward Packs you’ll unlock, which you may use to upgrade your decks as you learn more about the game.
