Lorcana Shimmering Skies - Set 5 Revealed! New Enchanted Rares!
Update 13/06/2024:
With the reveal of Set 5, we've added in the cards that have been revealed thus far by Ravensburger! Some of the stand-out cards are Merlin, Intellectual Visionary who has the ability Overdeveloped Brain (When you play this character, if you used Shift to play him, you may search your deck for any card, put that card into your hand, then shuffle your deck) and Kronk, Head of Security with the ability Are You On The List? (During your turn, whenever this character banishes another character in a challenge, you may play a character with cost 5 or less for free.) We even saw some of the Wreck-It Ralph characters getting their own cards, such as Vanellope von Schweetz and Turbo!
Check back here for regular updates and Shimmering Skies reveals, and keep reading for our initial announcement following the Lorcast!
If you tuned in to the latest Lorecast from the folks over at Disney Lorcana, you'd have seen that Set 5 in this hugely popular TCG has been named Shimmering Skies! Fresh off the defeat of Ursula, the realm is celebrating this victory in style! But the dust doesn't settle for long, as things are starting to go wrong once again - and someone is trying to steal the Half Hexwell Crown! The lore of Lorcana runs deep through the game, and is as much a story as it is a competitive TCG. But what else was revealed? We're about to run you through it!
Say Hello to Wreck-It Ralph!
The realm of Lorcana is ever expanding, and every set we see new characters introduced to the game in unique ways. This time round, we're welcoming Wreck-It Ralph and company! We can immediately see from booster pack artwork that Vanellope von Schweetz is going to be a prominent character in Shimmering Skies, and boy are we expecting quite the sugar rush.
However, it's Ralph that gets the limelight here - featuring alongside fan-favourite Elsa in his very own Starter Deck! This Amethyst/Ruby deck is a gateway into some new gameplay mechanics that are ever evolving with the story. These mechanics are yet to be revealed, being held closely to Ravensburger's chest as we will find out about this closer to availability. Much like before, these decks can be played alongside previous sets and even used to update your very own deck! Speaking of gateways...
The Gateway to Lorcana
Also, a released ate for something that Ravensburger had revealed at the start of the year was announced in the stream! Lorcana's latest product; Gateway, will be releasing alongside Shimmering Skies. Gateway looks to be, in essence, a Learn To Play set. Think like Pokemon's Battle Academy. If you have never picked up a Lorcana deck in your life but you're itching to learn, or you want to help teach your friends in an easy format, this is the product for you. Featuring two ready-to-play decks focused around Elsa & Mickey (Ruby & Sapphire) and Stitch & Maleficent (Amber & Amethyst), a handy guide book and a playmat to get started with - you'll be ready for casuals at your local LGS in no time!
The Main Event
As with every Lorcana set, the products get a grand makeover including new accessories, new pack artwork and even. more. PLAYMATS! With Shimmering Skies you can expect to see some familiar faces making a comeback on the returning portfolios that have been missing since the First Chapter. Let's get into it!
Booster Box, Packs and More
As previously mentioned, the pack artwork for this set features Vanellope von Schweetz front and centre. Alongside her, Donald Duck and Maui make up our booster packs, booster boxes, sleeved boosters and Illumineer's Trove. The artwork looks very electric bubblegum, and has a very foodie undertone (we see you with that pie, Donald...) As usual, booster boxes contain 24 packs, with each pack containing 12 cards.
The Illumineer's Trove includes the usual 8 packs, with a spindown counter, some incredibly glittery D6 dice, a storage box and 6 card dividers boasting the inks that fuel your game! The storage box even features one of the deck characters, Kronk!
We have already discussed that one of your Starter Decks will orientate around Wreck-It Ralph and Elsa, being an Amethyst/Ruby deck. For your second deck to choose from, Scar and Kronk (what a duo!) will be harnessing the power of Emerald and Steel inks, and we can't wait to see what they both have in store!
Get Ready to Accessorise!
We've had Rapunzel. We've had Hunny Wizard Winnie the Pooh. What could Ravensburger possibly have in store for the latest selection of accessories?! Well, on your playmats you'll find the stunning artwork of Belle, Accomplished Mystic, surrounded by flittering rose petals! If that's not your vibe, why not pick up the Encanto-themed playmat that expands the artwork of the Ursula's Return card "Look at this Family"! The quaint yet boldly colourful depiction of the Madrigal family will really make you stand out at your weekly tournaments.
For sleeves and matching deck boxes, we've got Floodborn Aladdin, Heroic Outlaw and Tiana, Celebrating Princess (who'll you recognise from the Rise of the Floodborn Starter Decks!) So, if you're running a Tiana & Merlin Starter Deck why not represent with these matching accessories? But that's not all, if your favourite Disney character has yet to feature on accessories but you need to protect your deck, you can pick up a pack of Disney Lorcana Card Back sleeves! These feature the branding of Lorcana card backs, meaning you can be totally neutral and even have your whole collection match!
But that's not all...portfolios are returning! By popular demand, we're seeing the return of portfolios and they have had quite the makeover! What originally held only 4 cards per page, accommodating only 64 standard-sized cards and 8 over-sized cards, has been upgraded to a 9-Pocket! These portfolios will hold a whopping 252 cards, with 9 cards per page! The artwork on these accessories will feature artwork from Nicholas Kole on the front and back; Simba, Maleficent, Aladdin, Mickey, Moana and Cruella. You'll have seen these characters on the First Chapter Starter Decks! Alternatively, much like the newly introduced sleeves, you can grab a pretty neutral portfolio designed to look like the back of your Lorcana cards!
Disney Villainous: Introduction to Evil
The final item revealed from Ravensburger was an update to new copies of Disney Villainous: Introduction to Evil. First introduced in 2023 as a limited Disney100 offering, Disney Villainous: Introduction to Evil reintroduces some of the franchise’s first Disney Villains – Maleficent, Captain Hook, Ursula, and Prince John – with a reduced price point, beginner-friendly video resources and “remastered” gameplay based off both fan feedback and the Ravensburger team’s learnings while developing the Disney Villainous system.
Anyone who purchases a new copy of this game, or picks it up for the first time, will receive a special-edition foil version of a new Shimmering Skies card; Prince John! These copies will be indicated with an identifying sticker on the front, so they'll be easy to spot in hobby stores.
Wow. Just wow. These reveals have been nothing but exciting, and we are so excited to start collecting everything from Shimmering Skies! Check out the visuals for everything that was dropped by Ravensburger this evening down below, and keep an eye out for pre-orders going live! Disney Lorcana: Shimmering Skies releases in hobby stores on August 9th and then online on August 23rd.