If 2025 was a year filled with anticipation for Lorcana aficionados, then Gen Con 2025 in Indianapolis felt like the climax of an epic Disney story, bringing together expansions, collectible delights, and magical announcements that would leave any fan giggling like a Cheshire Cat. As Disney Lorcana celebrates its second birthday, it presents a future where every D23 attendee and seasoned Sorcerer could find something to cheer about.
Lorcana, a card game known for blending Disney magic with strategic gameplay, delighted newcomers and experienced players alike with its upcoming Collection Starter Set, available starting October 3. This newcomer-friendly package, adorned with a Mickey Mouse — Brave Little Tailor-themed 4-pocket portfolio, captures the whimsical essence of Disney. Carried within its enchantingly designed exterior are four Fabled booster packs, a Tinker Bell — Giant Fairy promo, and a collector’s guide that makes plunging into this fantastical world as delightful as jumping into a pile of leaves.
Collectors should start marking their calendars and counting their coins, as the Elsa Gift Box adds a layer of icy intrigue with its contents. Featuring five boosters, an Elsa — The Fifth Spirit promo, a storage box, and three punch-out card dividers, it promises to make each collection cooler than Arendelle on a wintry day. With a price of $29.99, this might just be the most enchanting gift a Lorcana fan could wish for, short of a magical sleigh ride.
Venturing into 2026, the Winterspell expansion promises to add “Flurries of Fun” as it sprinkles snowflakes over beloved tropical scenes like a mischievous Jack Frost painting a sandy beach with ice. The anticipation shortens the breath of fans worldwide, as the artwork featuring Stitch and Angel hints at possible guest appearances from the ice-royalty Elsa and her flurry-loving pal Olaf. Mark your calendars for Q1 2026 for the Winterspell expansion, because you wouldn’t want to miss this chilly adventure!
Following the snowflakes, spring will usher Toy Story’s charismatic cast into the Lorcana universe in Q2. Woody and Buzz, everyone’s favorite duo, will lead the charge, likely bringing friends perched eagerly in booster packs. It seems that the only thing standing between players and a multitude of plays is the term “infinity and beyond.”
Gen Con fans were also given the delightful surprise of not one, not two, but six new 1000-piece Lorcana puzzles. Each puzzle represents one of the six ink colors, bundled with a Mickey Mouse — True Friend promo card. Thus far, we’ve glimpsed puzzles revering Amber with Moana, Emerald with Cruella de Vil, Sapphire with Hades, and Ruby with Maleficent. However, the Amethyst and Steel puzzles remain elusive, shrouded like Cinderella in her misty carriage, available exclusively through Disney Stores and their online platform. Retailing at $29.99, they are as much a collector’s treasure as they are a brainy delight.
As the leaves begin to fall toward the end of 2025, the release of “Whispers in the Well” will temptly tug at our whimsical sensibilities with a pre-release on November 7 and an official unveiling on November 14. This expansion of Lorcana invites a new character type, Whispers—partially formed and mysterious Glimmers that tickle our sense of wonder. The set promises a parade of characters, like Zootopia’s Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde, and a nostalgic dive into millennial Disney’s vault with characters from Gargoyles, like the enigmatic Demona.
Lorcana aficionados have much to look forward to in the realm of rare and collectible cards as the “Fabled” expansion arrives on August 25 in local game stores and September 5 elsewhere. This expansion breaks new ground by introducing the Iconic rarity, an enigma tougher to acquire than the already prized Enchanted cards. Two cards, featuring Minnie Mouse — Sweetheart Princess and Mickey Mouse — Brave Little Prince, form a seamless scene together and are sure to be hunted by collectors gleaming with hope and childlike wonder.
Furthermore, a new tier, Epic rarity, plants its banner neatly between the Legendary and Enchanted hierarchies with its inaugural card, Stand Out from A Goofy Movie—surely one that will lead to gleeful smiles and nostalgic tears among long-standing fans.
Whether it’s rare cards, the thrill of solving a puzzle, or indulging in the cascade of classic Disney characters, Gen Con 2025 brims with enchantment that makes the world of Disney Lorcana shimmer like pixie-dust on a moonlit night. As the curtains draw on the past year, Lorcana’s scene is bustling with magical possibilities, each piece designed to welcome players into its vibrant world. From legendary expansions to iconic collectibles, the horizon appears breathtakingly adventurous for the dreamers and collectors among us.
