How To Play Disney Lorcana for absolute beginners

[@dicebreaker]

Slight correction: In the visual example of challenging we added some other characters to the enemy boardstate (to visualise that Pascal was exerted) and forgot that would give Pascal Evasive which wouldn't let Aurora challenge him. Just ignore the other oposing characters for the sake of the tutorial!

[@burningbelow4424]

Imsoni played a sealed event at my LGS this Saturday morning. A player I was playing against misplayed pascal. He said that he only gains evasiveness when another character card with evasiveness is in play. But it doesn't matter if another character card has evasiveness or not I guess since that's what the card says?

[@RobbieMarieVandellandtheFairyT]

I want to play this game!

[@nazmia.8447]

Poor Pascal 😭

[@RobbieMarieVandellandtheFairyT]

@@nazmia.8447 Why do you feel sad for Pascal?

[@OscarRamirez-jx6ko]

@@burningbelow4424Half right. Pascal only gain’s evasive when there’s another character in play. Pascal loses the ability if the other cards have been banished before it or if it’s by itself.

[@MrEScience]

For anyone thinking about getting this I wanted to share. I bought this hoping to get my lady and kid to finally play a TCG with me (they wouldn't touch MTG with a ten foot pole). I'm happy to say it worked! They couldnt resist the art and they learned so fast, and then this morning, my 12 year old girl heard me wake up, and before I could get out of bed, she came and asked if I would play with her! I am one happy guy over here. Almost made me cry. I also wanted to say thank you since we used this video to learn how to play, great explanation!

[@dicebreaker]

Ahhh that makes me so happy! I'm really excited for Lorcana to get more people into TCGs and this comment has really warmed my heart 😭💗 - Maddie

[@ulmostinsane]

That’s exactly what I’m hoping for! Yugioh player hoping to get my princess into trading cards

[@stephwittek]

Same story with me and my husband. I’ve never been into TCGs but I’m dying for Sep 1st to get our first starter pack!

[@burningbelow4424]

That's Soo awesome dood! Happy family man! Love to see it! Have fun with your family!

[@LorcataCards]

That is so great to hear MrEScience! It is a family game, I just wish more product what have been printed beforehand.

[@johnmartin8733]

Friend of mine sold me on this today. Showed me he got a rainbow rarity Elsa and he's so pumped up I had to hop on the hype train

[@samueldrake7576]

Yooo that’s about a $700 card….

[@jolenfo]

As a Disney fan and gamer id love to get into Lorcana. I have never played card games so this is a nice start.

[@dicebreaker]

It's a really perfect option for your first card game! I hope you have the best time - Maddie

[@rich23483]

I finally got ahold of the 3 starter decks and some boosters yesterday. I bought this game to play with my nieces, and your video is a great help at learning the basics. Out of my 9 boosters, my last one had a copy of 'Tinker Bell - Giant Fairy'!

[@dicebreaker]

Oooo nice a big Tinker Bell pull!! Forever my favourite card - Maddie

[@Leashietravels]

basically mtg lol

[@mongoose6685]

Minus the pay to win with 10k infinity actions decks at tournaments 😂

[@MrDohaustin]

wow, an informative video without an annoying thumbnail or a clickbait title. Thank god. +1

[@TraphouseTCG]

Munch

[@kiwisoup]

It's so hard to find Lorcana videos on here that aren't just obnoxious people opening booster boxes!

[@TheUstican]

By far the best video tutorial available on launch day. Thanks for this! Helped our play group a lot!

[@DTHC101]

😮 so pretty much Disney's MTG, right? Thanks for the video, very informative. Can't wait to try it out.

[@zonko]

Yep. Only difference is that your restricted to 2 colors and your cards can facedown as lands, and there are no lifegain strats lol

[@dyciefisk2535]

It also takes some design cues from other card games, such as persistant damage from Hearthstone or Pokemon, and "Evolution" from Pokemon. The "harvesting" mechanic is also reminicant of Keyforge. One thing I wish they had taken from MTG is instant speed interaction, as that's one of my favorite things about it.

[@zonko]

@@dyciefisk2535 damage isnt persistant though? She mentioned its turn by turn like mtg

[@dyciefisk2535]

@@zonko 14:00 "Damage says on cards *between* turns, so she is a little weaker" Edit: There are even damage markers like Pokemon.

[@Toopa88]

Not that similar if were talking about a much different and more stable mana system as well as "color combination" restrictions. Since this is the first set, things are pretty simply. I can only imagine that future sets will show where this game is heading and how it will differ from other TCGs.

[@Raymx3]

So it’s just mtg but basically everything is a creature land

[@furonet138]

Seems more like MDFCs if I understand correctly, and that’s pretty cool

[@Trinity_BLiGHTS]

This was very helpful! I just bought a starter deck today and am excited to try out a new TCG! Probably gonna take some time to remember all of it but it's good to learn ahead of time!

[@JacyHowes]

Excellent video for adults to learn the game. Easily digestible yet informative. After watching this once or twice, I should be able to teach the lil ones. Thank you! 🙏✨

[@McGundam2416]

Picked up Lorcana as a veteran MtG fan, read the rules understood it pretty well but your video cleared up a lot of questions! Now the rest of my questions can only answered with play

[@kody87patten]

This Game is actually pretty fun... I mostly play MTG (Commander) but sometimes it's nice to switch things up. Plus the Art Work is Amazing. Great video too.😅 ✌️

[@broenheim9619]

I got my first booster box yesterday, and I ended up getting a foil Brave Little Tailor Mickey

[@KentaroMiyamoto21]

That's a Legendary Rare. Must've had some great luck.

[@zacharyjoy8724]

You lucky 🤬!!! 😊

[@TheAutisticKeybladeWielder]

Now i need a Kingdom Hearts deck and I'll be Sold!

[@cp-cd9el]

Can we just get a digital version like Arena. Might have to wait for this really to pop off at card shopps.

[@joshpatell9191]

It's just hitting shelves now and selling out. Scalpers are going crazy with it.

[@coreyhudson1]

As fast as it's selling and as much hype there is, it's gonna pop off. Way better than FaB

[@ryangonzales4604]

That always ruins the fun, cards games are better in person.

[@fabrice1013]

​@@ryangonzales4604thats true but none of my friends are interested in disney, atleast not enough to buy them.

[@accalialb]

@@ryangonzales4604I like having both options. Like when pokemon gave you a code for each thing you bought. My friends are all in different cities so we can rarely get to play in person but I still want the physical copies cause yes, they’re way better in person. ^^

[@StayNPlayGames]

Don't know if I have a favourite yet, but with such epic flavour text Marshmallow is a fun amethyst card.

[@dicebreaker]

Marshmallow has dominated every time it comes out on the table so far! - Maddie

[@RyanBlomquist]

Just got into this game and this video helped immensely. Thank you! Pulled an enchanted piglet on my 2nd card pack I bought!

[@brutaljok3r]

Forgive me if I didn't see or understand this. Once a card is in the inkwell it has to stay there, correct? So you would have to think carefully on which cards you put there?

[@raulcontreras8297]

So it's Magic and Pokemon love child. I like it. Now, 2 questions: Are the cards standard sized? Where can I get 200 Elsa sleeves for My Commander decks?

[@Velocifaptor92]

Cards are standard size I believe! Can't remember if Elsa got sleeves or only a deck box

[@coletheripper8756]

? Nothing like ptcg but ok.

[@Velocifaptor92]

@@coletheripper8756 It is, but okay.

[@coletheripper8756]

@@Velocifaptor92 what part. What part is anything like Pokemon? This is mtg and Weiss Schwartz if anything

[@MrDohaustin]

@@coletheripper8756 lasting damage between turns is a PTCG concept. I'm not familiar with weiss schwartz, personally

[@jjtheBaldBoardGamer]

Thanks for the video! My favorite card so far is Maui because of how powerful he is. Even though I started with the Sapphire and Steel starter deck. Excited to build more decks and find awesome combos!

[@jmhorn06]

My question is this: if the ink cards are face down, why is there any limitations on colors? Are we to keep track of what color the facedown are?

[@stevecettel38]

I still don't understand the cost of ink. Example: I have 6 ink in my inkwell. I play a new character card which costs 3. Then next turn, ink is dry, I want to use that character card. Am I correct in my understanding that every time I use that character to quest or challenge it cost 3 ink?

[@tomasramirez9157]

No, from my understanding the ink cost is paid to summon or play the character or actions and then when you challenge or quest you don’t have to pay anything you just distribute damage of challenging or Lore of questing

[@nickchaput219]

One question. How do you know your opponent isnt cheating putting down cards that cant be used as ink in their ink spot?

[@1582-o6j]

lol good point, didnt think of that

[@broenheim9619]

It says in the rules that you have to show the card to your opponent before putting the card into your ink pool

[@1stTimeVenture]

I SOLD MY ENTIRE MAGIC THE GATHERING COLLECTION- so me and my daughter could play this, and its actually alot like MTG in play, and fun too.

[@PuzzledSim-zh4bi]

Finally found two starters; can deck themes be mixed and matched?

[@majinnbuu9363]

sounds a lot like VS System (Marvel/DC) card game some differences but kinda plays similar.

[@drewkeithley4289]

Sounds alot more like mtg

[@aclevername7613]

@@drewkeithley4289 It sounds like they ripped off magic and just threw disney stuff on them I agree.

[@drewkeithley4289]

@@aclevername7613 exactly what it looks like and sounds like

[@kingdomheartsgirl777]

Thank you! This is by far the best and easiest to follow with tutorial

[@paulroyle-grimes8279]

Hmmmm. 60 card deck……no more than four copies……20 “lore”. Sounds a lot like another game.

[@abesapien9930]

What's really sad is that people think that going for 20 lore is somehow unique. It's absolutely no different than dealing 20 damage. At least you and I realize that :)

[@garethsmith7651]

Rock star stitch is incredible art work. Is my favourite card ive pulled so far

[@GratuaCuun]

If Star Wars Unlimited wasn't coming out I may have looked into this. But SW Unlimited is so much more interesting to me. But I'm glad this is out as it will get new people into the hobby which is always a good thing.

[@Motor_Alchemist]

You mentioned the symbols that show you how rare the card is being didn’t elaborate on what they actually mean 🤷‍♂️

[@zerokool-2058]

“Try out different decks” Yeah if the cards are available.! How Disney didn’t make a bigger deal about these cards beats me. Like come on! We want more people to play it.

[@chad0x]

I want to make a deck using only Timon, Pumba and Hakuna Matata. Surely this is allowed?

[@bigbellyobie6204]

it very much is!

[@mikael2003]

HAKUNA MATATAAAA!

[@BrosciuttoJZ]

I just started playing Lorcana with my girlfriend and we're hooked

[@johartman9309]

I bought 3 packs on a whim and now I have a wild foil Elsa Spirit of Winter alt art and… I don’t know what to do

[@dnlr300]

it almost brought tears of joy to my eyes when i pulled the squirrel from emperor’s new groove. this game looks really fun, hoping for some atlantis additions

[@bigbellyobie6204]

next set has atlantis im hyped!

[@JP-1990]

I just hope they have Kingdom Hearts characters.

[@MichaelKirchner-c6b]

I bought to collect with my daughter I have no clue how to play 😢

[@deacon7519]

I'm assuming in competitive play you must reveal the card before you place it face down in the inkwell to make sure that you are not cheating?

[@zacharyjoy8724]

Correct!

[@zerokool-2058]

The rules say you must show the card that you plan to ink (face down) to your opponent.

[@chaddwck]

already knew how to play but this video hooked me completely

[@modlitwaSERCA]

Excellent 😉

[@macdameron9321]

Gonna get some for my family, you make it easy to understand!

[@Matt-w1i]

I was so lost at minute 3 lol. I’ll keep trying 😭

[@MasutaMJ]

I'm waiting to get my hands on a starter deck. But I feel like if this had the Disney Infinity angle where you buy cards and scan them in game more people would be playing. No one I know is talking about this.

[@bennyvanlandeghem3390]

My brain just exploded. Looks very complicated. Or I’m just getting old 😂

[@isaacleiton8178]

It's easier to play than to explain, agrer one or two marches you get it

[@Velocifaptor92]

We've been playing fir the last few weeks with proxy decks and it was a little bit of information right off the bat but give it a few turns and you'll get it!

[@abesapien9930]

You should play this game then. It will expand the logical part of your mind.

[@GorillaBikeRider]

I feel like she couldn’t have done a better job but I’m still kind of overwhelmed. I’m guessing once you get the cards in front of you things will click more? I’m pretty new to games like this, only had the idea to look for something for the family after enjoying Queen’s Blood in Final Fantasy Rebirth.

[@dicebreaker]

I'd definitely recommend sitting down to play when learning, things will click once you start using the cards!

[@mikejsouth]

Do inked face down cards need to be revealed before placed? Do they stay face down the rest of the game?

[@dicebreaker]

They have to be revealed before placing them down as ink! Thanks for the question 😊

[@isaacleiton8178]

Revealed, faced down and cannot be looked at again

[@Velocifaptor92]

Revealed then cant be played again. Unless there is a card that states otherwise. No cards in this set have that ability quite yet

[@malorib711]

Once you've placed a card in your inkwell, can it ever be played as a character card? Or is it forever sacrificed as ink?

[@Treniac]

Just Ink

[@dicebreaker]

it's ink for the rest of the game! Currently there's no way to change that

[@cmedin]

so if i understand correctly i can't respond/play anything during my opponents turn? i can only do game actions on my own turn?

[@dicebreaker]

Yes exactly, you can only do game actions like playing a card on your own turn

[@elimiller8543]

13:23 using pascal as an example for challenging was a poor choice since they have camouflage.

[@DemonNo667]

Yeah, I was confused by this, since I read his ability.

[@elimiller8543]

@@DemonNo667 sadly they didn't catch this.

[@Robbie_Ukule_Lee]

Correct. Aurora does not have evasive. I caught it as well :).

[@MrMixWhelan]

Ah fair point! Our bad :)

[@nackle_]

Well, it does say if YOU have another character in play. and from the looks of it, pascal is the only one out. so its fair to challenge him

[@TheSureBlock]

Great video! This is just like Magic the Gathering but in Disney form haha.

[@TheCanadienMickeyMouse]

a fusion of dragonballz super + mtg + yougioh where you can assign creatures to attack specific creatures

[@b-1edward293]

Maddie, Thank you for this beginner video. Just now starting the game with the Ursula set. This is thorough without being overwhelming. Much appreciated - Edward

[@Bound2Asgard]

Are you required to reveal the cards you put into your inkwell, to confirm the proper card is being put down?

[@dicebreaker]

Yeah exactly that, you reveal the card before you place it in your inkwell

[@zaktilton1680]

My best friend and I just got 2 decks each. I have Amber and Sapphire, And Ruby and Sapphire

[@jsan118]

I actually really hope they don’t turn this into a mobile card game. Go out, touch some grass, put your phone down, and interact with real people

[@azurestrike6551]

the starter decks are 49.99 at my local game shops T.T not worth it

[@swsgaming4878]

Dang, hard pass. Wait a few weeks and buy from retail stores. Even ebay is cheaper which is sad.

[@joelcalaway2861]

My lgs sold them to me for 16 bucks. Got a box for 150. Mayhem Comics

[@ronhunt8787]

Lots of scalping retailers right now. But you can find shops that are doing msrp. Good luck out there!

[@coffeedudeable]

​@joelcalaway2861 my lgs did the same thing. Focused on community building. Sold out day 1 but got cards in the hands of about 30 different people so should have a bunch of new players for regular weekly events

[@oldarus]

Because the cards aren’t “officially” out yet. Disney will flood the market and you will be able to get them at big box stores on sept 1st. Theses cards are not magic the gathering. Lorcana has an msrp. It will be normal price on amazon or basically everywhere else. Starter deck U.S 16.99 Packs U.S. 5.99 Just wait a few weeks. We will all get to jump in at normal prices.

[@victorhuyo6917]

INK it almost sounds like Ink and Paint

[@dreamforger7166]

That is a low risk Mulligan rule :0 but seems like MTG rules with a little twist. Like the disney theme though

[@eddydeez]

If you’re discarding a card to play other cards how do you avoid having a one card hand for the majority of the game?

[@PhaethonCrafts]

Hmmm so it kind of plays like Duel Masters. If I could find the cards for a decent price and had more money I would buy a couple of starter decks to play with family members.

[@GondorianDotCom]

Great video. Really hyped me up for the game when it first came out but then I fell behind on opening and sorting my cards after the second set came out. Now the third is out and I don’t have any of those and the fourth set is on the way. Still I can play with what I have at home but there’s no way I will keep up with all the new cards.

[@mujari]

I've watched this like 3 times. How you go from "you can play with this many players the rules will be the same " to "your ready characters and already set characters xyz" like a major skip happened

[@Lurning-disability]

I'd not say never I got the donation one and it says you can have up to 99 of this card (think it was a pach) in your deck

[@nalrendepaepe8066]

Great video but I feel like the game is just a cash grab from disney sknce it doesn't really do anything thag hasn't been done before the win condition is basicly the same as keyforge not exactly since you don't need to forge the kehs in this but it's still more of a race than a combat most ways lf casting is MTG and the leywords that aren't equivalent to MTG are to Pokémon or keyforge again which I dind kinda dissapointing, the art style does make it look interesting however and it seems to be on a diffeculty level between mtg and Pokémon which I find isn't common in a tcg iften they're around the same difficulty of lne lf those

[@dicebreaker]

I can absolutely see why it looks like that from the outside, but as a big TCG lover I've found a lot exciting about Lorcana once I started playing, especially since the release of set two. Once you move away from starter decks and build your own, there are some very fun systems at play. If you get the chance to try it I'd still highly recommend it! - Maddie

[@jonathansolorio90241]

likeeeeeee sorcerer mickey is fire!!!!

[@minihali]

I am not that big fan of Disney myself, but I cant' deny that the flavour of the game is there. Like how "draw" is meant as in drawing a card from the top of your deck, but also drawing a picture and because you just drew/inked the card, it needs a turn for it to dry before it can be used. That is wonderful stuff! Now that Magic has less flavour and is taking a shotgun approach both to franchising and world design muddeling their universe, I could see players more into Disney than myself be sold on the fun flavour alone.

[@abesapien9930]

You are reading way too much into it. The designers did not choose a card game format (over a boardgame format) so they could achieve a double meaning for "drawing" a card. Expand your horizons with modern card games and boardgames, and you'll see how ordinary this game is.

[@minihali]

@@abesapien9930 :)

[@hitthegoat]

@@abesapien9930cringe

[@dylangremory5750]

couldnt you not attack the pascal with aurora because he has evasive thanks to his ability?

[@josed.marcano1588]

Its sold out everywhere today is release day

[@ADancingRobot]

Just about to start! Looks so fun! It’s kind of like magic but with reverse win conditions lol

[@chrism7067]

i just picked up the illumineers quest (first time touching lorcana) But ive played a lot of magic the gathering. Seeing the shift ability made me think to look it up to double check as id assume if you shifted a card onto character that was dry it would be able to challenge or exert that turn. That is indeed the case but it wasnt mentioned in the video from what i heard. Makes some cards like Mulan elite archer really fun when she comes out with a buff and triple shots. havent played a game yet but were going to challenge the quest and fight ursula tonight!

[@Dexy83]

Good grief! My nephew wants to me play this with him. I am so lost!

[@josephmama9657]

So...famliy friendly MTG.

[@sageperkins4367]

Game could also improve diversity by being less restrictive to only two ink colors. Even just letting one more so a total of three just changes the dynamic of the game rather well combo wise.

[@RhiWJ]

LBF it's Disney Magic the Gathering. The same issue has happened with these cards that make MtG difficulty for people with visual impairments.....the text is tiny.

[@t-pott4504]

My favorite play style in any game is to try to drawer as many codds as possible. Looking for codds with high law value. 😜😁

[@nackle_]

If i use quest with Moana and ready up a princess that ALREADY quested THIS turn, can i then re-quest with that princess?

[@clintrollins7882]

I have been trying to pull that lugia for so long... :(

[@wulf_ace]

would this be a good game for 7 year old? or is it too complex?

[@Movies4Kiddos]

Great video! Easy to follow and we are excited to give our new starter decks a try! We are super excited to use all of the Mickey Mouses!

[@chechenitso]

If i challenge a character and then i get unexorted(ready) by some ability or item or song can i challenge again with that same character?

[@Smeagollumsmeags]

The part where pascal is challeneged is wrong ? Pascal can only be challenged by evasive characters and aurora is not evasive so pascal wonf be banished

[@ThattJackGuy]

Great info!! Love your videos!

[@JakePresnallPercussion]

I am a Disnerd to the tee and a collector but this is a very dangerous combo. I am too invested in another TCG to start collecting another one.

[@kly1994]

I don’t care for Disney or tcgs but pulled an enchanted when I bought 6 blister packs from Target. Now I continue to buy a few packs here and there just to keep testing my luck… 😂

[@2.Wheel.Explorer]

Just found out about this online and came across your video for beginners. One of the best intro to the game for those who are interested. Since it is Disney, hope they will have Star Wars character cards soon

[@Stains87]

Can 2 characters challenge the same character/location of an opponent? Or is it limited to 1v1 so to speak?

[@taptown]

Early grats on 100k :)

[@FindingTheForce]

Super helpful, thank you!

[@joelikescardgames3378]

Hopefully they add characters from the 90s shows like goof troop duck tails and gargoyles

[@jeffreydyche8253]

Is this basically magic the gathering but disney?

[@LorcataCards]

Great video! Thanks for helping to teach #Lorcana and spreading the news of this new tcg.

[@keithknight6745]

Disney finally came after with their version of MTG. Lol it was just matter of time.

[@ToySeeker]

I want 2v2 and 5v5 play 😭 ❤❤❤ love the art on this! This is incredible! +1

[@munico6055]

Why did I not expect the Disney TCG to make it so you don’t zero out your opponent lol

[@Zelmel]

Lorcana really needs to have better written rules and also reevaluate what things they give one/two word terms to vs just explaining as a sentence. There's a lot of things that are explained too long or too short in the rules, and frankly their terminology is pretty out of line with both the themes of the game and the general terms used for other CCGs. It seems fun in general, but it is telling that without video tutorials like this the game rules aren't easy to understand.

[@Zelmel]

Ravensburger does great work with their puzzles and board games, but my immediate thought upon looking at the rules for this is that they were out of their depth a bit. Lots inspired by other games, which is fine, but lots of places where they didn't explain things that should be explained or where it would be clear if they used the same terms that other games do but changed it seemingly just to not look too similar.

[@dicebreaker]

It might seem intimidating at first, but once you start playing I've found family and friends of all ages get to grips with it quickly. If you want any rules clarifications I'm happy to help 😊 - Maddie

[@BK_AFK]

We surfed around for a good tutorial video and had watched a few. We didn't feel good about the gameplay and rules until coming across your video. Much appreciated!

[@CleazyMane-ef2cg]

If this was covered in the video I must've missed it, but can someone clarify something for me: Can you interact with your opponent on their turn??

[@MrMixWhelan]

Not currently!

[@WestSideChris805]

to be honest, I think the style on the cards could have been better. The chase cards worth a couple hundred don't look like they're worth that much. Game seems fun though