Designing Disney Lorcana: An Inside Look with Steve Warner Dan Arnold Lorcana 2024-11-23 | Follow us on Metafy - metafy.gg/@tfmlorcana *** Looking For Lorcana Singles - theforbiddenmountain.tcgplayerpro.com *** Follow us on Twitch -twitch.tv/theforbiddenmountain ** Join the Discord community here - discord.gg/yzBHNxk ** Check out our Merch Store - the-forbidden-mountain.myspreadshop.com *** Today Dan sits down with Co Creator of Disney Lorcana Steve Warner! The Discuss the intricacies of Designing the game, the moments when they knew they had something special, the feeling of being in a room with so many fans of the game, and so much more! Steve Warner holds nothing back in this interview, so much to be learned about how Disney Lorcana came to be!Check out our Doc Guide - metafy.gg/courses/view/amethyst-steel-aggro-beginners-guide-ZMdnmjPsslx Looking for a New Deck box? - heavyplay.com/TFM10Like us on Facebook - facebook.com/TFMLorcana Follow us on Twitter - twitter.com/TFM_LorcanaCheck out Decks here - https://dreamborn.ink/users/XAXGXyRye0ReMLzB2zHDOhOD09s1 Intro 0:00 How did Disney Lorcana start? 2:22How Does Disney Lore Help when creating cards? 5:00Disney Lorcana is New Player Friendly 6:17How Hard is it to Cut down cards? 13:22Would you ever want to go back and change a card design? 20:00Designing Disney Lorcana Classifications 22:00Disney Lorcana Fan Events 24:20Can you believe how far Disney Lorcana has already come? 27:15Diversity in the Disney Lorcana Meta 31:40Shocking Meta Decks? 35:20What cards in Azurite Sea are exciting? 36:30Repeat After Me 38:48Summing up the first year of Disney Lorcana 47:00This Channel uses trademarks and/or copyrights associated with Disney Lorcana TCG, used under Ravensburger’s Community Code Policy (cdn.ravensburger.com/lorcana/community-code-en). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. [This website, artwork, etc.] is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Disney or Ravensburger. For more information about Disney Lorcana TCG, visit disneylorcana.com/en-US/.
NAC VS EUC Which Meta Game should YOU be Focused on in Disney Lorcana Set Champs! Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-09-14 | NAC and EU played the exact same format — Set 13 rotation, Sets 9 through 13 — and produced two completely different metagames. Detectives was the single most-registered deck in North America and one of the least played decks in Europe. Amber Amethyst Mid-range was Europe's most popular deck by a wide margin and only the fourth most popular in North America.In this Lorcana meta breakdown I go through the raw registration numbers from both championships, popularity versus conversion, and every deck list that made the top cut in Europe — the Amber Emerald Aggro list that won the whole thing, the second place list, and the tech cards that decided the room. Then I give you my three picks for the rest of Set Championships and the upcoming CCQs.If you want the Lorcana meta game explained with real tournament data instead of guesswork, this is it. Deck lists, matchup math, and the reasoning behind every choice.IN THIS VIDEO• Raw popularity — what NA vs EU actually registered• Popularity vs. performance, deck by deck• The EU Championship winning deck list and every top cut list• The Run — the card that patches Ruby Amethyst's biggest historical hole• Set Championship predictions: Amber Emerald, Amber Amethyst, Detectives⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro1:17 Raw Popularity: NA vs EU Registration Numbers2:07 The Two Metagames Question — Weigh In4:59 Popularity vs. Performance8:53 Why the Best Deck for the Room Won10:23 EU Champion: Voychic Zwarm11:12 The Winning Amber Emerald List13:05 Second Place Amber Emerald List14:46 Junior Franco — Top 416:59 Daniela and the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Deck20:33 Ruby Amethyst in the Top 821:13 The Run — Ruby Amethyst's Answer to Items24:00 Florian — Circle of Life in the Top 825:44 Seven Decks in the Top 829:03 Adventure Book Control — Top 1630:51 Adventure Book Control — Second List34:11 NAC vs EU Finals Results34:51 Set Championship Picks38:44 Join the War Room40:43 EU World's Invites and ClosingDan Arnold Lorcana ---Coaching: metafy.gg/dan-arnold-lorcanaDiscord: discord.gg/8DSt4dNnV6Instagram: @danaroldlorcanaDecklist : https://dreamborn.ink/creators/XAXGXyRye0ReMLzB2zHDOhOD09s1Want to know what's actually winning in Disney Lorcana right now? Every week Dan Arnold breaks down the Lorcana meta, the best decks to play, and what it takes to compete at the highest level.On this channel: Lorcana meta reports built on real tournament data, Lorcana deck guides that explain the why behind the list, tips for competitive players, and coverage of CCQ and DLC events across North America. New to competitive Lorcana or looking to level up? This is the right place. Subscribe for weekly Disney Lorcana content.This Channel uses trademarks and/or copyrights associated with Disney Lorcana TCG, used under Ravensburger's Community Code Policy (cdn.ravensburger.com/lorcana/community-code-en). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. [This website, artwork, etc.] is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Disney or Ravensburger. For more information about Disney Lorcana TCG, visit disneylorcana.com/en-US/.
Disney Lorcana European Championship Finals Amber Emerald VS Emerald Steel Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-09-13 | Want to know what's actually winning in Disney Lorcana right now? Every week Dan Arnold breaks down the Lorcana meta, the best decks to play, and what it takes to compete at the highest level.On this channel: Lorcana meta reports built on real tournament data, Lorcana deck guides that explain the why behind the list, tips for competitive players, and coverage of CCQ and DLC events across North America.New to competitive Lorcana or looking to level up? This is the right place.Subscribe for weekly Disney Lorcana content.--- Dan Arnold Lorcana ---Coaching: metafy.gg/dan-arnold-lorcanaDiscord: discord.gg/8DSt4dNnV6Instagram: @danaroldlorcanaTime Stamps Intro 0:00Game 1 3:06Game 2 26:42Game 3 47:34Game 4 1:14:00Game 5 1:42:12Celebration 2:01:15This Channel uses trademarks and/or copyrights associated with Disney Lorcana TCG, used under Ravensburger’s Community Code Policy (cdn.ravensburger.com/lorcana/community-code-en). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. [This website, artwork, etc.] is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Disney or Ravensburger. For more information about Disney Lorcana TCG, visit disneylorcana.com/en-US/.
Lorcana Set Championships: The Decks You NEED to Play Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-09-08 | Want to know what's actually winning in Disney Lorcana right now? Asia Champs, Netherlands majors, and Set Champs data - best decks, win rates, and what to play next.This week Dan Arnold breaks down the Lorcana meta after the first weekend of Set Championships, the Asia Championship in Hong Kong, and a 120+ player event in the Netherlands. 47% of Asia was Amber Amethyst midrange, yet Retro Device won the Worlds invite, Emerald Steel won in the Netherlands, and Mouse House put 4 copies into Top 8.In-depth deck guides for Michelle's winning Retro Device Pod, Earlmeister's 2nd place Amber Amethyst with Sole, Alphos' Emerald Steel, and Team Ohana's Mouse House, plus ladder data at 1300+ MMR, Snow Fort tech, Second Star to the Right mirrors, and community Set Championship winners.New to competitive Lorcana or prepping for Europe, Brazil CCQs, and Set Champs? Subscribe for weekly Disney Lorcana meta reports, deck guides, and tournament prep.CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro - Set Champs, Asia Champs & Netherlands Weekend01:29 Asia Championship Meta Breakdown - 47% Amber Amethyst03:49 Top 8 Snapshot - All 8 Decks on Amethyst07:12 Top 8 Shoutouts - Earlmeister, Wano & Winner Michelle08:08 The War Room - Weekly Group Coaching10:08 Winner Deck Deep Dive - Michelle's Retro Device Pod15:08 2nd Place Deck - Earlmeister's Amber Amethyst with Sole20:35 Alphos Top 16 - Emerald Steel & Angel Talk22:37 Netherlands Event - 4x Mouse House in Top 825:11 Deck Tech - Team Ohana Mouse House List27:08 Winner Tech - Emerald Steel with Snow Fort30:04 Ladder Data - 1300 MMR Win Rates31:47 Set Championship Community Winners33:44 Your Turn - Submit Your Set Champs List35:11 Outro - Like, Subscribe & Join DiscordCoaching: metafy.gg/@danarnoldlorcana/members?membershipId=6cd0ea87-3a5b-4a41-b013-5a826692cd92Discord: discord.gg/8DSt4dNnV6Instagram: @danaroldlorcanaMetafy War Room details in pinned comment belowThis Channel uses trademarks and/or copyrights associated with Disney Lorcana TCG, used under Ravensburger's Community Code Policy (cdn.ravensburger.com/lorcana/community-code-en). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. [This website, artwork, etc.] is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Disney or Ravensburger. For more information about Disney Lorcana TCG, visit disneylorcana.com/en-US/.
Sunday Night Disney Lorcana Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-09-07 | Dan and Kylie are Pl;ayign some Games tonight Talking all things Lorcana
The Best Decks for week 1 of Set Champs! North American Championship Breakdown Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-09-03 | Want to know what's actually winning in Disney Lorcana right now?The North American Championship (NACC) is over - 136 players, 11 Emerald Steel in Top 16, and an undefeated 16-0 run by Dylan "Molstar" on Amber Amethyst Midrange to win it all. In this meta breakdown, Dan Arnold recaps the full NACC top cut, deck-by-deck, and what it MEANS for your Week 1 Set Championships.Should you play Emerald Steel, counter it with Amber Amethyst, or bring spice like Amber Steel Songs, PS Ducks, or GP Retro Device? We cover the exact lists, tech choices, and matchups to prepare for.Decklist from this video:https://dreamborn.ink/creators/XAXGXyRye0ReMLzB2zHDOhOD09s1CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro: North American Championship Recap00:49 - The Emerald Steel Takeover: 11 of Top 1603:55 - The NACC Metagame in Two Pictures: Full Field vs Top Cut05:26 - Worlds Invites & Team Shoutouts: Team MStröm & SLTC07:08 - WINNER: Dylan Molstar's 16-0 Run & LCQ to Championship Story09:07 - Deck Tech: Dylan's Amber Amethyst Midrange (Ohana Means Family, Dumbo, Luisa, Cheshire Cat)11:43 - 2nd Place: Sky's Emerald Steel (Flynn Rider, You Broke My Smolder, Huntsman on Queen's Orders)15:40 - Most Unique Top 8: Joe Quigley's Amber Steel Songs (Tinker Bell Giant Fairy, HamsterVille)18:08 - Top 16 Aggro: Mark Landers' Amber Emerald Without Under The Sea20:15 - Top 32: Junkai's Amethyst Steel PS Ducks (Maleficent & Diablo, Angel 624)23:33 - Top 32: Caillou's GP Retro Device (Item Engine & Why Dan Didn't Play It)27:18 - Zero Hero Circle of Life: The Singalong Milo & Gaston Deck29:41 - Dan's Pick: Book Control / Buzz Arm (Enigmatic Inkcaster + Potion of Malice)35:22 - What It Means For Set Championships Week 1: What Will Be Most Played?37:32 - What Are YOU Playing at Set Champs?On this channel: Weekly Lorcana meta reports built on real tournament data, deck guides that explain the WHY behind the list, and coverage of CCQ, DLC, and Continental events across North America.New to competitive Lorcana or looking to level up? Subscribe for weekly Disney Lorcana content.Coaching: metafy.gg/dan-arnold-lorcanaDiscord: discord.gg/8DSt4dNnV6Instagram: @danaroldlorcanaWhat was your favorite moment from the NACC stream? And what are you playing for Week 1 of Set Champs - Emerald Steel or Amber Amethyst? Let me know in the comments!#DisneyLorcana #Lorcana #LorcanaTCG #LorcanaMeta #SetChampionship #NorthAmericanChampionship #EmeraldSteel #AmberAmethystThis Channel uses trademarks and/or copyrights associated with Disney Lorcana TCG, used under Ravensburger's Community Code Policy (cdn.ravensburger.com/lorcana/community-code-en). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. This content is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Disney or Ravensburger. For more information about Disney Lorcana TCG, visit disneylorcana.com/en-US
The Best Decks to Play Right Now: August Meta Report Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-08-24 | Want to know what's ACTUALLY winning at the highest level of Disney Lorcana right before the North American Championship?This week Dan breaks down two massive competitive events - the 128-player Wood Shack CCQ and the Top Choice Gaming Road to Nationals 4K - to reveal which decks are soaring, which are falling, and what you should play for LCQ and NACC.We cover the breakout of Retro Device (GP Retro), the dominance of Princess Aggro (Amber Emerald), the resurgence of Book Control, Emerald Steel Merida, Ruby Amethyst, and the new Midrange answers to the meta.Are you playing LCQ or NACC this weekend? Let us know what you're bringing in the comments!CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro: LCQ & North American Championship Preview00:18 - The Two Events Shaping the August Meta00:54 - Retro Device Has Arrived01:36 - Wood Shack Multi CCQ Top Cut Breakdown02:31 - Deep Dive: Princess Aggro (1st Seed List)04:26 - Emerald Steel Merida - Most Unique Deck of the Weekend?05:55 - Winning Retro Device Lists: Sploosh Magoo vs. Hayes07:45 - Key Tech Cards Explained: Dumbo & John Silver09:56 - Book Control: The Silent Killer Online13:04 - Ruby Amethyst (RP) with Abu & Maleficent Dragon15:23 - Top Choice Gaming 4K: Why Midrange Is Back16:47 - Tech vs. Amber Amethyst: 4x Stitch & Horse & Strike19:28 - The Retro Device Breakout Weekend21:38 - Princess Aggro: Still The Best Deck To Play?22:36 - What Should YOU Play for LCQ vs. NACC?24:13 - Can You Go 6-0? Final Thoughts & Predictions25:23 - Good Luck This Weekend!Want to know what's actually winning in Disney Lorcana right now? Every week Dan Arnold breaks down the Lorcana meta, the best decks to play, and what it takes to compete at the highest level.On this channel: Lorcana meta reports built on real tournament data, Lorcana deck guides that explain the why behind the list, tips for competitive players, and coverage of CCQ and DLC events across North America.New to competitive Lorcana or looking to level up? This is the right place.Subscribe for weekly Disney Lorcana content.--- Dan Arnold Lorcana ---Coaching: metafy.gg/dan-arnold-lorcanaDiscord: discord.gg/8DSt4dNnV6Instagram: @danaroldlorcanaThis Channel uses trademarks and/or copyrights associated with Disney Lorcana TCG, used under Ravensburger’s Community Code Policy (cdn.ravensburger.com/lorcana/community-code-en). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. [This website, artwork, etc.] is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Disney or Ravensburger. For more information about Disney Lorcana TCG, visit disneylorcana.com/en-US/.
Which Disney Lorcana Deck Should You Play for LCQs? Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-08-19 | Coaching: metafy.gg/dan-arnold-lorcanaDiscord: discord.gg/8DSt4dNnV6Instagram: @danaroldlorcanaWhich Lorcana deck should YOU bring to NACC? I break down two massive 128-player tournaments — Charlie's Collectible Show and the D23 CCQ — plus online client data to find what's ACTUALLY winning at the top of the meta.📊 In this video:• Full archetype win rates (1300+ and 1450+ MMR)• Why Circle of Life is falling off — and what's replacing it• The winning decks from CCS and D23, card-for-card• Amber Amethyst, Ruby Amethyst Dumbo, and Eleanor Aggro deep dives• The "silent killer" deck flying under the radar for Continentals⏱️ Chapters:00:00 Intro — Two 128-player tournaments & the online meta00:47 Archetype win rates (1300+ MMR)01:50 Circle of Life is in trouble03:10 Lilo & Stitch hits 60.2% win rate04:07 Why Amber Amethyst is the safe pick05:19 Circle of Life falls to 45.2%06:27 50k Invitational Top 1608:06 The official online client is here09:14 CCS Winner — Ruby Amethyst Dumbo11:35 CCS Runner-up — Emerald Steel Eleanor12:43 Retro Evolution Device (Emerald Ruby)15:50 Frozen Retro (Emerald Amethyst)19:39 D23 full field breakdown20:39 D23 Winner — Amber Amethyst23:33 D23 3rd Place — Emerald Steel24:38 Eleanor Aggro Top 826:08 Humbler Rumbler Amber Ruby28:26 Circle of Life Top 1629:52 Ruby Amethyst Top 1630:43 Mickey's D23 — the silent killer32:32 Amber Steel "Besties Power"34:36 What overperformed in paper36:09 Final takeaways — the decks to play38:27 Outro🔗 Decklists: https://dreamborn.ink/creators/XAXGXyRye0ReMLzB2zHDOhOD09s1Follow for weekly Disney Lorcana meta reports, deck guides, and tournament analysis so you walk into your next event ready.#Lorcana #DisneyLorcana #LorcanaMeta #LorcanaNACC #TCGWant to know what's actually winning in Disney Lorcana right now? Every week Dan Arnold breaks down the Lorcana meta, the best decks to play, and what it takes to compete at the highest level.On this channel: Lorcana meta reports built on real tournament data, Lorcana deck guides that explain the why behind the list, tips for competitive players, and coverage of CCQ and DLC events across North America.New to competitive Lorcana or looking to level up? This is the right place.Subscribe for weekly Disney Lorcana content.This Channel uses trademarks and/or copyrights associated with Disney Lorcana TCG, used under Ravensburger’s Community Code Policy (cdn.ravensburger.com/lorcana/community-code-en). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. [This website, artwork, etc.] is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Disney or Ravensburger. For more information about Disney Lorcana TCG, visit disneylorcana.com/en-US/.
Which Amber Emerald Deck Wins Set Championships? Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-08-13 | -- Dan Arnold Lorcana ---Coaching: metafy.gg/dan-arnold-lorcanaDiscord: discord.gg/8DSt4dNnV6Instagram: @danaroldlorcanaAmber Emerald is putting up a 26-33% meta share in Attack of the Vines — but which of its four archetypes should YOU be playing? Dan breaks down Princess Aggro (Eleanor), Circle of Life, Book Control, and the much-hyped Toys deck using high-MMR ladder data and tournament results to reveal which builds are actually winning — and which one to avoid entirely.⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 – Why Amber Emerald dominates the AOV meta01:01 – Meta share & win rate breakdown02:00 – The 4 core archetypes explained04:07 – Win rates vs. sample size (why Book Control's numbers are misleading)05:03 – Toys: the overhyped outlier07:15 – Why Princess Aggro beats Toys, hands down07:32 – Princess Aggro (Eleanor) deep dive11:25 – Circle of Life breakdown18:49 – Book Control strategy & ramp plan23:29 – Toys revisited: 0 top 8s, 30% win rate25:00 – Head-to-head matchup data27:38 – The 3 attack patterns of Amber Emerald29:08 – Final verdict: what to actually play30:59 – Your turn: which deck are you on?👉 Which Amber Emerald build are you running into your next Set Championship? Drop it below.#DisneyLorcana #AttackOfTheVines #LorcanaMeta #TCGWant to know what's actually winning in Disney Lorcana right now? Every week Dan Arnold breaks down the Lorcana meta, the best decks to play, and what it takes to compete at the highest level.On this channel: Lorcana meta reports built on real tournament data, Lorcana deck guides that explain the why behind the list, tips for competitive players, and coverage of CCQ and DLC events across North America.New to competitive Lorcana or looking to level up? This is the right place.Subscribe for weekly Disney Lorcana content.This Channel uses trademarks and/or copyrights associated with Disney Lorcana TCG, used under Ravensburger’s Community Code Policy (cdn.ravensburger.com/lorcana/community-code-en). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. [This website, artwork, etc.] is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Disney or Ravensburger. For more information about Disney Lorcana TCG, visit disneylorcana.com/en-US/.
Top 10 Decks: The Best of the Lorcana Meta Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-08-10 | Subscribe for weekly Disney Lorcana content.--- Dan Arnold Lorcana ---Coaching: metafy.gg/dan-arnold-lorcanaDiscord: discord.gg/8DSt4dNnV6Instagram: @danaroldlorcanaAmethyst Emerald just cracked the top 3 on DS out of nowhere — and Princess Aggro's decline is now undeniable. This week's meta report breaks down all 10 top archetypes from the 1300+ MMR BO3 data, including the FIRST-EVER archetype-level breakdown DS has released (no more guessing within ink pairs).We cover Retro Device's shocking #1 finish, the Ruby Amethyst evasive renaissance, Emerald Steel's continued dominance with the Darkwing Duck tech, why Amber Amethyst Mid-range might be the safest/most complete deck in the format, and why Princess Aggro's win rate keeps sliding as the meta matures.⏱️ Chapters:0:00 – Intro: Biggest weeks of the rotation (CCS, CCQ, NAC, EUCC, Set Champs)0:46 – Archetype data finally exists on DS — why this matters1:39 – Color/archetype snapshot: Amber falling off, Emerald Steel staying strong2:47 – #1 Retro Device (Amethyst Emerald) — 62.3% WR breakdown9:00 – #2 Ruby Amethyst Evasive Tempo — 58% WR14:56 – #3 Ruby Amethyst Super Evasive (non-Incredible) — 54% WR17:00 – Emerald Steel (Touch Paradise) — Kurt Spice's list + Darkwing Duck package20:48 – Amber Amethyst Mid-range — the safest, most complete deck in the format23:29 – Ruby Amethyst Super Evasive (Mr. Incredible) + shoutout to minor competitors29:29 – Amethyst Steel Droids (Omnidroid)29:51 – Amethyst Steel Maleficent Mid-range32:35 – Book Control (Amber Emerald) — the most miserable deck in the meta39:14 – Princess Aggro — is Amber Emerald season ending?41:21 – Wrap-up + what's next (CCS, NIT Nationals)📊 Want the deeper written breakdown 3 days ahead of tournaments? Check out the Metafy meta report (free + Playbook subscriber tiers).🏆 Catch me at CCS and NA Nationals — say hi if you're there!#DisneyLorcana #LorcanaMeta #TCGWant to know what's actually winning in Disney Lorcana right now? Every week Dan Arnold breaks down the Lorcana meta, the best decks to play, and what it takes to compete at the highest level.On this channel: Lorcana meta reports built on real tournament data, Lorcana deck guides that explain the why behind the list, tips for competitive players, and coverage of CCQ and DLC events across North America.New to competitive Lorcana or looking to level up? This is the right place.Subscribe for weekly Disney Lorcana content.--- Dan Arnold Lorcana ---Coaching: metafy.gg/dan-arnold-lorcanaDiscord: discord.gg/8DSt4dNnV6Instagram: @danaroldlorcanaThis Channel uses trademarks and/or copyrights associated with Disney Lorcana TCG, used under Ravensburger’s Community Code Policy (cdn.ravensburger.com/lorcana/community-code-en). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. [This website, artwork, etc.] is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Disney or Ravensburger. For more information about Disney Lorcana TCG, visit disneylorcana.com/en-US/.
Fixing Lorcana CCQs: Player Schedule & Judge Standards #shorts Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-08-08 | Competitive players need 3-4 months advance notice for CCQ schedules. Last-minute announcements make planning for tournaments like season 3 continentals nearly impossible. Better organization and player information are crucial. #Lorcana #CCQ #CompetitiveGaming #TCG #Esports
Disney Lorcanas Broken Ticket System: Fix Eventbrite Now! #shorts Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-08-07 | The current Eventbrite system for Disney Lorcana Challenges is a nightmare for North American players. Unlike Fanfinity's queue system, Eventbrite forces constant reloads, making it nearly impossible to get tickets and gatekeeping players and families from participating. A better system is crucial for Season 3. #Lorcana #Eventbrite #GamingEvents #CardGames #Disney
Why Im Worried About Sapphire Steel for Continentals #Lorcana #Shorts Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-08-06 | Sapphire Steel is putting up rough numbers two weeks into the season — and if you're staking your Continentals invite on it, that's a real risk right now.In this Short, Dan breaks down why Sapphire Steel is struggling to convert into results and why it might not be the deck to lock in for NA, EU, Brazil, or your next Set Championship.🔔 Subscribe for weekly meta reports, deck guides, and tournament analysis from a former World Champion team.#DisneyLorcana #Lorcana #SapphireSteel #LorcanaMeta #SetChampionship
10 Things Ravensburger MUST Change in Disney Lorcana Season 3! Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-08-01 | Season 2 of Disney Lorcana is wrapping up — and there's a LOT that needs to change before Season 3. From the broken Eventbrite ticketing system to the Infinity format killing tournament attendance, Dan Arnold breaks down the 10 biggest problems in competitive Lorcana and exactly what Ravensburger needs to fix.If you care about the future of competitive Lorcana, this one is for you.⬇️ Topics Covered:✅ Why the ticketing system is gatekeeping players✅ How prize structures don't match real tournament size✅ The NACC invite problem (only 8 new NA slots?!)✅ Why league play is dead — and how to bring it back✅ What set championships need to survive✅ How CCQ scheduling is failing competitive players✅ The VIP experience gap between NA and EU✅ The judge program's consistency crisis✅ What PlayHub (RPH) needs to become✅ Why Infinity was the single worst decision of Season 2📌 Coaching: metafy.gg/dan-arnold-lorcana💬 Discord: discord.gg/8DSt4dNnV6📸 Instagram: @danarnoldlorcana--- Timestamps ---0:00 Intro0:14 #1 – Fix the Purchase System (Eventbrite Has to Go)2:13 #2 – Scale Prize Structure to Tournament Turnout4:28 #3 – NACC Invites Haven't Scaled at All6:45 #4 – Revive League Play (Bring Back the Pins)9:09 #5 – Set Championships Need Better Prizes & Inclusivity12:58 #6 – CCQ Scheduling Needs 3-4 Months Advance Notice17:48 #7 – Overhaul the VIP Experience (NA Has to Do Better)22:05 #8 – The Judge Program Needs a Lore Guide Standard25:46 #9 – PlayHub (RPH) Needs a Reward System28:07 #10 – This NEEDS To Happen Most!--- Dan Arnold Lorcana ---Want to know what's actually winning in Disney Lorcana right now? Every week Dan Arnold breaks down the meta, the best decks to play, and what it takes to compete at the highest level.Meta reports built on real tournament data. Deck guides that explain the WHY. CCQ & DLC event coverage across North America.Subscribe for weekly competitive Lorcana content.This Channel uses trademarks and/or copyrights associated with Disney Lorcana TCG, used under Ravensburger's Community Code Policy (cdn.ravensburger.com/lorcana/community-code-en). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. This channel is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Disney or Ravensburger. For more information about Disney Lorcana TCG, visit disneylorcana.com/en-USThis Channel uses trademarks and/or copyrights associated with Disney Lorcana TCG, used under Ravensburger’s Community Code Policy (cdn.ravensburger.com/lorcana/community-code-en). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. [This website, artwork, etc.] is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Disney or Ravensburger. For more information about Disney Lorcana TCG, visit disneylorcana.com/en-US/.
Attack of the Vine Week 2 Meta! Good or Bad? Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-07-27 | -- Dan Arnold Lorcana ---Coaching: metafy.gg/dan-arnold-lorcanaDiscord: discord.gg/8DSt4dNnV6Instagram: @danaroldlorcanaDisney Lorcana Attack of the Vine — Week 2 Meta ReportThe Week 2 Disney Lorcana Attack of the Vine rotation metagame is beginning to take shape. This report breaks down 109,501 online games from Duels.ink alongside 40 Top 8 finishes from five live tournaments across four countries, identifies the strongest deck pairs, and examines which archetypes are rising and falling.Amber Emerald remains one of the defining decks of the format, but the metagame is far from solved. Amber Steel, Amber Amethyst, Amber Ruby, Amethyst Steel, and Emerald Steel all have viable paths to success — five color pairs sit within four percentage points of each other. We also examine the rock-paper-scissors relationship between the top three decks, the impact of going first in the Amber Emerald mirror, and why Sapphire strategies are currently struggling across both online and paper play.The report covers nine tournament decklists in full:Elinor Amber Emerald — Joseph Wong, 1st place, ACQ SingaporeCircle of Life Reanimator — TomDecker, 1st place, La Forge Invasion EpineuseGY RED Amber Emerald — Botsu, 3rd place, Case TournamentJeffs Assemble Amber Amethyst — Juancho Morales, 1st place, ACQ PhilippinesINTERSTELLAR SONG Amber Steel — Habibi, 2nd place, Lorcana Challenge Championship Qualifier2 Jaune/Rouge Amber Ruby Boost — Neoraiden, 2nd place, La Forge Invasion Epineuse5 Robot Amethyst Steel — BFF KIAMU, Top 8, La Forge Invasion EpineuseTouch the Sky Emerald Steel — Jeremy Rowe, Top 8, Lorcana Challenge Championship QualifierMeeska Mouska WardTool Emerald Sapphire — BigBlake, 2nd place, Case TournamentIf you are preparing for your next tournament or trying to choose the right deck for the current Lorcana meta, this breakdown will help you understand the decks, matchups, and card choices shaping competitive play.LinksEmerald Steel deck guide by Duck: metafy.gg/guides/view/set-13-core-green-steel-tempo-touch-paradiSubscribe for weekly Disney Lorcana content.--- Dan Arnold Lorcana ---Coaching: metafy.gg/dan-arnold-lorcanaDiscord: discord.gg/8DSt4dNnV6Instagram: @danaroldlorcanaData and creditsOnline data from Duels.ink (Core Set 13, best of three, July 19–25). Tournament results and decklists via inkDecks. Thank you to the organizers: Mint TCG, La Forge, Millennium Games, Courtside Galleria, and Forgotten Path Games.Dreamborn Deck List - https://dreamborn.ink/creators/XAXGXyRye0ReMLzB2zHDOhOD09s1Chapters00:00 Week 2 Metagame Overview00:37 Top Five Deck Pairs and Format Balance01:49 Biggest Winners and Losers03:51 Going First and the Coin-Toss Issue05:42 Rock-Paper-Scissors Matchups06:47 Why Sapphire Is Struggling08:44 Amber Dominates Live Tournaments10:56 Online Data vs. Paper Results14:20 Is Sapphire Steel Overrated?15:16 Amber Emerald Variants Explained20:02 Circle of Life Reanimator23:00 Botsu's Amber Emerald24:14 Jeffs Assemble Amber Amethyst26:18 Habibi's INTERSTELLAR SONG Amber Steel29:25 Neoraiden's Amber Ruby Boost31:17 Bunch of Balloons and Control Strategy32:27 Robots Amethyst Steel35:04 Touch the Sky Emerald Steel38:02 Meeska Mouska WardTool39:10 Final Verdict: A Diverse and Healthy MetaWant to know what's actually winning in Disney Lorcana right now? Every week Dan Arnold breaks down the Lorcana meta, the best decks to play, and what it takes to compete at the highest level.On this channel: Lorcana meta reports built on real tournament data, Lorcana deck guides that explain the why behind the list, tips for competitive players, and coverage of CCQ and DLC events across North America.New to competitive Lorcana or looking to level up? This is the right place.This Channel uses trademarks and/or copyrights associated with Disney Lorcana TCG, used under Ravensburger’s Community Code Policy (cdn.ravensburger.com/lorcana/community-code-en). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. [This website, artwork, etc.] is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Disney or Ravensburger. For more information about Disney Lorcana TCG, visit disneylorcana.com/en-US/.
Disney Lorcana Attack of the Vines! Steel Set Review Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-07-13 | Steel gets a full card-by-card breakdown in Attack of the Vines. Dan Arnold evaluates every character, action, item, and location in the Steel ink — rating each for competitive viability and identifying what is worth building around heading into Set Championships.What is covered in this review:- Steel Violet, Omnidroid, Violet, and Kron as the standout competitive pieces- The Floodborne and Vinling archetype and whether it delivers a viable tournament strategy- Every Steel action, item, and location rated for competitive play- Why Steel may be the weakest ink in Attack of the VinesWhether you are preparing for your next event or tracking how the meta is shaping up, this breakdown gives you everything you need to know about Steel before you build or buy in.Want to know what's actually winning in Disney Lorcana right now? Every week Dan Arnold breaks down the Lorcana meta, the best decks to play, and what it takes to compete at the highest level.On this channel: Lorcana meta reports built on real tournament data, Lorcana deck guides that explain the why behind the list, tips for competitive players, and coverage of CCQ and DLC events across North America.New to competitive Lorcana or looking to level up? This is the right place.Subscribe for weekly Disney Lorcana content.--- Dan Arnold Lorcana ---Coaching: metafy.gg/dan-arnold-lorcanaDiscord: discord.gg/8DSt4dNnV6Instagram: @danaroldlorcanaTime Stamps 0:00 Introduction0:02 Steel Violet - 5-Cost Hero0:55 Aladdin - Floodborne Character2:23 Sprout - 5-Cost Alien3:13 Stitch - 1-Cost Shift Target3:51 Violet - 2-Cost Shift Target4:14 Dr. Hamsterville - Alert Alien5:19 Owl - Honey Synergy Character6:25 Darkwing Duck - 3-Cost Uninkable6:50 Omnidroid - 3-Cost Robot9:11 Kron - Discard Engine10:43 Mulan - Floodborne Vinling12:13 Scar - 5-Cost Floodborne14:10 Omnidroid V10 - 8-Cost Shift Target15:11 The Vine - 10-Cost Floodborne16:12 Floodborne Archetype Breakdown17:19 Look What You've Done - Action18:13 You Broke My Smolder - Action19:27 Attack of the Vine - Action20:24 Windstorm - Board Control Action21:33 Discarded Armor - Item22:52 The Weed Whacker - Item23:32 Absorbing Bloom - Item25:00 Vine Entrance - Location25:36 Steel Set Verdict27:23 Final Thoughts on Steel28:20 Steel Songs in the Format29:47 Closing RemarksThis Channel uses trademarks and/or copyrights associated with Disney Lorcana TCG, used under Ravensburger’s Community Code Policy (cdn.ravensburger.com/lorcana/community-code-en). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. [This website, artwork, etc.] is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Disney or Ravensburger. For more information about Disney Lorcana TCG, visit disneylorcana.com/en-US/.
Disney Lorcana Attack of the Vines! Sapphire Set Review Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-07-12 | Disney Lorcana Attack of the Vines is here, and we are breaking down every Sapphire card you need to know before your next event. In this full Sapphire set review, we cover every character, action, item, and location in the color — rating each for competitive viability in both Core and Infinity formats.The standout cards this set include Randall Boggs, Hades, Soleli, Boo, and the action Power Surge, which introduces a new direction for Sapphire ink ramp strategies. With traditional two-cost ramp rotating out, Sapphire decks will need to be rebuilt around four-cost inkable ramp, and this review walks you through exactly what that means for your list.Whether you are preparing for a Set Championship or trying to understand the evolving meta, this breakdown gives you the competitive edge you need.Want to know what's actually winning in Disney Lorcana right now? Every week Dan Arnold breaks down the Lorcana meta, the best decks to play, and what it takes to compete at the highest level.On this channel: Lorcana meta reports built on real tournament data, Lorcana deck guides that explain the why behind the list, tips for competitive players, and coverage of CCQ and DLC events across North America.New to competitive Lorcana or looking to level up? This is the right place.Subscribe for weekly Disney Lorcana content.--- Dan Arnold Lorcana ---Coaching: metafy.gg/dan-arnold-lorcanaDiscord: discord.gg/8DSt4dNnV6Instagram: @danaroldlorcanaTime Stamps Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:06 Launchpad01:10 Doug02:02 Merlin04:52 Quackerjack06:00 Belle07:00 Ellie Fredricksen07:55 Miss Hasawaga08:29 Alpha09:39 Soleli11:14 Randall Boggs13:58 Hades15:05 Antonio Madrigal17:35 Boo19:10 Pluto19:32 Charles Muntz20:10 Henry J. Waternoose III22:07 Eeyore23:53 Darkwing Duck and Launchpad25:30 Power Surge29:55 Closet Door Portal31:07 Laugh Canister32:38 Translation Collar34:05 100 Acre Woods34:57 Meta Takeaways and ConclusionThis Channel uses trademarks and/or copyrights associated with Disney Lorcana TCG, used under Ravensburger’s Community Code Policy (cdn.ravensburger.com/lorcana/community-code-en). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. [This website, artwork, etc.] is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Disney or Ravensburger. For more information about Disney Lorcana TCG, visit disneylorcana.com/en-US/.
Disney Lorcana Attack of the Vines! Ruby Set Review Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-07-12 | Disney Lorcana Attack of the Vines - Ruby Set ReviewDan Arnold breaks down every Ruby card in the new Attack of the Vines set, rating each card's competitive viability and potential in the current meta. From characters like Boo, Sully, Beauty and the Beast, and Grandmother Willow to key actions like Red Alert and Roar, this is your complete guide to what Ruby brings to the table in Set 8.Key cards covered in this review:- Boo with Rush and Kidastrophe - a potential board control threat- Red Alert, the new Brawl equivalent at 4 cost- Roar, a high-efficiency 1-cost pump action- Sully with Fearsome Glare and Riled Up- Beauty and the Beast with Inspiring Dance- Grandmother Willow and the Intimidating Charge swing- Randall Boggs and the After Hours Project inkwell engine- Red Panda with Shift 2 and return to hand sustainabilityWhether you are building for your next Set Championship, local tournament, or store event, this Ruby review gives you the competitive edge you need to know what is worth sleeving up and what to leave in the binder.Want to know what is actually winning at the highest level of Disney Lorcana? Every week, Dan Arnold breaks down the meta, the best decks to play, and what it takes to compete so you can walk into your next event ready.Meta reports. Deck guides. Tournament analysis. Podcasts.Subscribe for weekly competitive Lorcana content.#DisneyLorcana #LorcanaSetReview #AttackOfTheVines #LorcanaRuby #LorcanaCompetitiveWant to know what's actually winning in Disney Lorcana right now? Every week Dan Arnold breaks down the Lorcana meta, the best decks to play, and what it takes to compete at the highest level.On this channel: Lorcana meta reports built on real tournament data, Lorcana deck guides that explain the why behind the list, tips for competitive players, and coverage of CCQ and DLC events across North America.New to competitive Lorcana or looking to level up? This is the right place.Subscribe for weekly Disney Lorcana content.--- Dan Arnold Lorcana ---Coaching: metafy.gg/dan-arnold-lorcanaDiscord: discord.gg/8DSt4dNnV6Instagram: @danaroldlorcanaTime Stamps 0:00 Introduction0:02 Dash - Evasive Shift with Follow Me1:18 Yzma - Lore Drain on Entry2:53 The Bear - Savage Fury4:30 Up Characters - Location Synergy5:46 Pegasus - 1-Cost Evasive Shift Target8:04 Red Panda - Shift 2 Return to Hand9:57 Grandmother Willow - Intimidating Charge12:13 King Louie - Singer 613:27 Randall Boggs - After Hours Project15:44 Karaoke Queen - Lore Generation Singer19:28 Boo - Rush and Kidastrophe21:59 Sully - Fearsome Glare and Riled Up24:16 Beauty and the Beast - Inspiring Dance26:09 Dash and Violet Parr - Incredible Tactics28:36 Red Moon Ritual - 7-Cost Ruby Song30:09 Red Alert - The New Brawl31:22 Roar - 1-Cost Pump Action32:02 Prophetic Vision - Deck Manipulation Action33:59 Scream Canister - Inkwell Exert Item35:23 Bunch of Balloons - Evasive Location Item35:59 Beast Castle - Rush for Floodborn Location36:32 Carl's House - Location Movement Synergy37:15 Final Thoughts and Ruby OverviewThis Channel uses trademarks and/or copyrights associated with Disney Lorcana TCG, used under Ravensburger’s Community Code Policy (cdn.ravensburger.com/lorcana/community-code-en). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. [This website, artwork, etc.] is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Disney or Ravensburger. For more information about Disney Lorcana TCG, visit disneylorcana.com/en-US/.
Disney Lorcana Attack of the Vines! Emerald Set Review Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-07-12 | Attack of the Vines is here — and we're breaking down every Emerald card that matters for competitive play.In this set review, Dan Arnold evaluates the full Emerald lineup card by card — analyzing competitive viability, synergy potential, and tournament value. We flag the hidden gems (Vine Pod), the meta-defining payoffs (Mickey & Minnie Duo Shift Zero, Carl & Russell Shift 4), and the sleeper threats your opponents won't see coming.🔥 Standout Cards This Set:→ Vine Pod – A potential format-defining hidden gem→ "Put That Thing Back" – Inkable, singable bounce that rivals Mother Knows Best→ Mickey & Minnie Duo Shift Zero – Goes to the inkwell on banish; massive combo implications→ Carl & Russell Shift 4 – Full "Up" deck payoff: evasive + lore boost for all location characters🎵 Songs & Actions Reviewed:To Wither a Flower | Put That Thing Back | Vine Pod⏱️ CHAPTERS0:00 Intro & Carl Frederickson1:00 Buzz Lightyear2:25 Gopher3:05 Russell (5-Cost)3:38 Rapunzel (4-Cost)4:42 Todd5:46 Russell (2-Cost)6:15 Rue7:15 Giant Elephant with Ward8:09 Aladdin8:30 Madam Mim9:49 Kevin12:10 Dr. Bushroot12:45 Mother Gothel14:13 Rapunzel (1-Cost)16:17 Carl & Russell Shift 417:22 Mickey & Minnie Duo Shift Zero 🔥19:30 To Wither a Flower (Song)21:23 Put That Thing Back (Song) 🔥22:23 Vine Pod25:11 Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Want to compete at the highest level of Disney Lorcana?🔔 Subscribe for weekly meta reports, deck guides & tournament analysis.Want to know what's actually winning in Disney Lorcana right now? Every week Dan Arnold breaks down the Lorcana meta, the best decks to play, and what it takes to compete at the highest level.On this channel: Lorcana meta reports built on real tournament data, Lorcana deck guides that explain the why behind the list, tips for competitive players, and coverage of CCQ and DLC events across North America.New to competitive Lorcana or looking to level up? This is the right place.Subscribe for weekly Disney Lorcana content.--- Dan Arnold Lorcana ---Coaching: metafy.gg/dan-arnold-lorcanaDiscord: discord.gg/8DSt4dNnV6Instagram: @danaroldlorcanaThis Channel uses trademarks and/or copyrights associated with Disney Lorcana TCG, used under Ravensburger’s Community Code Policy (cdn.ravensburger.com/lorcana/community-code-en). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. [This website, artwork, etc.] is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Disney or Ravensburger. For more information about Disney Lorcana TCG, visit disneylorcana.com/en-US/.
The Amethyst Meta Just Got SCARY | Lorcana Set Review Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-07-11 | The Amethyst cards from Attack of the Vines are here — and some of them are going to reshape the competitive meta.In this full Amethyst set review, Dan Arnold breaks down every key card from Disney Lorcana's Attack of the Vines set, rating their competitive viability, archetype synergies, and tournament potential. From the brand-new Hunny archetype led by Christopher Robin to the free-shifting Maleficent & Diablo — this is everything you need to know before your next event.🔑 KEY CARDS COVERED:► Winnie the Pooh – A Piglet upgrade if Hunny becomes real► Merida – Powerful draw engine built around exerted characters► Peter Pan & Tinkerbell – Team-wide Evasive on a Shift 4 body► Christopher Robin – The glue of the Honey archetype with tutor on play► Maleficent & Diablo – Free Shift by cycling your discard, draws on quest► Petrify – The best 1-cost action in Amethyst (it's not close)► One and Only – Your new mirror-match tech card► Source of the Vine – The most polarizing card in the setWhether you're building the Honey archetype for Set Championships or looking for the best tech cards to slot into existing meta decks, this review gives you the competitive edge.Want to know what's actually winning in Disney Lorcana right now? Every week Dan Arnold breaks down the Lorcana meta, the best decks to play, and what it takes to compete at the highest level.On this channel: Lorcana meta reports built on real tournament data, Lorcana deck guides that explain the why behind the list, tips for competitive players, and coverage of CCQ and DLC events across North America.New to competitive Lorcana or looking to level up? This is the right place.Subscribe for weekly Disney Lorcana content.--- Dan Arnold Lorcana ---Coaching: metafy.gg/dan-arnold-lorcanaDiscord: discord.gg/8DSt4dNnV6Instagram: @danaroldlorcanaTime Stamps 0:00 - Intro & Amethyst Set Overview0:08 - Chasing Adventure (Six-Cost Card Review)0:39 - Winnie the Pooh & Honey Archetype Preview2:47 - Lumpy Analysis3:50 - Abu Review6:00 - Vixie Breakdown8:55 - Merida – Draw Engine Deep Dive14:30 - Aladdin & Genie (Shift 3 Hand Cycling)16:24 - Peter Pan & Tinkerbell (Team-Wide Evasive)17:17 - Christopher Robin & The Honey Archetype20:21 - Maleficent & Diablo (Free Shift Breakdown)23:54 - Petrify – Best 1-Cost Action in Amethyst?24:38 - One and Only – Mirror Match Tech27:00 - Magical Honey Staff (Key Archetype Support)28:02 - Source of the Vine – The Most Controversial CardThis Channel uses trademarks and/or copyrights associated with Disney Lorcana TCG, used under Ravensburger’s Community Code Policy (cdn.ravensburger.com/lorcana/community-code-en). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. [This website, artwork, etc.] is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Disney or Ravensburger. For more information about Disney Lorcana TCG, visit disneylorcana.com/en-US/.
Disney Lorcana Set 13 Amber — Meta Breakers Exposed Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-07-11 | The Amber cards from Disney Lorcana Set 13 — Attack of the Vine — are HERE, and this color is LOADED. From a potentially format-warping Pocahontas to game-breaking recovery with Sully & Boo, Dan breaks down every Amber card you need to know before your next event.🃏 CARDS COVERED IN THIS VIDEO:• Woody — Toy recursion & free-play engine• Mingly — "Biggest Fan" Sing Together discount• Rabbit — Honey deck Bodyguard• Celia May — "Please Hold" ready ability• Meilin Lee (x2) — Singer 3 Sing Together lock AND Red Panda Power card draw• Pocahontas — "Stay Close" free 1-cost plays (possibly BUSTED)• Gaston — "Watch This" — best Amber removal yet?• Four Town — Singer 5 draw engine• Mike Wazowski — Passive card advantage• Sully — Bodyguard recursion• Pocahontas & Miko — Evasive Shift 2-lore quester• Woody & Buzz Lightyear — Toy win condition• Sully & Boo — "Power of Friendship" board wipe recovery• Lilo & Stitch — Shift 3, Resist, Support all in one• Bessie's Assemble — Efficient 1-cost card selection⭐ TOP PICKS: Pocahontas // Gaston // Meen Lee (Red Panda) // Sully & Boo // Lilo & StitchWant to know what's actually winning in Disney Lorcana right now? Every week Dan Arnold breaks down the Lorcana meta, the best decks to play, and what it takes to compete at the highest level.On this channel: Lorcana meta reports built on real tournament data, Lorcana deck guides that explain the why behind the list, tips for competitive players, and coverage of CCQ and DLC events across North America.New to competitive Lorcana or looking to level up? This is the right place.Subscribe for weekly Disney Lorcana content.--- Dan Arnold Lorcana ---Coaching: metafy.gg/dan-arnold-lorcanaDiscord: discord.gg/8DSt4dNnV6Instagram: @danaroldlorcanaTime Stamps 0:00 - Intro1:09 - Woody (Toy Synergy & Recursion)2:29 - Meilin Lee (Biggest Fan — Sing Together Enabler)3:37 - 2-Cost Stat Review5:22 - Rabbit (Honey Deck Bodyguard)6:42 - Celia May (Please Hold — Ready Ability)8:14 - Meilin Lee (Singer 3 — Sing Together Lock)11:39 - Pocahontas (Stay Close — FREE 1-Cost Plays)16:50 - Gaston (Watch This — BEST Removal in Amber?)17:54 - Meen Lee (Red Panda Power — Card Advantage Engine)19:28 - Four Town (Singer 5 — Sing Together Draw)21:05 - Mike Wazowski (Find a Friend — Passive Card Advantage)27:59 - Sully (Rehire — Bodyguard Recursion)33:54 - Pocahontas & Miko (Evasive Shift — 2-Lore Engine)35:42 - Woody & Buzz Lightyear (Shift 5 — Toy Win Condition)37:57 - Sully & Boo (Power of Friendship — Game-Breaking Recovery?)41:32 - Lilo & Stitch (Shift 3 + Resist + Support — SLAM DUNK)43:50 - Bessie's Assemble (1-Cost Card Selection Action)This Channel uses trademarks and/or copyrights associated with Disney Lorcana TCG, used under Ravensburger’s Community Code Policy (cdn.ravensburger.com/lorcana/community-code-en). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. [This website, artwork, etc.] is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Disney or Ravensburger. For more information about Disney Lorcana TCG, visit disneylorcana.com/en-US/.
You Can Top 8 Set Champs! Week 2 Meta Update! Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-06-16 | Follow us on Metafy - metafy.gg/@tfmlorcana **** Follow us on Twitch -twitch.tv/tfm_dan ** Join the Discord community here - discord.gg/yzBHNxk ** Check out our Merch Store - the-forbidden-mountain.myspreadshop.com *** Week 2 of the Core Constructed Set Championships meta is here — and the results are wild. After DLC Dortmund, online games jumped 18% and the meta shifted hard. In this video, we break down 6 decks that are WINNING Set Champs right now, including the exact lists TFM players and community members used to Top 8 and take home trophies. If you're still prepping for Set Champs, this is required watching.🔔 Subscribe for weekly competitive Lorcana meta updates, deck guides, and Set Champs coverage!📖 CHAPTERS00:00 – Intro: The Dortmund Effect & Week 2 Set Champs Overview00:37 – Weekly Meta Report (June 7–13 Online Data)00:47 – Meta Shifts: +18% Games, Amber Emerald Rises, Emerald Sapphire Falls02:46 – Updated Win Rates: Amber Emerald 55.5% | Amber Amethyst 53.8%05:45 – Deck 1: Amber Emerald Eleanor Dogs (Vincent's Set Champs Winner)09:15 – Deck 2: Ruby Sapphire Actions (TFM's Top 8 Finish)15:10 – Deck 3: Ruby Amethyst Midrange (TFM Selena — 2x Set Champs Winner)18:52 – Deck 4: Amber Amethyst Control (TFM John's Board Wipe Build)21:17 – Deck 5 Amethyst Steel Midrange (Mr Meeko) 24:44 – Deck 6: Emerald Ruby Leviathan Combo (Jeremy finalist)28:34 - Deck 7: Amber Steel Songs (Winner) 30:31 – Deck 8: Ruby Steel Locations (Snake Chips — 2x Winner)32:28 – Meta Summary & Final Thoughts🃏 DECKS COVERED IN THIS VIDEOAmber Emerald Eleanor Dogs – Eleanor, Renowned Diplomat | Grandmother Willow | Under the SeaRuby Sapphire Actions – Olaf the Snowman | Lilo | Dig a Little DeeperRuby Amethyst Midrange – Eliza Maza (Transforming Gargoyle) | Lumiere | Isis VanderchillAmber Amethyst Control – Dale (Ready for His Shot) | Ham | Raging StormEmerald Ruby Leviathan Combo – Return to Hercules | Inner Strength | Improvise | Gaton Molair | LeviathanRuby Steel Locations – Pocahontas (Steadfast Traveler) | Jack-Jack Parr The Forbidden Mountain is your source for competitive Disney Lorcana strategy — powered by a team of proven TCG players including a former World Champion. We cover meta breakdowns, deck guides, card analysis, market watches, and tournament coverage for both Core and Infinity formats. FOLLOW USMetafy (coaching and guides): metafy.gg/@tfmlorcanaTwitch: twitch.tv/tfm_danDiscord: discord.gg/yzBHNxk#DisneyLorcana #LorcanaSetChamps #LorcanaMeta #LorcanaCompetitive #TheForbiddenMountain #TCG #LorcanaCore #LorcanaDeckGuide #CardGame #LorcanaStrategy Check out our NEW Dogs Guide - metafy.gg/@tfmlorcana/guidesCheck Out Codex Journal! - codexjournals.com/theforbiddenmountainLike us on Facebook - facebook.com/TFMLorcana Follow us on Twitter - twitter.com/TFM_LorcanaCheck out our Dreamborn Decks here - https://dreamborn.ink/creators/XAXGXyRye0ReMLzB2zHDOhOD09s1 This Channel uses trademarks and/or copyrights associated with Disney Lorcana TCG, used under Ravensburger’s Community Code Policy (cdn.ravensburger.com/lorcana/community-code-en). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. [This website, artwork, etc.] is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Disney or Ravensburger. For more information about Disney Lorcana TCG, visit disneylorcana.com/en-US/.
Is This the Best Deck in Lorcana Right Now? | Dortmund DLC Analysis Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-06-12 | Follow us on Metafy - metafy.gg/@tfmlorcana **** Follow us on Twitch -twitch.tv/tfm_dan ** Join the Discord community here - discord.gg/yzBHNxk ** Check out our Merch Store - the-forbidden-mountain.myspreadshop.com *** The TFM squad just returned from Dortmund — and Nunez didn't just top 32 a 1,000-player DLC, he qualified for European Continentals. Here's the full breakdown of what went down.Melissa, Alex, and Nunez ran the same 60-card Dogs list across both DLC events in Dortmund. We break down exactly why, what the meta looked like on Day 1 vs. Day 2, and what it means for the Indianapolis DLC in two weeks.In this episode: the full meta stats from Dortmund, why Amber Emerald didn't run away with the tournament despite dominating Day 2 Conversion, the case for and against Ruby Sapphire heading into Indy, and the controversial tournament structure that had players IDing three consecutive rounds to make Top Cut.Plus — Melissa reviews the VIP experience at Dortmund in detail, and Nunez shares his full story: from his DQ at Denver earlier this season to winning the Orlando 10K, rejoining TFM, and earning his European Continental invite.📌 TIMESTAMPS0:00 — Intro + ICL Champions shoutout0:38 — Dortmund roundtable: team impressions2:47 — Why TFM played Dogs: deck selection breakdown6:16 — Day 1 meta stats: 22% Dogs, 500-player field9:50 — Day 2 field composition & conversion rates13:00 — Dogs meta position & Dortmund top cut analysis15:53 — Indianapolis DLC prep: what does the meta tell us?22:00 — Ruby Sapphire: items vs. actions debate26:12 — Grand Finals format: is it working?28:30 — Tournament structure problems: intentional draws & player count issues33:24 — Dortmund VIP experience: full review44:33 — European community vibes47:49 — Nunez's comeback: from DQ in Denver to European Continental qualifier59:40 — Indianapolis preview & closing thoughts🔗 LINKSFollow us on Metafy — metafy.gg/@tfmlorcanaFollow us on Twitch — twitch.tv/tfm_danJoin the Discord — discord.gg/yzBHNxkCheck out our Merch Store — [link]#DisneyLorcana #Lorcana #LorcanaCompetitiveCoaching with Dan? - metafy.gg/@tfmlorcana/sessions Check out our NEW Dogs Guide - metafy.gg/@tfmlorcana/guidesCheck Out Codex Journal! - codexjournals.com/theforbiddenmountainLike us on Facebook - facebook.com/TFMLorcana Follow us on Twitter - twitter.com/TFM_LorcanaCheck out our Dreamborn Decks here - https://dreamborn.ink/creators/XAXGXyRye0ReMLzB2zHDOhOD09s1 This Channel uses trademarks and/or copyrights associated with Disney Lorcana TCG, used under Ravensburger’s Community Code Policy (cdn.ravensburger.com/lorcana/community-code-en). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. [This website, artwork, etc.] is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Disney or Ravensburger. For more information about Disney Lorcana TCG, visit disneylorcana.com/en-US/.
The Best Decks for Lorcana Set Championships! Wilds Unknown Meta Update! Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-06-10 | Follow us on Metafy - metafy.gg/@tfmlorcana **** Follow us on Twitch -twitch.tv/tfm_dan ** Join the Discord community here - discord.gg/yzBHNxk **Set Champs are HERE — and the Woody promo is sitting at $400. Here are ALL 10 decks you need to know to TOP 8 your event, featuring real-weekend results from TFM.New to TFM? Subscribe for weekly competitive Lorcana meta content →━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━WIN RATE DATA & MATCHUP BREAKDOWN━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━We break down the full Duel ink 8x8 matrix (100+ game filter) so you walk into your event with a game plan — not a guess.HOT TAKE: Should Grandmother Willow be BANNED before rotation?━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━TIMESTAMPS — 10 DECKS━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━00:00 – Intro & Why Set Champs Are Worth Playing ($400 Woody!)01:00 – Support Your Local Game Store — It Matters01:49 – Meta Overview: Win Rates & Matchup Data (DualSyncs 8x8)07:14 – Eleanor Dogs (Emerald Amber) — The Best Deck in the Format10:25 – Hot Take: Should Grandmother Willow Be BANNED?12:21 – Sapphire Amethyst — Mrs. Incredible & the Hades Decision19:18 – Ruby Amethyst — Eliza Maza, the Anti-Dogs Tech22:13 – Amber Steel Toys — Woody Jungle Guy (TFM Orion's Top 4)24:36 – Sapphire Emerald — Milo Thatch Closes the Door26:37 – Amber Ruby Toys — Sid, Jesse & Baby Head Synergy33:53 – Amber Ruby Boost — Webby's Diary Deck (ft. Mad Chatter)35:35 – Ruby Sapphire Actions — Power Line + Lilo Combo38:36 – Emerald Ruby Leviathan — Return of Hercules Board Wipe41:32 – Amethyst Amber Control — Most-Played Deck Online━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━DECK LISTS ON DREAMBORN━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━All 10 decks available to copy directly into Duel Links:https://dreamborn.ink/creators/XAXGXyRye0ReMLzB2zHDOhOD09s1 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━FOLLOW THE FORBIDDEN MOUNTAIN━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━1-on-1 Coaching (Metafy): metafy.gg/@tfmlorcanaTwitch: twitch.tv/tfm_danCheck out our NEW Dogs Guide - metafy.gg/@tfmlorcana/guidesCheck Out Codex Journal! - codexjournals.com/theforbiddenmountainLike us on Facebook - facebook.com/TFMLorcana Follow us on Twitter - twitter.com/TFM_LorcanaCheck out our Dreamborn Decks here - https://dreamborn.ink/creators/XAXGXyRye0ReMLzB2zHDOhOD09s1 This Channel uses trademarks and/or copyrights associated with Disney Lorcana TCG, used under Ravensburger’s Community Code Policy (cdn.ravensburger.com/lorcana/community-code-en). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. [This website, artwork, etc.] is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Disney or Ravensburger. For more information about Disney Lorcana TCG, visit disneylorcana.com/en-US/.
Play THESE Decks for Set Championships! | Lorcana Meta Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-05-29 | Follow us on Metafy - metafy.gg/@tfmlorcana **** Follow us on Twitch -twitch.tv/tfm_dan ** Join the Discord community here - discord.gg/yzBHNxk ** Check out our Merch Store - the-forbidden-mountain.myspreadshop.com *** WHAT WE COVER:• Amber Amethyst Evasives — 15 top cut appearances, the most consistent deck in the format• Sapphire Amethyst — 25% of the metagame and the de facto grind deck• Amber Emerald Aggro (Dogs) — Two event wins on a sub-$100 budget• Emerald Sapphire Control — Milo Thatch and Buzz Lightyear unlock new lines• Amber Sapphire Control — A sleeper archetype making noise early• Toy Story Decks — The rotation-proof option for Set Champs prep• Amber Steel Songs — Is it back?• Online win rate data from 18,000+ tracked gamesWe pull data from four tournaments (390 players total) RESOURCES:🃏 Browse Tournament Decks on Ink Decks: inkdecks.com🎓 Follow us on Metafy for coaching: metafy.gg/@tfmlorcana📺 Watch us live on Twitch: twitch.tv/tfm_dan💬 Join the Discord: discord.gg/yzBHNxkIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Core Constructed is the Format | Why It Matters1:30 - Tournament Data Overview (4 Events, 390 Players)4:00 - Ink Breakdown: 80% Amethyst & What It Means7:00 - Amber Sapphire Control (Thomas's Deck | Conflux Top 4)11:00 - Amber Amethyst Evasives | Dumbo + Dale + Horseman Strikes17:00 - Sapphire Amethyst | Mrs. Incredible & The Grind Deck22:00 - Amber Emerald Aggro (Dogs) | Mickey Mouse Expedition Leader28:00 - Emerald Sapphire Control | Milo Thatch + Buzz Lightyear31:00 - Amber Steel Songs | Still Alive?33:00 - Online Win Rates: Tier 1 Confirmed35:30 - Set Championship Verdict | What You Should PlayThis Channel uses trademarks and/or copyrights associated with Disney Lorcana TCG, used under Ravensburger’s Community Code Policy (cdn.ravensburger.com/lorcana/community-code-en). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. [This website, artwork, etc.] is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Disney or Ravensburger. For more information about Disney Lorcana TCG, visit disneylorcana.com/en-US/.
The Lorcana Infinity Metagame Has Changed | Heres Whats Winning Now Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-05-26 | Follow us on Metafy - metafy.gg/@tfmlorcana **** Follow us on Twitch -twitch.tv/tfm_dan ** Join the Discord community here - discord.gg/yzBHNxk ** Check out our Merch Store - the-forbidden-mountain.myspreadshop.com *** The May Infinity Meta Report is here — and the data is SHOCKING. After 237 tournament players and nearly 100,000 online games, we finally have answers. Which color pair is the undisputed best deck? Which deck dominates online but completely flops at live events? And what sleeper deck is punching way above its weight class?In this Disney Lorcana Infinity meta report, we break down results from the Ink Inc. Open and the Enchanted Citrus Clash 10K — the largest Infinity tournament to date. From Amber Emerald's dominant conversion rates to the Amethyst Ruby live-event mystery, we cover every key deck, every breakout list, and every trend you need before your next CCQ or DLC.🔥 KEY DECKS COVERED:• Amber Emerald (Dogs & Snow Fort) — 33% conversion rate, 54% online win rate• Amber Steel — "Princess Deck" that preys on Snow Fort & Dogs• Emerald Steel — The sleeper with Headless Horseman tech• Ruby Sapphire Items — Oswald on the rise• Ruby Amethyst — Online king, live-event question mark• Amethyst Steel Aggro — The Leroy Jenkins special• Amethyst Sapphire — From #1 online to below 50% win rate📊 FULL TOURNAMENT DATA & DECK LISTS:Ink decks links and all data sources are available on our Metafy and Discord.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 — The State of the Infinity Meta1:25 — Week 1: Ink Inc. Open (57 Players)3:40 — Kurt Spice's Winning Dogs List Breakdown5:33 — Sapphire Amethyst Top 8 Ink Inc8:15 — Ruby Amethyst: The Climber11:00 — Amethyst Steel Midrange13:30 — Week 2: Enchanted Citrus Clash 10K (187 Players)15:45 — Lord Gains' Amber Steel "Princess Deck"20:30 — Anatiade Emerald Steel (Headless Horseman Tech)22:53 — Thiago's Optimized Snow Fort (5 Copies in Top 16)24:50 — Ruby Sapphire Oswald Items Breakdown31:00 — Adam's Amethyst Amber Aggro (Leroy Jenkins Edition)34:30 — Tournament Trends: Week 1 vs Week 236:45 — Online Win Rates vs Live Conversion Rates38:30 — The Amethyst Ruby Problem: Why It Fails at Tables39:45 — The CCQ Ecosystem & Supporting Local Events41:30 — Full Meta Tier Summary & What's Next🎮 SUPPORT TFM:Follow us on Metafy — metafy.gg/@tfmlorcanaJoin the Climb Tier for deck lists, guides & coaching discounts!Follow us on Twitch — twitch.tv/tfm_danJoin the Discord — discord.gg/yzBHNxk📋 ABOUT THIS VIDEO:Disney Lorcana Infinity format meta report for May 2026. Competitive tournament analysis, deck tier lists, and breakdown of top-performing color pairs including Amber Emerald, Amber Steel, Emerald Steel, Ruby Sapphire, and Ruby Amethyst. Data sourced from Ink Inc. Open, Enchanted Citrus Clash 10K, and online ladder statistics.#DisneyLorcana #LorcanaMeta #LorcanaInfinity #LorcanaMetaDecks #TCGThis Channel uses trademarks and/or copyrights associated with Disney Lorcana TCG, used under Ravensburger’s Community Code Policy (cdn.ravensburger.com/lorcana/community-code-en). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. [This website, artwork, etc.] is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Disney or Ravensburger. For more information about Disney Lorcana TCG, visit disneylorcana.com/en-US/.
European vs. US Meta Game: Why Decks Differ #shorts Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-05-25 | Discover why certain decks dominated Europe's meta game but never gained traction in the US. Explore the nuances of playstyle and regional preferences in strategy games. #MetaGame #GamingStrategy #Esports #TCG
Scrooge & Fox Strategy: Unlocking Insane Card Value! #shorts Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-05-23 | From bouncing a fox to picking up a Scrooge – it's a whole new level of fun! This combo offers massive positive EV and great card value. Pure nostalgia meets busted strategy. #GamingStrategy #CardGames #Combo #GamerLife
Dont Let Your Opponent Outplay You: Master Lorcana Matchups #GamingTips #TCG Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-05-22 | Unlock victory in card games by understanding matchups and your opponent's deck. Adapt your strategy—play wider or conserve ink—to outmaneuver your rival and secure the win. #CardGameStrategy #GamingTips #TCG #DeckBuilding #GamerLife
Muses Card: Why Its Dominating the Meta (But No One Plays It!) #shorts Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-05-21 | The data reveals a surprising lack of powerful cards like Prince John and Muses in live fire tournaments. This oversight might be leaving decks vulnerable to aggro strategies. #GamingStrategy #CardGames #MetaAnalysis #GameTheory
We Broke Down the Week 1 Meta in Disney Lorcana - Heres What We Found Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-05-20 | Follow us on Metafy - metafy.gg/@tfmlorcana **** Follow us on Twitch -twitch.tv/tfm_dan ** Join the Discord community here - discord.gg/yzBHNxk ** Check out our Merch Store - the-forbidden-mountain.myspreadshop.com *** This Weekend in Disney Lorcana Infinity had all the spotlight. Dan, Braden, Aleks and Melissa breakdown the weekend. Ruby Amethyst was the most played deck, while Amber Emerald was the most successful! Amethyst has slowly become the most dominant Ink of the Meta, and Diablo has gone missing!In this video: the decks, the data, the regional differences, and what it all means for your next CCQ.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro & Guest Introductions1:41 - Tournament Overview: The First Infinity Weekend6:48 - The Data: 147 Decks, 14/15 Ink Pairings, Ruby Amethyst at 43%13:13 - The Big Surprise: Amber Emerald Wins Despite Low Representation17:18 - US vs Europe: Why Regional Metas Look Completely Different25:48 - Win Rate Deep Dive: Amber Emerald vs Red Purple by Region33:27 - Individual Card Win Rates & Playstyle Impact39:39 - Melissa's Top 4 Snow Fort Deck Breakdown41:34 - Tech Cards: Prince Bodyguard, Dales & Countering Snow Forts44:02 - Kurt's Undefeated "Dogs" Deck — Why It Dominated47:06 - Blurple Report: Ruby Amethyst vs Sapphire Amethyst53:09 - Is Amethyst the Best Ink in the Format?55:01 - Braden's San Diego CCQ Pick: Emerald Steel56:06 - Alex on Why Amber Emerald Is a Format Pillar57:38 - Melissa's Deck Decision Process: From Amber Steel → Ruby Amethyst → Snow Forts1:00:04 - Where Did Diablo/Discard Decks Go?1:02:33 - Playstyle vs Raw Power: Why Comfort Decks WinCoaching with Dan? - metafy.gg/@tfmlorcana/sessions Check out our NEW Dogs Guide - metafy.gg/@tfmlorcana/guidesCheck Out Codex Journal! - codexjournals.com/theforbiddenmountainLike us on Facebook - facebook.com/TFMLorcana Follow us on Twitter - twitter.com/TFM_LorcanaCheck out our Dreamborn Decks here - https://dreamborn.ink/creators/XAXGXyRye0ReMLzB2zHDOhOD09s1 This Channel uses trademarks and/or copyrights associated with Disney Lorcana TCG, used under Ravensburger’s Community Code Policy (cdn.ravensburger.com/lorcana/community-code-en). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. [This website, artwork, etc.] is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Disney or Ravensburger. For more information about Disney Lorcana TCG, visit disneylorcana.com/en-US/.
The #1 Thing Infinity Players Need to Know About Ban Lists #shorts #Gaming #StrategyGames Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-05-18 | A consistently updated ban list with 2-3 updates annually is crucial for Infinity's long-term health. This ensures balance as new cards are added, preventing overpowered strategies. #InfinityGame #GameBalance #CardGames #StrategyGames
Blurple Deck Dominates: The Meta Shifts Dramatically #shorts Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-05-16 | The Snow-Fort deck's linear consistency unexpectedly boosted Blruple's power. With the addition of the best fair 4-drop and Scuttle, Blruple now punishes fair decks, reshaping the meta. #MagicTheGathering #MTG #CardGames #Blruple #GamingMeta
Lorcana Card Design: The Too Good Strategy Revealed! #shorts Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-05-14 | Game designers often release cards that are 'almost too good,' testing the waters over time. This iterative process can eventually lead to the truly overpowered version, like a 2/3 inkable Hamm. It's a delicate balance between power and playability. #GameDesign #CardGames #GamingStrategy #TCG
Infinity vs. Core: Best Strategy for Dogs Players! #shorts Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-05-12 | Comparing Emerald Chromacon to Infinity in the card game. Learn why Infinity offers better card interactions and less risk of board wipes. #InfinityCardGame #EmeraldChromacon #CardGameStrategy #GamingTips
Unlocking Red/Purple Decks: My INSANE Infinity Deck Strategy #shorts Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-05-11 | Who knew a 'bad' deck could be this fun? This player is proving that even with a 'terrible' hand, you can still dominate and have an amazing time. Red/purple decks are surprisingly strong! #Gaming #CardGames #Strategy #DeckBuilding #Fun
Wilds Unknown is Here! The Meta Just Changed Forever Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-05-08 | Follow us on Metafy - metafy.gg/@tfmlorcana **** Follow us on Twitch -twitch.tv/tfm_dan ** Join the Discord community here - discord.gg/yzBHNxk ** Check out our Merch Store - the-forbidden-mountain.myspreadshop.com *** Wilds Unknown is here — and the meta will never be the same.In this breakdown, the The Loungers team dives deep into everything you need to know about how the new set is reshaping competitive Disney Lorcana. From busted new cards to the decks rising and falling in tier rankings, we cover it all. What's inside:New set card analysis & standout includesMeta shifts — what decks got better, what got worseCards to watch for value & competitive playOur updated tier list & recommendations heading into the new formatWhether you're grinding ranked or prepping for your next tournament, this is your competitive edge. Subscribe for weekly meta updates, deck guides & card analysis.Coaching with Dan? - metafy.gg/@tfmlorcana/sessions Check out our NEW Guide - metafy.gg/@tfmlorcana/guidesCheck Out Codex Journal! - codexjournals.com/theforbiddenmountainLike us on Facebook - facebook.com/TFMLorcana Follow us on Twitter - twitter.com/TFM_LorcanaCheck out our Dreamborn Decks here - https://dreamborn.ink/creators/XAXGXyRye0ReMLzB2zHDOhOD09s1 TIMESTAMPS[0:00] — Intro & Banter[0:22] — Welcome to Episode 2 | What We're Covering Today[0:49] — Infinity Update: Best of Three Ladder Goes Live[5:20] — Sapphire Amethyst & the Purple Deck Rise in Infinity[6:10] — How Blurple Became the Meta Punisher[9:05] — Predicting the Purple Deck Cycle (Blurple → Red Purple → Green Purple Birds)[13:07] — Hirams Shadow: How One Ban Opened the Format[15:15] — Core vs. Infinity: Format Philosophy Deep Dive[19:34] — Why Dogs Doesn't Work in Infinity[26:36] — Emerald Chromicon: Way Worse in Infinity & Why[29:36] — Advice for Core Players Getting Into Infinity[35:20] — Wilds Unknown Surprise Cards (Week 1 & 2 Data)[35:55] — Diablo: Everything Green Steel Wanted[38:59] — Ham: The Inkable Lantern Effect Nobody Saw Coming[41:51] — Merryweather: Stats + Ward = Unfair[43:11] — The Ward Mechanic Deep Dive (Magic's Hexproof Comparison)[46:31] — Will the Wisp: Quietly One of the Best Cards in the Set[50:01] — Jebidiah: The Dumbo Enabler[52:16] — The Huntsman: The Three Drop Ward Character Nobody Expected[54:30] — Overall Wilds Unknown Set Evaluation: Were We Wrong?[58:43] — Hiram Ban: One Month Later — What It's Done to the Format[1:01:50] — The Set Releases Tomorrow — Is Infinity Solved?[1:03:10] — Dealer's Choice: Should DLC Events Feature Both Core & Infinity?[1:07:30] — Should Continentals & Worlds Include Infinity?[1:09:20] — The Case for a Consistent Infinity Ban List[1:12:10] — Why Wilds Unknown Is the Best-Selling Lorcana Set Ever[1:15:01] — Outro | Tell Us Your Sleepers in the Comments!This Channel uses trademarks and/or copyrights associated with Disney Lorcana TCG, used under Ravensburger’s Community Code Policy (cdn.ravensburger.com/lorcana/community-code-en). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. [This website, artwork, etc.] is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Disney or Ravensburger. For more information about Disney Lorcana TCG, visit disneylorcana.com/en-US/.
Singers Just Became Too Powerful #Lorcana #AmberSteel #Shorts Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-05-06 | Discover the top Amber/Steel deck in Disney Lorcana's Infinity format. Learn how high willpower singers like Rapunzel and Ariel dominate the board, offering massive threat and card advantage. #Lorcana #DisneyLorcana #AmberSteel #TCG #CardGames
This Card Breaks Green Steel! Unlocking New Strategies in Disney Lorcana #shorts Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-05-04 | Unlocking the power of Lenny Franz in Green Steel! This card generates crucial lore and offers unmatched gameplay flexibility. A must-have for any serious player. #GreenSteel #DeckBuilding #CardGameStrategy #LennyFranz
Maximize Your Decks Potential with Diablos Flexibility #CardGameStrategy #Shorts Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-05-03 | Discover how the Diablo card revolutionizes Prince John gameplay in Emerald Steel. Now also synergizing with Amethyst and Amber Steel builds, this card offers incredible flexibility and tightens deck strategies by replacing Morph and Smee. #LorcanaTCG #DiabloCard #PrinceJohn #EmeraldSteel #AmethystSteel #CardGameStrategy
Disney Lorcana Meta Decks! Infinity with Wilds Unknown! Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-05-01 | Follow us on Metafy - metafy.gg/@tfmlorcana **** Follow us on Twitch -twitch.tv/tfm_dan ** Join the Discord community here - discord.gg/yzBHNxk ** Check out our Merch Store - the-forbidden-mountain.myspreadshop.com *** Description:The Wilds of Lorcana are here — and the Infinity format just got a whole lot more interesting. Three new cards (Dale, Dash Parr & Lenny) are reshaping every major archetype. Here's your full meta deck breakdown before your next CCQ or DLC event!In this video, we break down 10 competitive Infinity format decks powered by Wilds of Lorcana. Whether you're a new player looking for a reliable starter deck or a seasoned competitor hunting for your next tournament build, we've got you covered — from the beginner-friendly Amber Steel snowball to the terrifying Aggro Villains "boogeyman" of the format. Decks Covered:Amber Steel (best beginner deck)GP Birds (Emerald/Ruby Evasive)Amber EmeraldEmerald Steel Discard (Call Lock combo)Snow Foot (Amber Emerald Dale build)Oswald ItemsRuby Amethyst BoostHercules Infinite ComboRuby SapphireSapphire Steel VillainsAggro Villains (Amethyst Steel)Whale ComboCome Play in our $3000 Event! - theforbiddenmountain.com/tfm-eventsCoaching with Dan? - metafy.gg/@tfmlorcana/sessions Check out our NEW Dogs Guide - metafy.gg/@tfmlorcana/guidesCheck Out Codex Journal! - codexjournals.com/theforbiddenmountainLike us on Facebook - facebook.com/TFMLorcana Follow us on Twitter - twitter.com/TFM_LorcanaCheck out our Dreamborn Decks here - https://dreamborn.ink/creators/XAXGXyRye0ReMLzB2zHDOhOD09s1 Timestamps:0:00 – Intro 0:49 – Dale, Ready for His Shot1:06 – Dash Parr, Lava Runner1:22 – Lenny, Toy Binoculars2:31 – Amber Steel6:00 – GP Birds7:51 – Amber Emerald9:41 – Emerald Steel Discard11:10 – The Call Lock Combo12:04 – Snow Foot14:17 – Oswald Items16:01 – Ruby Amethyst Boost18:43 – Hercules Combo21:31 – Ruby Sapphire23:40 – Sapphire Steel Villains25:50 – Aggro Villains27:39 – Whale Combo & OutroThis Channel uses trademarks and/or copyrights associated with Disney Lorcana TCG, used under Ravensburger’s Community Code Policy (cdn.ravensburger.com/lorcana/community-code-en). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. [This website, artwork, etc.] is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Disney or Ravensburger. For more information about Disney Lorcana TCG, visit disneylorcana.com/en-US/.
Amber Steels Dale: Board Wipe Strategy That Breaks The Game! #shorts Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-04-30 | Confused by Rapunzel's power? Discover how Amber Steel's Dale combo wipes the board, offering a terrifying advantage. A new strategy emerges for a fairer meta. #DisneyLorcana #AmberSteel #LorcanaMeta #TradingCardGames #TCGStrategy
Hercules Breaks The Meta With This ONE Ability #InfinityTCG #CardGaming Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-04-29 | Discover the explosive potential of Hercules in Infinity! Learn how this card combos with Meg for infinite wins or bounces back threats to control the game. #InfinityTCG #CardGameCombos #Hercules #Meg #TCGStrategy
Is Lorcana Infinity Broken? The Week 1 Wilds Unknown Numbers Dont Lie Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-04-27 | Follow us on Metafy - metafy.gg/@tfmlorcana **** Follow us on Twitch -twitch.tv/tfm_dan ** Join the Discord community here - discord.gg/yzBHNxk ** Check out our Merch Store - the-forbidden-mountain.myspreadshop.com *** Is the Infinity format already broken? Week 1 testing data from The Loungers crew doesn't lie — and the numbers are pointing to some major shake-ups in the meta.In this first episode of the Wilds Unknown Podcast, Alex, Braden, Franz, and Dan break down the new set with real playtesting results: which cards are secretly busted, which decks are dead on arrival, and what you should be sleeving up right now.🃏 What we cover:The Hercules + Meg infinite combo that could define the formatWhy Diablo is the sleeper villain enabler you're underratingDale — a silent powerhouse for Amber SteelLenny and the new Green Steel flexibilityWhy Green Blue Items may already be unplayableWhy Blue Red is in serious trouble post-Hyrum banThe #1 deck to learn first as an Infinity playerWhether you're a competitive grinder or just trying to find the right deck for your first CCQ, this breakdown gives you the edge.You can find all of our host here Dan - https://x.com/TFMDan_LorcanaBraden - https://x.com/BradenMTGFranz - https://x.com/Traverse_TavernAlex - https://x.com/Hawggie33Coaching with Dan? - metafy.gg/@tfmlorcana/sessions Check out our NEW Infinity Guide - metafy.gg/@tfmlorcana/guidesCheck Out Codex Journal! - codexjournals.com/theforbiddenmountainLike us on Facebook - facebook.com/TFMLorcana Follow us on Twitter - twitter.com/TFM_LorcanaCheck out our Dreamborn Decks here - https://dreamborn.ink/creators/XAXGXyRye0ReMLzB2zHDOhOD09s1 Time Stamps 00:00 — Intro & Wilds Unknown first impressions02:51 — Alex's testing takeaways (5-10 busted cards)03:33 — Hercules + Meg infinite combo breakdown06:47 — How much of the set is actually playable?11:18 — Deep dive: Hercules & the combo engine14:54 — Lenny: the new Green Steel 3-drop17:58 — Dale: underrated +1 willpower powerhouse24:58 — Diablo: villain protection sleeper pick34:26 — Green Blue Items: is it dead?47:26 — Blue Red: hot water after the Hyrum ban52:23 — Deck recommendations for new Infinity players55:41 — Why Amber Steel Songs is the deck to learn first57:30 — Predictions for the first Infinity CCQThis Channel uses trademarks and/or copyrights associated with Disney Lorcana TCG, used under Ravensburger’s Community Code Policy (cdn.ravensburger.com/lorcana/community-code-en). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. [This website, artwork, etc.] is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Disney or Ravensburger. For more information about Disney Lorcana TCG, visit disneylorcana.com/en-US/.
Inkable Cards: Balancing Strategy in Game Design #shorts Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-04-26 | Explore the strategic trade-offs in card games: the power of shifting characters versus the risk of uninkable cards. A delicate balance to keep the game engaging. #CardGames #StrategyGames #GameDesign #TCG
The 10 Best Cards from Wilds Unknown for the Infinity Format in Disney Lorcana! Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-04-24 | Follow us on Metafy - metafy.gg/@tfmlorcana **** Follow us on Twitch -twitch.tv/tfm_dan ** Join the Discord community here - discord.gg/yzBHNxk ** Check out our Merch Store - the-forbidden-mountain.myspreadshop.com *** The Wilds Unknown set is almost here — and we're already breaking down the 10 best cards for the Infinity format before they hit the table. As competitive Lorcana players (a NACC Qualified Player), we're ranking each card by its actual competitive impact: Does it fit into viable ink pairs? Does it shift tier placements? Does it create entirely new matchup dynamics?These are the cards you need to know before your next tournament.📋 Cards Ranked in This Video:Merida, Helga Sinclair, Fiery Swarm, When You Need Help Just Call, Buzz's Arm, Will O' Wisp, Lenny, Hercules, Someone Will Lose His Head, Diablo & more!🗣️ Drop a comment below — which card do YOU think will have the biggest impact on the Infinity meta?Come Play in our $3000 Event! - theforbiddenmountain.com/tfm-eventsCoaching with Dan? - metafy.gg/@tfmlorcana/sessions Check out our NEW Dogs Guide - metafy.gg/@tfmlorcana/guidesCheck Out Codex Journal! - codexjournals.com/theforbiddenmountainLike us on Facebook - facebook.com/TFMLorcana Follow us on Twitter - twitter.com/TFM_LorcanaCheck out our Dreamborn Decks here - https://dreamborn.ink/creators/XAXGXyRye0ReMLzB2zHDOhOD09s1 Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction00:33 How We're Ranking These Cards01:09 #10: Merida, the Formidable Archer03:22 #9: Helga Sinclair05:32 #8: Fiery Swarm07:17 #7: When You Need Help, Just Call09:12 #6: Buzz's Arm12:17 Honorable Mentions12:42 Honorable Mention: Dale14:47 Honorable Mention: Donald Duck16:23 Honorable Mention: Robin Hood17:55 #5: Lenny19:45 #4: Will O' Wisp20:59 #3: Hercules22:58 #2: Someone Will Lose His Head24:42 #1: Diablo27:00 Full Countdown Recap28:02 Final ThoughtsThis Channel uses trademarks and/or copyrights associated with Disney Lorcana TCG, used under Ravensburger’s Community Code Policy (cdn.ravensburger.com/lorcana/community-code-en). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. [This website, artwork, etc.] is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Disney or Ravensburger. For more information about Disney Lorcana TCG, visit disneylorcana.com/en-US/.
Mickeys Secret Path: Unlocking Ambers Winning Combo! #shorts Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-04-23 | Unlock a secret path to protect your characters! This card acts like a bodyguard, letting you quest with everyone while your opponent's characters can't challenge. Gain lore and keep your team safe! #AmberInk #DisneyLorcana #TCGStrategy #CardGames
Will o’ Wisp Card Analysis: Infinity & Core Constructed Strategy #shorts Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-04-22 | This 1-cost 0/3 character is a game-changer! Get ready to see Will o' the Wisp dominate in Infinity and core constructed decks. #LorcanaTCG #WillOTWisp #CardGame #TCGPlayer #Lorcana
Wilds Unknonw Set Breakdown! Which Cards Should you be Excited for? Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-04-22 | Dan (and maybe friends) Will be Live Discussing Which cards from Wilds Unknown will make an impact on Disney Lorcana!
Disney Lorcana: Uninkable 5-Cost Card is INSANE! #shorts Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-04-21 | Unlock powerful combos! Draw a card on quest, play characters for free, and boost your toy allies' defense. This card is a game-changer for efficient play. #TCG #CardGames #Strategy #Uninkable #GameMechanics
Oswald Deck Breakthrough: New Inkable Lantern Card! #shorts Dan Arnold Lorcana 2026-04-19 | Discover the power of the Inkable Lantern! This game-changing card reduces the cost of items and actions to just one. Its potential for gameplay is immense. #Gaming #CardGames #Strategy #InkableLantern
