Shimmering Skies Enchanted Card Reveal

The Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game (TCG) is set to dazzle fans with its upcoming Shimmering Skies expansion, releasing on August 9th in local game stores and August 23rd at major retailers. This highly anticipated set unfolds in the aftermath of Ursula’s defeat in the previous expansion, Ursula’s Return, bringing a vibrant and celebratory atmosphere to the realm of Lorcana. We are honored to reveal four brand new Enchanted Cards from this exciting upcoming set and share some thoughts from Anna Stosik Disney Lorcana TCG Senior Art Director.

To fully understand the artist’s inspiration we should rewind and discuss some very important background information from the Lorcana story. The newest expansion, Shimmering Skies takes place immediately after the defeat of Ursula in Ursula’s Return, making this a celebratory set.

Glimmers are jubilant and celebrating together, even the ink magic has come alive in the sky. The very realm of Lorcana itself is celebrating this monumental triumph. Despite Ursula’s defeat, another danger lurks in the shadows. This strenuous moment provided inspiration to the team of artists at Ravensburger who designed this groundbreaking set of new cards.

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Anna Stosik, Disney Lorcana TCG Senior Art Director, shared insights into the creative process behind these stunning Enchanted Cards. “The art team wanted the card art to capture the realm’s celebration while also reflecting the magical nature of the victory, so vibrant color palettes with unusual color combinations were used.”

“We developed the style direction for the enchanted cards with two talented Lorcana artists, Aisha Durmagambetova and Vanessa Morales, whose personal styles tend to be vibrant, colorful, and a little more abstract than our standard cards. Their early concepts had a big influence on what the style looked like for this set.The enchanted cards below represent the glimmers reacting to Ursula’s defeat in their own ways. The enchanted cards below represent the glimmers reacting to Ursula’s defeat in their own ways:”

Stosik shared the teams inspiration with Chip and Comapany as part of our exclusive and exciting reveal of four brand new Enchanted Glimmers.

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#222 BadAnon- Villain Support Center

“The Bad Anon enchanted card was a really fun one to design because it allowed us to include little whimsical details in the art, such as the bows, confetti, and disco ball! You can see the glimmers, Ralph and Cycloptopus from Wreck-It Ralph, working together to prepare The Bad Anon Center for the celebration festivities.

The artist on this card, Rachel Elese, did an amazing job of making the empty room look like it’s ready for the party while still keeping the video game villain support group essence of the location.”

#212 Scar – Vengeful Lion

“Scar is giving a speech to the Hyenas. You can imagine Scar explaining to everyone around him how he contributed to the victory. When we work on art for Disney Lorcana, we ask ourselves, what would this character do? How would they react to the situation at hand? The artist on this card, Dominik Mayer, captured Scar’s reaction so well, and his unique style was a great fit for this special set.”

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#221 Arthur – King Victorious

“Feeling really empowered, Arthur is calling for celebration now that Ursula has been defeated. We imagine him talking to a crowd of glimmers buoyed by the Steel ink magic, which helps him to lift Excalibur with one hand after he delivers the speech! The artist on this card, Lisa Parfenova, has captured the joy and surprise perfectly.”

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#207 Revive

Our final reveal is this gorgeous Amber Revive Action card featuring the youthful Mother Gothel bathed in light and color. This Action allows you to play a character with a cost of 5 or less from your discard for free. We can see a lot of applications in deck design and look forward to seeing if “Mother Knows Best” when it comes to deck design.

Since the release of The First Chapter, the artwork in Disney Lorcana has taken center stage, captivating both players and collectors with its breathtaking visuals. Ravensburger has been creating a buzz in the trading card genre, establishing themselves as a major force in the market. The meticulously crafted cards have not only drawn in fans of Disney but also garnered attention from the broader gaming and collectible communities. This fusion of stunning art and engaging gameplay has quickly become a part of the cultural zeitgeist, elevating Disney Lorcana to new heights.

Ravensburger continues to raise the bar with each expansion, and Shimmering Skies pulls no punches when it comes to the excellence we have come to expect from Disney Lorcana’s art and gameplay. We got our hands on some of the starter decks and their brand-new Gateway – Ravensburger has made it easy and affordable to collect and play alongside the most iconic Disney characters. These starter decks offer an accessible entry point for new players while providing seasoned collectors with fresh and exciting content. The combination of high-quality art, beloved characters, and strategic gameplay ensures that Disney Lorcana remains at the forefront of the trading card game scene, captivating audiences worldwide.