When the doors of Gen Con 2025 swung open, Disney Lorcana enthusiasts were met with a flurry of excitement almost as palpable as a child’s first visit to Disneyland. The convention, often a mecca for gaming aficionados, outdid itself this year, especially for fans of Disney’s illustrious trading card game, Lorcana.

At its heart, the event was a celebration for Lorcana’s second anniversary, and like any good celebration, it was brimming with delightful surprises, intriguing announcements, and enough nostalgic nods to keep fans buzzing well into the next year. All this bodes beautifully for the game, promising a trajectory that is not just upwards but also filled with imaginative detours into beloved Disney narratives.

For the uninitiated Venturers, Disney has thoughtfully introduced the Lorcana Collection Starter Set, which hits the shelves on October 3. Designed with newcomers in mind, this starter kit is an appealing gateway: imagine a Mickey Mouse-inspired portfolio, outfitted with four Fabled booster packs and a Tinker Bell promo as a giant fairy. It’s essentially an all-access pass to the magical world of Lorcana, minus the sticky theme park cotton candy. The set comes complete with a collector’s guide, a prudent inclusion for those who might find themselves overwhelmed by booster pack bonanzas.

Not one to neglect its devoted collectors, Disney also presented the Elsa Gift Box—another must-have. This sparkles with five boosters, an Elsa—The Fifth Spirit promo card, an aid for the organizationally challenged in the form of a storage box, and three clever card dividers. Both this and the starter set will lure the likes of collector-fiends with an enticing price of $29.99. At this rate, one’s wallet could become as weightless as a feather, but at least it’ll be a magical feather.

Peering into the frosted windows of 2026, the Winterspell expansion awaits in Q1, tempting players with “Flurries of Fun.” Judging by the snowy tones and a curious mix of chilly and tropical elements, it’s a visual feast made savory by the possibility of including Elsa and Olaf sharing the spotlight with Stitch and Angel. By Q2, the atmosphere takes a nostalgic tilt with the introduction of Toy Story personas, starting with the dynamic duo, Woody and Buzz. Surely, collectors will be eagerly rifling through boosters with the fervor of a kid in a candy store, hopeful for the whole Toy Story gang to eventually peek out.

An unexpected joy came wrapped in the mosaic of creativity, namely the introduction of six 1,000-piece Lorcana puzzles, bound to captivate as fiercely as any white rabbit. Tied to each ink color in the game, these visually stimulating challenges come packed with a Mickey Mouse—True Friend promo card. As the puzzle lineup snuck outwards, fans could spy interpretations of Amber (Moana), Emerald (Cruella de Vil), Sapphire (Hades), and Ruby (Maleficent). Suspense endures regarding Amethyst and Steel, whispered to be revealed only through Disney’s own stores, carving out an exclusive allure.

November 2025 brings with it the closing act of the Lorcana year—Whispers in the Well. As the name suggests, this release teases with shadows and murmurs of possibilities. It unveils a new character type, Whispers, mysterious figures not quite fully formed, suggestive of deeper mysteries to come. The collection also festivities with the arrival of Zootopia valiance Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde, alongside throwbacks to millennial favorites like Gargoyles, ensuring some serious nostalgia trips.

The cherry atop this Lorcana sundae appeared as the shiny new Fabled expansion, marked on calendars for around late August with much anticipation. Delighting players with new rarity tiers, the collection features Iconic and Epic rarities. The Iconic cards, harder to obtain than Enchanted ones, seize the imagination by forming a scene when side-by-side: Minnie Mouse as the Sweetheart Princess joining hands with Mickey Mouse, the Brave Little Prince. A true tableau vivant of card artistry. Epic rarity graces us with Stand Out from A Goofy Movie, a nod to fans whose devotion knows no bounds.

This year at Gen Con has whetted the appetite for more Lorcana magical unveilings, card hunts, and character crossovers. Every corner turned hints at exciting expansions and collectible treasures ready to capture imaginations once again. As players gleefully anticipate the magic swirling on the horizon, Disney Lorcana’s tale unfurls with richer, vibrant chapters yet to be told.

Gen Con 2025