Disney Lorcana Reign of Jafar Set Brings Dark Themes and New Legendary Cards

Disney Lorcana, a trading card game by Ravensburger, has steadily gained popularity among card game enthusiasts. The community eagerly anticipates new set releases, especially the upcoming eighth set titled Reign of Jafar, scheduled for May 30, 2025. This set continues the evolving storyline and introduces fresh gameplay elements that deepen strategic play.

Reign of Jafar picks up from the previous narrative arcs involving Archazia's island and the Hexwell Crown. Jafar reforges the crown, transforming the island into a darker, illusion-filled domain where many of the island’s fairer creatures hide. This shift in tone introduces a more ominous atmosphere compared to earlier sets, enriching the game's lore and thematic depth.

Despite the darker theme, the set includes charming new cards, notably the first Legendary card from the classic Disney franchise: Bambi. This card, Bambi: Little Prince, costs three ink and features unique abilities such as gaining lore upon play and returning to the player’s hand to trigger effects repeatedly. Its synergy with other cards like Twitterpated, which grants Evasive status, offers players tactical versatility.

Twitterpated is a low-cost card that grants the Evasive tag to characters, preventing them from being challenged unless the challenger also has Evasive. This mechanic is valuable for protecting key characters and maintaining board presence. It also serves as ink, providing resource flexibility.

Another notable card is Faline: Playful Fawn, a rare Ruby set card with Evasive as a standard trait. It can gain additional lore if paired with characters stronger than the opponent’s, encouraging strategic deck building with powerful allies like Lyle Tiberius Rourke or Goofy: Extreme Athlete to maximize its potential.

The Reign of Jafar set’s darker narrative contrasts with the inclusion of cute, iconic characters like Bambi, balancing the tone and appealing to a broad audience. This blend of thematic depth and character charm enhances player engagement and storytelling within the game.

Reign of Jafar will be available in local game stores on May 30, 2025, with a wider release on June 7. Players and collectors can look forward to exploring new strategies and expanding their Lorcana experience with these fresh cards and story developments.

For detailed information and official updates, visit Ravensburger’s release announcements and prepare to immerse yourself in the evolving world of Disney Lorcana.