Major Changes Coming to Disney Lorcana: Set 9 Fabled, Reprints, Set Rotation, New Rarities, and More

May 7th 2025

Major Changes Coming to Disney Lorcana: Set 9 Fabled, Reprints, Set Rotation, New Rarities, and More

Disney Lorcana Set 9: Fabled Marks a New Era

Ravensburger has officially unveiled Disney Lorcana Set 9: Fabled, releasing on September 5, 2025, with prerelease events starting August 29, 2025. Celebrating the start of Lorcana’s third year, Fabled brings transformative changes, including set rotation, reprints of key cards, new collector rarities, and the debut of several new Disney properties. Fabled" marks the third year of the game and brings major changes, like reprinting earlier cards. These changes help prepare for the start of set rotation in the Core Constructed format

Fabled highlights include a return to the classic Brave Little Tailor aesthetic, with Mickey and Minnie featured prominently. The set is also designed as a welcoming point for new and returning players.

Understanding Set Rotation in Core Constructed Format
When a set is rotated out, its cards are no longer legal for play in the Core Constructed format—previously known as the Standard or Modified format. This restriction does not apply to the Unlimited format, where players are free to use cards from any set, or the Expanded format, which may include a broader range of sets with its own rotation rules.

Fabled marks the beginning of the third year for the game and introduces some significant changes. One of the most notable changes is the reprinting of earlier cards, which serves an important purpose: it helps the game transition smoothly into a new system called set rotation in the Core Constructed format.

Set rotation is a process where certain older sets of cards are phased out of legality in specific competitive formats. When a set is rotated out, players are generally no longer allowed to include cards from that set in their tournament-legal decks. However, there are a few exceptions depending on the format and specific tournament rules.

This rotation system is relevant only to the Standard and Expanded formats. In these formats, only cards from recent sets (determined by the rotation schedule) can be used. This keeps the game fresh, encourages new strategies, and maintains a balanced competitive environment by preventing older, potentially overpowered cards from dominating the meta.

Rotation Begins with the Release of Fabled
With the upcoming release of the Fabled set, a major rotation will occur:
Cards from the first four sets—The First Chapter (1), Rise of the Floodborn (2), Into the Inklands (3), and Ursula’s Return (4)—will no longer be legal in Core Constructed play.

From that point onward, only cards from Shimmering Skies (Set 5) and newer will be tournament-legal in this format.

Sets Rotating Out with Fabled

The following sets will no longer be legal in Core Constructed play when Fabled launches:

This rotation helps limit card pool complexity and keeps newer players competitive without needing to collect from the earliest expansions. However, reprinted cards from older sets will retain legality in Core if included in newer sets like Fabled.

How Future Rotations Will Work

Rotation will occur on a yearly basis. Once the 13th set is released, sets from Shimmering Skies (5) through Set 9 will then be rotated out. This system ensures the format stays fresh and balanced by focusing on more recent cards.

Reprints of Fan-Favorite Cards in Fabled

Over half the cards in Fabled will be reprints from Sets 1–4, including tournament staples and underutilized options now more viable in today’s meta. Key details include:

Card rules text will match original versions (unless errata was issued)
Reprints will maintain their original artwork
Card numbering will reflect their new set placement, using the format “Card Number / Total • Language • Set Number”
All printings of the same card name are legal in Core if that card appears in a post-rotation set

For example, Stitch – Rock Star is being reprinted in Fabled, which means all other versions (e.g., D23 Expo, The First Chapter, Championship Promo) will be tournament legal again.

New Rarity Tiers: Epic and Iconic

Disney Lorcana is expanding its rarity system with the debut of Epic and Iconic rarities.

Epic Rarity

Positioned between Legendary and Enchanted
Features rainbow foil with gloss effects and an “open-air” borderless card frame
Does not include new artwork
Appears more frequently than Enchanted cards, roughly estimated at 1 in 20 to 30 packs
Available in the foil slot of booster packs

Iconic Rarity

Rarer than any existing rarity, including Enchanted
Full alternate artwork with minimal rules text
Special foil effects include a 3D lore star hot stamp and full-border art
Only two Iconic cards in each set, starting with Mickey and Minnie in Fabled
Extremely limited pull rates, expected to be the most collectible cards in the game

These new rarities add depth for collectors and casual players who enjoy high-value card hunting, while enhancing pack value beyond core playability.

Collection Starter Set: New Product for Collectors

Alongside Fabled, a new Collection Starter Set will be released, aimed at collectors and entry-level players. It includes:

Four Fabled booster packs
A four-pocket card portfolio
Promo card: Tinker Bell—Giant Fairy with a unique Glimmer Foil treatment
Collector’s Guide with game and lore background

This product bridges the gap between casual collection and competitive preparation, providing a curated experience.

Infinity Format Announced for Non-Rotating Play

To accommodate players who still want to use rotated cards, Ravensburger is introducing a new Infinity Constructed Format. This format allows all Lorcana sets to be played without rotation, though it will feature its own banlist to maintain game balance.

Infinity Constructed is expected to appear at Challenge-level events, potentially as a side format or standalone competition.

Promos and Organized Play Support Expands

Championship Promos

Set 9 Championship events will feature a new promo of Maleficent—Monstrous Dragon, with alternate art versions for both Top 8 and participation rewards. These replace the previously Enchanted-style promo for a more uniform appearance.

Set 8 Championship promos feature Jafar—High Sultan of Lorcana, with both foil and non-foil versions available to attendees.

League and Seasonal Promos

New weekly Organized Play promos include:

Lady – Decisive Dog
Aladdin – Vigilant Guard
Patch – Playful Pup

Seasonal and prerelease promos for Fabled include:

Pluto – Tried and True (Seasonal)
Pull the Lever! (Prerelease Store Promo)
Minnie Mouse – Daring Defender (Buy-a-Box Promo)

These additions bolster local play incentives and ensure wide distribution of collectible alternate cards.

Set 10: Whispers in the Well Revealed for Q4 2025

In a surprise announcement, Ravensburger confirmed the tenth Disney Lorcana set, Whispers in the Well, for release in late 2025.

Key highlights:

Introduces Ethereal Glimmers, a mysterious new card type
Adds two new franchises: The Black Cauldron and Gargoyles
Story content will explore new lore involving Mickey and Ariel investigating a mysterious magical well

The set continues Lorcana’s expansion into darker and more obscure corners of the Disney universe, answering long-time fan requests.

Darkwing Duck Confirmed for 2026

The cult-favorite Disney character Darkwing Duck is officially confirmed for a 2026 Lorcana set. Following the trend of including nostalgic franchises, this addition is expected to be a major highlight of the game’s fourth year.

Summary: Disney Lorcana’s Future Is Expanding

Disney Lorcana is entering a new phase with Fabled. Between reprints, new rarities, set rotation, alternate play formats, and expanding Disney IP integration, the game is poised for continued growth in both the competitive and collector communities.

Key Takeaways

Set Rotation begins with Fabled, rotating out Sets 1–4
Over 50% of Fabled is reprints, with full legality for matching names
Epic and Iconic Rarities add new collector value tiers
Infinity Format offers full-card-pool play
Promos, product variety, and fan-favorite Disney franchises are expanding
Set 10 and 2026 plans include Black Cauldron, Gargoyles, and Darkwing Duck

Whether you're a player, collector, or Disney fan, 2025 is shaping up to be Lorcana’s most ambitious and transformative year yet.