Disney Lorcana: Reign Of Jafaris the newest set to arrive in the trading card game. As usual,Lorcanamaker Ravensburger is offering up various accessories, pre-made decks, and box sets to coincide with the release. Illumineer’s Troves have become a must-have item forDisney Lorcanafans, and the one forReign of Jafarcontinues the tradition of offering collectible and practical items for enriching the TCG, all while including multiple booster packs filled with new cards.
Much likeUrsula’s Returnbefore it,Reign of Jafarputs an emphasis on rallying against an iconic Disney villain. It also means there’s anIllumineer’s Quest calledPalace Heistreleasing as a kind of capstone to the past year ofDisney Lorcana, offering a PvE kind of gameplay and story. Along with the Illumineer’s Quest, there aretwo Starter Decks available, playmats, card sleeves, and various accessories. Of course, noLorcanaset would be complete without a new Illumineer’s Trove.
What’s In The Reign Of Jafar Illumineer’s Trove
Booster Packs, Card Dividers, & More
The Illumineer’s Trove forReign Of Jafarhas a full-art box of premium cardboard that holds all the items inside - and can also function as a nice way to store your new cards (it looks great on a shelf as well). This time around,the characters featured on the Illumineer’s Trove box are Mulan, Minnie Mouse, Rapunzel, and Jafar. These are also the characters displayed on the booster packs. The top of the box features golden scarab beetles fromAladdinswarming around theDisney Lorcanalogo - a nice touch for a set hailed as theReign Of Jafar.
TheDisney Lorcana: Reign Of JafarIllumineer’s Trove contains the following items:
For people who may have not purchased an Illumineer’s Trove before,the card dividers feature characters and are separated by Ink type. This makes storing cards much easier and functions well within the storage box once all the booster packs are open and you’re looking to organize your cards. The dice are high-quality, andthe Lore counter is consistently a great additionforLorcanafans who may not have one yet - or who may only be relying on tokens from a Starter Deck box or similar.
Reign Of Jafar Illumineer’s Trove Card Pulls & Highlights
Glimmers of Tiana, Iago, & Mulan Stand Out
Of course, the biggest draw to any Illumineer’s Trove is arguably the booster packs inside. As with previous sets, there are six booster packs included here, each containing 12 cards apiece. The cards inside are randomized, so it all comes down to luck of the draw.Illumineer’s Troves can be a great way to gather booster packs in bulkwhile getting additional items to help with storage and organization. AlthoughAladdin’s villain is the primary focus here, thenew cards in theReign Of Jafarsetare from a wide selection of Disney IPs.
Disney Lorcanahas consistently done a great job of keeping the TCG feeling fresh and introducing new mechanics that don’t totally make previous ones moot, and as a set,Reign Of Jafaris no different. As well as a bunch of new chase cards, there are additions that add to the currentDisney Lorcanameta in interesting ways.There are more dual-Ink cards to choose from(including ones with glimmers of Mulan, Bruno Madrigal, and Mushu), butthere are also cards that make using Songs a focus(like Tiana, Natural Talent).
There are also plenty of new cards with great artwork. The Enchanteds still have some of the best art - “It Means No Worries” is my personal favorite - but there are a lot of less-rare cards to admire.“Lumiere - Fired Up” and “Minnie Mouse - Daring Defender” show classic characters in a fresh light, and I’m always happy to seeDuckTalescharacters like “Gyro Gearloose - Eccentric Inventor” appear inDisney Lorcana.
How Reign Of Jafar’s Trove Compared To Previous Illumineer’s Troves
Practical & Collectible Items For Lorcana Fans
Since the release ofThe First Chapter,Disney Lorcana’s Illumineer’s Troves have become fairly standardized. While I’d still like to see a promo card included, and the booklets return, there’s a tried-and-true formula at work here.An Illumineer’s Trove is a great item to get when starting out aLorcanacollection, but it’s also something longtime fans enjoy grabbing. The storage boxes continue to be an excellent way to keep specific cards and sets separated, and the items within remain high-quality.
I still think Illumineer’s Troves make a better item for collectors, but the Lore counter and dice are nice additions for those who lean more competitive - especially if you don’t have items like this already. Compared to previous Illumineer’s Troves, the one forReign Of Jafardoesn’t disappoint, but it also doesn’t do anything new. Longtime fans should know exactly what to expect when they open it up.
Reign Of Jafaris an excellentDisney Lorcanaset, and the Illumineer’s Trove is an excellent way to start collecting cards from the latest expansion.
The real judgment comes down to howReign Of Jafar, as a set, compares to previous ones inDisney Lorcana. In terms of gameplay, the latest cards allow for some new strategies (I’m pretty fond of using the Amber/Amethyst Starter Deck, which uses Song strategies to rack up Lore, for example), and it’s great to see moredual-Ink cards being added. There may not be anything earth-shattering in here, but it’s nice to see the TCG is always moving forward.
In terms of artwork, that’s always been a highlight ofDisney Lorcana, andReign Of Jafaris no different. The overall artistic tone here is a bit darker, and while I miss the more bright and tropical aesthetic of sets likeArchazia’s IslandorShimmering Skies, the cards inReign Of Jafarfit the current arc well.Reign Of Jafaris an excellentDisney Lorcanaset, and the Illumineer’s Trove is an excellent way to start collecting cards from the latest expansion.
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A copy ofDisney Lorcana: Reign Of JafarIllumineer’s Trove was sent to ScreenRant for the purpose of this review.
