While it feels like only yesterday that the first ever set of Disney Lorcana hit the shelves, the trading card obsessed world is already bracing itself for the second coming – Rise of the Floodborn. As excited as we are to see the cards that await in this sure to be epic set, we’re even more anxious to see if Ravensburger and co. can handle distribution better to actually get Lorcana into the right hands of customers, or if this is going to be another scalper fueled, mad dash to inflated riches the way the first release was.

Time will only tell.

Until then, we have some good news – there are products available online. You don’t have to fly to one of the Disney Parks, or get in a wrestling match at your local card shop. You can easily preorder your favorite Rise of the Floodborn products from the comfort of your own home.

In this guide, we are going to give you everything you need to know about the Rise of the Floodborn, when it is hitting the shelves, what products you should care the most about, and what even some of the coolest cards are that you should be looking out for.

*Updated December 4, 2023 to the most current market prices for the hottest Rise of the Floodborn products and latest information on availably.

When is the Rise of the Floodborn Release Date?

Disney Lorcana: Rise of the Floodborn will have its full retail release on December 1, 2023.

However, an early limited release is already well underway, with local game shops and Disney Parks selling Rise of the Floodborn products as of November 17, 2023.

Disney Lorcana: Rise of the Floodborn Fast Facts

Rise of the Floodborn includes 204 new cards that you can use to build decks, or just collect! For more info, see our Rise of the Floodborn complete card list of every Rise of the Floodborn spoiler revealed so far.
Rise of the Floodborn is introducing a new keyword ability that you should know about called Resist. See our guide on common keyword abilities to learn more.
Rise of the Floodborn cards are totally compatible with cards from the first chapter, meaning you can upgrade your existing decks and strategies with new ones.
In fact, many Rise of the Floodborn cards are already available for preorder on TCGplayer. Here are the most valuable ones.

What’s the Differences Between Floodborn, Storyborn, and Dreamborn cards?

When you look at your Lorcana Character cards, you’ll notice that there is either a label that says Floodborn, Storyborn, and Dreamborn. But what do these mean?

Storyborn cards explained

Starting with Storyborn (because this is the easiest to explain) – storyborn cards are those that are depicted in their original form. This is the form we as Disney fans will be most familiar with.

For example, in this card (featuring Winnie the Pooh), we see Pooh Bear depicted just as you would expect him to be based on the film (hunny pot and all).

Dreamborn cards explained

Dreamborn cards, on the other hand, are also very similar to their depictions that you would expect from the films. However, they’re slightly different than an exact depiction, enhanced a little bit to make them unique and disntinct.

This Dreamborn Rapunzel, for example, is largely the same as Rapunzel from the film, while being undoubtedly unique. Her dress looks different, but we still see her depicted with the lanterns and her long, golden hair the same as we would in the film.

Floodborn cards explained

Floodborn cards, however, are when things get very interesting. Floodborn cards enhance a specific quality of a character, and build the entire character design around that specific quality.

This Pinocchio – On the Run card, for example, takes the whole animal transformation scene from the movie and builds the entire character design around that. This character now embodies that one aspect of Pinocchio’s character.

Where is the Best Place to Get Rise of the Floodborn?

You can purchase Rise of the Floodborn sealed products from major retailers beginning December 1st as well as local game stores. However, one of the best places to get Lorcana products is undoubtedly TCGplayer. Ordering from TCGplayer is a lot simpler than hunting for these hot products, as most of the time Lorcana products sell out within hours of getting delivered to stores. Additionally, Rise of the Floodborn products are already widely available online even before the broader retail release, so you don’t need to wait until December 1st to order.

What Rise of the Floodborn Products Should I Order?

There are several key products collectors and players are going to want to be paying attention to. Among these, there’s one that bears the greatest mentioning. However, it is also the most expensive. It’s the Disney Lorcana: Disney100 Collector's Edition - Rise of the Floodborn.

Disney Lorcana: Rise of the Floodborn — Disney Lorcana: Disney100 Collector's Edition - Rise of the Floodborn

Market price: $77.74
Release date: November 17, 2023

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Die-hard Disney fans won’t need any explanation for what the 100 years of Disney is comemorating. To celebrate, Ravensburger is releasing a special collector’s edition box that may only have four booster packs in it, but has 6 foil promo cards of some of Disney’s most iconic characters.

For those of you familiar with Pokemon and how their product releases go, you can think of this special set akin to the premium collection boxes that Pokemon sells – only with way less boosters.

The price of this particular box has dropped significantly since a month ago. Hopefully prices will go down even further as these products start hitting the shelves, because it’s still pretty darn expensive.

Still, getting the best of Lorcana packaged in with a historic celebration in the history of Disney is pretty incredible and quite hard to turn down.

Rise of the Floodborn Release Date — Disney Lorcana: Rise of the Floodborn Booster Box

Market price: $236.98
Release date: November 17, 2023

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Booster Boxes are a great way to get the maximum bang for your buck if you know you want a lot of cards. They also typically come with at least a few very rare and valuable cards.

Disney Lorcana: Rise of the Floodborn Illumineer's Trove

Market price: $86.47
Release date: November 17, 2023

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If the Illumineer’s Trove from Rise of the Floodborn is anything like it was from The First Chapter, then it will be worth the price – assuming you get it at MSRP and not at the inflated price it’s at today.

The Trove is sort of the midrange product for collectors and players. It’s not as pricey as a box, and not as cheap as a booster pack, and affords some additional value as it usually comes with some extra stuff besides the 8 booster packs that really gives it value.

Read our review for more info on what you can expect from the Illumineer’s Trove.

Disney Lorcana: Rise of the Floodborn Starter Decks

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Release date: November 17, 2023

Market price: $37.96 for a set of two

If you are mostly looking into the game because you want to play it, you might primarily be interested in the starter decks. These starter decks are a great starting point for new players, and they come with a booster pack and promos that make them really an interesting way to learn the new mecahnics and cards from the set.

We tried out all three starter decks from The First Chapter and loved them. While they aren’t good enough to take to a tournament directly out of the box, they also aren’t too far off. With a bit of work and upgrading, they are soon very competitive.