It’s always exciting to see what the Enchanted version of cards are from any new Lorcana set, and the cards coming out in Archazia’s Island look extra nice. Starting with Into the Inklands Enchanted artworks have been highly experimental. In that set we got painterly quality cards, and in the following set hyper realistic looking cards. Then in Shimmering Skies the artworks were highly stylized and almost over-the-top renderings. Azurite Sea saw artworks that leaned into a highly unique theme, with characters from the main set etched against a map-like backdrop, to keep in lockstep with the seafaring theming.

What’s really intriguing about Archazia’s Island, however, is that we seem to be returning to the more “classic” Lorcana Enchanted look and feel. Here the cards are gorgeous, two-dementional drawings that look like highly stylized versions of the characters, items and locations depicted in the films their ideas spawn from.

Below, we’re going to be diving into each of these cards which will undoubtedly be the most valuable from the set, covering everything from their value on the secondary card market to their competitive viability.

Aurora – Waking Beauty (Enchanted)

For whatever reason, I’m a sucker for Enchanted Aurora cards. Well…there is a reason. So far Enchanted Sleeping Beauty cards have been gorgeous, starting with the Floodborn Aurora in The First Chapter.

Aurora’s “Waking Beauty” treatment, however, is arguably the most gorgeous version to date. To be fair, both versions of the card have a lot going for them artwork wise with the Legendary version itself being a beautiful and intruguging card. But the artwork in the Enchanted is simply next level, putting it on the top of the list of most beautiful Lorcana cards.

I suppose that’s fitting given the movie is called “Sleeping Beauty.”

But how playable is this card?

With a Singer 5 at a three-Inkable cost, along with a situationally handy ability, I would say this card is quite likely to see play.

Belle – Mechanic Extraordinaire (Enchanted)

For the first time in Lorcana history, cards with two Ink types will be making their way into the Enchanted lineup. And Floodborn Belle is a perfect example of how intriguing dual-Ink cards can be.

Starting with the artwork – this card instantly reminds me of the Strange But Special enchanted from The First Chapter. That only further imparts on me the fact that the enchanted cards in this set are the closest we’ve seen to the kinds of Enchanted cards we got in the very first Lorcana set ever released.

Since the beginning of things, Belle has been depicted frequently as an inventor, borrowing in large part from her inventor father. Here, however, we see her on display as an entirely fleshed out Inventor character, embodying that theming as a Floodborn character.

Interesting backgrounds and pieces that makeup this card art include pieces of the flying contraption that seem to borrow from the contraption used in the film, as well as a strategically placed teapot bringing to mind Mrs. Potts.

Will this Belle character be competitively viable?

I think so. She’s very strong and interacts incredibly well with items – a strategy which has proven itself to be one of the absolute strongest in the game.

Donald Duck – Flustered Sorcerer

Long-time card fans may see an uncanny resemblance between this sorcerer Donald Duck card and another acclaimed magician from the early days of TCGs: The Dark Magician from the earliest days of Yu-Gi-Oh!

That uncanny resemblance aside, the artwork for this card is undeniably fantastic, and I particularly enjoy what looks like the loose spell book page leaves drifting in the background.

Playability-wise this card leaves a lot to be desired. If it had the powerful Ward keyword it could stick around long enough to be viable. As it is, however, it probably will just get removed as opposed to causing any hinderance to foes.

Tomatoa – Happy as a Clam (Enchanted)

Best thing about this card is its colors which mix together to create a captivating effect. The second best thing is how strong this card is – easily a shoe-in for competitive-grade Sapphire decks that love to field plenty of items.

Tramp – Enterprising Dog (Enchanted)

A good Enchanted card adds alternative artwork that expands on what we see in the card game, providing value and dramatic illustration that makes you feel like you have something unique but also similar. The problem with the Tramp Enchanted is that it doesn’t add a ton here in the way of artistry. That being said, we do see Tramp eating noodles the way he does in the movie, and the fact that this is the first time he’s showed up in a Lorcana set means he’ll likely be a fan favorite for many.

Playability wise, I’m not seeing a lot going for him. However, he’ll probably make his way into Lady and the Tramp-themed decks.

Hiro Hamada – Armor Designer (Enchanted)

I’m very excited to see expanded support for Big Hero Six characters continuing in Archazia’s Island. Originally introduced in Azurite Sea, the cards felt strong but lacked enough strength to be a deck in their own right. However, with the full set revealed now for Archazia’s Island, it’s looking like an Inventor-focused Big Hero Six deck could be viable on its own – at least at the moderate competitive level.

In case you missed it, the reason we have two different versions of this particular promo is because one is the regular Enchanted version you can find in packs (if you get insanely lucky) while the other is actually going to be the Set Championship Promo card.

Mad Hatter – Unruly Eccentric (Enchanted)

If you were in need for a bit of a throwback, you might appreciate this Ruby/Emerald Mad Hatter card. This brings to mind the original Ruby/Emerald starter deck from the First Chapter, and the Mad Hatter card who was at that time one of the strongest three lore characters in the game.

This Mad Hatter is reminiscent of that one, only instead of letting you draw a card when he’s challenged any character with damage who charllenges grants you an added card draw. This is a strong tie-in between the effects of Emerald and Ruby.

The artwork for the Enchanted is nice although it doesn’t add a whole lot more than what we get in the Legendary version. Having a full art rendering of this card is still cool, however.

Mirabel Madrigal – Musically Talented (Enchanted)

This Mirabel artwork is a huge step above the somewhat controversial Enchanted promo artwork we got in the Shimmering Skies set championship. Given the popularity of Encanto just generally, this card should be highly valuable on the secondary card market. It also looks like a very playable card – although getting locked into an Amber/Amethyst deck reduces the impact it is likely to have. However, within those decks it functions like a Naveen, bringing songs back to the hand.

I’m not sure how handy bringing songs back to the hand in an Amber/Amethyst deck will be. But regardless, this is an epic card and artwork that should be well beloved by fans.

Jafar – Newly Crowned (Enchanted)

What would’ve happened if Jafar had won in his universe instead of being defeated? This card seems to depict a glimmer of Jafar from an alternate timeline where he triumphs. The result is a strange and mysterious power that lets you return banished cards to your hand.

There’s a lot going on in this card and pretty of symbolism that draws you into just how complex the Lorcana universe has become. However, I’m not sure Jafar himself is a character that’s beloved enough to draw huge value for this card. Indeed, past Jafar Enchanteds (the one from Inklands) is only moderately valuable for an Enchanted card.

Regardless, the new Vanish keyword is undeniably an intriguing mechanic getting introduced into this game, so it will be interesting to see how it functions in actual gameplay.

All is Found (Enchanted)

This card looks very strong, letting you add any two cards from your discard into your Inkwell facedown. As if that weren’t enough, however, the artwork is absolutely stunning, depicting a very memorable moment from one of Disney’s most memorable franchises currently. Usually songs don’t get a lot of love when they get Enchanted versions. This one, however, is an exception in my mind, however, and is just as gorgeous as your typical character alt art.

Bolt – Superdog (Enchanted)

Finally, and to end this list on a high note, we have Bolt, Superdog. This guy’s been teased since the very beginning of the Archazia’s Island spoiler season, and for good reason. A Floodborn character with an easy-to-reach Shift cost, Bolt’s a fairly strong character. While being able to banish Illusion characters at will probably won’t come into play a lot, certainly that “when played” gain lore effect is strong.

All-in-all, the Enchanted cards from Archazia’s Island are a welcome return to the kinds of artwork that felt so magical when Lorcana originally released. These cards have just the right combo of strength and beauty to make them desirable to a wide range of Lorcana enthusiasts, and only help to stoke the fire of excitement for this set to drop on March 7, 2025!

The Best Archazia’s Island Enchanted Cards Revealed