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{{Infobox set
| name = Whispers in the Well
| image = Whispers in the Well logo.png
| set_symbol = Whispers in the Well symbol.png
| set_code = WITW
| release_date = November 7, 2025 (LGS/Prerelease)<br>November 14, 2025 (retail)
| total_cards = 242 (204 base + 18 Enchanted + 18 Epic + 2 Iconic)
| new_mechanics = Whisper classification, Boost, Stone by Day, Ink Champions
| previous_set = [[Fabled]]
| next_set = [[Winterspell]]
}}

'''''Whispers in the Well''''' is the tenth set of the ''[[Disney Lorcana]]'' trading card game. It was released by [[Ravensburger]] for prerelease in local game stores on November 7, 2025, and had a full global release on November 14, 2025.<ref name="PressRelease">{{cite web |title=Disney Lorcana TCG Shines Light on Mystery and Intrigue in Whispers in the Well |url=https://www.disneylorcana.com/en-GB/news/2025/10/2025-10_whispers-in-the-well-press-release |publisher=Ravensburger |date=October 14, 2025 |access-date=2026-04-21}}</ref> The set marks a return to the main storyline of Lorcana after a break with ''Fabled'' and introduces a mystery-themed adventure featuring new mechanics and the long-awaited debut of ''Gargoyles'' and ''The Black Cauldron''.<ref name="ICv2WITW">{{cite web |title=Ravensburger readies Whispers in the Well Disney Lorcana set |url=https://www.toysnplaythings.media/ravensburger-readies-whispers-in-the-well-lorcana-set/ |publisher=Toys n Playthings |date=October 16, 2025 |access-date=2026-04-21}}</ref>

The set contains 242 cards in total, comprising 204 base cards, 18 Epic cards, 18 Enchanted cards, and two Iconic cards: ''Ariel – Ethereal Voice'' and ''Hades – Looking for a Deal''.<ref name="Beckett">{{cite web |title=Disney Lorcana Whispers in the Well Checklist and Set Details |url=https://www.beckett.com/news/disney-lorcana-whispers-in-the-well-checklist-and-set-details/ |publisher=Beckett |date=November 10, 2025 |access-date=2026-04-21}}</ref>

== Story ==
After the events of ''Reign of Jafar'' and the celebration of ''Fabled'', the Illumineers are called to investigate a new mystery. Strange, incomplete glimmers known as '''Whispers''' have begun appearing in the Inkwell Caverns beneath the Great Illuminary.<ref name="PressRelease"/> These spectral beings, summoned from torn or damaged Lorebook pages, are not fully formed and seem to be connected to a series of eerie occurrences.<ref name="ProductPage">{{cite web |title=Whispers in the Well |url=https://www.disneylorcana.com/en-US/product/whispers |publisher=Ravensburger |access-date=2026-04-21}}</ref>

Players join a team of detectives, including ''Judy Hopps – On the Case'' and ''Nick Wilde'', to follow the clues and uncover the source of the Whispers.<ref name="PressRelease"/> Along the way, they encounter characters from ''Gargoyles'', ''The Black Cauldron'', and ''The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'', as well as the new Ink Champions representing the six Sensational Six.<ref name="PressRelease"/><ref name="ScreenRant">{{cite web |title=Everything We Know About Disney Lorcana: Whispers In The Well |url=https://screenrant.com/disney-lorcana-whispers-in-the-well-ethereral-glimmers/ |publisher=ScreenRant |date=May 7, 2025 |access-date=2026-04-21}}</ref>

== New mechanics and features ==

=== Whisper classification ===
'''Whispers''' are a new classification of glimmer introduced in this set. They are described as “strange specters that are not fully formed,” summoned from damaged Lorebook pages.<ref name="PressRelease"/> Whisper cards have a distinct visual style featuring lush gold borders and ghostly artwork.<ref name="ScreenHubReview">{{cite web |title=Disney Lorcana – Whispers in the Well TCG review: a gorgeous, ghostly adventure |url=https://www.screenhub.com.au/news/reviews/disney-lorcana-whispers-in-the-well-review-2685457/ |publisher=ScreenHub |date=November 6, 2025 |access-date=2026-04-21}}</ref>

=== Boost ===
'''Boost''' is the signature mechanic of ''Whispers in the Well''. To Boost a character (typically a Whisper), a player places a card from the top of their deck face-down beneath that character. This unlocks new abilities, increases stats, or triggers powerful effects.<ref name="PressRelease"/><ref name="IGNMechanics">{{cite web |title=First Impressions of Disney Lorcana: Whispers in the Well TCG’s New Starter Decks |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/first-impressions-of-disney-lorcana-whispers-in-the-well-tcgs-new-starter-decks |publisher=IGN |date=October 27, 2025 |access-date=2026-04-21}}</ref> The mechanic creates a strategic choice between immediate tempo and long-term investment, as boosted Whispers grow stronger over time.<ref name="TCGFriends">{{cite web |title=New Worlds Revealed: Franchises, Mechanics, and Spoilers from Whispers in the Well |url=https://tcgfriends.co.uk/musing/new-worlds-revealed-franchises-mechanics-and-spoilers-from-whispers-in-the |publisher=TCG Friends |date=September 30, 2025 |access-date=2026-04-21}}</ref>

=== Stone by Day (Gargoyles ability) ===
Characters from ''Gargoyles'' share a new static ability called '''Stone by Day'''. The ability reads: “If you have 3 or more cards in your hand, this character can’t ready.”<ref name="ReleaseNotes">{{cite web |title=Set Release Notes: Whispers in the Well |url=https://www.disneylorcana.com/en-US/news_/2025_/10_/2025-10_release-notes |publisher=Ravensburger |date=October 2025 |access-date=2026-04-21}}</ref> This reflects the gargoyles’ nature of turning to stone during the day, rewarding players who manage their hand size efficiently.<ref name="TCGFriends"/>

=== Anti-Evasive keyword ===
Some Gargoyle glimmers are able to challenge Evasive characters, breaking one of Lorcana’s long‑standing combat rules. Until now, only other Evasive characters could attack Evasive ones. This addition gives Steel decks new tactical options and helps balance the metagame against Evasive‑heavy strategies.<ref name="TCGFriends"/>

=== Detectives ===
A new '''Detective''' classification appears on characters such as ''Judy Hopps – On the Case'' and ''Basil''. Detective characters work especially well as a team, bolstering each other’s abilities, providing extra card draws, and making it easier to bring more Detectives into play.<ref name="ReleaseNotes"/><ref name="IGNMechanics"/>

=== Ink Champions ===
For the first time in Lorcana, cards directly reference specific ink types. The six “Sensational Six” characters (Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, and Goofy) serve as champions for the six ink types, with abilities tied to the unique characteristics of each color.<ref name="ReleaseNotes"/> For example, ''Daisy Duck – Sapphire Champion'' gives other Sapphire characters Resist +1.<ref name="ReleaseNotes"/>

== New franchises ==
''Whispers in the Well'' introduces several Disney properties to Lorcana for the first time:<ref name="PressRelease"/><ref name="ICv2WITW"/>

* '''''Gargoyles''''' – The cult 1990s animated series makes its Lorcana debut with characters such as Demona, Goliath, and the Stone by Day ability.
* '''''The Black Cauldron''''' – The 1985 dark fantasy film joins the game, featuring The Horned King, the titular Black Cauldron, and other characters.
* '''''The Legend of Sleepy Hollow''''' – Characters including the Headless Horseman, Ichabod Crane, and Katrina Van Tassel appear.<ref name="ProductPage"/>
* '''''Zootopia''''' – Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde play a central role as detectives in the set’s story.
* Additional appearances from ''Robin Hood'', ''The Lion King'', ''Hercules'', and others are included in the starter decks and booster packs.<ref name="IGNMechanics"/>

== Products ==
''Whispers in the Well'' is available in the following product formats:<ref name="IGNPreorder">{{cite web |title=Ravensburger Reveals Disney Lorcana's 10th Set Whispers in The Well, and It's Now Up for Preorder |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/disney-lorcana-whispers-in-the-well-where-to-buy-updated |publisher=IGN |date=October 16, 2025 |access-date=2026-04-21}}</ref>

* '''Booster packs''' – 12 randomized cards per pack.
* '''Booster boxes''' – 24 booster packs.
* '''Illumineer's Trove''' – Includes 8 booster packs, 6 damage counter dice featuring ghostly swirls, a lore tracker spin‑dial, 6 card dividers, and a storage box (MSRP $49.99).<ref name="ICv2Trove">{{cite web |title=Preview: 'Disney Lorcana: Whispers in the Well - Illumineer's Trove' |url=https://icv2.com/articles/previews/view/60973/preview-disney-lorcana-whispers-well-illumineers-trove |publisher=ICv2 |date=November 7, 2025 |access-date=2026-04-21}}</ref>
* '''Single‑player starter decks''' – Two decks (Amber & Emerald, and Sapphire & Steel), each containing 60 cards (including two foil cards), 11 damage tokens, a bonus booster pack, and a rulebook.<ref name="IGNPreorder"/>
* '''Prerelease Box''' – Available only during prerelease events (November 7–9, 2025), containing 6 booster packs, 1 of 6 random promo cards, 4 dice, a cardboard deck box, and a set‑specific postcard.
* '''Playmats''' – Two playmats released alongside the set, featuring ''Mickey Mouse – Brave Little Prince'' and ''Jasmine – Steady Strategist''.<ref name="IGNPreorder"/>

== Starter decks ==
Two starter decks were released for ''Whispers in the Well'':<ref name="IGNMechanics"/><ref name="IGNPreorder"/>

* '''Amber & Emerald deck''' – Focuses on the new Boost mechanic. Features characters from ''The Lion King'' (Simba) and ''Hercules'' (Meg). This deck is packed with Whisper cards that gain powerful passive abilities when Boosted.<ref name="IGNMechanics"/>
* '''Sapphire & Steel deck''' – Focuses on Detective synergy, ramping, and filtering. Features characters from ''Robin Hood'' and ''Zootopia'' (Judy Hopps). This deck was noted for its consistency and effective use of the Detective classification.<ref name="IGNMechanics"/>

== Notable cards ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Card name !! Ink color !! Rarity !! Notes
|-
| ''Ariel – Ethereal Voice'' || – || Iconic || One of the two Iconic cards in the set.<ref name="Beckett"/>
|-
| ''Hades – Looking for a Deal'' || – || Iconic || The second Iconic card.<ref name="Beckett"/>
|-
| ''Demona – Scourge of the Wyvern Clan'' || Amethyst || Legendary || A Gargoyle character with the Stone by Day ability.<ref name="ReleaseNotes"/>
|-
| ''Judy Hopps – On the Case'' || Sapphire || Rare || Detective character with synergy for other Detectives.<ref name="ReleaseNotes"/>
|-
| ''Gazelle – Ballad Singer'' || Amber || – || Singer 7 ability; can retrieve Song cards from the discard pile.<ref name="GazellePreview">{{cite web |title=Disney Lorcana's Whispers in the Well: Gazelle – Ballad Singer – Exclusive Card Preview |url=https://www.screenhub.com.au/news/games/disney-lorcana-whispers-in-the-well-card-preview-2681559/ |publisher=ScreenHub |date=October 16, 2025 |access-date=2026-04-21}}</ref>
|-
| ''The Horned King'' || Amethyst || – | Villain from ''The Black Cauldron''; interacts with the discard pile.<ref name="TCGFriends"/>
|-
| ''Daisy Duck – Sapphire Champion'' || Sapphire || – | One of the six Ink Champions; grants Resist +1 to other Sapphire characters.<ref name="ReleaseNotes"/>
|}

== Reception ==
''Whispers in the Well'' received positive reviews for its cohesive spooky theme, gorgeous artwork, and innovative mechanics. Critics praised the Boost mechanic for adding strategic depth and the introduction of long‑requested franchises like ''Gargoyles'' and ''The Black Cauldron''.<ref name="ScreenHubReview"/><ref name="TCGFriends"/> The set was described as “the most well‑themed and gorgeous yet” and “as close to horror as Disney Lorcana is likely to get.”<ref name="ScreenHubReview"/>

== Trivia ==
* The set includes the first Ink Champions, with each of the six Sensational Six representing one of Lorcana’s ink types.<ref name="ReleaseNotes"/>
* A behind‑the‑scenes documentary on the making of the ''Demona – Scourge of the Wyvern Clan'' card was released on YouTube and Instagram.<ref name="PressRelease"/>
* The Headless Horseman and characters from ''The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'' appear in Lorcana for the first time in this set.<ref name="ProductPage"/>
* Prerelease participants received a promo version of ''The Horseman Strikes!'' while supplies lasted.<ref name="PrereleaseGuide">{{cite web |title=Whispers in the Well Prerelease Guide |url=https://www.disneylorcana.com/en-US/news/2025/11/2025-11-whispers-in-the-well-prerelease-guide |publisher=Ravensburger |date=November 2025 |access-date=2026-04-21}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[List of Disney Lorcana sets]]
* [[Fabled]]
* [[Winterspell]]
* [[Gargoyles in Disney Lorcana]]

== References ==
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