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{{Infobox set
| name = Archazia's Island
| image = Archazias Island logo.png
| set_symbol = Archazias Island symbol.png
| set_code = ARI
| release_date = March 7, 2025 (LGS/Prerelease)<br>March 21, 2025 (retail)
| total_cards = 204
| new_mechanics = Dual-Ink cards, Illusion type, Vanish keyword
| previous_set = [[Azurite Sea]]
| next_set = [[Reign of Jafar]]
}}

'''''Archazia's Island''''' is the seventh set of the ''[[Disney Lorcana]]'' trading card game. It was released by [[Ravensburger]] for prerelease in local game stores on March 7, 2025, with a full global release on March 21, 2025.<ref name="LorcanaGG">{{cite web |title=Disney Lorcana Set 7: Archazia's Island - Spoilers, Release Date, Products, and More |url=https://lorcana.gg/archazias-island/ |publisher=Lorcana.gg |access-date=2026-04-21}}</ref><ref name="StarCityGamesRelease">{{cite web |title=Release Dates, New Franchise Revealed For Disney Lorcana Archazia's Island |url=https://articles.starcitygames.com/lorcana/release-dates-new-franchise-revealed-for-disney-lorcana-archazias-island/ |publisher=StarCityGames |date=January 13, 2025 |access-date=2026-04-21}}</ref> The set is the first to feature '''Dual-Ink cards''', as well as the new '''Illusion''' character type and '''Vanish''' keyword.<ref name="Cardmarket">{{cite web |title=Archazia's Island |url=https://www.cardmarket.com/en/Lorcana/Expansions/Archazias-Island |publisher=Cardmarket |access-date=2026-04-21}}</ref>

The set consists of 204 main set cards, with 18 Enchanted variants and 7 promo cards.<ref name="LorcanaGG"/> ''Archazia's Island'' is notable for introducing the first original character created specifically for Lorcana – '''Archazia''' herself – as well as bringing several new Disney franchises into the game, including ''Lady and the Tramp'', ''Bolt'', and ''The Aristocats''.<ref name="Cardmarket"/><ref name="StarCityGamesRelease"/>

== Story ==
Welcome to Archazia's Island, a vibrant realm within the world of Lorcana that is inhabited by friendly pets and adorable animals.<ref name="Cardmarket"/> Beyond the cast of cuddly critters lies an ancient secret just waiting to be discovered.<ref name="LorcanaGG"/> Illumineers are invited to explore this mysterious island, where they will learn new tricks, uncover hidden mysteries, and encounter the set's namesake – Archazia, Lorcana's first original character.<ref name="LorcanaGG"/>

The island serves as a haven for some of Disney's most beloved animal characters, including the heroic canine Bolt, the romantic duo Lady and Tramp, the musical felines of The Aristocats, and many others.<ref name="Cardmarket"/><ref name="LorcanaGG"/>

== New mechanics and features ==

=== Dual-Ink cards ===
'''Dual-Ink cards''' are the signature mechanic of ''Archazia's Island''. These unique glimmers have two ink identities, making them playable exclusively in decks that include both of their represented colors (at least for Core Constructed).<ref name="StarCityGamesCards">{{cite web |title=Every Card Revealed From Disney Lorcana Archazia's Island |url=https://articles.starcitygames.com/lorcana/every-card-revealed-so-far-from-disney-lorcana-archazias-island/ |publisher=StarCityGames |date=February 24, 2025 |access-date=2026-04-21}}</ref>

Dual-Ink cards allow for game effects that would otherwise never appear on the same card, and enable characters to showcase more than one of their traits.<ref name="LorcanaGG"/> For example, ''Bolt – Superdog'' is a Dual-Ink Amber/Sapphire card, reflecting that he is a supportive and devoted dog (Amber) but also a smart guy (Sapphire).<ref name="Cardmarket"/> Other notable Dual-Ink cards include ''Pongo – Dear Old Dad'', ''Lady – Miss Park Avenue'', ''Belle – Apprentice Inventor'', and ''Beast – Frustrated Designer''.<ref name="Cardmarket"/><ref name="IGNPreview">{{cite web |title=Disney Lorcana: Archazia's Island – First Impressions of the New TCG Expansion |url=https://in.ign.com/disney-lorcana/225176/preview/disney-lorcana-archazias-island-first-impressions-of-the-new-tcg-expansion |publisher=IGN |date=February 24, 2025 |access-date=2026-04-21}}</ref>

While the secondary color currently only restricts deck-building (a card cannot be played in a deck that doesn't match both ink colors), future sets are speculated to reference dual ink mechanically to achieve particular effects.<ref name="Cardmarket"/>

=== Illusion character type ===
'''Illusion''' is a new character type introduced in this set. Illusion cards represent magical projections – they appear real but vanish when disrupted.<ref name="IGNPreview"/> Illusion characters are typically quite strong for their ink cost, but they come with a significant vulnerability.<ref name="IGNPreview"/>

Notable Illusion cards include:
* ''Mufasa – Illusion'' (4-cost, 4/4)<ref name="IGNPreview"/>
* ''Iago – Illusion'' (4-cost, 4/6 with Evasive)<ref name="IGNPreview"/>

=== Vanish keyword ===
The '''Vanish''' keyword is associated with Illusion characters. A character with Vanish is immediately banished if it is targeted by an action (single-use spell).<ref name="IGNPreview"/> This vulnerability makes Illusion characters risky to play, as an opponent can remove them cheaply with any action card. For example, the action ''Double Trouble'' deals 1 damage to up to two characters; if an opponent has two Illusion cards on the field, this action will banish both of them without needing to deal damage.<ref name="IGNPreview"/>

To offset this weakness, Illusion characters have above‑average stats for their cost. The primary enabler for Illusion strategies is the Dual-Ink ''Jafar – Newly Crowned'', who can return any Illusion cards that are banished on the opponent's turn, providing recurring value.<ref name="IGNPreview"/>

=== Pet Pals theme ===
''Archazia's Island'' places a heavy emphasis on Disney's animal characters, with the set described as "a haven for some of the most beloved Disney pups, cats, and even a hamster."<ref name="LorcanaGG"/> The set continues the oceanic theme established by ''[[Azurite Sea]]''.<ref name="StarCityGamesCards"/>

== New franchises ==
''Archazia's Island'' introduces several Disney franchises to Lorcana for the first time:<ref name="Cardmarket"/><ref name="StarCityGamesRelease"/>

* '''''Lady and the Tramp''''' – The 1955 classic joins Lorcana, featuring characters such as Lady, Tramp, Trusty, and Jock.<ref name="Cardmarket"/><ref name="StarCityGamesRelease"/> Dual-Ink cards include ''Lady – Miss Park Avenue'' and ''Tramp – The Tramp''.
* '''''Bolt''''' – The 2008 film about a heroic canine actor appears, with four cards dedicated to the title character: ''Bolt – Dependable Friend'' (Amber common), ''Bolt – Headstrong Dog'' (Steel), and the super rare ''Bolt – Superdog'' (Amber/Sapphire Dual-Ink), which also receives an Enchanted foil treatment.<ref name="Cardmarket"/>
* '''''The Aristocats''''' – The 1970 music‑infused classic features its feline characters, including Duchess, Thomas O'Malley, and the kittens Toulouse, Marie, and Berlioz.
* '''''101 Dalmatians''''' – Additional characters from the 1961 film appear, including ''Pongo – Dear Old Dad'' (Dual-Ink) and ''Perdita – Playful Mother''.<ref name="Cardmarket"/><ref name="Gamespot">{{cite web |title=Where To Preorder Disney Lorcana TCG: Archazia's Island Expansion Set |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/where-to-preorder-disney-lorcana-tcg-archazias-island-expansion-set/1100-6529796/ |publisher=GameSpot |date=February 28, 2025 |access-date=2026-04-21}}</ref>
* '''''Thunderbolt''''' – The fictional TV show protagonist watched by the puppies in ''101 Dalmatians'' also appears as ''Thunderbolt – Wonder Dog'', a forerunner and inspiration for Bolt.<ref name="Cardmarket"/>

Additionally, the set features returning characters from ''Beauty and the Beast'', ''Aladdin'', ''Alice in Wonderland'', ''Mulan'', and ''The Emperor's New Groove''.<ref name="StarCityGamesCards"/><ref name="IGNPreview"/>

=== Archazia – Lorcana's first original character ===
''Archazia's Island'' marks the debut of the first original character created specifically for the Lorcana universe. Archazia is the namesake of the island and is central to the set's mystery.<ref name="LorcanaGG"/> While little is known about her backstory, she is described as having an ancient secret waiting to be discovered by Illumineers who explore her island.<ref name="LorcanaGG"/>

== Products ==
''Archazia's Island'' is available in the following product formats:<ref name="Gamespot"/><ref name="LorcanaGG"/>

* '''Booster packs''' – 12 random cards per pack (including 1 foil card). Booster boxes contain 24 packs.
* '''Booster boxes''' – 24 booster packs.
* '''Illumineer's Trove''' – Includes 8 booster packs, 6 damage counter dice, a lore tracker, 6 card dividers, and a storage box (MSRP $49.99).<ref name="Gamespot"/>
* '''Starter decks''' – Two single‑player decks (Ruby/Sapphire and Amethyst/Steel), each containing 60 cards (including 2 foil cards), 11 damage tokens, a paper playmat, a paper tracker token, a quickstart rulebook, and a bonus booster pack.<ref name="Gamespot"/><ref name="IGNPreview"/>
* '''Gift set''' – Includes a Lilo – Escape Artist Alternate Art promo card (glimmer foil), a card storage box, 3 punch‑out dividers, and 5 booster packs from sets 2–6 (''Rise of the Floodborn'', ''Into the Inklands'', ''Ursula's Return'', ''Shimmering Skies'', and ''Azurite Sea'').<ref name="Gamespot"/>

== Starter decks ==
Two starter decks were released for ''Archazia's Island'':<ref name="IGNPreview"/><ref name="Gamespot"/>

=== Ruby/Sapphire – Beauty and the Beast ===
This deck features characters from ''Beauty and the Beast'' and focuses on item synergy. Key strategies include:
* Dual‑Ink ''Belle – Apprentice Inventor'' becomes cheaper to play based on how many item cards are in your discard. When she quests, she allows the player to put three items from the discard back into the deck.<ref name="IGNPreview"/>
* Dual‑Ink ''Beast – Frustrated Designer'' can banish two items to deal damage to an opposing character.<ref name="IGNPreview"/>
* ''Cogsworth – Protective Clock'' becomes stronger if there is at least one item in the discard.<ref name="IGNPreview"/>
* The deck creates an engine where items are used normally, benefit from being in the discard, and are then returned to the deck to repeat the cycle.<ref name="IGNPreview"/>

IGN praised the Ruby/Sapphire deck as having "a more consistent engine" than its counterpart.<ref name="IGNPreview"/>

=== Amethyst/Steel – Aladdin ===
This deck features characters from ''Aladdin'' and showcases the Illusion and Vanish mechanics. Key cards include:
* ''Jafar – Newly Crowned'' (Dual‑Ink) is the main enabler, returning any Illusion cards banished on the opponent's turn.<ref name="IGNPreview"/>
* Illusion characters include ''Mufasa – Illusion'' (4‑cost, 4/4) and ''Iago – Illusion'' (4‑cost, 4/6 with Evasive).<ref name="IGNPreview"/>
* The deck requires careful timing to avoid having Illusion cards banished cheaply by opponent actions.<ref name="IGNPreview"/>

== Notable cards ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Card name !! Ink color(s) !! Rarity !! Notes
|-
| ''Bolt – Superdog'' || Amber/Sapphire (Dual‑Ink) || Super Rare / Enchanted || The heroic canine in his superhero persona; receives an Enchanted foil treatment.<ref name="Cardmarket"/>
|-
| ''Pongo – Dear Old Dad'' || Amber/Sapphire (Dual‑Ink) || Super Rare || Dual‑Ink version of the 101 Dalmatians patriarch.<ref name="Cardmarket"/>
|-
| ''Lady – Miss Park Avenue'' || Ruby/Sapphire (Dual‑Ink) || – | From ''Lady and the Tramp''.<ref name="Cardmarket"/>
|-
| ''Jafar – Newly Crowned'' || Amethyst/Steel (Dual‑Ink) || – | Enables Illusion strategies by returning banished Illusions.<ref name="IGNPreview"/>
|-
| ''Belle – Apprentice Inventor'' || Ruby/Sapphire (Dual‑Ink) || – | Gains cost reduction based on items in discard.<ref name="IGNPreview"/>
|-
| ''Beast – Frustrated Designer'' || Ruby/Sapphire (Dual‑Ink) || – | Banishes items to deal damage.<ref name="IGNPreview"/>
|-
| ''Lilo – Escape Artist'' || – || Promo (Gift Set) | Alternate art promo card exclusive to the Gift Set.<ref name="Gamespot"/>
|}

== Reception ==
''Archazia's Island'' was well received by critics and players, with particular praise for the introduction of Dual‑Ink cards as a meaningful new deck‑building option. The set's focus on beloved animal characters was also widely appreciated.

IGN noted that while both starter decks have synergies, "the Ruby/Sapphire deck just has a more consistent engine than what the Amethyst/Steel can pull off."<ref name="IGNPreview"/> The Illusion/Vanish mechanic was described as "the most interesting mechanic from this set," though it requires careful play to avoid having powerful characters banished cheaply.<ref name="IGNPreview"/>

Cardmarket described the set as "inhabited by lots and lots of cute animals," highlighting the diverse range of Disney classics featured.<ref name="Cardmarket"/>

== Trivia ==
* ''Archazia's Island'' is the first Lorcana set to feature Dual‑Ink cards, a mechanic that would continue in future sets.<ref name="StarCityGamesCards"/>
* The set introduces Lorcana's first original character, Archazia, who is named after the island itself.<ref name="LorcanaGG"/>
* ''Thunderbolt – Wonder Dog'' is a fictional TV show protagonist from within the ''101 Dalmatians'' universe and served as a forerunner and inspiration for the character Bolt.<ref name="Cardmarket"/>
* The Gift Set includes booster packs exclusively from previous sets (2–6), making it a catch‑up product for collectors rather than a source of new Archazia's Island cards.<ref name="Gamespot"/>

== See also ==
* [[List of Disney Lorcana sets]]
* [[Azurite Sea]]
* [[Reign of Jafar]]
* [[Dual‑Ink cards]]

== References ==
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