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{{Infobox set
| name = Ursula's Return
| image = Ursulas Return logo.png
| set_symbol = Ursulas Return symbol.png
| set_code = URS
| release_date = May 17, 2024 (LGS/Prerelease)<br>May 31, 2024 (retail)
| total_cards = 204
| new_mechanics = Sing Together, Alternate Shift (discard)
| previous_set = [[Into the Inklands]]
| next_set = [[Shimmering Skies]]
}}

'''''Ursula's Return''''' is the fourth set of the ''[[Disney Lorcana]]'' trading card game. It was released by [[Ravensburger]] for prerelease in local game stores on May 17, 2024, with a full global release on May 31, 2024.<ref name="ToyWorldLaunch">{{cite web |title=Disney Lorcana: Ursula’s Return enjoys high profile launch |url=https://toyworldmag.co.uk/disney-lorcana-ursulas-return-enjoys-high-profile-launch/ |publisher=Toy World Magazine |date=May 21, 2024 |access-date=2026-04-21}}</ref><ref name="Kidscreen">{{cite web |title=Ravensburger unveils its fourth Disney Lorcana booster set |url=https://kidscreen.com/2024/03/21/ravensburger-unveils-its-fourth-disney-lorcana-booster-set/ |publisher=Kidscreen |date=March 21, 2024 |access-date=2026-04-21}}</ref> The set serves as the finale of the game's first year of story content, with the iconic sea witch Ursula emerging from the shadows to try and reclaim her power.<ref name="BleedingCool">{{cite web |title=Disney Lorcana: Countdown to Fabled - Evil Rises with Ursula’s Return |url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/disney-lorcana-countdown-to-fabled-evil-rises-with-ursulas-return/ |publisher=Bleeding Cool |date=August 23, 2025 |access-date=2026-04-21}}</ref>

The set consists of 204 main set cards.<ref name="Kidscreen"/> It introduces the long-awaited ''Encanto'' franchise to Lorcana, as well as characters from ''Fantasia'' and new versions of classic characters like Ariel and Ursula.<ref name="RavensburgerReveal">{{cite web |title=Ravensburger reveals next Disney Lorcana set: Ursula's Return |url=https://toyworldmag.co.uk/ravensburger-reveals-next-disney-lorcana-set-ursulas-return/ |publisher=Toy World Magazine |date=March 21, 2024 |access-date=2026-04-21}}</ref> The set also introduces the first cooperative game mode for Lorcana, '''Illumineer's Quest: Deep Trouble'''.<ref name="GamespotCoop">{{cite web |title=Disney Lorcana TCG's New Co-Op Game Is Up For Preorder At Amazon |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/disney-lorcana-tcgs-new-co-op-game-is-up-for-preorder-at-amazon/1100-6523543/ |publisher=GameSpot |date=May 22, 2024 |access-date=2026-04-21}}</ref>

== Story ==
Following the events of ''Into the Inklands'', a powerful Ursula glimmer that was unleashed from the Great Illuminary in ''Rise of the Floodborn'' is ready to put her malevolent plans into motion.<ref name="RavensburgerReveal"/> Using mind control and natural disasters, the ruthless sea witch seeks to take over Lorcana, with only the players and their trusted glimmers standing in her way.<ref name="RavensburgerReveal"/><ref name="Kidscreen"/> The set focuses on Ursula's motives as she emerges from the shadows to try and reclaim her power, confronting the Illumineers in an epic battle.<ref name="BleedingCool"/>

Ursula's Return is intended to be the finale of the first year of the game, completing the first story arc that began with ''The First Chapter''.<ref name="ComicBookMechanics">{{cite web |title=Disney Lorcana Introduces Powerful New Song Mechanic |url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/disney-lorcana-introduces-powerful-new-song-mechanic/ |publisher=ComicBook.com |date=April 27, 2024 |access-date=2026-04-21}}</ref>

== New mechanics ==

=== Sing Together ===
'''Sing Together''' is a new keyword introduced in this set, found on Song cards. While standard songs with the Sing keyword can only be sung by one character, songs with the Sing Together keyword can be sung using any combination of characters in play, so long as the total ink cost of those characters equals or exceeds the cost of the song.<ref name="TheGamerSing">{{cite web |title=EXCLUSIVE: Sing These Six New Songs With Your Teammates In Disney Lorcana's Ursula's Return |url=https://www.thegamer.com/exclusive-sing-these-five-new-songs-with-your-teammates-in-disney-lorcanas-ursulas-return/ |publisher=TheGamer |date=April 25, 2024 |access-date=2026-04-21}}</ref> This allows players to split the cost of a song between multiple characters, including teammates' characters in co-op mode.<ref name="TheGamerSing"/> Lorcana Co-Designer Steve Warner stated that the team had always wanted to introduce Sing Together, but with ''Encanto'' making its debut in this set, "now felt like the perfect time."<ref name="TheGamerSing"/>

Examples of Sing Together songs in the set include:
* ''Look At This Family'' (7 Ink, Rare) – Look at the top 5 cards of your deck, reveal up to 2 character cards and put them into your hand.<ref name="TheGamerSing"/>
* ''Second Star To The Right'' (10 Ink, Not Inkable, Rare) – Chosen player draws 5 cards.<ref name="TheGamerSing"/>

=== Alternate Shift (Discard) ===
In addition to the standard Shift mechanic that allows players to pay reduced Ink to play a Floodborn character on top of a matching character, Ursula's Return introduces an alternative Shift cost that requires discarding cards from hand instead of spending Ink.<ref name="ComicBookMechanics"/><ref name="StarCityGames">{{cite web |title=Every Card Revealed From Disney Lorcana Ursula's Return |url=https://articles.starcitygames.com/lorcana/every-card-revealed-so-far-from-disney-lorcana-ursulas-return/ |publisher=StarCityGames |access-date=2026-04-21}}</ref> This gives players more flexibility in how they bring powerful Floodborn characters into play.<ref name="ComicBookMechanics"/>

=== Classification synergies ===
While not a new mechanic per se, Ursula's Return places a strong emphasis on classification-based synergies. The two starter decks showcase this trend: the Amber/Amethyst deck is built around the Madrigal family classification, while the Sapphire/Steel deck focuses on the Hero classification.<ref name="ComicBookReview">{{cite web |title=Disney Lorcana: Ursula's Return Starter Decks Review: Classifications Take Front Stage |url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/disney-lorcana-ursulas-return-review/ |publisher=ComicBook.com |date=May 6, 2024 |access-date=2026-04-21}}</ref>

== New franchises and featured characters ==

=== Encanto (first appearance) ===
''Encanto'' makes its Lorcana debut in Ursula's Return, featuring the entire Madrigal family:<ref name="RavensburgerReveal"/><ref name="Kidscreen"/>
* '''Mirabel Madrigal''' – Featured as ''Mirabel Madrigal – Gift of the Family'' (adds Lore to other Madrigal characters when she quests)
* '''Bruno Madrigal''' – Appears as ''Bruno Madrigal – Out of the Shadows''
* '''Luisa Madrigal''' – Appears as ''Luisa Madrigal – Rock of the Family'' (gains Strength when another character is in play)
* '''Pepa Madrigal''' – ''Pepa Madrigal – Weather Maker''
* '''Dolores Madrigal''' – ''Dolores Madrigal – Easy Listener'' (draws a card when played if an opponent has an exerted character)
* '''Antonio Madrigal''' – ''Antonio Madrigal – Animal Expert''
* '''Agustín Madrigal''' – ''Agustín Madrigal – Clumsy Dad''
* '''Félix Madrigal''' – ''Félix Madrigal – Fun-Loving Family Man''
* '''Casa Madrigal – Casita''' – A Location card representing the magical family home<ref name="MushuEncanto">{{cite web |title=Camilo, Isabela and More Encanto Cards Make Their Debut |url=https://mushureport.com/camilo-isabela-and-more-encanto-cards-make-their-debut/ |publisher=Mushu Report |date=April 26, 2024 |access-date=2026-04-21}}</ref>

Several Madrigal character cards have draw abilities, with certain cards allowing players to draw cards when certain conditions are met.<ref name="ComicBookEncanto">{{cite web |title=Disney Lorcana Adds Encanto in New Ursula's Return Set |url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/disney-lorcana-adds-encanto-new-ursulas-return-set/ |publisher=ComicBook.com |date=March 20, 2024 |access-date=2026-04-21}}</ref>

=== Fantasia ===
The set introduces characters from Disney's 1940 classic ''Fantasia'':<ref name="RavensburgerReveal"/>
* '''Yen Sid – Powerful Sorcerer''' (Amethyst, Legendary/Enchanted) – The powerful sorcerer who appears as a Legendary card with abilities tied to having Magic Broom characters in play.<ref name="ComicBookEncanto"/><ref name="YenSid">{{cite web |title=Yen Sid - Powerful Sorcerer |url=https://starcitygames.com/ |publisher=Star City Games |access-date=2026-04-21}}</ref>
* '''Magic Brooms''' – Companion characters that synergize with Yen Sid.

=== Additional returning franchises ===
* '''''The Little Mermaid''''' – New versions of Ariel (''Ariel – Determined Mermaid'', ''Ariel – Singing Mermaid'') and multiple Ursula variants (''Ursula – Sea Witch Queen'', ''Ursula – Vanessa'', ''Ursula – Eric's Bride'')<ref name="Kidscreen"/>
* '''''Hercules''''' – ''Megara – Captivating Cynic'' (Emerald)<ref name="Cardtitan">{{cite web |title=Ursula's Return (4) |url=https://www.cardtitan.com/ |publisher=Card Titan |access-date=2026-04-21}}</ref>
* '''''Mulan''''' – ''Li Shang – Imperial Captain'', ''Mulan – Armored Fighter''
* '''''Sleeping Beauty''''' – ''Aurora – Tranquil Princess''
* '''''Peter Pan''''' – ''Peter Pan – Shadow Finder''
* '''''Raya and the Last Dragon''''' – ''Sisu – Wise Friend''
* '''''Tangled''''' – ''Pascal – Inquisitive Pet''
* '''''The Princess and the Frog''''' – ''Tiana – Celebrating Princess'' (featured on the Illumineer's Trove packaging)

== Products ==
Ursula's Return was available in the following product formats:<ref name="RavensburgerReveal"/><ref name="StarCityGames"/>

* '''Booster packs''' – 12 random cards per pack (6 common, 3 uncommon, 2 rare/super rare/legendary, 1 foil of any rarity). MSRP $5.99. Booster boxes contain 24 packs.<ref name="StarCityGames"/>
* '''Booster boxes''' – 24 booster packs.
* '''Illumineer's Trove''' – Includes 8 booster packs, 6 damage-counter dice, a lore counter, 6 card dividers, and a storage box (MSRP $49.99).<ref name="RavensburgerReveal"/>
* '''Starter decks''' – Two preconstructed 60-card decks (MSRP $16.99 each).<ref name="RavensburgerReveal"/>
* '''Illumineer's Quest: Deep Trouble''' – A cooperative boxed set (see below).<ref name="GamespotCoop"/>
* '''Accessories''' – Playmats, card sleeves, and deck boxes featuring new artwork.<ref name="RavensburgerReveal"/>

== Starter decks ==

=== Amber/Amethyst – Madrigal Family Deck ===
This deck is built around the Madrigal family from ''Encanto''. It focuses on flooding the board with characters and keeping them alive through healing, with various Madrigal characters supporting each other.<ref name="ComicBookReview"/> Key cards include:
* ''Mirabel Madrigal – Gift of the Family'' – Adds a Lore to all other Madrigal-classified cards when she quests
* ''Pepa Madrigal – Weather Maker'' – Syncs with her daughter Dolores Madrigal to trigger card draw effects
* ''Bruno Madrigal – Out of the Shadows'' – Provides strategic advantages
* ''Look At This Family'' – A Sing Together song that searches the top 5 cards for character cards
* The deck includes several card draw abilities that help players push characters and maximize the Madrigal-themed synergies<ref name="ComicBookReview"/>

=== Sapphire/Steel – Hero Classification Deck ===
This deck leans heavily on the Hero classification, with several cards buffing or taking advantage of Hero cards in play.<ref name="ComicBookReview"/> Key cards include:
* ''Anna – True-Hearted'' – Gives other Hero cards an additional Lore when she quests (similar to Mirabel Madrigal)
* ''Anna – Braving the Storm'' – Gets extra Lore if another Hero is in play
* ''Philoctetes – No-Nonsense Instructor'' – Gives all Heroes Challenger +1 and scores additional Lore whenever a Hero enters play
* ''Imperial Bow'' – Adds Challenger +2 and Evasive to a Hero character
* ''One Last Hope'' – Gives a character Resist +2 and lets them challenge ready characters if they're a Hero<ref name="ComicBookReview"/>

TheGamer noted that this deck provides "a framework for a Hero-themed deck that you can build upon, with a core of viable characters like Philoctetes, No Nonsense Instructor and Anna, True-Hearted that you can use to build a fun, and potentially even competitive deck with."<ref name="TheGamerReview">{{cite web |title=Disney Lorcana: Ursula's Return Review |url=https://www.thegamer.com/disney-lorcana-ursulas-return-review/ |publisher=TheGamer |date=June 6, 2024 |access-date=2026-04-21}}</ref>

== Illumineer's Quest: Deep Trouble ==
''Illumineer's Quest: Deep Trouble'' is the first cooperative game mode for Disney Lorcana. Instead of going head-to-head with another player, 1–4 players team up to defeat Ursula in an epic battle.<ref name="GamespotCoop"/> The game offers four difficulty levels ranging from easy to extreme, with each level featuring rules variations that make the play experience unique. It is endlessly replayable and can be expanded up to four players with additional decks.<ref name="RavensburgerReveal"/>

The set includes everything needed for 1–2 players:<ref name="StarCityGames"/><ref name="GamespotCoop"/>
* 1 oversized Ursula card
* 1 Ursula scenario deck (50 cards) with a unique gold‑backed design featuring entangled glimmers and mighty natural disasters
* 2 prebuilt player decks (60 cards each) featuring Yen Sid (from ''Fantasia'') and Mulan<ref name="401Games">{{cite web |title=Disney Lorcana: Ursula's Return - Illumineer's Quest Deep Trouble |url=https://store.401games.ca/ |publisher=401 Games |access-date=2026-04-21}}</ref>
* 2 oversized, double‑sided battleground cards
* 1 Deep Trouble playmat
* 1 Ursula draw token
* 3 Lore tracker tokens
* 29 damage counters
* 1 secret Victory card wrapped in gold foil (opened only upon defeating Ursula)
* Deep Trouble rules sheet

Ravensburger marketing manager Léa Dillenseger noted that even players in the Ravensburger office were not always able to beat Ursula, especially at higher difficulty levels.<ref name="ToyWorldLaunch"/> Players may also use their own Lorcana decks from previous sets to supplement the experience.<ref name="ToyWorldLaunch"/>

TheGamer described Deep Trouble as "a whole new way to play Lorcana" that adds narrative depth to the game.<ref name="TheGamerReview"/>

== Notable cards ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Card name !! Ink color !! Rarity !! Notes
|-
| ''Ursula – Sea Witch Queen'' || Amethyst || Legendary || Shift 5, quests for 3 Lore; features the ability "Now I am the Ruler!"<ref name="UrsulaQueen">{{cite web |title=Ursula - Sea Witch Queen - 58/204 - Legendary |url=https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ |publisher=Nerd Rage Gaming |access-date=2026-04-21}}</ref>
|-
| ''Yen Sid – Powerful Sorcerer'' || Amethyst || Legendary / Enchanted || Draws cards when a Magic Broom is in play<ref name="YenSid"/>
|-
| ''Mirabel Madrigal – Gift of the Family'' || Amber || – | Adds Lore to other Madrigal characters when she quests
|-
| ''Bruno Madrigal – Out of the Shadows'' || Amethyst || – | Provides strategic benefits when played
|-
| ''Luisa Madrigal – Rock of the Family'' || – || – | Gains +2 Strength when another character is in play
|-
| ''Ariel – Determined Mermaid'' || Steel || – | Draws a card when a Song is played, then discards a card<ref name="MushuDecks">{{cite web |title=Ursula's Return Starter Deck Lists |url=https://mushureport.com/ursulas-return-starter-deck-lists/ |publisher=Mushu Report |date=May 6, 2024 |access-date=2026-04-21}}</ref>
|-
| ''Pascal – Inquisitive Pet'' || Sapphire || – | Looks at the top 3 cards of your deck and rearranges them when played<ref name="MushuDecks"/>
|-
| ''Antonio Madrigal – Animal Expert'' || Amethyst || – | A Storyborn Ally with the Madrigal classification<ref name="MushuDecks"/>
|}

== Reception ==
Ursula's Return was well received by critics and players. TheGamer noted that the set "has exceeded my expectations" and that "across the board, these are the best Lorcana products Ravensburger has released to date."<ref name="TheGamerReview"/> The starter decks were praised for improving with each set, with the Amber/Amethyst Madrigal deck described as having "more personality" than previous offerings.<ref name="TheGamerReview"/>

ComicBook.com highlighted the growing emphasis on classification-based synergies, noting that the starter decks "focus on another area of the game that's slowly grown in usefulness over the past year – the ability to have cards synergize with other cards of the same classification."<ref name="ComicBookReview"/>

The cooperative Illumineer's Quest was particularly well received, with TheGamer stating that it "adds narrative depth to Lorcana" and that "the new decks and characters reflect engaging battle themes."<ref name="TheGamerReview"/> Ravensburger reported that the set enjoyed a "high profile launch" with fans gathering at Disney Stores for release events.<ref name="ToyWorldLaunch"/>

Collector Station noted that "Ursula's Return hits a satisfying sweet spot. Pull rates are fair—chase cards feel within reach without being overprinted."<ref name="CollectorStation">{{cite web |title=Disney Lorcana: Ursula’s Return – Product Review |url=https://collectorstation.com/ |publisher=Collector Station |date=May 19, 2025 |access-date=2026-04-21}}</ref>

== Trivia ==
* Ursula's Return is the first Lorcana set to introduce a cooperative game mode (Illumineer's Quest: Deep Trouble).<ref name="GamespotCoop"/>
* The set marks the debut of ''Encanto'' and ''Fantasia'' characters in Lorcana.<ref name="RavensburgerReveal"/>
* The release of Ursula's Return coincided with the launch of the Disney Lorcana Challenge, a new competitive event circuit.<ref name="RavensburgerReveal"/>
* The Illumineer's Quest: Deep Trouble includes a secret Victory card wrapped in gold foil that players can open only upon defeating Ursula.<ref name="ToyWorldLaunch"/>
* Unlike previous sets, Ursula's Return does not include a Gift Set product; instead, the Illumineer's Quest serves as the premium boxed offering.<ref name="TheGamerReview"/>
* The set includes a ''Casa Madrigal – Casita'' Location card, marking the first time a location from a film released after 2020 appeared in Lorcana.<ref name="MushuEncanto"/>

== See also ==
* [[List of Disney Lorcana sets]]
* [[Into the Inklands]]
* [[Shimmering Skies]]
* [[Encanto in Disney Lorcana]]

== References ==
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