The First Chapter (set)

The First Chapter
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Set symbol	File:First Chapter symbol.png
Set code	TFC
Release date	August 18, 2023 (LGS) September 1, 2023 (retail)
Total cards	204 standard + 12 Enchanted
New mechanics	Storyborn, Floodborn
Previous set	None (first set)
Next set	Rise of the Floodborn

The First Chapter is the premier set of the Disney Lorcana trading card game. Released by Ravensburger in August 2023, it introduced players to the world of Lorcana and the Illumineers.

Set details

The First Chapter is the first of four sets released in the game's first year. It consists of 204 main set cards, each with a foil variant, plus 12 Enchanted cards, bringing the total to 216.

Mechanics

The set introduced the core mechanics of the game:

• Ink colors – Amber, Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, and Steel.
• Storyborn – Characters that appear exactly as they do in their original Disney films.
• Floodborn – Reimagined characters born from a cataclysmic ink flood.

Card types

The set includes three card types:

• Characters – Units that can quest or challenge.
• Actions – One‑time effects.
• Items – Permanent objects with ongoing abilities.

Products

The First Chapter was available in multiple product forms:

• Booster packs – 12 random cards, including one foil card.
• Booster boxes – 24 packs.
• Starter decks – Three 60‑card pre‑constructed decks.
• Gift set – Contains four booster packs, two oversized foil cards, two foil game cards, and game tokens.
• Illumineer's Trove – Includes eight booster packs, two deck boxes, a player's guide, and a storage box.

Card list

The set features characters from a wide range of Disney properties, including:

• The Little Mermaid – Ariel, Sebastian, Ursula
• Aladdin – Aladdin, Jasmine, Genie, Jafar
• Beauty and the Beast – Belle, Beast, Gaston
• The Lion King – Simba, Scar, Rafiki
• Frozen – Elsa, Anna, Olaf

Reception

The First Chapter was met with high demand and positive reviews. Critics praised the artwork, accessibility, and strategic depth. However, the set faced supply shortages, leading to a reprint run in early 2024.