Azurite Sea

Azurite Sea
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Set symbol	File:Azurite Sea symbol.png
Set code	AZS
Release date	November 15, 2024 (LGS/Prerelease) November 25, 2024 (retail)
Total cards	204
New mechanics	Robot classification, Inventor synergies
Previous set	Shimmering Skies
Next set	Archazia's Island

Azurite Sea is the sixth set of the Disney Lorcana trading card game. It was released by Ravensburger for prerelease in local game stores on November 15, 2024, and had a full global release on November 25, 2024. The set introduces a high‑seas adventure theme and features the debuts of Big Hero 6 and Chip 'n' Dale: Rescue Rangers in Lorcana.

The set consists of 204 main set cards. Azurite Sea does not introduce any major core mechanics like previous expansions, but instead focuses on two new character types – Robot and Inventor – that create synergistic deck‑building opportunities. The set also emphasizes Pirate-themed characters and brings Location cards back into the spotlight.

Story

Following the events of Shimmering Skies, the Illumineers set sail across the beautiful yet unpredictable Azurite Sea in search of a more experienced Illumineer to help them repair the shattered Great Illuminary. They encounter all sorts of foes who want to control the realm, including kakamora pirates, wily swashbucklers, and rival inventors with their accompanying robots. The Azurite Sea was previously mentioned on older cards, including Monstro – Whale of a Whale and Denahi – Avenging Brother.

New mechanics and features

Robot classification

Robot is a new character classification introduced in this set, with Baymax leading the charge. Robot characters often have synergies with Inventor‑type characters and feature unique abilities related to protection and cost reduction.

Inventor synergies

The set introduces new synergies for Inventor-type characters. Many Inventor cards benefit from having items in play or work together to reduce costs and generate Lore. Key Inventor characters include Gadget Hackwrench, Hiro Hamada, and the cast of Big Hero 6.

Pirate theme

Azurite Sea places a strong emphasis on Pirate-themed characters. Pirate cards often have abilities that stack well together, focusing on camaraderie and teamwork. For example, Jim Hawkins – Honorable Pirate allows players to look at the top cards of their deck and put Pirate characters directly into their hand, while Wendy Darling adds an extra attack and Lore when another Pirate is in play.

Location focus

The set brings Location cards back to the forefront. Moana – Kakamora Leader is a standout card in this regard – she costs 7 Ink to play, has 6 Strength and 5 Willpower, and can move any number of characters to the same location for free, earning 1 Lore for each character moved.

New franchises and featured characters

Big Hero 6 (first appearance)

The entire cast of Big Hero 6 makes its Lorcana debut in Azurite Sea, including:

• Baymax – The healthcare robot, featured as a Robot‑classification card
• Hiro Hamada – The brilliant young inventor
• Honey Lemon – The warm and bubbly chemist
• Wasabi – The laser‑wielding scientist
• Go Go Tomago – The magnet‑propelled speedster
• Fred – The monster‑suit‑wearing science enthusiast

Rescue Rangers (first appearance)

Chip 'n' Dale: Rescue Rangers joins Lorcana with:

• Chip and Dale
• Gadget Hackwrench – The inventive mouse
• Monterey Jack – The cheese‑loving adventurer
• Zipper – The loyal fly

Additional characters

• Treasure Planet – Jim Hawkins – Honorable Pirate, John Silver
• Lilo & Stitch – Stitch – Alien Buccaneer
• Winnie the Pooh – Tigger – In the Crow's Nest, Hunny Pirate Winnie, Littlest Pirate Roo
• The Emperor's New Groove – Yzma – Conniving Chemist
• Peter Pan – Wendy Darling
• Moana – Moana – Kakamora Leader
• Aladdin – Jasmine
• Wreck-It Ralph – Fix It Felix, Jr.
• The Lion King – Scar – Vengeful Lion

Products

Azurite Sea was available in the following product formats:

• Booster packs – 12 random cards per pack (MSRP $5.99). Booster boxes contain 24 packs.
• 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).
• Starter decks – Two single‑player decks (Ruby/Amber and Sapphire/Emerald), 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 (MSRP $16.99).
• Stitch Collector's Gift Set – Includes a Stitch‑themed card portfolio, 4 Azurite Sea booster packs, and a unique “Stitch – Alien Buccaneer” water foil promo card (MSRP $49.99).
• Accessories – Two new playmats (featuring Elsa – The Fifth Spirit and Donald Duck – Buccaneer), new card sleeves, and deck boxes featuring Scar – Vengeful Lion and Winnie the Pooh – Hunny Wizard.

Starter decks

Ruby/Amber – Pirate deck

This deck is led by Tigger – In the Crow's Nest and focuses on pirate‑themed characters and Location synergy. Key cards include:

• Jim Hawkins – Honorable Pirate – Looks at the top 4 cards of the deck and puts Pirate characters directly into the hand
• Wendy Darling – Adds an extra attack and Lore when another Pirate is in play
• Moana – Kakamora Leader – Moves any number of characters to a location for free, gaining Lore for each character moved
• Pooh Pirate Ship – Item that returns a Pirate character card from discard to hand

Sapphire/Emerald – Inventor deck

This deck is led by Gadget Hackwrench – Brilliant Bosun and focuses on keeping item cards in play to enable Inventor synergies. Key mechanics include:

• Once a player has three items on the table, Inventor character cards come into play for one less Ink
• Hiro Hamada gives all other Inventor characters Resist +1
• Baymax is discounted on entry if another Inventor is already in play

Notable cards

Card name	Ink color(s)	Rarity	Notes
Baymax – Healthcare Companion	–	Robot‑classification character, leads the Robot theme.
Stitch – Alien Buccaneer	–	Exclusive water foil promo card included in the Stitch Collector's Gift Set.
Jim Hawkins – Honorable Pirate	Amber	Recruits Pirate characters from the top of the deck.
Moana – Kakamora Leader	Ruby	Moves characters to Locations for free, gaining Lore.
Gadget Hackwrench – Brilliant Bosun	Sapphire/Emerald	Leads the Inventor deck, enables cost reduction for Inventor cards.
Tigger – In the Crow's Nest	Ruby	Pirate deck leader, gains Strength and Lore as the action increases.

Reception

Azurite Sea was praised for its cohesive nautical theme and the introduction of long‑requested franchises like Big Hero 6 and Rescue Rangers. Polygon noted that the set “moves the upstart TCG out of the doldrums” and that the starter decks were “solidly built” and “thematic.”

Trivia

• Azurite Sea is the first Lorcana set to feature characters from Big Hero 6 and Chip 'n' Dale: Rescue Rangers.
• The Azurite Sea was previously referenced on older cards, including Monstro – Whale of a Whale and Denahi – Avenging Brother.
• The Stitch Collector's Gift Set includes a unique “water foil” treatment for the Stitch – Alien Buccaneer promo card.

See also

• List of Disney Lorcana sets
• Shimmering Skies
• Archazia's Island