Sapphire
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| Sapphire | |
|---|---|
| File:Sapphire ink symbol.png | |
| The Sapphire ink droplet | |
| Color identity | Blue |
| Associated traits | Ramping (extra ink), items, card draw, defensive stats |
| Notable characters | Belle, Aurora, Mickey Mouse, Tiana |
| Introduced | The First Chapter (Set 1) |
| Signature keyword | Ramping, Item synergy |
Sapphire is one of the six ink colors in Disney Lorcana. It is represented by a blue droplet icon. Sapphire focuses on accelerating ink production (ramping), synergizing with item cards, and drawing cards. Sapphire decks aim to reach high ink counts faster than opponents to play expensive threats early.
Philosophy and playstyle
Sapphire is the color of wisdom, patience, and resourcefulness. In gameplay terms, Sapphire excels at:
- Ramping – Putting additional ink into your Inkwell beyond the one‑per‑turn limit.
- Item synergy – Many Sapphire cards benefit from having items in play or in discard.
- Card draw – Sapphire has several ways to draw extra cards, often tied to items or ramping.
- High willpower – Sapphire characters often have above‑average Willpower, making them hard to remove.
- Defensive play – Sapphire pairs well with control colors like Ruby or Amethyst.
Sapphire is often paired with Ruby for ramp‑control decks, or with Steel for a defensive midrange strategy.
Signature keywords
- Ramping – Not a keyword, but a common effect: putting extra cards into your Inkwell. Sapphire has nearly all ramp effects in the game.
Notable Sapphire cards
| Card name | Set | Rarity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle – Inventive Engineer | The First Chapter | Rare | Reduces cost of items and can ramp. |
| Mickey Mouse – Detective | The First Chapter | Common | Ramps by putting a card into Inkwell. |
| Aurora – Dreaming Guardian | The First Chapter | Super Rare | Gives Ward to other characters. |
| Tiana – Celebrating Princess | Ursula's Return | Gains Lore when you play items. | |
| One Jump Ahead | The First Chapter | Uncommon (Song) | Ramps and draws a card. |
Sapphire in the metagame
Sapphire has been a key enabler for ramp decks. The Sapphire/Steel “ramp into big threats” archetype has seen competitive play, using Sapphire’s acceleration to deploy expensive Steel characters early. Sapphire also appears in control decks alongside Ruby, using ramp to reach board wipes like Be Prepared sooner.
Trivia
- Sapphire’s ink droplet icon is a stylized blue drop with a calm, deep shine.
- The color’s philosophy is inspired by the ocean and the emotion of wisdom.
- Sapphire has the only cards that allow you to ink more than once per turn.