Steel
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| Steel | |
|---|---|
| File:Steel ink symbol.png | |
| The Steel ink droplet | |
| Color identity | Gray / Silver |
| Associated traits | Defense, damage prevention, resilient characters, direct damage |
| Notable characters | Mulan, Captain Hook, Prince Phillip, Goofy |
| Introduced | The First Chapter (Set 1) |
| Signature keyword | Resist, Bodyguard, Damage dealing |
Steel is one of the six ink colors in Disney Lorcana. It is represented by a gray/silver droplet icon. Steel focuses on defense, damage prevention, resilient characters, and dealing direct damage to opposing characters. Steel decks aim to outlast opponents through durability and removal.
Philosophy and playstyle
Steel is the color of strength, protection, and resilience. In gameplay terms, Steel excels at:
- Resist – Reduces damage taken by characters.
- Bodyguard – Steel shares Bodyguard with Amber, protecting key characters.
- Direct damage – Steel has many actions and abilities that deal damage to characters without challenging.
- High willpower – Steel characters often have high Willpower, surviving multiple hits.
- Challenger synergy – Some Steel cards gain bonuses when challenging.
Steel is often paired with Amber for defensive midrange decks, with Sapphire for ramp‑into‑big‑threats, or with Ruby for aggressive challenge‑based decks.
Signature keywords
- Resist – A character with Resist takes reduced damage from any source. Resist +1 means take 1 less damage.
- Bodyguard – Shared with Amber, forces opponents to challenge this character first when exerted.
Notable Steel cards
| Card name | Set | Rarity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulan – Elite Archer | The First Chapter | Legendary | Deals damage to characters when played. |
| Captain Hook – Forceful Duelist | The First Chapter | Rare | Gains Strength when challenging. |
| Prince Phillip – Dragon Slayer | The First Chapter | Legendary | Resist +2, deals damage to dragons. |
| Goofy – Knight for a Day | The First Chapter | Uncommon | Bodyguard, protects other characters. |
| Grab Your Sword | The First Chapter | Rare (Song) | Deals 2 damage to all opposing characters. |
Steel in the metagame
Steel has been a versatile color since launch. Steel/Amber “Bodyguard” decks protect key engines, while Steel/Sapphire ramp decks deploy large threats early. Steel also appears in aggressive “challenge” decks paired with Ruby, using direct damage to clear the board.
Trivia
- Steel’s ink droplet icon is a stylized gray drop with a metallic sheen.
- The color’s philosophy is inspired by armor and the emotion of courage.
- Steel has the most direct damage spells of any ink color.