Amethyst
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| Amethyst | |
|---|---|
| File:Amethyst ink symbol.png | |
| The Amethyst ink droplet | |
| Color identity | Purple |
| Associated traits | Spell synergy, card draw, bounce (return to hand), control |
| Notable characters | Elsa, Genie, Madam Mim, Yen Sid |
| Introduced | The First Chapter (Set 1) |
| Signature keyword | Bounce, Evasive |
Amethyst is one of the six ink colors in Disney Lorcana. It is represented by a purple droplet icon. Amethyst focuses on spell synergy, card draw, and controlling the board by returning characters to their owner’s hand. Amethyst decks typically aim to out‑value opponents through card advantage and disruptive effects.
Philosophy and playstyle
Amethyst is the color of mystery, magic, and intellect. In gameplay terms, Amethyst excels at:
- Card draw – Amethyst has the most card draw effects of any ink color.
- Bounce (return to hand) – Returning opposing characters to hand disrupts tempo and prevents questing.
- Spell synergy – Many Amethyst characters gain bonuses when you play Actions or Songs.
- Evasive – Amethyst shares the Evasive keyword with Ruby, making its characters difficult to block.
- Control – Amethyst pairs well with Ruby for a classic control archetype.
Amethyst is often paired with Ruby for control decks, or with Steel for midrange strategies that combine card draw with removal.
Signature keywords
- Bounce – Not a keyword but a common effect: returning a character from play to its owner’s hand. Amethyst has the most bounce effects.
- Evasive – Characters with Evasive can only be challenged by other Evasive characters.
Notable Amethyst cards
| Card name | Set | Rarity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsa – Spirit of Winter | Rise of the Floodborn | Legendary | Freezes opponent’s characters when played. |
| Genie – On the Job | The First Chapter | Legendary | Draws cards when played, has Evasive. |
| Madam Mim – Fox | Rise of the Floodborn | Rare | Bounces a character when played. |
| Yen Sid – Powerful Sorcerer | Ursula's Return | Legendary | Draws cards when a Magic Broom is in play. |
| Friends on the Other Side | The First Chapter | Common (Song) | Draws 2 cards. |
Amethyst in the metagame
Amethyst has been a dominant control color since the game’s launch. The Ruby/Amethyst control deck was one of the strongest in early competitive play, using Amethyst’s card draw to find Ruby’s removal spells. Amethyst also appears in aggressive Evasive decks paired with Ruby or Emerald.
Trivia
- Amethyst’s ink droplet icon is a stylized purple drop with a sparkling effect.
- The color’s philosophy is inspired by magic and wisdom.
- Amethyst has the most cards that say “draw a card” of any ink color.