Booster pack
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| Booster Pack | |
|---|---|
| File:Lorcana booster pack example.jpg | |
| Product type | Randomized card pack |
| Release date | August 18, 2023 (first release) |
| Contents | 12 randomized cards |
| Compatibility | All standard sets |
A Booster Pack is the primary randomized product in Disney Lorcana. Each booster pack contains 12 cards from a specific set, including a guaranteed foil card. Booster packs are sold individually, in booster boxes (24 packs), and included in other products like starter decks and the Illumineer's Trove.
Product contents
A standard Lorcana Booster Pack contains:
- 6 common cards
- 3 uncommon cards
- 2 rare, super rare, or legendary cards
- 1 foil card of any rarity (common, uncommon, rare, super rare, legendary, or enchanted)
The foil card replaces a common in the pack – it does not take the slot of a rare or legendary. Starting with Fabled (Set 9), the foil card is guaranteed to be in a separate slot, and the pack may also include an additional rare or legendary.
Card distribution by set
While the basic distribution remains consistent, some sets have introduced variations:
- The First Chapter – 204 base cards + 12 Enchanted variants. Enchanted cards appear in approximately 1 in 96 packs (1 in 4 booster boxes).
- Rise of the Floodborn – Reduced Enchanted frequency to 1 in 144 packs (1 in 6 boxes).
- All subsequent sets – Enchanted cards appear in roughly 1 in 144 packs.
- Fabled onward – Epic rarity cards appear approximately 1 in 48 packs; Iconic rarity appears 1 in 288 packs (1 in 12 boxes).
Release information
Booster packs are released alongside each main set, typically in two waves:
- Local game stores (LGS) – on the official prerelease or LGS release date
- Mass retail – approximately two weeks later (except for simultaneous worldwide releases starting with Fabled)
Other products containing booster packs
Booster packs are also included in:
- Booster boxes – 24 packs
- Illumineer's Trove – 8 packs
- Starter decks – 1 bonus pack (starting with Archazia's Island)
- Gift sets – 4–5 packs (varies by set)
- Prerelease boxes – 6 packs + promo card
Sealed and draft play
Booster packs are used for limited formats:
- Sealed – Players open 6 packs and build a 40‑card deck.
- Draft – Players take turns picking cards from passing packs (usually 3 packs per player).
Ravensburger has released official guidance for running booster draft events, though the format is less common than sealed due to the need for 8 players and the complexity of card evaluation.
Trivia
- The foil card in each pack is often a chase for collectors. Some foil legendary cards are worth significantly more than their non‑foil versions.
- Booster packs from The First Chapter initially sold for well above MSRP due to supply shortages.
- Pack artwork features a different character from the set on the front. For The First Chapter, the pack art showed Mickey Mouse – Brave Little Tailor.
- Starting with Wilds Unknown, some booster packs include a "list card" showing all cards in the set (similar to Magic: The Gathering's "checklist cards").