Emerald
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| Emerald | |
|---|---|
| File:Emerald ink symbol.png | |
| The Emerald ink droplet | |
| Color identity | Green |
| Associated traits | Disruption, theft, hand manipulation, agility |
| Notable characters | Kuzco, Flynn Rider, Cruella de Vil, Yzma |
| Introduced | The First Chapter (Set 1) |
| Signature keyword | Evasive, Theft, Discard |
Emerald is one of the six ink colors in Disney Lorcana. It is represented by a green droplet icon. Emerald focuses on disruption, stealing resources, and hand manipulation. Emerald decks aim to out‑maneuver opponents by denying them options and gaining incremental advantages.
Philosophy and playstyle
Emerald is the color of cunning, trickery, and agility. In gameplay terms, Emerald excels at:
- Hand disruption – Making opponents discard cards or revealing their hand.
- Theft – Taking control of opponent’s cards or gaining Lore from their actions.
- Evasive – Emerald shares the Evasive keyword, making its characters hard to block.
- Tempo – Emerald characters often have low cost and high agility, allowing for fast starts.
- Location synergy – Some Emerald cards benefit from moving between Locations.
Emerald is often paired with Steel for aggressive midrange decks, or with Ruby for tempo‑control strategies.
Signature keywords
- Evasive – Shared with Ruby and Amethyst, prevents non‑Evasive characters from challenging.
- Theft – Not a keyword, but a common theme: gaining Lore when opponents do something, or taking their cards.
Notable Emerald cards
| Card name | Set | Rarity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuzco – Emporer's New Groove | Into the Inklands | Legendary | Evasive, gains Lore when opponent plays a character. |
| Flynn Rider – Charming Rogue | The First Chapter | Rare | Evasive, gains Lore when questing. |
| Cruella de Vil – Miserable as Usual | The First Chapter | Legendary | Forces opponents to discard cards. |
| Yzma – Conniving Chemist | Azurite Sea | Replenishes hand while disrupting opponent. | |
| You're Welcome | The First Chapter | Common (Song) | Opponent draws a card, then you draw 2. |
Emerald in the metagame
Emerald has been a niche but powerful color, often appearing in aggressive “aggro” decks paired with Steel or Ruby. The “Emerald/Steel discard” archetype aims to empty the opponent’s hand while applying pressure. Emerald’s Evasive characters are also popular in tempo decks.
Trivia
- Emerald’s ink droplet icon is a stylized green drop with a sly, curved shine.
- The color’s philosophy is inspired by the jungle and the emotion of envy.
- Emerald has the most cards that interact with the opponent’s hand.