If Frozen and Frozen II melted your heart, prepare for chills—in the best way possible. Disney Lorcana brings Arendelle’s magic to life through dazzling cards that combine fan-favorite characters with competitive edge. Whether you’re building a themed deck or climbing the ranked ladder, the Frozen lineup offers serious power beneath all that snow.
From Elsa’s commanding presence to Olaf’s indestructible optimism, these cards shine with thematic flair and tactical utility. And with Rise of the Floodborn and The First Chapter both contributing top-tier options, the synergy potential is as strong as an icy blast from the Snow Queen herself.
So which Frozen cards truly belong in your deck—and why? Here are the top 10 picks that capture the spirit of Arendelle, deliver board control, and maybe even let you win with style.
10. Scepter of Arendelle
Set: The First Chapter
Type: Item | Cost: 1 Ink
Ability: Command — Exert this item → Chosen character gains Support this turn.
Why it’s a gem:
This 1-cost Sapphire item is a quiet MVP. By granting Support, it lets a character add their Strength to another’s challenge—opening doors for tactical outplays and favorable trades.
Ideal in:
Sapphire decks that rely on smart board control or want to enable high-value challenge combos without burning resources.
Collector tip: Low-rarity card but always welcome in trade binders due to its combo potential.
9. Olaf – Friendly Snowman
Set: The First Chapter
Cost: 1 Ink | Stats: 1 STR / 3 WIL / 1 Lore | Inkable: Yes
Why Olaf’s a winner:
For just 1 ink, you get a durable early drop that sticks around and generates lore. His 3 Willpower is no joke for a 1-cost character, giving you time to set up stronger plays.
Bonus:
He’s inkable, making him flexible—play him early or stash him for tempo later.
Fun fact: In sealed formats, Olaf’s efficiency makes him a sneaky pick.
8. Elsa – Snow Queen
Set: The First Chapter
Cost: 3 Ink | Stats: 2 STR / 3 WIL / 1 Lore
Ability: Freeze — Exert this character → Exert an opposing character.
What sets her apart:
Elsa’s Freeze ability sidesteps Ward and disables your opponent’s tempo on their turn. It’s a soft-lock tactic that opens the board for safe quests or high-value challenges.
Pro tip:
Play her right after your opponent quests—then swing safely next turn.
Thematic bonus: It’s exactly what Elsa would do—calmly neutralize the battlefield.
7. Marshmallow – Persistent Guardian
Set: The First Chapter
Cost: 6 Ink | Stats: 5 STR / 5 WIL / 1 Lore
Ability: Durable — When banished in a challenge, return Marshmallow to your hand.
Why Marshmallow’s a must:
He’s a wall. And a boomerang. Your opponent must banish him multiple times, making him a nightmare for removal-light decks.
Synergy alert:
Pairs well with Steel recursion and hand-trigger effects. Also absorbs pressure like a champ.
Collector note: His striking art and niche role in Frozen make him a sleeper hit among collectors.
6. Hans – Thirteenth in Line
Set: The First Chapter
Cost: 4 Ink | Stats: 3 STR / 3 WIL / 2 Lore
Ability: Stage a Little Accident — When one of your characters quests, deal 1 damage to a chosen character.
Why he’s clever:
Hans turns every quest into chip damage, whittling down the board without engaging in risky challenges. Left unchecked, he snowballs fast.
Great combo:
Works beautifully with weenie decks or Lore rush strategies—especially Amethyst swarms.
Flavor win: Just like in the film, Hans causes problems from the sidelines.
5. Grand Pabbie – Oldest and Wisest
Set: Rise of the Floodborn
Cost: 7 Ink | Stats: 3 STR / 6 WIL / 3 Lore
Ability: Ancient Insight — When you remove damage from a character, Grand Pabbie gains +2 Lore this turn.
Why he’s powerful:
One of Lorcana’s best healing payoffs. With just a small heal, Grand Pabbie turns into a Lore cannon. Combine with Healing Glow or Rapunzel – Gifted with Healing to push game-ending lore swings.
Best partners:
Mulan – Elite Archer, Bodyguard walls, and any Sapphire/Ambersplash builds.
Collector angle: A standout among Floodborn rares due to unique design and strong control-lore payoff.
4. Smash
Set: The First Chapter
Cost: 3 Ink | Type: Action (Inkable)
Effect: Deal 3 damage to a chosen character.
Why it’s essential:
Simple, inkable, and deadly. Whether you’re clearing evasive nuisances or finishing a low-health bodyguard, Smash is the dependable removal spell every Steel deck needs.
Core pick:
Pairs well with Elsa decks that soften up enemies with Freeze before smashing them down.
Bonus points: The name fits perfectly. Smash = shatter = ice = tactical flavor win.
3. Let the Storm Rage On
Set: Rise of the Floodborn
Cost: 4 Ink | Type: Song (Singable by 3+ cost characters)
Effect: Deal 2 damage to a chosen character and draw a card.
Why it’s unique:
Songs rarely offer removal and card draw in one neat package. This one’s efficient, ink-cheap if sung, and reloads your hand while hitting the board.
Tempo swing:
Use mid-game to thin the board and replace itself. Especially good when sung by Elsa or Kristoff.
Lore tie-in: A lyrical power play from Frozen II, now a staple in value decks.
2. Let It Go
Set: The First Chapter
Cost: 5 Ink | Type: Song
Effect: Return a chosen character to its player’s inkwell, exerted.
Why it’s a tempo bomb:
This is Lorcana’s answer to hard removal. It doesn’t banish—it disrupts, effectively stealing your opponent’s tempo while taxing their resources.
Competitive tip:
Perfect vs. high-cost cards like Maleficent – Monstrous Dragon or Beast – Tragic Hero. Control decks can even recycle it with bounce tools.
Extra cool: It’s the actual anthem card of Frozen, and it’s brutally effective.
1. Elsa – Spirit of Winter
Set: Rise of the Floodborn
Cost: 8 Ink | Shift 6
Stats: 4 STR / 6 WIL / 3 Lore
Ability: Deep Freeze — When played, exert up to 2 characters. They can’t ready at the start of their next turn.
Why she’s game-changing:
This is the Frozen finisher. Shift her onto a 6-cost Elsa to save ink and slam tempo. Her freeze effect locks down two threats for two full turns, buying you massive questing windows.
Game plan:
Use early Freezes and Let It Go to stall. Then Shift in Elsa – Spirit of Winter, freeze their wincon, and sprint to 20 lore.
Collector gold: As one of the most striking cards in Floodborn, this Elsa has serious long-term value—especially in foil.
Frozen Card Strengths at a Glance
| Strength | Examples | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Early Game Tempo | Olaf, Elsa – Snow Queen | Secure early board presence and lore gain |
| Lore Acceleration | Grand Pabbie, Elsa – Spirit of Winter | Burst potential for game-ending turns |
| Board Disruption | Let It Go, Elsa – Spirit of Winter | Remove or disable key threats |
| Durability | Marshmallow | Stalls aggression and wastes opponent’s turns |
Sample Deck Core: Sapphire/Amethyst Control
- 3× Elsa – Spirit of Winter
- 3× Let It Go
- 3× Elsa – Snow Queen
- 2× Grand Pabbie – Oldest and Wisest
- 2× Let the Storm Rage On
- 2× Olaf – Friendly Snowman
- 2× Scepter of Arendelle
How it plays:
Use early control like Olaf and Freeze to disrupt tempo. Build a solid ink base while managing threats with Let It Go and Smash. Then drop Elsa – Spirit of Winter for the lockdown, and quest your way to victory.
Whether you’re a collector chasing full-art Elsas or a competitor aiming for control wins, Frozen cards offer top-tier synergy, lore pressure, and disruptive power. These cards aren’t just pretty—they’re powerful, thematic, and full of possibilities. In short: Frozen fans, this is your time to shine.
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