Disney Lorcana: Rise of the Floodborn brought a ton of exciting new cards, greatly expanding the game’s universe and strategic possibilities. This second set launched on November 17, 2023, at local game stores, with a wider retail release on December 1, 2023. It delves deeper into the unfolding lore of the Inklands, where glimmering new threats and allies emerge, and offers players a richer array of mechanics and character interactions.
This enables a wider variety of deck archetypes, from aggressive strategies to more controlling builds. Among these additions, the Legendary cards truly stand out, offering powerful effects and strategic depth to elevate your gameplay. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the Inklands, knowing which Legendaries pack the biggest punch can give you a significant edge.
Here, we count down the top 10 Legendary cards from Rise of the Floodborn, looking at their impact on the meta, versatility, and sheer power.
10. Sisu – Divine Water Dragon (#159)
- Ink: Sapphire
- Abilities: Draw, Look at Top x
Sisu filters your deck every time she quests with I Trust You, letting you look at the top two cards, keep one, and bottom the other. This gives you consistent access to key cards and better hand quality over time. She’s also Evasive, making it easier for her to quest safely.
9. Madam Mim – Purple Dragon (#47)
- Ink: Amethyst
- Abilities: Evasive, Return to Hand
Madam Mim boasts 4 Lore and Evasive, making her one of the most dangerous natural questers. Her I Win, I Win! ability forces you to either banish her or return two other characters to your hand when she enters play. She fits best in bounce decks where that drawback becomes a synergy.
8. Fairy Godmother – Mystic Armorer (#41)
- Ink: Amethyst
- Abilities: Shift, Challenger
When Fairy Godmother quests, your characters get Challenger +3 for the turn—excellent for board control. If she’s banished in a challenge, she returns to your hand, giving her strong staying power. Though her ability is complex, the value she brings in both offense and recursion is massive.
7. Snow White – Well Wisher (#25)
- Ink: Amber
- Abilities: Return from Discard, Shift
Snow White lets you return a character from your discard pile to your hand whenever she quests. This recursion supports combo setups and resource recovery. With just one or two safe quests, she can restore your most vital characters mid-game.
6. Scar – Vicious Cheater (#125)
- Ink: Ruby
- Abilities: Ready, Rush
Scar comes with Rush, letting him challenge the turn he’s played. His ability, Daddy Isn’t Here To Save You, readies him when he banishes a character, allowing multiple challenges in one turn. While he can’t quest that turn, his surprise board-clearing potential makes him a major threat.
5. Alice – Growing Girl (#137)
- Ink: Sapphire
- Abilities: Gain Lore, Support
Alice starts slow but becomes a Lore monster when she reaches 10 Strength, thanks to What Did I Do?, which grants her +4 Lore. That turns her into a 5-Lore quester—if you can keep her strength high. Unlike Belle’s static bonus, Alice must rebuild her power each turn, making her a trickier but rewarding payoff.
4. Beast – Relentless (#70)
- Ink: Emerald
- Abilities: Ready
Beast’s Second Wind lets you ready him whenever an opposing character is damaged, enabling multiple quests or challenges per turn. Unlike most readying abilities, he isn’t restricted from questing again, making him a powerhouse with the right support. Pair him with ping effects to unlock his full value.
3. Mufasa – Betrayed Leader (#14)
- Ink: Amber
- Abilities: Draw, Look at Top x
Mufasa’s ability, The Sun Will Set, plays perfectly into Amber’s wide-board strategy—when he’s banished, you can play the top card of your deck for free if it’s a character. If it’s not, it stays on top, which can be both a gamble and a setup tool. With the right deck, he turns defeat into momentum.
2. Belle – Hidden Archer (#72)
- Ink: Emerald
- Abilities: Discard, Shift
Belle has 3 Lore and a punishing ability: Thorny Arrows makes your opponent discard their entire hand when they challenge her. That forces them into top-deck mode, often crippling their next turn. If left unchecked, she steadily quests for 3 Lore and pressures the game clock.
1. Beast – Tragic Hero (#173)
- Ink: Steel
- Abilities: Shift, Draw, Gain Strength
Beast’s ability, It’s Better This Way, gives you two benefits: draw a card if he’s undamaged at the start of your turn, or gain +4 strength if he has damage. Either outcome provides solid value depending on board state. With Shift 3, he can come out early to control threats or help refill your hand.
This list highlights some of the most impactful Legendary cards from Lorcana: Rise of the Floodborn. Experiment with these powerful cards and discover how they can elevate your deck-building and gameplay strategies!
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