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The nextDisney Lorcanaset to arrive isAzurite Sea, a set focused on Inventors and Pirate glimmers. The newest set features iconic Disney characters and fan-favorites dressed for the uncharted seas and tropical climates, and the two new Starter Decksreally bring this theme home.Whether looking intoDisney Lorcanafor the first time or for longtime fans just wanting to try out something new, theAzurite SeaStarter Decks have a lot to offer.
The two new Starter Decks are Emerald/Sapphire and Amber/Ruby. The Emerald/Sapphire deck has a lot of cards focused onBig Hero 6, butLorcanaregulars like Stitch and Goofy get to shine, too. The Amber/Ruby Starter Deck features a lot of cards fromWinnie the Poohwhile also showcasing favorites fromMoanaandPeter Pan.As with past Starter Decks, some characters and properties repeat for both decks -in this case,Treasure PlanetandChip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers,for example.
Azurite Sea’s Emerald & Sapphire Starter Deck Highlights
Big Hero 6 & Rescue Rangers Cards Shine
TheEmerald/Sapphire Starter Deck is all about Inventors from Disney properties, and that means Gadget Hackwrench (one of the foils included) fromRescue Rangerstakes front and center. Her “Mechanically Savvy” ability lets Illumineers play Inventor cards for 1 less ink, a pretty valuable ability given how many inventors are in this deck. In fact, the winnability of this deck is dependent on just how well someone utilizes these inventor cards and takes advantage of abilities like Gadget’s.
Each Starter Deck includes:
Other highlighted cards include is “Hiro Hamada - Team Leader,” which comes with the ability “I Need To Upgrade All Of You.” This protects other Inventors by giving them all +1 Resist as long as Hiro is in play. His other ability, “Shape the Future,” allows players to spend ink and search their deck for the cards they need.
“Go Go Tomago - Darting Dynamo” (the other foil included in this deck) helps players gain lore quickly. As soon as the card is in play, Illumineers can gain lore equal to the damage of an opposing character they choose - all for the low cost of 2 ink. Obviously, this means a deal of strategizing and thinking is required to use thisDisney Lorcanadeck effectively - pretty on-brand for a deck that highlights Inventors.
Azurite Sea’s Amber & Ruby Starter Deck Highlights
Pirate Cards Hunting For Precious Lore
Whereas the Emerald/Sapphire Starter Deck focused on using inventors,the Amber/Ruby Starter Deck is full of pirates. “Moana - Kakamora Leader” is a standout, since the ability “Gathering Forces” lets players move as many of the characters to one location as they wish - all while gaining 1 lore per character. “Pooh Pirate Ship,” an Item card, returns a Pirate card from the discard pile to the player’s hand - great for second chances.
The “Tigger - In The Crow’s Nest” card is a bit tricky to get the hang of, but pretty effective once you do. The “Swash Your Buckles” ability adds +1 Strength and +1 Lore any time an action is played. Additionally, only characters with Evasive can challenge him, which helps off-set the 0 Strength and 4 Willpower the card starts off with. If players fail to use him correctly the first time,the “Pooh Pirate Ship” card can become invaluable here.
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“Jim Hawkins - Honorable Pirate” is featured on the cover of the Starter Deck and, along with “Tigger - In the Crow’s Nest,” is one of the two foils included. With a high ink cost (7), but a fair bit of Strength (4) and Willpower (7), his biggest boon is arguably the “Hire A Crew” ability. This allows players tofind 4 more Pirates from their deckand add them to their hand.
Are Disney Lorcana’s Azurite Sea Starter Decks Any Good?
How The Latest Decks Compare To Previous Ones
From my time with theAzurite SeaStarter Decks, I was fond of the Amber/Ruby deck the most. A deck built around a crew of pirates is simply cool, and the Amber/Ruby combo fit more in line with my playstyle. The Emerald/Sapphire deck is by no means bad, andI enjoyed utilizing the various Inventors, but it does seem to require a bit more strategizing, whereas the Amber/Ruby feels more aggressive.
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Compared to previous Starter Decks,Azurite Seafeels on par with theones fromInto The Inklands’puppy-centric Amber/Emerald deck (my personal favorite until now). In time, either deck may prove to be great for competitive play, but right now,I’m not convinced either are as competitively viable asRise of the Floodborn’s Amethyst/Steel deck, which is arguably still the most powerful Starter Deck to date. Even after the shine wears off, I suspect I’ll be usingAzurite Sea’s Amber/Ruby deck, but only time will tell.
Overall, both Starter Decks from theAzurite Seaset feature some of the best artwork to hitDisney Lorcana, and from a beginner’s perspective, they should both work well as an introduction to the TCG (the Quick Start rules are great). They both teach different mechanics, but in a way that won’t overwhelm new players and can also be fun for veterans, too. Regardless, a set comprised of pirates, ships, and the high seas is undeniably cool and a well-welcome addition.
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Copies of bothDisney Lorcana: Azurite SeaStarter Decks were sent toScreen Rantfor the purpose of this review.Azurite Seais available at local hobby stores on June 30, 2025, with a global release of June 17, 2025.
