Everything You Need to Know About Disney Lorcana’s Newest Chapter
Disney Lorcana’s newest expansion, Whispers in the Well, has arrived, pulling players and collectors into the depths of the Inklands for a tale of mystery, echoes, and discovery. This guide gathers everything you need to know about the set: its story, mechanics, key cards, and the stunning artistry that makes it one of Lorcana’s most captivating releases yet.
Whether you are a returning Illumineer or stepping into Lorcana for the first time, this post will walk you through what matters most — and serve as a reference point throughout the season.
The Theme and Story
Whispers in the Well continues Lorcana’s unfolding narrative of the Great Illuminary, but this time the focus turns inward — into the Ink Wells themselves. The set explores what happens when glimmers take partial form, revealing strange, half-real echoes of familiar Disney characters. These Whisper glimmers blur the line between illusion and memory, giving the set its haunting tone.
Several new Disney worlds make their debut. The Gargoyles franchise joins Lorcana with its brooding gothic aesthetic, led by Goliath and Demona. The Headless Horseman gallops in from The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, introducing supernatural flair, while The Black Cauldron deepens Lorcana’s dark fantasy roots with The Horned King. Together these additions balance nostalgia, danger, and discovery — marking a bold creative turn for the game.
Release Details and Products
The set pre-released on 7 November 2025 in local game stores, followed by general retail on 14 November 2025. Two starter decks headline the product range:
Amber & Emerald — built around flexible control and lore management.
Sapphire & Steel — showcasing the Gargoyles and resource synergy.
The full set contains 204 main cards, alongside 18 Enchanted, 18 Epic, and 2 Iconic cards. Collectors can expect premium foiling and distinctive artwork across rarities. Booster boxes, gift sets, and Illumineer’s Troves round out the release, maintaining Lorcana’s collector-friendly variety.
Key Mechanics and Gameplay Updates
While Whispers in the Well continues familiar gameplay patterns, it expands them in meaningful ways.
Boost allows players to place cards beneath certain glimmers to amplify their abilities, adding strategic depth to turn planning.
Whisper glimmers represent partial echoes of characters and tie directly into Boost, offering new sequencing decisions.
Stone by Day, unique to the Gargoyles, prevents them from readying when you have three or more cards in hand — a clever translation of the show’s lore into gameplay.
A new anti-Evasive keyword lets Gargoyles challenge Evasive characters, countering previous deck types that relied on untouchable glimmers for easy lore gain.
Together, these mechanics make Whispers in the Well one of the most tactically diverse sets to date.
Key Cards to Watch
Demona, Scourge of the Wyvern Clan (Steel, Enchanted) A powerful Gargoyle that rewards careful hand management and punishes over-extension. Players love her balance of theme and strength.
Goliath, Clan Leader (Steel, Legendary) Offers stability through draw and defence, ideal for mid-range decks that value timing and control.
Headless Horseman, Rider in the Night (Amethyst, Epic) Already a community icon, this card embodies persistence — returning from the discard pile and riding again.
Horned King, Master of the Cauldron (Amethyst, Rare) Supports recursion and discard synergy, opening creative control archetypes.
Ariel, Spectral Performer (Amber, Epic) Adds resource acceleration through Song synergy, bridging older musical cards with the new mechanics.
Whisper Glimmer – Ethereal Discovery (Ruby, Uncommon) A core example of Boost, scaling in power with every additional Whisper played.
These cards capture the set’s diversity — some competitive, others simply beautiful to collect.
Art and Presentation Highlights
Ravensburger has elevated Lorcana’s art direction once again. Whispers in the Well features richer shadows, spectral lighting, and environments that shimmer like ink under glass. The Enchanted versions of Demona and Headless Horseman are especially striking, with layered foiling that gives depth and movement.
Collectors have praised the consistency of frame design and how Whisper glimmers appear to “glow” from within. It is a set that feels alive on the table and in the binder alike.
In closing...
Whispers in the Well marks a milestone in Lorcana’s evolution — bold new franchises, fresh mechanics, and breathtaking artwork come together to tell a story that feels both eerie and enchanting.
Bookmark this post as your go-to reference for the set. Over the coming weeks, we’ll explore how these cards perform in tournaments, which decks rise from the well, and what secrets still whisper beneath the surface.
Which card are you most excited to play or collect?
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