The Lorcana tournament in Fort Worth, TX is fast approaching, kicking off on July 20th – 21st. The tournament will be two days, day 1 will be a Swiss format, with 2 games and 9 rounds. Day 2 will be a top 64 best-of-3 single elimination.
Bucky will not be banned for this event, so Emerald Steel is playable at its strongest. This article will quickly help you understand the Set 4 Lorcana meta and what to expect in the upcoming tournament.
1- Emerald Steel
4 Aladdin - Brave Rescuer
1 And Then Along Came Zeus
4 Beast - Tragic Hero
4 Bucky - Squirrel Squeak Tutor
4 Diablo - Devoted Herald
4 Diablo - Maleficent's Spy
3 Flynn Rider - His Own Biggest Fan
2 Hidden Cove - Tranquil Haven
3 Jafar - Dreadnought
4 Let the Storm Rage On
4 Robin Hood - Beloved Outlaw
4 Robin Hood - Champion of Sherwood
2 Smash
4 Strength of a Raging Fire
3 Sudden Chill
4 Ursula - Deceiver
4 Ursula - Deceiver of All
2 We Don't Talk About BrunoThis will likely be the most popular deck in the tournament since it has proven its consistency in previous events. If you’re considering bringing this deck, make sure to practice the mirror matchup as you’ll probably have to play it a couple of times.
This deck relies on Bucky – Squirrel Squeak Tutor to discard opponent’s resources and disrupt their game plan. It still has other tools outside of Bucky – Squirrel Squeak Tutor to discard cards.
If you’re not bringing something other than Emerald Steel, it’s crucial to bring a deck that you know has a fighting chance against Emerald Steel. If you face a couple of Emerald Steel players and your deck isn’t good against it, you might end up eliminated.
2- Ruby Sapphire
3 Be Prepared
4 Brawl
4 Develop Your Brain
4 Fishbone Quill
4 Gramma Tala - Keeper of Ancient Stories
4 Hiram Flaversham - Toymaker
3 How Far I'll Go
2 Ice Block
2 Lefou - Instigator
2 Lucky Dime
4 Madame Medusa - The Boss
4 Maleficent - Monstrous Dragon
4 Maui - Hero to All
4 One Jump Ahead
4 Pawpsicle
2 Sisu - Empowered Sibling
4 Tamatoa - So Shiny!
2 VitalisphereRuby Sapphire is another popular one in the tournament scene. This is a ramp deck that uses One Jump Ahead, Fishbone Quill, and How Far I’ll Go to accelerate its game plan and start playing high-cost cards.
With access to Ruby cards, this deck can control the board and keep the opponent from freely questing. This buys you enough time until Tamatoa – So Shiny! and Lucky Dime carry the game.
3- Ruby Amethyst
3 Be King Undisputed
4 Be Prepared
4 Brawl
4 Chernabog's Followers - Creatures of Evil
4 Flynn Rider - Frenemy
4 Friends On The Other Side
4 Madam Mim - Fox
4 Madam Mim - Snake
3 Madame Medusa - The Boss
4 Magic Broom - Illuminary Keeper
2 Maleficent - Sorceress
4 Maui - Hero to All
4 Merlin - Goat
4 Merlin - Rabbit
4 Sisu - Emboldened Warrior
4 The Queen's Castle - Mirror ChamberThe bounce control deck is one of the safest choices to bring to a tournament. It has a chance to win against anything thrown at it thanks to its ability to adapt to different game plans, switching between aggressive or defensive playstyles.
With Madam Mim – Fox and Madam Mim – Snake, you’re able to return your Characters to your hand. This is useful since you have multiple Characters that benefit from being returned, activating their effects.
With Ruby’s control cards, you can Banish bothersome cards that enable the opponent’s game plan, slowing them down on the board and potentially putting you ahead of the opponent.
4- Sapphire Steel
4 A Whole New World
2 And Then Along Came Zeus
1 Ariel - Treasure Collector
1 Ba-Boom!
2 Beast - Hardheaded
2 Belle - Strange but Special
4 Cogsworth - Grandfather Clock
4 Fishbone Quill
4 Fortisphere
3 Grab Your Sword
3 Gramma Tala - Keeper of Ancient Stories
4 Hiram Flaversham - Toymaker
2 Let It Go
2 Lucky Dime
4 Mr. Smee - Bumbling Mate
4 One Jump Ahead
4 Pawpsicle
2 Rise of the Titans
1 Smash
4 Tamatoa - So Shiny!
4 Tinker Bell - Giant FairySapphire Steel is another Ramp deck that has been finding more success in tournaments. This deck wants to ramp up and quickly play A Whole New World to gain a resource advantage over the opponent. If you hold onto A Whole New World against Emerald Steel, you can revive your hand state and get back on track.
5- Amber Steel
4 A Whole New World
3 And Then Along Came Zeus
4 Ariel - Spectacular Singer
2 Beast - Tragic Hero
3 Cinderella - Ballroom Sensation
2 Grab Your Sword
4 Lawrence - Jealous Manservant
4 Let the Storm Rage On
4 Mr. Smee - Bumbling Mate
3 Piglet - Pooh Pirate Captain
4 Rapunzel - Gifted with Healing
4 Robin Hood - Beloved Outlaw
4 Robin Hood - Champion of Sherwood
3 Sleepy's Flute
4 Strength of a Raging Fire
4 The Queen - Commanding Presence
4 The Queen - Regal Monarch
2 World's Greatest Criminal MindAmber Steel deck remains a solid meta deck especially since it has a fighting chance against the popular Emerald Steel deck.
This deck is all about building up a powerful board and taking value traded to put you ahead of the opponent. Using damage Songs, Amber Steel can control the board and make it exceptionally difficult for the opponent to catch up.
It can run out of resources quickly, so we rely on A Whole New World for resource generation and ensure we have future plays in store for the opponent.
6- Emerald Amethyst
4 Cursed Merfolk - Ursula's Handiwork
4 Diablo - Devoted Herald
4 Flynn Rider - Charming Rogue
4 Kit Cloudkicker - Tough Guy
4 Madam Mim - Fox
4 Madam Mim - Snake
4 Maleficent - Biding Her Time
4 Maleficent - Sorceress
2 Merlin - Crab
2 Merlin - Goat
4 Pascal - Rapunzel's Companion
3 Pegasus - Cloud Racer
4 Pegasus - Gift for Hercules
3 Peter Pan - Shadow Finder
4 The Queen's Castle - Mirror Chamber
4 Ursula - Deceiver
2 Ursula - Sea Witch QueenEmerald Amethyst balances the discard and bounce mechanics, using both to empower its game plan. This deck can cut the opponent’s hand from resources, making it difficult for them to interact with the board.
It has a lot of Lore generation power and if you fall behind on the board, it’s difficult for most decks to catch up. With cards like Kit Cloudkicker – Tough Guy and Mother Knows Best, you can weaken the opponent’s board and put them behind.
7- Red Mufasa
3 Be King Undisputed
1 Be Prepared
3 Brawl
1 Goofy - Super Goof
4 Julieta Madrigal - Excellent Cook
2 Lady Tremaine - Imperious Queen
2 Maleficent - Monstrous Dragon
4 Maui - Hero to All
4 Mother Gothel - Withered and Wicked
4 Mufasa - Betrayed Leader
3 Mulan - Elite Archer
4 Mulan - Injured Soldier
3 Pegasus - Flying Steed
2 Peter Pan - Never Land Hero
2 Peter Pan - Pirate's Bane
2 Prince Eric - Expert Helmsman
4 Rapunzel - Gifted with Healing
2 Scar - Vicious Cheater
3 Sisu - Daring Visitor
2 Sisu - Empowered Sibling
1 Stitch - Abomination
4 Stitch - Carefree SurferThere are always Red Mufasa fans who show up to tournaments. This is an aggressive deck that uses Mufasa – Betrayed Leader to put pressure on the board. The opposing player can’t simply ignore Mufasa – Betrayed Leader since he’s Questing for 2 Lore, but if they Banish him, you’re still developing the top card in your deck, keep the Lore generation going.
