Summary
- Disney Lorcana's popularity has exceeded its supply, making it difficult to find the game for retail purchase.
- The game offers a range of products, including booster packs and starter decks, but the scarcity of supply can hinder the game's sustained popularity.
The First Chapter of Disney Lorcana has proven perhaps a little too popular, raising the question of when it will actually be possible to buy the game again. As a new collectible trading card game that capitalizes on the popularity and appeal of Disney cartoon characters, Disney Lorcana has quickly attracted a following that has outpaced its actual supply. Disney Lorcana first hit the shelves of local game stores on August 18 and expanded to big-box retailers on September 1, but both of these releases quickly depleted most of their supply, making finding any products for retail a matter of luck.
The launch lineup of products for Disney Lorcana runs the gamut from booster packs to the deluxe Disney Lorcana Illumineer's Trove package, offering a variety of ways to jump into the game or expand a collection. Starter Decks, which include effective decks and a bonus booster pack, are the most critical package for gameplay, while boosters are quickly taking the collector's market by storm. Although scarce supply can increase the value of rare cards, supply falling too short of demand can make it harder for local gameplay scenes to get the strong start necessary for the game's sustained popularity.
Disney Lorcana Boosters Will Return In October
A thread from the official Disney Lorcana Twitter provides an update on the popular TCG's stock issues, clarifying that "additional booster product" will start reappearing in local game stores in October.
This may be of little use in areas without any local game stores, but prioritizing these venues helps the gameplay scene and minimizes the amount of product that will end up in the hands of scalpers instead. Smaller stores are likely to place limits on purchases or allocate stock to gaming events, preventing people from buying up entire boxes of boosters for resale.
Disney Lorcana: The First Chapter Will Get A 2024 Reprint
The full scope of Disney Lorcana: The First Chapter stock issues might not get resolved until Q1 2024, when reprints will be started in North America and Europe. This should bring products like Starter Decks and the Illumineer's Trove back onto the market alongside more booster packs, likely in both local game stores and larger retailers. Until then, newcomers might be better off looking to the planned November release date for Disney Lorcana's second set of cards, which should be just as playable and hopefully run into less extreme supply problems.
Buying Disney Lorcana right now can be a somewhat frustrating experience, but it's reassuring to know that there are at least some plans in place to ensure that The First Chapter doesn't remain a white whale for many interested parties. The October wave of booster packs should be an exciting event at local game stores that receive supply, while the Q1 2024 reprint offers the most encouraging news for general supply. Although this could be a long time to wait for Disney Lorcana: The First Chapter, any news is better than no news at all.
Source: Disney Lorcana/Twitter
