For those who are uninitiated, Disney Lorcana is a massively popular trading card game that features characters from the near and far corners of Disney’s vast universe of characters. Lorcana is the land where the unfolding story takes place.

Here are the details from the press release and a plethora of visuals for those of us who prefer to just look at the incredibly pretty pictures.

Shimmering Skies 

In Shimmering Skies, the realm of Lorcana holds a great festival to celebrate its recent victory over Ursula, which concluded the previous set, Ursula’s Return. While most of Lorcana participates in the vibrant, fun-filled activities, a new mystery begins as our Illumineers search for a way to repair the worsening damage the Ursula glimmer caused to the Great Illuminary.  

Shimmering Skies features Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph with the introduction of Disney characters like Vanellope Von Schweetz and Fix-it Felix, Jr. In addition, players can anticipate new gameplay mechanics with an evolved story with gorgeous art – all of which is infused with electric energy that amplifies both the celebration and the gameplay. More details on mechanics and other cards will be unveiled closer to availability. All cards in this set can be used to update existing Disney Lorcana TCG decks or played alongside the previously released sets, The First Chapter, Rise of the Floodborn, Into the Inklands, and Ursula’s Return.

The Disney Lorcana TCG set Shimmering Skies will include two starter decks featuring a combination of Emerald/Steel or Amethyst/Ruby ($16.99 USD/$21.99 CAD), booster packs of additional cards ($5.99 USD/$7.99 CAD) and a new Illumineer’s Trove ($49.99 USD/$64.99 CAD). New accessories include two new playmats, featuring Mirabel from Disney’s Encanto and the “Accomplished Mystic” glimmer of Belle from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, plus a new 9-pocket portfolio showcasing artwork from Disney Lorcana artist Nicholas Kole. New card sleeves and deck boxes will feature Disney’s Tiana and Aladdin. Plus, for the first time, a 9-pocket portfolio and card sleeves highlighting the Disney Lorcana TCG card back design will also be available. 

Shimmering Skies debut at local game stores, Disney Stores, and Disney Parks on August 9, 2024, followed by mass market retailers and DisneyStore.com on August 23, 2024.

Ravensburger also announced an exclusive Shimmering Skies foil card featuring alternative artwork that will be available for a limited time in new, stickered copies of Disney Villainous: Introduction to Evil board game starting August 1, 2024. It will be available at hobby stores nationwide in the US and Canada and select retailers, including Target.com (US), Barnes & Nobles (US), Amazon (US & Canada), Indigo Bookstores (Canada), and Mastermind Toys (Canada).