Disney Lorcana’s launch set will be reprinted due to high demand

Disney LorcanaThe new and innovative trading card is a big hit. TCG was launched in local stores and then at Disney’s theme parks. Scalpers are making money on the second market just a day before its release in big-box stores such as Best Buy. That’s lead publisher Ravensburger to announce a reprint to meet demand.

In an apparent attempt to quell the growing discontent on the part of the German puzzle, board game, and toys manufacturer, they announced this reprint via social media. It’s going to be a little while, however. By October, the company expects to see additional booster packs containing random cards in stores. The collection, which includes more than two hundred cards and is titled The First ChapterThe United States is unlikely to receive the product before the first quarter 2024.

It is not clear what this means for holiday shoppers.

New players can get started in Disney Lorcana is through the purchase of a starter deck — a preconstructed set of 60 cards built around a singular strategy. Those decks are supposed to sell for just $16.99, but at time of publication they’re listed on eBay’s TCGPlayer with a “market price” of more than $30. That means that scalpers — or unscrupulous local game stores — are inflating the price of these decks in order to turn a higher profit. Hoarding stock is a way to fulfill orders, which in turn reduces the amount of decks available for people who want to enjoy the game.

Things only get worse when you’re looking at big ticket items like the Illumineer’s TroveThe gift set should not cost more than $49.99. TCGPlayer states that its current market price is $139.90. Box of 24 boosters? The price should be about $144. The market price of this item is actually $298.

“Our goal is for fans to be able to purchase and enjoy the Disney Lorcana TCG product at the suggested retail price,” Ravensburger said in a statement shared with Polygon, “and we will continue to take steps to ensure a level of availability and quality that keeps the market healthy for both collectors and players.”

This is not a new thing for trading card games. The secondary TCG market boomed during the pandemic as people locked in their houses started searching for quick cash in basements and attics. In August, card values reached a record high when Post Malone paid $4,000 for a very rare card. Magic the GatheringFor a cool 2 million dollars.

You can also read about it here MagicIt is a 30 year old game that has produced tens and thousands of unique cards. Disney LorcanaThe game is only a few months old. There are only a few items. The game will grow if production is increased, however it’s still unclear how the growth of the game will proceed.

If you’d like to try your hand at Disney Lorcana, your best bet is to make a call to your local game store and see if they’ve got a waiting list for when new product comes in. Otherwise, the gates will open online and in person starting Friday Sept. 1 at Best Buy, on the Shop Disney website, and at Miniature Market’s online storefront.