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We’re officially in Set Champ season, and the vibes are equal parts excitement and stress.

From not knowing what to play, to testing weird ink pairings, to convincing ourselves our deck choices are definitely correct… this episode is all about the real player experience leading up to a big event.

We also share highlights from a recent franchise tournament, talk Wilds Unknown ideas, and celebrate the community that keeps us coming back every week.

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This week, we’re diving into a full weekend of Lorcana highs, lows, and everything in between. Brittany recaps her experience at the CCQ—from travel chaos and long tournament days to piloting a deck that maybe needed just a little more testing (but still showed its potential). We celebrate standout performances from friends, break down what made the event so special, and talk through the biggest frustrations—from timing issues to prizing conversations that the community keeps circling back to.

Meanwhile, Stephanie shares what it’s been like stepping back, balancin...

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This week on The Lorcana Muses, Brittany is joined by Team Muses teammate Tony...also known as the man who recently took her down with a princess aggro deck. 

Tony shares his journey from walking into a game store by chance and picking up his first starter deck to becoming a regular at league nights and a growing force in the local Lorcana community. Along the way, the Muses dive into what it’s really like learning a TCG from scratch, the challenges of building your first decks, and how the com...

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Is Lorcana all about luck…or is it really just math?

This week, the Muses dive into the age-old TCG debate of luck vs. strategy and how it shows up in Lorcana gameplay. From digging through your deck with Sapphire and still missing the card you need, to those moments where the “heart of the cards” feels very real, we’re breaking down how randomness and skill collide at the table.

In the spirit of March and a little St. Patrick’s Day mischief, we also talk about the kinds of L...

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This week on The Lorcana Muses, Brittany is joined by Mikey from Team Muses to break down the early post-rotation competitive landscape and talk about what’s actually working right now. From Emerald Amethyst tricks and Blurple’s continued consistency to Dogs taking down a major event and forcing the meta to adapt, the conversation focuses on how small tweaks, not full rebuilds, are shaping the format.

The episode dives into why rotation ended up being healthy for the game, how win rates are balancing out across multiple archetypes, and why item...

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Winterspell has officially arrived, and we are deep in our prerelease feels ❄️✨

In this episode, Brittany and Stephanie recap their Winterspell prerelease weekend—from cozy weather and Renaissance Faire detours to pizza-fueled pack openings, bingo chaos, and an absolutely cracked case featuring multiple enchanteds. We talk first impressions of the new enchanted art, which ones stole our hearts (and which surprised us), and why this might be our favorite limited format yet.

We also dive into draft and sealed gameplay, the new 35-card draft rule, and why Wintersp...

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Winterspell is almost here, and that means one thing: it’s draft season

In this episode, Stephanie and Brittany dive deep into limited play for Winterspell, breaking down how they approach draft and sealed events, what excites them most about the set, and how to build a deck when the packs do not love you back.

We walk through our BREAD drafting philosophy (Bombs, Ramp/Removal, Evasive, Aggro/Actions, Draw/Discard), talk about curve expectations, uninkable math, and how limited play differs from constructed — especially for newer players. Then we g...

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This week, Brittany is joined by her HUNK-ulees Daryl for a Winterspell deep dive as life throws curveballs and the Lorcana meta prepares for a major shakeup.

With all the Winterspell cards officially revealed, we break down what has us excited, from Darkwing Duck and Christmas Carol surprises to stunning enchanted and iconic art. We talk new mechanics like boost, underdog, and expanded card draw across inks, and what they mean for the early meta.

Plus, an ongoing debate the community didn’t ask for bu...

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Winter Spell spoiler season is officially here, and there is a lot to talk about. ❄️

This week, Steph is joined by Alex for a cozy-but-chaotic deep dive into the latest Lorcana reveals, including Iconics, Enchanted art, alien synergies, Steel Song hopes, Blurple jank dreams, and why Tinkerbell has us ready to grind set champs all over again.

We break down Winter Spell’s snowy themes, Elsa freezing the vines, and how the lore is shaping up across future sets, plus early thoughts on the evolving meta, CCQ highlights, and why fu...

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After an exhausting but unforgettable weekend, Brittany and Stephanie are finally back in the studio to unpack everything from the Richmond DLC, and there’s a lot to talk about.

From gravelly voices and long travel days to powerful moments of community, this episode dives deep into what made this DLC so special. Brittany reflects on her strongest competitive finish yet, the mental game of pushing through a long event, and what it meant to prove to herself that she still belongs at the table. Stephanie shares her experience jumping into co...

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The Lorcana Muses are back for the new year, and it’s time to reset, refocus, and look ahead. In this episode, Brittany and Stephanie reflect on the start of 2026, what’s shifting for the podcast and the team, and how the new year is shaping up for Lorcana as both a competitive game and a community.

From getting back into recording rhythm to discussing mindset, growth, and what players should be paying attention to right now, this episode is about clarity and momentum. 

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In this solo episode, Brittany takes listeners back to the foundations of deck building , but with a competitive twist. After recapping a quiet week at local league and two surprising CCQ results (including an Amber/Emerald Dogs victory and a wild Amber/Amethyst combo list), she breaks down what makes a deck truly work in Lorcana.

From understanding win conditions to defining deck identity, evaluating curves, analyzing consistency, and avoiding the trap of “too many strategies at once,” Brittany walks through both the theory and practice of building a functional deck. She...

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In this week’s episode, Brittany and Kimber dive deep into the shifting tides of competitive Lorcana as Whispers in the Well continues to shape the meta. From the rise of Amethyst’s “power hour” to the unique choices emerging from Singapore’s Best-of-One event, the muses explore what’s working, what’s waning, and why consistency reigns supreme right now.

Along the way, hear stories from their own deck-building adventures, the struggle of hunting down elusive Amethyst legendaries, and dreams of Infinity format shenanigans (yes… Mufasa is coming). The muses also chat about...

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In this heartfelt Thanksgiving episode, all three Muses come together for their first full trio recording in months, and they’re bringing all the gratitude. Brittany, Stephanie, and Kimber each open up about what they’re thankful for this year, from personal growth and family moments to the laughter, support, and competitive fire that Lorcana have brought into their lives.

Brittany reflects on returning to big tournaments, finding joy in the evolving meta, and the incredible friends and teammates who make every event feel like home. Stephanie shares how Lorcana helped her...

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The Muses are joined by two very special guests this week: Zach and Lindsey from Top Cut Games, the powerhouse duo behind Arizona’s most beloved Lorcana events. From enchanted pulls and CCQ prep chaos to childcare, food trucks, and building a thriving community, we dive deep into what it takes to create the events everyone keeps talking about.

We chat set champs, Whispers in the Well, competitive prep, and how rotation reshaped the game. Plus: favorite inks, favorite Disney characters, a Hercules love-fest, and the origin story of ho...

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It’s a Whispers in The Well pre-release celebration! Kimber and Brittany dive into all the excitement of opening weekend — enchanted pulls, favorite cards, community events, and the magic (and mayhem) of limited play. From Tinkerbell pin-trading nostalgia to cosplay dreams and team jersey nicknames, the Muses share their trademark mix of gameplay talk, Disney love, and good-natured chaos. 

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