Disney Lorcana: Dual-Ink Cards, Explained

If you’re new to Disney Lorcana or still getting the hang of the mechanics, your best bet is to start with a starter deck. Building a deck from scratch can be overwhelming at first, but once you’re comfortable, custom decks are the way to go! Why? Because you can mix in the best cards from expansions and create powerful synergies.

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Of course, like any TCG, there are deck-building rules—so no, you can’t just throw in every card you love. And with Dual-Ink cards, things get even trickier! Ready to level up from starter decks? It’s time to get creative!

Dual-Ink Cards, Explained

Dual-Ink cards are a new mechanic introduced in the Archazia’s Island expansion. Unlike regular cards, these feature two Ink icons instead of one. This means that to include a Dual-Ink card in your deck, your deck must contain both of the Ink types displayed on the card. Normally, you follow three main rules when building a deck:

• Your deck must have at least 60 cards.
• You can include up to four copies of the same card.
• Your deck can only contain cards from one or two Ink types.

Dual-Ink cards partially modify the third rule. Normally, you build your deck using either one or two of the six Ink types, but with Dual-Ink cards, you must ensure your deck includes both Ink types shown on the card.

To determine if a card is Dual-Ink, simply check the Ink symbols below its name—if there are two, it's a Dual-Ink card. Another way to tell is by looking at the banner behind the card's name. Regular cards have a single color based on their Ink type, while Dual-Ink cards feature two colors.

For instance, Pascal, Garden Chameleon has both Amber Ink and Amethyst Ink symbols. If your deck consists solely of Amber Ink, you cannot include Pascal, Garden Chameleon, as it also requires Amethyst Ink. Similarly, if your deck is a mix of Amber and Ruby Ink, you still wouldn’t be able to include Pascal, since your deck does not contain both of the required Inks.

In short, before adding Dual-Ink cards to your deck, you must check their Ink types and build your deck accordingly.

As you know, each of the six Ink types represents a unique style, or "personality." Since Dual-Ink cards combine two Ink types, they also blend both personalities, offering new strategic possibilities. However, adding these powerful cards into your deck will restrict your Ink choices. Even so, their impact makes them well worth considering!

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