The Ink Table Podcast Episode 15: "So Shiny"
Collect Together
The funny thing about Quests, we each have one. Warriors, training to be the strongest. Scholars, spreading knowledge and wisdom. Jesters, bringing smiles to every face. Or even a lonely Vagabond, searching for their place in the world.
Though our goals may differ, fate somehow finds a way for our paths to intersect. This is one of those moments, as a myriad of travelers stand at the crossroads of tomorrow. A moment where company gathers to share tales of their own adventures. And a moment where fishermen cast their lines, not into the waters, but towards an endless sea of twinkling stars above, in hopes of one day holding treasures made from glitter and gold.
Welcome back and thank you for pulling up a seat at The Ink Table. For only the 2nd time since the founding of this podcast, the crew were fortunate enough to have a special guest join them. This time it was friend of the podcast Mike, AKA DisneyDadCanada (check him out on Instagram). We hope you enjoy this comedic cast, and their conversation on Disney Lorcana’s collecting market as the new set, Fabled, looms in the distant future.
Why DisneyDadCanada?
We first came across Mike as a member of the Lorcana community as he was one of the first people to begin following our socials and our own journey. Although Dylan and Preston began playing Lorcana during The First Chapter, Mike is newer to the game. Ironically though, The Ink Table Podcast began recording and uploading podcast episodes right around the same time Mike started playing. So in a way, our journeys have run parallel. During that time, the team and Mike have become seemingly close and take part in daily conversations, along with the rest of our community, within The Ink Table Podcast Discord.
As we have spoken about in the past, with Fabled comes the introduction of 171 reprints. This is another reason we believe Mike is a great addition to this episode. While Dylan and Preston have been collecting cards since Lorcana was first released, Mike is still on the hunt for many of these cards. So instead of having a one-sided conversation from players who may already own 70-80% of the cards releasing in this set; we will also have the opinion of a newer player, who Fabled is focused towards. DisneyDadCanada also primarily focuses on the collecting of Lorcana, while our team attempts to stay diverse within the medium. And most importantly, Mike is an amazing wholesome and hilarious individual who we wanted to share with a wider audience.
New Rarities
Epics, the first of the new rarities is a strange subject. While they are rarer than Legendaries, they still aren’t as rare as Enchanted cards. They are shiny borderless cards that hold their value between $10 - $19 depending on the character, with Princesses being the most valuable. But what will we do with these cards?
As the group discusses, they have found 3 routes to take when it comes to Epics…
Throw them in a sleeve or binder to admire from afar
Enjoy the shiny cardboard and “bling” out your decks
Trade/sell them to people who want to “bling” their decks and go after other cards you don’t have or just want.
Iconics, are now the rarest and most valuable cards to collect in the entire game. There are only two in Fabled to collect, being Mickey Mouse - Brave Little Prince and Minnie Mouse - Sweetheart Princess, in comparison to the 18 Enchanteds. Immediately after release, these cards were being re-sold for about $3,000 each. We predicted that this price would come down to somewhere between $750 -$1,000. But only time will tell.
Check for the Security Foiling
Just a PSA to all players and collectors…
We have spoken about it in previous episodes, but when Fabled releases Legendary, Epic, Enchanted, and Iconic cards will now have a new security foiling placed over the rarity icons. In a world where these cards can become very pricy, it is important for Illumineers to have ways to ensure they are getting their money’s worth when purchasing or trading for these cards. In the past, they were easier to produces fakes. So any protections being implemented, is a good thing for the player base as a whole.
Our Picks of What to Collect
Some of the more expensive cards we continue keep our eyes on (knowing we can’t afford them) are The First Chapter Enchanted Elsa - Spirit of Winter and the Gen Con exclusive cards that came out when the Lorcana was first released. The exclusive version of Captain Hook - Forceful Duelist sets around $1,400.
Other interesting cards to potentially get your hands on, are the prize cards from the first competitive season. As we approach the first DLCs and CCQs we are closer to Illumineers being rewarded brand new prize cards from Season 2. When this happens, the prices of these original cards will surely go up in value.
On the more affordable end, players should turn towards the Enchanted cards given out for placing top 8 (previously top 4) in local store championships. The most expensive of these being the first store championship promo Stitch - Rock Star that sets around $300. All other store level promos are much cheaper. Then there are other promos given out at different conventions and events that are even more affordable.