WHAT IS URSULA’S RETURN?

Disney Lorcana TCG, this time focusing on the fourth chapter, Ursula's Return, as hinted at by the information regarding the "Sing Together" mechanic and "alternate shift". While the sources explicitly call the fourth set "Ursula's Return", information details features that were indeed introduced in that set. Let's explore this chapter based on the information available.

In Ursula's Return, the narrative of the Illumineers' quest to safeguard the lore likely continues. While the provided sources don't offer specific story details for this chapter, the introduction of characters from diverse Disney narratives suggests an ongoing effort to gather and protect the scattered glimmers.

Ursula's Return brought with it notable additions to the gameplay mechanics:

• "Sing Together": Any number of your or your teammates’ characters can exert to sing a song for free as long as their total ink cost adds up to the cost of the song card being played. This promotes collaborative strategies and allows for more flexible and potentially earlier deployment of powerful song cards. This mechanic was technically introduced with the Ursula's Return set as indicated in the Comprehensive Rules update.

• "Alternate shift": This chapter introduced a new way to "shift" characters without paying ink. Instead, players can discard cards to play characters using their Shift ability. This provides a tactical alternative to the original Shift mechanic (which cost ink) and allows for quicker deployment of stronger character versions by strategically managing your hand. The Disney Lorcana - Wikipedia entry also notes the introduction of an “Alternate shift” mechanic in "Ursula's Return".

Regarding rare and collectible cards in Ursula's Return, the sources highlight the arrival of highly anticipated characters, including:

• Bruno and the rest of the Madrigal family from Disney’s Encanto.

• Iconic characters Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey Mouse and Yen Sid from Disney’s Fantasia.

Based on the information about previous sets, cards featuring these popular characters, especially those of higher rarity (Rare, Super Rare, Legendary, and Enchanted) and those with powerful abilities utilizing the new mechanics, would likely be highly sought after by collectors. A checklist details the characters in this set, including various versions of Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and other characters from Encanto, such as Agustin Madrigal, Alma Madrigal, and Mirabel Madrigal. Cards featuring the villain Ursula in her various guises ("Ursula - Eric's Bride," "Ursula - Vanessa") would also be central to this set.

What distinguishes Ursula's Return from the preceding chapters is the introduction of the "Sing Together" mechanic and the alternate method of using the "Shift" ability by discarding cards. While The First Chapter established the game's foundation, Rise of the Floodborn introduced Floodborn glimmers and the ink-costing Shift, and Into the Inklands added the strategic depth of Location cards, Ursula's Return focused on enhancing character interaction through "Sing Together" and providing a new tactical dimension to character deployment with the discard-based Shift. The prominent inclusion of characters from Encanto and Fantasia also brought new and exciting thematic elements to the Lorcana universe. As with all sets, the cards from Ursula's Return are fully compatible with those from earlier sets, contributing to the ever-evolving strategies and deckbuilding possibilities within Disney Lorcana.