What’s Winterspell? A Frosty New Chapter in Disney Lorcana

The next big expansion for the Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game is called Winterspell, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most whimsical yet impactful sets for 2026. Officially slated for a prerelease on February 13, 2026 and a wide release on February 20, 2026, Winterspell is the eleventh main set for the game. It packs the beginning of the year with new adventures and characters that continue to expand the reach of Lorcana.

So far, fans have gotten a steady drip of information, enough to feel the chilly theme and start imagining decks that lean into winter, snow, and seasonal storytelling that’s perfect for the season.

Snow, Toys, and Magic Stories: The Winterspell Theme

The overarching vibe of Winterspell is wintertime adventure and frosty fun. Ravensburger, the publisher of Disney Lorcana, has explained that the set leans into the cozy, nostalgic feelings many associate with winter, things like snowball fights, snowy landscapes, and memories with friends and family.

In the story world of Lorcana itself, the winter theme comes with a bit of chaos. According to official lore, an Elsa glimmer’s magic was intended to control or freeze a mysterious plant, and it has instead blanketed parts of the realm in ice and snow, setting the stage for unexpected challenges and encounters.

The winter motif isn’t just aesthetic either. Cards from this set reflect the season. From snowy backgrounds and ice magic to characters in chilly gear, and even Frost foil finishes give some cards a literal icy sparkle that feels special for both collectors and players.

What Characters Have Been Revealed So Far?

Winterspell’s early card reveals bring in a mix of beloved Disney faces and surprising first-time appearances for Lorcana:

Elsa – Ice Artisan returns with a role tied directly to the set’s wintery storyline.

Pocahontas – Peacekeeper and Moana – Curious Explorer are confirmed Iconic cards with special “Papercut Style” art that evokes delicate snowflake patterns.

Lilo & Stitch characters like Angel and Stitch show up, expanding the roster from previous sets.

Darkwing Duck and Launchpad get their first appearances in the game, with Darkwing Duck cards introducing a new keyword (Super) tied to in-game functionality and mechanics.

All of these characters weave back into the winter theme, but they also feed Disney nostalgia across generations, giving the set both seasonal charm and a broad appeal.

Winterspell’s Mechanics and Visual Style

We’ve seen enough glimpses to notice a few clear design directions:

Frost Foil and Papercut Art

Some cards in Winterspell are getting a Frost foil finish, which makes them look like they were coated in ice. Iconic cards like Pocahontas and Moana show off a papercut snowflake art style, matching the set’s winter concept, and making them stand out visually.

Story Continuation from Whispers in the Well

Winterspell is not arriving in isolation. It continues narrative threads from the previous set, Whispers in the Well, involving mystery and supernatural elements under the realm’s surface, now juxtaposed with a weather wash of ice and snow.

Community Buzz and Early Reactions

The Lorcana community is already buzzing about Winterspell. Players in forums and on community streams are hyped about reveals dropping steadily and the promise of deck ideas built around even more nostalgia. When a game with a big backlog of character choices, like Lorcana, preps for a new set, fans always hope that their favorites make it. Darkwing Duck fans are going nuts for this.

There’s also chatter about the product lineup. Some players have noticed starter decks are not showing up in the lineup for Winterspell, which is unusual and has sparked discussion about whether Ravensburger is shifting product focus or experimenting with how new players are brought into the game.

Fewer products lead to lower printing costs, so it could be a budgetary move. But that begs a bigger question: Is the game as a whole losing steam?

And of course, prerelease hype is building as Feb. 13 approaches. Many Illumineers are already teasing what they want to see in spoilers and how they’ll change up their decks when the set launches.

What Winterspell Suggests for Lorcana’s Future

Winterspell may be the first major Lorcana release of 2026, but it won’t be the last. After this icy adventure, the Lorcana roadmap moves into new territory with a set called Wilds Unknown, bringing in Pixar characters from Toy Story, The Incredibles, and Brave in the spring.

That continuing expansion shows Lorcana’s ambition not only in theme variety but in pulling from Disney and Pixar’s deep roster of beloved franchises, a strategy that keeps longtime fans and newcomers equally intrigued.

Put on Your Coat and Jump Into Lorcana's Winterspell!

Winterspell looks like a great way to kick off Disney Lorcana’s 2026 lineup. With a cozy seasonal theme, beloved characters, fresh mechanics, and striking visual design elements like Frost foil and papercut artwork, it promises to be both fun and memorable for Illumineers of all kinds.

If you’re excited about snowy play mats, winter drama in the Inklands, and first appearances from some unexpected Disney heroes, Winterspell might be the perfect set to start the year with a flurry of action.