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Mack and Ryan take the reigns of this episode and lead us through a conversation about the Asia Championships, local set championships, and what improvements they would like to see added to Lorcana. Tune in, like, subscribe, and comment what improvements you want to see added to the game of Lorcana. Adventure, ho!

Ryan and Mack welcome back Nathaniel to the podcast as they dive deep into a new mechanic announced for Hyperia City (Set 14), ink drops, the North America Championship results, and upcoming set championship season. Can you believe it is already here? Tune in to learn more about ink drops (as much as we know so far, at least) and what your hosts have been up to recently. Adventure, ho!

Konnor, Mack, and Ryan cover the past, present, and near-future in this thrilling episode of DuckTale Dads: A Lorcana Podcast. Your hosts discuss their experience at the 3rd Annual MN Anniversary Event and bridge that conversation into the CCQ and other large tournament that took place this weekend. The conversation eventually culminates in a brief preview of the upcoming NA Championship weekend. What ink color will win the NA Championships? How well will the MN Lorcana Community do at the NA Championships? How many matches did Mack lose at the MN Anniversary Event? Tune in for answers to these questions and MUCH more. Adventure, ho!

Mack and Ryan recap as much of the updates that Ravensburger shared during their D23 panel presentation and the Season 3 CCQ that took place at D23. The Ravensburger team really hit it out of the park this weekend giving your hosts a LOT to cover in this exciting episode of DuckTale Dads: A Lorcana Podcast. What character could ever replace Mickey Mouse as a golden prize card? How many DLCs will be held in North America and Europe? What changes are coming to DLC structure in Season 3: Season of Villainy? How much do we know about Hyperia City and beyond? Have you ever wondered what is in a Wonder Ball? Answers to (almost) all of these questions and more await. Adventure, ho!

Your hosts for the week, Nathaniel, Konnor, and Ryan, welcome to the podcast former guest and organizer extraordinaire, AJ! This episode has all the juicy details for those interested in attending the 3rd Annual MN Anniversary Event. Entry fees, prize wall items, hotel blocks, tournament formats, and MUCH more are shared on this wonderful podcast. Ever wondered how a hobby can turn into a passion project? Well that is ALSO included in this very special episode of DuckTale Dads: A Lorcana Podcast. Adventure, ho!

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All FOUR of your hosts made it back on the podcast this week. Tune in to hear more about their first draft night experience amongst friends. Who had the greediest shift lines? Are your hosts now big draft fans?

The conversation then flows into Mack's experience at Brina's Birthday Bash! Mack regales everyone with his incredible theme night list. Is this a format worth supporting for a major event? Tune in and join the conversation in the comments!

Konnor, Mack, and Ryan talk through their first two weeks of Attack of the Vine! As vagabonds navigating uncharted territory without their trusty turn 2 ramp, where do you think your hosts will end up? Follow along to find out!

Mack and Konnor take the reins on this episode of DuckTale Dads. The conversation dives in to Disney Lorcana's Attack of the Vine pre-release weekend, deck-building tips and strategies, and maybe an Enchanted pull or two?! How did the DuckTale Dads score? Where was the celebration? What shiny cardboard was pulled from a pack? How do they manage the craziness? Have a listen as they unpack it all here! Adventure, ho!

Ryan and Konnor steer the ship on this unique episode of DuckTale Dads. The conversation is dominated by the upcoming set of Disney Lorcana, Attack of the Vine! What cards are going to win games in the limited (sealed and draft) format for pre-release events? How many will you open in your pre-release kits? What are your hosts' predicting for the core constructed metagame? What will be the king-of-the-hill for Attack of the Vine!? What other decks will compete with this superior deck? Tune in to hear all about it! Adventure, ho!

Konnor takes the lead for the first time in his DuckTale Dads tenure! The conversation ranges from set 12 set championships to set 13 core constructed decklists to potatoes. What list did Ryan and Nathaniel play on the final weekend of set championships? What set 13 core constructed decklists and cards are catching the eyes of your hosts? What is Mack's favorite potato recipe? Tune in for this and much more. Adventure, ho!

Nathaniel and Mack welcome a former guest and new co-host Konnor aka Uncle Scrooge to the podcast. Your hosts also welcome friends of the podcast and recent DLC participants Christian and Hannah to regale them with their tales of set champs and DLC Indianapolis. Is the set 12 core constructed meta undercooked? What new spice is coming to the forefront now? How dominant were Christian and Hannah in 2v2 at the DLC? Tune in to this amazing episode to find out more!

Ryan and Nathaniel are joined by a very special guest this week: Konnor (aka Uncle Scrooge). Your hosts regale their set championships experiences from last weekend before diving into the next set of Disney Lorcana, Attack of the Vine! The Ravensburger team broadcasted a special lorecast recently that introduced a lot of new cards and mechanics. This conversation only scratches the surface of what was shared during the lorecast. Adventure, ho!

Nathaniel, Mack, and Ryan are back to talk your ear off about the recent increase in enchanteds and other high rarity cards on the secondary market, core constructed set championships, and Infinity format results and predictions. What are some other fun decks we may see at set championships? What infinity decks do we expect to see at DLC Indianapolis? What is happening with Ryan's Iconic Buzz Lightyear card?? Tune in to find out and join the conversation!

Your hosts are back with a VERY special episode. The first weekend of Set Championships for Wilds Unknown is in the books! How quickly this season is upon us. Nathaniel made quite the run and recaps his event for us all. How far did he go? What else can he do? Was he happy with the result? He certainly answers these questions in his recap.

DLC Dortmund also happened this weekend as the first Infinity format DLC event of competitive season 2. Your hosts run through their takeaways from this event as well. Which ink color combination came out on top? How do your hosts expect these results to impact DLC Indianapolis? Tune in to find out answers to this and MUCH more.

To Infinity and Beyond! ... oh wait. Adventure, ho!

Nathaniel, Mack, and Ryan investigate the recent infinity results. What decks are dominating the current infinity metagame? What cards would your hosts consider for adding to the infinity ban list?

After discussing the infinity metagame, our hosts turn their attention to core constructed with Wilds Unknown set championships imminently approaching! What decks are your hosts looking forward to seeing at set championships? What decks are YOU looking forward to playing or seeing at set championships? Let us know in the comments.

Adventure, ho!

Mack and Ryan discuss the results of this weekend's CCQ events in California and Belgium before diving into a pair of new synergistic decklists full of Wilds Unknown cards. Which ink colors took the top spot at each of the Infinity CCQs this weekend? Are Supers or Syndrome Robots viable decks for set championships? How many times can we make wrong predictions? Tune in for answers to these questions and much more. Adventure, ho!

Nathaniel, Mack, and Ryan weave a path through recent Infinity constructed events and unique, new core constructed deck lists. Did the tried and true deck lists from pre-rotation dominate the first weekend of infinity tournaments? Which deck reigned supreme? For core constructed, are the toy synergies enough to be competitive? Which are the standout cards to watch out for? Tune in for this and much more. Adventure, ho!

Nathaniel, Mack, and Ryan welcome a VERY special guest to this episode: the one and only, Rebekah Quests!! Tune in for an enchanting conversation exploring her path to Lorcana, her shift from corporate work to full-time content creation, and much more. Adventure, ho!

Brief update on our weekly podcast this week! TLDR: We will be back on Friday with a VERY special guest. Tune in Friday for our next adventure!

Mack and Ryan find themselves in unfamiliar territory, the Wilds Unknown, without their third DuckTale Dad, Nathaniel. Their conversation takes them all around the Wilds discussing more interesting core constructed cards, briefly discussing interesting infinity cards, diving into interesting limited format cards, and much more! How many packs will you be opening on pre-release weekend? And what is the super special shiny cardboard you want to see first in your packs? Cheers to the excitement of a new set! Adventure, ho!

Mack and Nathaniel (featuring a cameo appearance by Ryan) wrap up Winterspell by discussing Nathaniel's final weekend of set championships in addition to the legendary rarity cards revealed for Wilds Unknown. Did Nathaniel bring home a playmat on the final weekend of set championships? Which Legendary seems the most powerful on first read-through for your hosts? How much stronger can the Amber ink color get? Answers to these and much, much more await you in this episode of DuckTale Dads: A Lorcana Podcast. Adventure, ho!

Nathaniel, Mack, and Ryan are back with another episode exploring the Wilds Unknown reveal season amidst Winterspell set championships. Your hosts blend these two phases of the Lorcana life cycle in this adventurous episode. How did your hosts fare this past weekend at set championships? How does each host navigate disappointing results during set championship performances? What are some of the impactful trends for game design coming in Wilds Unknown? Is Ruby Sapphire finally back? Tune in for an engaging conversation and much more. Adventure, ho!

The adventures of Wilds Unknown are right around the corner! Wilds Unknown reveal season kicked off with a special Lorecast from the Ravensburger team. Your hosts, Mack and Ryan, explore the unknown with you as they review a handful of the newly revealed cards. Which currently revealed cards will have the greatest impact on the metagame in Set 12? Which cards are your hosts most excited to play with? Which cards are you most excited to play with?

Mack and Ryan also recap their first set championships experience from set 11 and look ahead at many more exciting events to come. Join us for another entertaining conversation! Adventure, ho!

Sound the airhorns! JDZQuest joins the DuckTale Dads for an incredible adventure of a conversation. Your hosts interview JDZQuest to learn more about the person behind one of the most iconic voices and personas in Lorcana. How did JDZQuest get into Lorcana? How has he maintained success as a caster for Lorcana events all over the world? How can Lorcana improve in the future to build on an amazing foundation from the first eleven sets? What really is the most difficult food item to eat in a single bite? This conversation is one for the ages, you do not want to miss it. Adventure, ho!

Your hosts, Nathaniel and Ryan, dive DEEP into the Winterspell metagame to bring you 10 ink color combinations and example decklists to help prepare you for Winterspell set championships. What are the key cards for these color combinations? What are some of the interesting interactions created by these sample decklists? How many of these decklists will you see at your local set championships? Tune in to answers to at least two of these questions. Adventure, ho!

Your hosts, Ryan, Mack, and Nathaniel, are FINALLY all back together again. Illnesses and travel plans couldn't keep these three away forever! Your hosts discuss Nathaniel's experience at the Frosty 500 event previously covered by Lance on the Anniversary episode. They also get into a discussion about interesting decks and cards being leveraged in the online metagame. Any Amber-Ruby fans in the crowd? A surprising ink color gets a lot of airtime in this episode. What makes the Amber-Ruby deck work so well? What other ink color combos are bubbling to the surface of our computer screens? Tune in for this and much more in this episode of DuckTale Dads: A Lorcana Podcast. Adventure, ho!

Can you believe it? DuckTale Dads is 1-year-old!

Ryan makes his return from illness hiatus to join Mack for a special anniversary episode. Friends and former guests, Konnor and Lance, also lend their voices and insights to this special episode to recap the Frosty 500 and explore the changing ink identities in the post-rotation era of Lorcana. What is multiplayer pack rush and how chaotic can it be? How have each of the ink colors changed in sets 9 through 11? What is the 2nd worst ink color in core constructed since the first rotation? Answers to these questions and MUCH more is in store, so listen closely and join in the fun by leaving a like and a comment. Adventure, ho!

Nathaniel and Mack welcome former guest and friend of the podcast, Ernie, to the podcast to review the post-DLC Ghent metagame. Ryan takes another week off due to illness (daycare colds are no joke. We promise he will be back sooner than later!) What are the goals of each of the most played decks from DLC Ghent and Houston CCS? How do each of these decks stack up against each other? How do you beat each of these decks? Tune in to find out more! Adventure, ho!

Nathaniel and Mack take us on a journey through the current Winterspell competitive metagame by way of recent DLC and CCQ event results. Which decks are vying for the top spot on the tier list? How many decks are potentially competitive in the wider metagame? Which new deck do you want to see at your next event? Leave us a comment with your favorite color combination this set and hopefully we can explore the Winterspell competitive landscape together. Adventure, ho!

Nathaniel, Mack, and Ryan bring you this special viewing experience FROM A SINGLE CAMERA! Your hosts gathered for a night of cards, camaraderie, and carbs and decided to record a podcast episode to cap it all off. Who opened the best pool of cards for a sealed event? Who had the best pull of the night? How did Mack get in on the pack-luck heat wave? Answers to these questions and a whole lot more await in this episode of DuckTale Dads. Adventure, ho!

Ryan, Mack, and Nathaniel are fresh off pre-release weekend for Winterspell. What a weekend it was! The DuckTale Dads made it to a sealed event together! Who had the best pulls from the event and the weekend? What were some of the unique deck building challenges your hosts faced that evening? How do prices of singles compare to previous sets? Tune in for answers to these questions and much more. Adventure, ho!

Ryan, Mack, and Nathaniel embark on their longest adventure to date: limited event preparation! What cards should you be on the lookout for in your pre-release limited events? Which powerhouse cards will win you games? What traps exist in the set that may seem good but might not actually be THAT good? Tune in for a card-by-card review of a small portion of the set that is (hopefully) high-yield for your upcoming Winterspell limited event. The new set is here! Adventure, ho!

Ryan, Nathaniel, and Mack bring a two-part feature presentation in this episode. In part one, your hosts dive deep into the DLC Hong Kong Final and a separate occurrence of shenanigans in DLC Richmond that was brought to light by another content creator, CurleyCards on YouTube. What exactly happened in each of these situations? What level of infraction warrants a corrective action? How alert do you need to be when attending a premier competitive event?

Part two takes us deep into the revealed Winterspell cards as your hosts cannot contain their excitement over some of the new cards coming to core constructed with this set. Is Ruby really back? Which ink color received the most support? How wide is this meta going to be? As always, tune in for answers to all of these questions and so much more! Adventure, ho!

Ryan, Mack, and Nathaniel are joined by friends of the podcast, Ron and Jenna. This episode's guests may be better known as Love and Lorcana from TikTok. Ron and Jenna gave your hosts some of their time and all of their stories for this jam-packed episode. How did the Love and Lorcana crew fare during this set champs season? How did they get started in their streaming setup? How does a married couple find balance between playing, streaming, working, and raising kids? Answers to these questions and MUCH more will be found in this episode. Tune in for the entertaining conversation. Adventure, ho!

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Nathaniel and Mack have a jam-packed episode this week. The special Winterspell lorecast just happened and your hosts cover lots of interesting tidbits of information from that Lorcana news source. What are some of the exciting announcements made during the lorecast? What cards are early favorites to be staples in the metagame? Feel free to comment below with your favorite part of the Lorecast announcements.

Your hosts also attended a set championships together! Crazy to think these talking heads got out in public all at the same time. Your hosts break down the winning decklist from this specific set championship. What color combination won and why did that list do so well? Tune in to find out this and much, MUCH more. Adventure, ho!

Ryan, Mack, and Nathaniel recap their recent set championships experiences. Did any of your hosts walk away with a champion mat from the weekend? Naturally, this conversation leads into conversation about the bigger tournament from last weekend - DLC Richmond. Which deck/ink combination won the DLC? Which deck had the most surprising finish on the weekend? How do DLC results translate to local set championships? Tune in to answers on these questions and much more. Adventure, ho!

P.S. Congrats to all that participated in DLC Richmond events over the weekend! We know the magic of a DLC and are elated that you were able to experience it as well.

Ryan, Mack, and Nathaniel prepare the listeners to maximize their experience at DLC Richmond. What decks will we most likely see at DLC Richmond? How wide will the metagame truly be? What is new at DLC Richmond compared to DLC Milwaukee? How many pens should one bring to a DLC? What resolutions or goals do your hosts have for the new year? Answers to these questions and more await inside this episode of DuckTale Dads: A Lorcana Podcast. Adventure, ho!

Nathaniel, Mack, and Ryan take us down memory lane to review the year of 2025. What are each of the hosts personal and Lorcana-related highlights from 2025? Does DLC Milwaukee make the cut? Your hosts also expand on the suggestions put forth by another content creator related to improvements to the game of Lorcana. A healthy discussion follows so buckle up!

Ryan and Mack bring the holiday cheer (minus any festive sweaters) with in-depth decklist analysis for Sapphire-Steel and Ruby-Emerald. Sapphire-Steel makes the podcast in response to a request from a community member (keep the requests coming!) In the spirit of the holidays, Ruby-Emerald makes an appearance on the channel. Are there enough good cards to make Ruby-Emerald competitive? How can Mack optimize his Sapphire-Steel list? What are your hosts' favorite holiday traditions? Tune in to answers to these questions and MUCH more. Adventure, ho!

Nathaniel and Mack welcome a beloved guest back to the podcast, Ernie! Your hosts talk with Ernie about a variety of topics, including how to improve at the game. From onboarding 4 kids into the game, Ernie has lots of Ernie-isms to share when it comes to getting better at playing this game. What is the most efficient way to improve at the game? What resources are available for players interested in diving headfirst into competitive play? What are the most impactful cards in the current core constructed meta? That's right, this episode dives into the best cards of the current meta landscape.

Spoiler alert!

Just kidding, we won't ruin the fun with this caption. Tune in to find out answers to these questions and so much more. Adventure, ho!

Ryan and Nathaniel talk about the infinity format and upcoming Infinity Weekend while Mack takes a sick day. What are your hosts most excited for? What are your hosts most nervous to see? What are the most impactful cards to remind yourself of prior to the upcoming infinity events? Do you remember all of these pre-rotation cards? Tune in for a fun discussion in preparation for infinity format events.

As children (and adults) alike begin creating wish lists for the holidays, your hosts create a Lorcana wish list for 2026. Mack, Nathaniel, and Ryan are recovered and filled with holiday spirit as they discuss the items on their wish list for the future of Disney Lorcana. Which item is top priority? Is there a limit to asking for too much? Will Ravensburger use this as their blueprint for strategic initiatives in 2026? Only time will tell. Tune in to find out what the DuckTale Dads have in mind as DIsney Lorcana enters the new year. Adventure, ho!

Nathaniel, Mack, and Ryan spread thanks and good will by sharing their gratitude for everyone that makes Disney Lorcana and this podcast possible. Your hosts also recap their team sealed experience and dive into some updated decklists. What are the new up and coming decks for Whispers in the Well? What is a team sealed event and how does it function? What exactly are your hosts thankful for this year? All this, and more, is covered in this episode of DuckTale Dads: A Lorcana Podcast. Adventure, ho!

Ryan, Mack, and Nathaniel are back with another episode to enrich your experience with DIsney Lorcana. In this episode, your hosts discuss barriers to entry to the game including potential financial barriers and complex gameplay mechanics. With the introduction of the boost mechanic, has the game become too complex to teach to new players? Are "good" decks too expensive for new players to find competitive success at league nights, set championships, or even DLC-level events? What is a team sealed event and what kind of crazy speculation do the hosts have in their minds for that upcoming event? Your hosts cap this episode by putting on their detective hats and sharing what they have uncovered as the unexpectedly strong cards in the new set, Whispers In the Well. Adventure, ho!

Whispers in the Well is officially here! Nathaniel, Mack, and Ryan discuss their first impressions of the brand new cards including pre-release weekend tournaments and local events. What are the strongest decks and best new cards in the competitive landscape? Which card art was the most surprising in-person compared to reveal season? Which of your hosts can "master" a deck the fastest? With all these fantastic new cards, how are your hosts fitting this hobby into their budgets? Tune in for answers to these questions and much more on this episode of DuckTale Dads. Adventure, ho!

Mack and Ryan welcome our local Scrooge, Konnor, back to the podcast to discuss changes to the game coming in the upcoming set, Whispers In the Well. Your hosts even created some early Whispers In the Well decklists to review and highlight interesting new cards coming in the upcoming set. Needless to say, a LOT is changing with the influx of 200+ new cards. Which decklist is an early frontrunner for best deck in the format? What cards have the potential to completely change how the game is played? Which legendary will reign supreme over all others after the set releases? These questions and more are discussed on this episode of DuckTale Dads. Adventure, ho!

Nathaniel, Mack, and Ryan reflect on their incredible weekend at DLC Milwaukee. Did each of your hosts obtain their coveted prize wall item? How much success did they find in each of their events? What lessons did your hosts learn for any future DLC experiences? Tune in to hear all about their experience at DLC Milwaukee. Adventure, ho!

Ryan, Mack, and Nathaniel share their excitement for DLC Milwaukee. Which Ink Color combination will have the most surprising finish? Which side event is the most intriguing? Are the hosts prepared for the infinity constructed side event? What is a team trios event? All this and more is covered in this episode of DuckTale Dads. Adventure, ho!

Your hosts, Mack, Ryan, and Nathaniel (welcome back!) are joined by two world travelers and local Lorcana players, Christian and Vo. This conversation traverses a broad spectrum of topics. What was the Bologna experience like? What lessons were learned that will travel with our guests into DLC Milwaukee? Will Ravensburger Playhub improve upon the challenges faced in Bologna? Tune in for this and much, much more on this episode of DuckTale Dads. Adventure, ho!

Mack and Ryan give Nathaniel another night off during a busy season of life and still manage to spend PLENTY of time discussing the recent major event, DLC Bologna. What surprising decks appeared at the event and found success? How will the results of DLC Bologna impact DLC Milwaukee and local set championships? Tune in for these answers and MUCH more in this jam-packed episode.