If you're here to figure out the best Ruby cards in Fabled and whether they're worth sleeving and collecting, you're in the right place. Fabled launches alongside Lorcana's first rotation and two new rarities, so the format and the market both just shifted. Below I'll hit the top Ruby picks, why they matter in competitive play, and where they land on the collectability scale.

TL;DR (Quick Reference)

• Mickey Mouse - Brave Little Prince (Iconic): First-wave Iconic showcase; an absolute chase for collectors of high-end cards.
• Powerline - World's Greatest Rock Star: Ruby finally gets a big Singer. Singer 9 + "mash-up" engine lets you chain songs and snowball tempo.
• Be King Undisputed (Epic): New Epic treatment on a proven song: every opponent banishes a character. Clean, flexible removal that punishes boards. Removal + bling.
• A Pirate's Life (Reprint): Sing Together 6; opponents lose 2 lore and you gain 2 lore. Keeps hyper-aggro honest while fueling Singer shells. Meta valve for fast decks.

Rotation note: With Fabled (Set 9), Sets 1-4 rotate out of Core Constructed; reprints in Fabled keep those cards legal. That's why Pirate's Life and Be King Undisputed matter again.

Why Ruby Got Way Better in Fabled (Direct Answer)

Ruby picks up Singers in Fabled - previously an Amber calling card - thanks to Powerline and friends. That opens real song-based shells in Ruby and gives the ink a new identity that's both competitive and collectible (with Epic and Iconic treatments debuting in this set).

The List: Best Ruby Cards in Fabled

1) Mickey Mouse - Brave Little Prince (Iconic)

What it does:

• Cost 3, Ruby Character, Shift 5, Evasive.
• When played with Shift, he gets +3 Strength, +3 Willpower, and +3 Lore.
• In practice: shift onto any Mickey, stick Evasive, and you suddenly present a fast clock with resilience. From a collector view, Mickey is one of the first cards ever printed at Iconic rarity and it looks the part.

Why it's top-tier for Ruby:

• Play: Evasive pressure that scales; Shift keeps the curve smooth.
• Collect: Iconic is a brand-new rarity tier introduced in Fabled. Early Iconics are expected to carry long-term demand.

Shop singles: Mickey Mouse - Brave Little Prince (Iconic)

2) Powerline - World's Greatest Rock Star

What it does:

• Cost 6, Shift 4, Singer 9.
• Once per turn, when this character sings a song: look at top four; you may reveal a song (cost 9 or less) and play it for free, bottom the rest.
• This is the Ruby song engine. Powerline turns every song into card velocity and a second spell. There's also an Enchanted version for chase collectors.

Why it's meta-relevant:

• Play: Enables Ruby-X Songs (Ruby/Emerald "Power Sharks," Ruby/anything). You convert board presence into free spells.
• Collect: Headliner character, combo text, and an Enchanted print make it a long-tail hold.

Shop singles: Powerline - World's Greatest Rock Star

3) Be King Undisputed - Epic (plus base)

What it does:

• Song (4): "A character with cost 4 or more can exert to sing this for free."
• Effect: Each opponent chooses and banishes one of their characters.
• It's a clean answer to go-wide boards and midrange mirrors. In Fabled you get a brand-new Epic version (first time we've seen Epic rarity in Lorcana), plus the standard print. Playable removal with bling if that's your thing.

Why it matters now:

• Play: Songs are easier to cast in Ruby thanks to Powerline/Max; this punishes sticky boards with characters that refuse to exert or have Ward.
• Collect: The Epic treatment debuts in Fabled, adding another level of accessory to max-rarity your deck.

Shop singles: Be King Undisputed (Epic)

4) A Pirate's Life (Reprint in Fabled)

What it does:

• Sing Together 6: team up your characters to sing it.
• Effect: Each opponent loses 2 lore; you gain 2 lore.
• This is a meta valve that slows hyper-aggro and races control by swinging the lore track. It was key in Ursula's Return and stays legal via the Fabled reprint.

Why it's relevant:

• Play: In Singer shells, it's easy to cast and hard for opponents to ignore; it punishes decks that sprint to 20 lore.
• Collect: Not a flashy rarity, but a reliable staple that stays in demand when songs are good.

Shop singles: A Pirate's Life (Fabled)

Early Meta Snapshot (And What it Means Today)

It's very early - Fabled released Aug 29, 2025 for hobby stores - so we're looking at launch-weekend results. InkDecks already shows Fabled release and pre-release events (e.g., 126-player South Side Gaming, plus other US events), but lists are still settling. Expect Singer shells and Ruby midrange to post first. Keep an eye on Ruby/Emerald "Powerline" builds and Ruby control leveraging Be King Undisputed.

Direct answer: For Week 1, assume Ruby Songs (Powerline-led) and Ruby-X midrange are the decks to test against. Watch InkDecks daily this week for trends. (InkDecks)

Gameplay Examples (How to Actually Use These)

• Powerline + Song Chain: Curve a small Singer, Powerline on 6 (or shifted), sing A Pirate's Life to drain/gain lore and trigger Powerline to flip into another free song. You stabilize the lore race and maintain tempo on the same turn.
• Mickey (Iconic) Pressure: Shift Brave Little Prince onto a cheap Mickey, then use Evasive to present an immediate clock. The +3/+3/+3 while stacked lets you quest aggressively while dodging most non-evasive challenges.
• Board Reset, Soft: Opponent goes wide? Cast/sing Be King Undisputed to force removal at the most critical moments. Great vs. sticky midrange boards or dealing with late game bombs.

Pros & Cons (At a Glance)

Mickey - Brave Little Prince (Iconic)

Pros: New Iconic, evasive finisher, smooth Shift curve.

Cons: Needs the shift target for the full effect.

Powerline - World's Greatest Rock Star

Pros: Real card advantage engine; anchors Ruby Singer decks.

Cons: 6-drop; needs songs in the deck to shine.

Be King Undisputed (Epic)

Pros: Universal answer; premium rarity.

Cons: Song timing matters; not a full wipe (RIP Be Prepared) vs. single tall threats.

A Pirate's Life

Pros: Lore swing that reins in aggro; great with Sing Together/Singer.

Cons: Weak if the opponent's lore total is low/zero or you can't assemble singers.

Beginner Notes (read this before you buy)

• Singer vs. Sing Together: Singer X lets one character count as cost X to sing a song; Sing Together N lets multiple characters combine to hit N. Ruby finally has access to high-ceiling Singer lines through Powerline/Max, which is why song reprints matter again.
• Rotation reality: Sets 1-4 rotated with Fabled; reprints (like Pirate's Life, Be King Undisputed) keep those effects legal.

Related Questions (People Also Ask)

What's the best Ruby card to collect from Fabled?

Mickey - Brave Little Prince (Iconic) is the marquee pick-Iconic debuts in this set and Mickey is the face.

Is Ruby now a "Singer" color?

Fabled introduces Ruby Singers (Powerline, Max), pushing Ruby toward song-based engines alongside Amber's history with the keyword.

Are there real results yet?

Only launch-weekend events so far; check InkDecks for live postings and evolving archetypes. (inkDecks)

Can I use older prints of Pirate's Life or Be King Undisputed?

Yes - reprinted cards remain legal, and you can play any set's printing.

What to Do Next

1. Pick your deck. If you like proactive tempo with puzzle turns, start with Ruby Songs (Powerline core). Control/midrange? Add Be King Undisputed as your safety valve.
2. Lock your singles. Prioritize Mickey (Iconic) for collection and Powerline/Pirate's Life/Be King Undisputed for play. Shop Fabled Singles
3. Track week-one data. Refresh InkDecks this week; save lists to refine your first iterations. (InkDecks)

Thanks for reading. I hope you and your play group are just as excited for Fabled as I am! Be sure to check out other ink analyses, such as my Emerald one here This article was brought to you by CoolStuffInc, the best place for all Disney Lorcana products, and other popular TCGs. Love reading or hearing me yap about TCGs? Follow me on X!