Quick answer: If you want updates in Disney Lorcana right now, Amethyst is still the pace car, but the weekend proved it's beatable. Amber/Steel Aggro won one of the larger events, while Amethyst Sapphire "Dumbo" stacks top cuts everywhere. Prepare for Pro-Play Summit Denver this weekend, then DLC Bologna and DLC Milwaukee in October.

TL;DR

• Biggest win: Amber Steel Aggro took Ink Inc Open 10k (226 players). Amethyst builds still filled the top spots.
• Amethyst meta note: "Dumbo" Evasive shells kept posting top-cut share across locals and regionals.
• Beat the trunk: Tech for Amethyst Evasive exists. Cards that punish Evasive or tempo resets are trending up.
• Next up: PPG Pro-Play Summit Denver runs Sep 12-14 (15k main on Sat). DLC Bologna Oct 4-5. DLC Milwaukee Oct 24-26.

Weekend tournament results

Charlies Collectible Show - Core Constructed 25k (448 players)

• 1st: Amethyst Steel (Thiagoxs)
• 2nd-4th: Amethyst Steel was in the finals as a mirror, with one Amethyst Sapphire and Sapphire Emerald making the rest of the top 4.
• Meta takeaway: Amethyst still converts to late rounds, but proactive lists with clean removal and pressure can steal the trophy. Emerald Sapphire looks to benefit from some additional innovation.

Amethyst/Steel Aggro | Thiagoxs

• Characters (54)
• 1 Jafar - Aspiring Ruler
• 2 Belle - Accomplished Mystic
• 3 Palace Guard - Spectral Sentry
• 4 Calhoun - Marine Sergeant
• 4 Captain Hook - Forceful Duelist
• 4 Diablo - Obedient Raven
• 4 Doc - Bold Knight
• 4 Dumbo - Ninth Wonder of the Universe
• 4 Elsa - The Fifth Spirit
• 4 Genie - Satisfied Dragon
• 4 Genie - Wish Fulfilled
• 4 Giant Cobra - Ghostly Serpent
• 4 Rajah - Ghostly Tiger
• 4 The White Rose - Jewel of the Garden
• 4 Treasure Guardian - Foreboding Sentry

• Actions (2)
• 2 Hypnotic Strength

• Songs (4)
• 4 Strength Of A Raging Fire

Full list and event page for verification. (inkdecks.com)

Top-cut share note: Thiago bring back to back wins over the last two weekends proves a great Amethyst/Steel pilot stands to benefit from early meta predictions. Top 8 was pretty diverse for CCS, but the clear takeaway is that top performers are both Amethyst/Steel and Amethyst/Sapphire. Amber/Steel aggro can steel games from greedy control decks as well.

Ink Inc Open - Core Constructed 10k (226 players)

• 1st: Amber/Steel Aggro (David Sahebjam)
• 2nd-4th: Mostly Amethyst/Sapphire Dumbo or Evasive variants
• Meta takeaway: Amethyst still converts to late rounds, but proactive lists with clean removal and pressure can steal the trophy.

Amber/Steel Aggro | David Sahebjam

• Characters (50)
• 2 Daisy Duck - Donald's Date
• 2 John Silver - Ship's Cook
• 2 Penny - Bolt's Person
• 2 Pete - Games Referee
• 3 Bolt - Down but Not Out
• 3 Snow White - Fairest in the Land
• 4 Aurora - Holding Court
• 4 Doc - Bold Knight
• 4 Jim Dear - Beloved Husband
• 4 Lady - Family Dog
• 4 Mulan - Disguised Soldier
• 4 Nala - Undaunted Lioness
• 4 Pluto - Guard Dog
• 4 The Prince - Vigilant Suitor
• 4 Tiana - Restaurant Owner

• Actions (2)
• 2 Fire the Cannons!

• Songs (6)
• 2 I Won't Give In
• 4 Strength of a Raging Fire

• Locations (2)
• 2 Rapunzel's Tower - Secluded Prison

Full list and event page for verification. (inkdecks.com)

Top-cut share note: Despite an Amber/Steel winner, Amethyst Evasive shells remained heavy in Top 8 and Top 16, which lines up with other events below.

SDGG's Enchanted Celebration - Core Constructed

Top 8 composition: 6x Amethyst/Sapphire Dumbo, 1x Amber/Steel Aggro, 1x Sapphire/Steel Ramp. That is a 75% top-8 share for Amethyst/Steel Dumbo at this event. Winner: Amethyst/Steel Dumbo. (inkdecks.com)

Fabled Fall by LorcanaFrannn x The Hungry Dragon

Top of standings featured multiple Amethyst/Steel Dumbo and Amethyst/Steel Evasive lists, plus a couple of Emerald-based builds. It supports the same weekend story: Amethyst dominates cuts, but other inks show they can win the room. (inkdecks.com)

Current meta in One Paragraph

What is the Disney Lorcana meta right now?

Amethyst remains the best performing ink at large, with Amethyst/Sapphire "Dumbo" Evasive as the most efficient engine. It abuses low-curve card draw and Evasive threats to snowball, then closes with songs and tempo bounces. The best answers are fast pressure plus cheap interaction from Amber and Steel, and discard or denial from Emerald shells. That is why Amber/Steel Aggro won the weekend's largest open while Amethyst still filled much of the cut. (inkdecks.com)

"How do I beat Dumbo Ninth Wonder?" (People Also Ask)

Short answer: pressure the engine and punish Evasive. Bring removal that targets single characters, force blocks to break Evasive parity, and close before the draw snowballs.

Advanced Tips Sidebar

• Against Amethyst: Kill the first Dumbo on sight or make it trade. If they resolve Dumbo with Iago and friends on board, your window starts closing pretty quickly. Look for lines that challenge or invite challenges.
• Into Emerald discard: Mulligan to hands that ink and play on curve and present constant threats. Discard wants to strand you at 1-2 cards; top-deck wars favor the deck with better board.
• Songs matter: Plan your song windows. Into the Unknown and Second Star to the Right swing tempo and cards. Time them to reset after a push, not as a panic button.

Beginner Notes

• Evasive is cheap board advantage, especially without a lot of removal from Infinity. Pack Evasive answers or your own Evasives to combat the board efficiently.
• Know your text: Dumbo grants his draw-and-lore action to other Evasives, which turns even small bodies into engines. Respect it early by handling those Evasives so that your opponent is less inclined to play Dumbo on 6 or more ink.

Upcoming Events You Should Plan For

• Pro-Play Summit Denver - Sep 12-14. 15k main event Saturday, plus a 5k on Friday. Location: Gaylord Rockies Resort, CO.
• Disney Lorcana Challenge Bologna - Oct 4-5
• Disney Lorcana Challenge Milwaukee - Oct 24-26

What to buy if you are prepping this week

When you see a card in the lists above, click to view it on CoolStuffInc:

• Dumbo, Ninth Wonder of the Universe (engine)
• Iago, Giant Spectral Parrot (Evasive plus Vanish)
• Madam Mim, Elephant (bounce and damage move)
• Genie, Wish Fulfilled (glue piece for Amethyst)

What to Register and How to Practice

• If your locals are Amethyst-heavy: play Amber/Steel Aggro or tune Emerald/Sapphire discard to threaten card advantage. Test sequences that pick off Dumbo the turn it lands, then pivot to quest.
• If your room is midrange soup: a clean Amethyst/Steel Dumbo list still posts the best floor. Practice mirrors though, because it'll be one of the most represented decks for a bit..

Direct Answers to Common Questions

Is the meta solved? - No. Amethyst is the best performer, but a big event this week was won by Amber/Steel, and Emerald piles are improving into it. Expect shifts as players tech for Evasive and card draw.

What are safe cards to learn and keep playing? - Dumbo plus core Amethyst engine pieces are safe. If you prefer aggression, Amber/Steel's 1-3 cost suite remains a threat in the right field.

Wrap-Up and Next Steps

• Choose a deck for Denver: Amethyst/Steel Dumbo if you want consistency, or Amber/Steel if you want to race for quick wins.
• Practice checklists: practice opening hands, plan song turns, and play a best-of-three where you only win if Dumbo never sticks for more than one turn.
• Follow along: Post your lists and results on socials and tag me so I can feature them in next week's roundup.

Thanks for reading. Fabled is turning out to be a pretty solid set between collectors and players early on! These large events show creativity across some of the best builders and pilots in the field.

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