If you're catching up between rounds, here's the quick version. Updates in Disney Lorcana this week center on Fabled shaping the meta, a fresh batch of tournament results, and two marquee events coming in fast. Below you'll find the snapshot, the sources you can check, and what I'd sleeve for Toledo and Bologna.

TL;DR

• Meta at a glance: Amethyst/Sapphire "Dumbo," Amethyst/Steel Evasives, Amber/Steel Aggro, and Emerald/Sapphire Control are leading.
• Results highlight: Multiple large events posted lists and standings, giving us a strong early Fabled sample.
• Coming up:

  • Glass City Showdowns, Toledo, Sep 27-28
  • DLC Bologna, Oct 4-5

• Early projections: Amethyst/Sapphire "Dumbo" and Emerald/Sapphire Control look best positioned for the next two weekends.

This Week's Results

Set 9, Fabled, is live across events and the fields are healthy. Several regional events fired with triple-digit or near triple-digit attendance. That volume is exactly what we need to read early trends without overreacting to one-off spikes.

InkDecks has the rolling feed of tournament pages and decklists. If you are tuning a list for the weekend, pull the last seven days and scan Top 8s plus near-misses. That shows you which packages are stable and which tech cards are trending.

Current Meta Analysis

Top archetypes right now

• Amethyst/Sapphire "Dumbo"
• Amethyst/Steel Evasives
• Amber/Steel Aggro
• Emerald/Sapphire Control

Why these decks are winning

• Amethyst/Sapphire "Dumbo." The premier value plus tempo shell. Flexible lines, strong stabilization, and good pilots can squeeze extra percentage in Swiss with a good chance to convert into top cuts.
• Amethyst/Steel Evasives. Punishes slow hands. Evasive bodies plus clean removal closes games through crowded boards.
• Amber/Steel Aggro. A reliable on the play option when the room gets greedy. Forces answers. Rewards correct mulligans.
• Emerald/Sapphire Control. The riser. Answers wide lanes, grinds long, and wins once it turns the corner. If Evasives surge, this list gains equity.

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Product and Rules Notes

Set cadence and official updates: Keep an eye on the official site for product updates and policy posts so you are not surprised on event day.

Upcoming Events

Sep 27-28: Glass City Showdowns, Toledo, OH

Expect a serious field, camera coverage, and a meta that looks like a stress test for the Fabled meta.

Oct 4-5: Disney Lorcana TCG Challenge, Bologna, Italy

A dense international field only one week after Toledo. Great read on how to prepare for DLC Milwaukee next month.

What Will Win The Next Two Weekends

Toledo, Glass City Showdowns

• Favorite: Amethyst/Sapphire "Dumbo" for its floor, ceiling, and flexible plans across the field.
• Counter to watch: Emerald/Sapphire Control, especially if Evasives shows up in force. Prepare for mirrors and grind.

Bologna, DLC

• Favorite: Amethyst/Steel Evasives tends to overperform in big mixed metas where players hedge for midrange.
• Wild card: A tuned Amber/Steel Aggro list can spike if the room slows down after Toledo.

People Also Ask

What is the Lorcana meta right now?

A four-deck cluster is at the top: Amethyst/Sapphire "Dumbo," Amethyst/Steel Evasives, Amber/Steel Aggro, and Emerald/Sapphire Control. Expect to face at least two of these in any long event.

I'm new. Is it too late to start playing competitively?

Not at all. Start with locals, move to set championships, try third-party events, then aim for a DLC. The community is active at every level.

Tournament Schedule

• Sep 27-28 - Glass City Showdowns, Toledo, OH
• Oct 4-5 - Disney Lorcana TCG Challenge, Bologna, Italy

Final Notes and Next Steps

• Test list: If you want a safe Day 1 pick, run Amethyst/Sapphire and understand your play lines for Evasives and Aggro.
• Scout lists: Pull last weekend's Top 8s from InkDecks. Copy a list that resonates with you, and make adjustments that fit your style and meta call, then run focused mulligan drills.
• Join the community: It is never too late. Find a local, pick a deck, and get reps.

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