Disney Lorcana Is On A Roll, But There's One Lesson From Pokémon TCG It Needs To Learn For 2025

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is quickly becoming one of the biggest TCGs of all time, even despite the fact that it has only been around for a short while. It's a genuinely well-crafted game that is perfectly positioned to target newcomers to any trading card game while also retaining a lot of the qualities that entice veterans. However, while is a wonderful TCG, it still has a lot that it needs to learn in order to reach the top.

Namely, needs to learn from its biggest competition, the. Despite having several great starting points for newcomers, is missing something that the has mastered that could easily bring in millions more players. Fortunately, there is still plenty of time for it to learn and perhaps even beat the at its own game.

is easily one of the most successful TCGs currently available thanks to its easy-to-learn rules, familiar IP, and a steady stream of new and interesting cards. It is becoming so popular that it's seeping into real-life events, with collaborations and marketing pushes helping to bring it to a whole new audience who may feel overwhelmed by the competition. However, while continues to be successful on the table, it's not dominating in the one place it should be.

Disney Lorcana: Stitch Collector's Gift Set comes with a Stitch foil promo card, booster packs, and a portfolio binder featuring the loveable alien.

doesn't have a digital version — outside the fan-created — and that is a genuine shame. Mobile versions of TCGs especially tend to do extremely well from both a commercial standpoint and as a streamlined onboarding process for new players. A free-to-play version of an already extremely expensive hobby allows those who aren't willing to splash a lot of cash on a TCG they may not like to give it a try.

Of course, the closest comparison point is the new, which has so successfully translated the tabletop experience that it made millions almost immediately. It has garnered a huge fanbase, ushering in a swathe of new fans, just like the previous smash-hit mobile