Fabled Starter Deck Review: Emerald & Ruby (Max Goof & Powerline)

The release of Disney Lorcana’s ninth expansion, Fabled, brought a massive wave of high-energy 90s nostalgia to the card table. Leading the charge is the Emerald and Ruby starter deck, constructed around characters from A Goofy Movie. Built for speed, high-tempo plays, and flashy musical sequences, this deck offers players a fast-paced, aggressive way to rush down opponents before they can mount a defense.

Overview & Price Point

• Release Date: September 5, 2025
• MSRP: $16.99
• Ink Combination: Emerald (Disruption/Agility) and Ruby (Aggression/Speed)
• Core Strategy: Evasive questing, rapid tempo shifts, and song synergy.

This deck operates on high-speed mechanics. By combining Emerald’s elusive questers with Ruby’s aggressive combat modifiers and unique song roster, it keeps opponents perpetually on the defensive.

What’s Inside the Box

• 1 Prebuilt 60-Card Deck (featuring foil versions of Max Goof and Powerline)
• 1 Fabled Booster Pack (12 randomized cards)
• 11 Cardstock Damage Counters
• 1 Concert-Themed Paper Playmat with built-in lore tracker
• 1 Quickstart Rulebook

Full Card List

Card Name	Ink Type	Rarity	Card Type	Qty
Max Goof – Rebellious Teen (Foil)	Emerald	Rare	Character	1
Powerline – World’s Greatest Rock Star (Foil)	Ruby	Super Rare	Character	1
Powerline – Musical Superstar	Ruby	Rare	Character	1
Goofy – Set for Adventure	Emerald	Rare	Character	1
Kuzco – Temperamental Emperor	Emerald	Rare	Character	1
Bobby Zimuruski – Spray Cheese Kid	Ruby	Uncommon	Character	2
Donald Duck – Perfect Gentleman	Ruby	Uncommon	Character	2
LeFou – Instigator	Ruby	Uncommon	Character	2
Megara – Pulling the Strings	Emerald	Uncommon	Character	2
Roxanne – Powerline Fan	Emerald	Uncommon	Character	2
Virana – Fang Chief	Emerald	Uncommon	Character	2
Wildcat – Mechanic	Emerald	Uncommon	Character	2
Mother Knows Best	Emerald	Uncommon	Action	2
Signed Contract	Emerald	Uncommon	Action	2
Max Goof – Rockin’ Teen	Emerald	Common	Character	3
Powerline – Taking the Stage	Ruby	Common	Character	3
Aladdin – Prince Ali	Ruby	Common	Character	3
Donald Duck – Sleepwalker	Emerald	Common	Character	3
Mickey Mouse – Steamboat Pilot	Emerald	Common	Character	3
P.J. Pete – Caught Up in the Music	Emerald	Common	Character	3
Sergeant Tibbs – Courageous Cat	Ruby	Common	Character	3
A Pirate’s Life	Ruby	Common	Song	2
Be King Undisputed	Ruby	Common	Song	2
I2I	Ruby	Common	Song	2
Improvise	Ruby	Common	Action	3
Stand Out	Ruby	Common	Song	2
You Can Fly!	Ruby	Common	Song	3
Agrabah – Marketplace	Ruby	Common	Location	3

Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
Blistering Early Speed: Capable of picking up massive amounts of lore before defensive decks can establish a board presence.	Fragile to Board Wipes: Highly vulnerable to broad, unconditional card removal items and songs.
Exceptional Song Variety: Features a highly cohesive, music-driven action package that easily alters early combat math.	Linear Game Plan: Hard to pivot to a defensive strategy if your initial aggressive rush is contained.

Final Thoughts

The Emerald and Ruby Fabled starter deck delivers exactly what it promises: high speed, loud mechanics, and unmatched flavor for fans of 90s Disney animation. While its linear style can make it vulnerable to high-tier control decks, its raw speed and explosive song chains make it an absolute blast for casual league nights and friendly matches.

An easy Fabled product to buy, for new players and fans of classic Disney animation.