Fabled Starter Deck Review: Amber & Sapphire (Ariel & Mulan)

In stark contrast to the explosive tempo of its pop-star counterpart, the Amber and Sapphire Fabled starter deck focuses on structural defense and resource superiority. Designed around defensive princess synergies, this preconstructed build uses Sapphire’s signature inkwell expansion tools alongside Amber’s unique healing mechanics to form an unbreakable line of characters that out-scales opponents in the late game.

Overview & Price Point

• Release Date: September 5, 2025
• MSRP: $16.99
• Ink Combination: Amber (Support/Recovery) and Sapphire (Ramp/Items)
• Core Strategy: Resource ramping, multi-character song lines, and defensive board control.

This deck is custom-built for players who love long-term strategy. It sacrifices early-game pressure to rapidly build up ink reserves, safely dropping massive high-cost glimmers that dominate the board through sheer value.

What’s Inside the Box

The pack included inside can be a good starting point to your Fabled setlist and collection while learning to play the game.

• 1 Prebuilt 60-Card Deck (featuring foil versions of Ariel and Mulan)
• 1 Fabled Booster Pack (12 randomized cards)
• 11 Cardstock Damage Counters
• 1 Royalty-Themed Paper Playmat with lore tracker
• 1 Quickstart Rulebook

Full Card List

Card Name	Ink Type	Rarity	Card Type	Qty
Ariel – Singing Mermaid (Foil)	Amber	Rare	Character	1
Mulan – Considerate Diplomat (Foil)	Sapphire	Rare	Character	1
Alice – Accidentally Adrift	Amber	Rare	Character	1
Beast – Gracious Prince	Amber	Rare	Character	1
The Queen – Mirror Seeker	Sapphire	Rare	Character	1
Grand Pabbie – Oldest and Wisest	Sapphire	Rare	Character	1
Aurora – Holding Court	Amber	Uncommon	Character	2
Aurora – Regal Princess	Amber	Uncommon	Character	2
Julieta Madrigal – Excellent Cook	Amber	Uncommon	Character	2
Belle – Inventive Engineer	Sapphire	Uncommon	Character	2
Cinderella – Gentle and Kind	Sapphire	Uncommon	Character	2
World’s Greatest Criminal Mind	Sapphire	Uncommon	Action	2
Lost in the Woods	Amber	Uncommon	Action	2
Aurelian Gyrosensor	Sapphire	Uncommon	Item	2
Aurora – Tranquil Princess	Amber	Common	Character	3
Jasmine – Heir of Agrabah	Amber	Common	Character	3
Rapunzel – Sunshine	Amber	Common	Character	3
Cruella De Vil – Fashionable Cruiser	Amber	Common	Character	3
Mulan – Free Spirit	Amber	Common	Character	3
Hans – Noble Scoundrel	Sapphire	Common	Character	3
Pluto – Rescue Dog	Amber	Common	Character	3
Nani – Protective Sister	Amber	Common	Character	2
Maid Marian – Delightful Dreamer	Sapphire	Common	Character	3
Mufasa – King of the Pride Lands	Sapphire	Common	Character	3
Be Our Guest	Amber	Common	Song	3
Coconut Basket	Amber	Common	Item	3
Dig A Little Deeper	Sapphire	Common	Action	1
Look At This Family	Sapphire	Common	Action	1
Motunui – Island Paradise	Sapphire	Common	Location	3

Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
Unrivaled End-Game Scaling: Once your inkwell hits a high threshold, your board presence becomes almost impossible to stop.	Vulnerable Early On: Can easily struggle against aggressive rush strategies during the first three turns of play.
Excellent Foundation Materials: Packed with high-value Sapphire ramp staples that are essential for competitive configurations.	Character Reliant: Relies heavily on keeping key cover glimmers healthy to trigger your ultimate board advantages.

Final Thoughts

The Amber and Sapphire Fabled starter deck is a premier choice for analytical players who prefer a methodical, defensive playstyle. Offering great structural stability and a high volume of key competitive upgrades, it stands out as an excellent baseline Fabled product for building a long-term, powerful card collection.