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Ursula’s Return Starter Deck Review: Sapphire & Steel (Anna & Hercules)

Standing tall against the spreading corruption of the sea witch, this starter deck from Ursula’s Return set unites the powerful realms of Hercules and Mulan. This Sapphire and Steel combination operates as a classic, heavy-duty defensive ramp deck, built specifically to slow down the pace of play until massive, high-willpower glimmers can take over the board.

Overview & Price Point

Ursula’s Return Starter Deck Review (Anna & Hercules)
  • Release Date: May 24, 2024
  • MSRP: $16.99
  • Ink Combination: Sapphire & Steel
  • Core Strategy: Accelerate resource production early while using robust Bodyguard characters to protect your board until your massive late-game finishers can dominate.

This build is incredibly sturdy, making it the perfect choice for control players who prefer a methodical, long-term approach to closing out matches.


What’s Inside the Box

Ursula’s Return Starter Deck Sapphire & Steel (Anna & Hercules) Contents
  • 1 Prebuilt 60-card deck (including 2 foil face cards)
  • 1 Booster pack containing 12 randomized cards
  • 11 Damage counters
  • 1 Themed paper playmat
  • 1 Quickstart rulebook

Full Card List

Card NameInk TypeRarityCard TypeQty.
Anna – True-Hearted (Foil)SapphireSuper RareCharacter1
Hercules – Beloved Hero (Foil)SteelRareCharacter1
Philoctetes – No-Nonsense InstructorSteelRareCharacter1
Prince Phillip – Gallant DefenderSapphireRareCharacter1
Rapunzel – Appreciative ArtistSapphireRareCharacter1
Aladdin – Resolute SwordsmanSteelCommonCharacter3
Robin Hood – Beloved OutlawSteelCommonCharacter3
Anna – Braving the StormSapphireCommonCharacter3
Aurora – Tranquil PrincessSapphireCommonCharacter3
Basil – Of Baker StreetSapphireCommonCharacter2
Flounder – Collector’s CompanionSapphireUncommonCharacter2
Mickey Mouse – DetectiveSapphireCommonCharacter2
Pascal – Inquisitive PetSapphireCommonCharacter2
Aurora – Regal PrincessSapphireUncommonCharacter3
Mickey Mouse – Standard BearerSteelCommonCharacter3
Kida – Royal WarriorSteelCommonCharacter3
Ariel – Determined MermaidSapphireCommonCharacter3
Ling – Imperial SoldierSteelUncommonCharacter2
Transformed Chef – Castle StoveSapphireCommonCharacter2
Mulan – Armored FighterSteelUncommonCharacter2
Li Shang – Imperial CaptainSteelUncommonCharacter2
Sisu – Wise FriendSapphireUncommonCharacter2
SmashSteelUncommonAction2
Seldom All They SeemSapphireCommonAction – Song2
One Last HopeSteelRareAction1
Dig A Little DeeperSapphireRareAction – Song2
Imperial BowSteelCommonItem3
Thebes – The Big OliveSteelUncommonLocation3
Total Cards60

Pros and Cons

ProsCons
Unrivaled Late-Game Scaling: Easily overpowers standard mid-range builds once internal resource reservoirs match top-end costs.Tardy Footing: Sluggish resource curves expose early setups to critical vulnerabilities against aggro spikes.
Premium Core Staples: Brimming with high-value archetype building blocks essential for broader competitive constructed updates.Resource Flow Restrictions: Heavy volume of uninkable options threatens to plug up sequencing pathways at inconvenient steps.

Final Thoughts

Stand Together delivers exactly what its name promises – a steady, unyielding defensive experience. It stands out as the most defensively reliable choice of its release window, providing stellar core pieces for building advanced Sapphire/Steel control frameworks.

It’s a great starting point for newcomers joining Lorcana TCG, and it’s one of several Ursula’s Return products you can get online.