Reign of Jafar Starter Deck Review: Amber & Amethyst (Tiana & Bruno)

Launched alongside the eighth Lorcana expansion set in May 2025, the Amber and Amethyst Reign of Jafar starter deck brings the magical lineage of Disney’s Encanto to the center stage. Named Family & Fate, this ready-to-play preconstructed deck leverages the close-knit synergy of the Madrigal household to create a resilient, card-drawing value engine designed to out-pace opponents over a sustained match.

Overview & Price Point

• Release Date: May 30, 2025
• MSRP: $16.99
• Ink Combination: Amber (Support/Recovery) and Amethyst (Draw Power/Evasion)
• Core Strategy: Family-based character synergy, hand tracking, and steady lore accumulation.

This build emphasizes hand advantage and character recycling. Amethyst provides exceptional draw power and deck-top manipulation, while Amber keeps your characters safe from opposing challenges to maintain a wide board.

What’s Inside the Box

• 1 Prebuilt 60-Card Deck (featuring foil versions of Bruno Madrigal and Tiana)
• 1 Reign of Jafar Booster Pack (12 randomized cards)
• 11 Cardstock Damage Counters
• 1 Casita-Themed Paper Playmat with integrated tracking assets
• 1 Quickstart Rulebook

Full Card List

Card Name	Ink Type	Rarity	Card Type	Qty
Bruno Madrigal – Singing Seer (Foil)	Amber/Amethyst	Super Rare	Character	1
Tiana – Natural Talent (Foil)	Amber	Rare	Character	1
Antonio Madrigal – Friend to All	Amber/Amethyst	Rare	Character	1
Clawhauser – Front Desk Officer	Amber	Rare	Character	1
Flower – Shy Skunk	Amethyst	Rare	Character	1
Fantastical and Magical	Amethyst	Rare	Action	1
Alma Madrigal – Accepting Grandmother	Amber/Amethyst	Uncommon	Character	3
Huey – Reliable Leader	Amber	Uncommon	Character	3
Louie – One Cool Duck	Amber	Uncommon	Character	3
Druun – Ravenous Plague	Amethyst	Uncommon	Character	2
Madam Mim – Up to No Good	Amethyst	Uncommon	Character	2
Forest Duel	Amethyst	Uncommon	Action	2
They Never Come Back	Amethyst	Uncommon	Action	2
Antonio’s Jaguar – Faithful Companion	Amber	Common	Character	3
Charlotte La Bouff – Mardi Gras Princess	Amber	Common	Character	3
Dewey – Lovable Showoff	Amber	Common	Character	3
Mariano Guzman – Handsome Suitor	Amber	Common	Character	3
Mirabel Madrigal – Curious Child	Amber	Common	Character	3
Pepa Madrigal – Sensitive Sister	Amber/Amethyst	Common	Character	3
Camilo Madrigal – Center Stage	Amethyst	Common	Character	3
Dolores Madrigal – Within Earshot	Amethyst	Common	Character	3
Poe De Spell – Magica’s Brother	Amethyst	Common	Character	3
Ryder – Fleet-Footed Infiltrator	Amethyst	Common	Character	3
This Is My Family	Amber	Common	Action	4

Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
Outstanding Card Draw: The combination of Bruno’s scrying mechanics and Amethyst triggers keeps your hand full of options.	Highly Interdependent: If an opponent targets and removes your central family pieces early, your total power scales down quickly.
Excellent Value Engine: Features a highly synergistic deck structure that flows smoothly without requiring expensive standalone additions.	Minimal Board Removal: Lacks direct damage cards or strong tactical items, forcing you to rely almost entirely on challenges to clear threats.

Final Thoughts

The Amber and Amethyst Reign of Jafar starter deck is an exceptional engine-building product that rewards players who love drawing cards and chaining character abilities. Thanks to the highly cohesive Madrigal family package, it provides a stable, rewarding play experience that holds up incredibly well in any casual environment.

A fantastic choice from the Reign of Jafar product lineup, that will help you get starter playing right away.