The Uninkable Dads Podcast

Emerald Amber Songs took first and second at DLC Bangkok, with three of the top eight. The same weekend it was 21% of the field at the JTC Invitational in Milton Keynes, and not one of those players made the top four. So did Bangkok know something the UK didn’t, or has the UK found the answer? With DLC London around the corner, we dig into it. We break down the Bangkok-winning Circle of Life Songs...

Is Purple Steel the Disney Lorcana deck nobody is ready for at DLC? Official DLC caster and Twitch streamer Colorislaw joins us with her Amethyst Steel build from Hyperia City. It’s inspired by Mo’s list from the JDZ Iconic Clash and runs nine Hyperia City cards, including Demona, Merlin and the Hyperia City Express. We also break down two more off-meta decks for the competitive season: Grandad Gl...

Hyper City is here, and ink drops are everywhere. This week Michael and Glenn break down the two decks sitting at the top of the early meta, then go through the ink drop rules most players are getting wrong. First up is Emerald Steel: why Walter & Jesse and Flash have made it the deck to beat, and how Max Goof doubles up your Strength of a Raging Fire. Then Emerald Amber Songs, with the Don Ka...

Cracked your packs and wondering what to build? We’ve put together seven Day One decks packed with new Set 14 cards, so you know exactly what to sleeve up first for locals. We run through Ruby/Amethyst and Amethyst/Steel Gargoyles, Amber/Emerald, Amethyst/Ruby, Amber/Steel Songs, Amber/Sapphire Princesses and Emerald/Steel, picking out the key new cards like Wasabi, Shere Khan, Demona, Pepita, Mic...

GIFTED: The Hyperia City Prerelease kit in this episode was sent to us by Ravensburger. Heading to a Hyperia City Prerelease? This week we explain how to win at sealed in the Disney Lorcana TCG: how sealed works, what to bring on the day, how to build a deck from six packs, and the best Hyperia City cards at every cost from 1 to 6. Then we open our own kit and talk through what we pulled. In this...

Amber Steel Songs is back, and Hyperia City might be the set that finally makes it click. With two weeks until the Disney Lorcana TCG meta resets, we break down the new Hyperia City build: Aurora bringing songs back from the discard, and Shere Khan and Sir Pellinore turning challenges into ink drops for some huge turns. Plus, a set champs-winning Mickey Mouse bounce deck sent in by one of our own...

Hyperia City is about to shake up Disney Lorcana 🔥 Ink drops are here: a brand-new mechanic that gives you extra ink, bigger glimmers earlier and explosive turns you won't see coming. And that's not all, because the UK DLC format has completely changed too! We break down the top Disney Lorcana meta decks heading into the final weekend of Set Championships, including Amber Amethyst, Amber...

Quest for five lore a turn, or banish it and hand your opponent a free ramp turn straight into their biggest characters. Mickey and Minnie's Duo Shift is one of the most punishing lines of play in the current Disney Lorcana meta — and this week we break down exactly how to beat it. We take the Mouse House deck apart matchup by matchup — how Amber aggro races it, how Emerald Steel answers it on...

3 decks. 3 different ways to win Set Champs. In this episode we break down Amber Amethyst, Emerald Steel and Amber Emerald Aggro — the decks that dominated the North American Championships and the ones you need to know before you sit down at your table this weekend. We go card-by-card through key lines, tech choices and matchup notes for all three decks, break down the full NA Championship top 32...

In this episode:- Why Emerald Amethyst took 6 of the top 16 places at this weekend's CCQ- Full breakdown of the Retro Evolution Device and the 5-7-9 tempo line it enables- Emerald Steel's more aggressive build — key cards, removal package and matchup spread- How Amber Amethyst is shifting away from Elinor and what it's trying to control- A shout-out to Ruby Amethyst, a genuine Set Cham...

- Why Amber Amethyst and Ruby Amethyst are dominating the current meta- The zero-character "Kevin deck" beating both of them — without playing Kevin- How a no-character Amber Emerald build actually functions and wins games- D23 news: Local Qualifiers, and how topping a Set Champs earns you a spot- The new junior division for DLCs — split into 8–12s and 13–17s- Golden Hades cards replace...

Is Elinor Aggro the new best deck in Disney Lorcana? 🔥 We break down why this powerful aggro deck is dominating the current Lorcana meta — and, more importantly, how to beat it! We test 4 top meta decks against Elinor and reveal the strategies and cards you need to stop the new deck to beat. Plus, we ask whether having 7–8 genuinely competitive decks is actually good for the Lorcana meta. Welcome...

In this episode: • Why Amber Emerald Songs could be the strongest deck in the current Attack ofthe Vine meta • How this version differs from the more popular Amber Emeraldbuilds • The key cards, play lines and strategies that make the deck so powerful • Our thoughts on the latest Lorcana meta and which archetypes are rising andfalling • The growing success of Amber Amethyst and why more players ar...

Attack of the Vine is here, and the post-rotation Lorcana meta is taking shape. This week we rebuild two viewer-submitted pre-rotation decks — Purple Steel and Amber Emerald (let us know which one YOU are playing) — into competitive lists for the new format, showing exactly which cards to cut, what to replace them with, and why, without starting from scratch. Welcome to The Uninkable Dads — a week...

The Set 13 meta didn't take long to sort itself out. Attack of the Vine hits wide release this week, so we went through the decks people are actually turning up with — what's winning, what's overrated, and what nobody's ready for yet. Then we reviewed every Enchanted in the set, because someone had to. In this episode: - The meta decks shaping day one of Attack of the Vine - Which...

Pre-release weekend has landed, and Attack of the Vine is the biggest Lorcana set yet at 207 cards. So which ones actually matter when you sit down for draft or sealed? We went through the whole set and cut it down to the 40 cards worth pulling for pre-release, draft and sealed. Then we get into the Set 13 constructed decks that already look scary. This week: The 40 best cards to pull in Attack of...

In this episode:• 4 Attack of the Vine Day 1 decklists we're excited to test• A potential Tier 1 deck that could shape the new Lorcana meta• Why these decks could be strong from day one and the key cards that make them work• Our thoughts on the evolving Attack of the Vine meta and what players should be watching closely• What's included in a Lorcana Pre-Release Kit and what to expect if yo...

•Our favourite Attack of the Vine card reveals so far • The best new Lorcana cards and why they're catching our attention • A look at the exciting new Team mechanic and how pairing two glimmerson one card could change the way decks are built • New Toy Story cards and how they strengthen the Toys archetypeintroduced in Wilds Unknown • The brand-new Created by the Vine and Vineling cards – how t...

🔥 Attack of the Vine is almost here, and Lorcana is about to change forever! 🔥With rotation just around the corner, four sets are leaving Core Constructed, meaning some of the biggest cards and most popular decks in Disney Lorcana will soon be gone. So which decks change... which ones disappear entirely.... and the deck that does just survive, it thrives! This week on The Uninkable Dads, we'...

In this episode: • The biggest Set Champs mistakes we see players make — and how to avoidthem • Practical tips to help you perform better, stay focused, and enjoy yourtournament experience • Common deck selection, matchup, and gameplay mistakes that can cost you games • Advice for newer players attending their first Lorcana Set Championship • How to prepare mentally and physically for a long tourn...

This week on the Uninkable Dads we're doing things a little differently 😄 Michael took a non-meta Ruby Sapphire deck to Set Champs and finished Top 8 — and this episode is the full breakdown of how, why, and what it means for players who don't want to just copy the meta. We dive into four different off meta decks that are genuinely performing right now, break down the current Set Champs m...

Welcome to The Uninkable Dads — a weekly Disney Lorcana podcast where two dads break down the latest Lorcana meta, winning decklists, tournament strategy, and competitive play. If you're preparing for Set Championships, this is the episode for you! There is a better way to handle your cards ! : Check out the PkUp : https://www.getpkup.com🃏 In this episode:• Our Top 5 Lorcana Decks for Set Cha...

This week, we were joined by the brilliant Rebekah Quests — official Disney Lorcana Challenge caster, content creator, and someone who built an incredible community without ever really planning to 🎙️✨ We had a brilliant conversation covering everything from her journey into Lorcana and how she ended up behind the mic at official events, to the balance between casual and competitive play, and why...

Looking for more toys decks, check this out : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdUIjJthBsg🃏 In this episode:• We have some data !• A deep dive into the Lorcana Core Constructed meta after the first week of Wilds Unknown• Which decks are dominating the meta right now and why they’re performing so well• Key cards, matchups, and play patterns shaping competitive Lorcana• Is Amber Ruby Toys a genuine...

Welcome to The Uninkable Dads — a weekly Disney Lorcana show where two dads break down the latest Lorcana meta, deck techs, new cards, and tournament strategy. Whether you're preparing for Set Championships, competitive locals, or just excited for Wilds Unknown, this episode is packed with ideas to help you stay ahead.🃏 In this episode:• A full breakdown of 3 different Toy Story decks from the up...