Lorcana decks: at least 60 cards and two inks
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In the Disney Lorcana constructed format, your deck must have at least 60 cards, include no more than two types of ink, and no more than four copies of each card with the full name. Also check the current banned cards.
Sixty is the minimum, not the maximum
A deck of 61 or more cards does not fail due to size, but adding too many often makes it difficult to find the pieces you are looking for. Do not count damage markers, reference cards, or other accessories like deck cards. For a first list, starting at 60 makes it easier to review character proportions, Actions, and Items.
Choose up to two inks
Each playable card has an identifiable ink. A deck with one ink is possible; one that mixes three inks does not meet the general rule of constructed. If you buy a set to improve an Amber and Amatista deck, separate the cards of other inks before determining how many actually serve you.
Count by full name and check the format
The limit of four applies to the full name of the card, not just the character. Two Mickey cards with different subtitles are not necessarily the same entry. Before a tournament, check the bans and any additional conditions of the format; the rules of Draft and Sealed are not identical to constructed.
Check the list before buying
The three initial numbers are easy to remember: a minimum of 60 cards, a maximum of two inks, and up to four copies of each card with the same full name. However, these numbers do not alone determine if you can present the deck at a specific event. Lorcana has different constructed formats, and each one can define which collections and cards are allowed. Before investing in an external list, identify the exact format announced by the store. Then review the current official restrictions, not an old screenshot. A 60-card list with two inks may be well constructed and still include a card not allowed in Core Constructed. The legality of the format is checked separately from size, inks, and copies.
Count the 60 cards without mixing accessories
Count only the cards that form the deck you are going to play. Damage counters, the mat, the cases, a helper card, and the box do not increase the total. Also, do not add cards you carry apart to change the list later: for the count, it matters the setup you present as the deck. Order the cards by ink cost and note how many are in each group. If the total is 59, one is missing; if it is 60 or more, you exceed this numerical requirement. Re-count by type to detect if you accidentally included a card you only wanted to show or trade.
The regulation sets a minimum, not an obligation to play exactly 60. You can present 61, 64, or more cards if you meet the other conditions. The strategic decision is different from the legal: increasing the size decreases the frequency with which you will find a specific card. If a piece is essential for your plan, adding five unrelated cards dilutes the four copies you already have. That is why it is advisable to start with 60, test the deck, and ask for a clear reason for each additional card. Do not cut a useful response for routine, but also do not add cards just because there is space in the box.
The inks are counted throughout the deck
Choose one or two inks and check each card. The limitation applies to the entire deck, not the initial hand or the cards you plan to play. A single card of a third ink already violates the ordinary construction, even if your plan is to place it always in the ink well. The icon that indicates whether a card can be inked answers another question: whether it can become ink during the game. It does not change the ink type printed on the card or create an exception for the deck's design.
Imagine a list with 30 Amber cards, 29 Amatista cards, and one Emerald. It has 60 cards, but three inks. Removing the Emerald leaves 59; replacing it with an allowed Amber or Amatista card keeps it at 60 and returns the list to the limit. If someone recommends a card that seems perfect from another ink, check its color before buying four copies. On the contrary, 60 cards of a single ink do meet the maximum of two: the regulation does not require mixing them. Choosing one or two inks changes the game options, but it does not alter the minimum number of cards.
Four copies: group by full name
The check for copies requires more care than counting characters. The full name includes the subtitle. Two cards representing the same character with different subtitles are different card names for this limit. In contrast, promotional versions or reprints with the same full name are still copies of the same card. You cannot add four copies of an edition and four of a reprint to get eight. Group first by full name and then count all versions of each group.
For example, a list can carry four copies of "Character – Subtitle A" and four of "Character – Subtitle B," if they are different cards and both are legal. If it contains two normal and three promotional "Character – Subtitle A," there are five copies of that name and you must remove one. Changing language or finish does not expand the quota. When using an app to build decks, confirm that it groups the reprints: a view by collection may show two rows and hide an excess that you would not see at first glance.
The format matters as much as the numbers
In 2026, it is advisable to distinguish Core Constructed from Infinity Constructed. If a card exists and appears in a gallery, it does not guarantee that it can be played in both. The rotation of collections and the announced restrictions by Ravensburger affect the specific format. Read the event description before interpreting an online list: a valid deck for Infinity may not work for Core. If a store organizes a casual game with its own rules, confirm those conditions as well. The name "Lorcana" alone does not determine which cards are accepted.
The order of review saves time. First locate the date and format of the event. Second, consult the applicable collections and restrictions that day. Third, verify the full name of each card, especially if the reference comes from an old print. Finally, count size, inks, and copies. If the rules change between preparation and the tournament, repeat the check. A general guide helps build the list, but the published conditions for the event decide what you can bring on that occasion.
The proportion of cards is not another rule of legality
The regulation sets the total and the maximums, but it does not impose a universal quota of characters, actions, songs, objects, or locations. The proportion depends on the plan. A list that wants to gain lore constantly needs characters capable of quests; another reserves more space for answers. Do not turn a strategic suggestion into a rule. When planning purchases, write what function each card fulfills: first turns, steal, gain lore, interaction, or closure. If two cards do the same, compare the cost and the situations in which you can actually play them.
It is also advisable to look at how many inkable cards are in the list. Having 60 cards of allowed colors does not guarantee that you can develop the ink well regularly. If you include many cards that cannot be placed there, try initial hands and note how many options you have each turn. This is a matter of consistency, not a fourth rule of legality. Separate "meets the regulation" from "works often": both checks are important before investing in expensive copies.
Review of a 63-card list
Suppose you receive a 63-card list and want to bring it to an event. Note the format. Group the cards by ink and confirm that only two appear. Then order by full name, sum the reprints, and mark any group with five or more copies. Check the legality of each name for the format and date. If the list passes these tests, the three cards above 60 are not a violation. Still, ask if they add enough value to justify the others being less. This review distinguishes a regulatory problem from a strategic improvement.
Another case appears when copying a deck you see in video. The creator may have played another format, another season, or a test version. Filling up to 60 with cards of a third ink causes an immediate problem. Copying the same name from two collections can increase its quantity to five without it being obvious. Before buying, paste the list into a table with full names, inks, quantities, and format. You do not need a special tool to detect these errors.
Constructed and limited formats
The rule of 60 cards and two inks corresponds to the ordinary construction. In limited formats, a product is opened and the deck is prepared with a restricted set; its requirements may differ. Do not automatically transfer the minimum of 60, the limit of two inks, or the four copies to a Sealed or Draft session. Read the document of the format you are playing. This matters in presentations: someone may say that their 40-card deck is valid while you remember the minimum of 60. Both of you could be talking about different formats.
The same caution applies to special or experimental formats. A multi-player format may modify the construction and allow combinations that the usual construction does not allow. If you are invited to a game with alternative rules, ask about them before correcting another player. For a competition announced as Core or Infinity, apply the corresponding document and its updates. The format and date are more reliable than an isolated rule from a conversation.
Common errors when preparing the box
The first is counting cards by character instead of by full name. The second is separating reprints as if each edition restarts the maximum of four. The third is confusing inkable with belonging to a permitted ink. The fourth is checking only the size and forgetting the legality of the format. The fifth is trusting an old list without verifying changes afterward. All are corrected with a written review: total quantity, two inks as a maximum, grouping by full name, and checking the current format. When the table is waiting, a clear list avoids improvisations.
If you share the deck for another person to review, send full names and quantities; a blurry photo of piles of cards is not enough. Indicate also Core, Infinity, or another format. This allows the person helping you to point out a specific problem. When buying, check edition, language, and condition for reasons of collection or price, but keep that analysis separate from the copy control. A more visually appealing version of the same card occupies the same regulatory space.
Common questions
Can I play more than 60 cards?
Yes. The regulation sets a minimum of 60 for constructed, not a general maximum.
Can I use three inks if there are few cards?
No in normal constructed. The limit is two types of ink in the entire deck.