Disney Lorcana Reveals First Pixar Up Cards in Attack of the Vine Set
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Disney Lorcana's upcoming Attack of the Vine expansion brings Pixar's Up to the trading card game, featuring cards for Carl, Ellie, and Russell with mechanics that reflect the film's emotional story.
Disney Lorcana is expanding its universe by bringing Pixar properties into the trading card game, starting with a wave of cards from Up in the upcoming Attack of the Vine set. Publisher Ravensburger is leaning heavily into the emotional core of the film rather than just relying on surface level imagery, crafting mechanics that reflect the deep history between Carl and Ellie Fredricksen. As reported in an exclusive reveal by Polygon, the set scheduled for global release on July 24 captures the themes of companionship, loss, and lifelong adventure that defined the beloved animated classic.
Among the newly revealed cards, Carl Fredricksen, Loving Husband features an ability named Take My Hand, which lowers the ink cost for playing an Ellie Fredricksen character. Meanwhile, Ellie Fredricksen, Loving Wife rewards players with extra Lore whenever they play a location card, perfectly mirroring her lifelong yearning for exploration while Carl's focus remains firmly on her. The set also introduces Russell, Senior Wilderness Explorer, a card that utilizes the shift mechanic and provides support buffs to other characters stationed at locations across the board.
For players and collectors who treat card games as both competitive spaces and digital or physical communities of shared fandom, these mechanically integrated storytelling choices elevate the set above a standard crossover. Ravensburger is tapping directly into the nostalgia of a generation that grew up watching Pixar, proving that trading card games can successfully translate narrative grief and joy into engaging table rules. You can read the full breakdown and see all the card reveals over at Polygon, courtesy of Corey Plante.
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Original article: Polygon