This weekend marked the conclusion of the Azurite Seas Set Championship season, with six more stores across the Phoenix valley hosting tournaments. With no official announcements from Ravensburger regarding future Disney Lorcana Challenge (DLC) events or the World Championship, many competitive Lorcana players are seeking new opportunities for high-level tournament play.
Fortunately, Arizona’s Lorcana scene remains active, with numerous events already scheduled, hosted by local game stores, content creators, and tournament organizers. Be sure to check the Tournament Listings page frequently, as new events are added and updated regularly!
Tournament Highlights
Saturday, February 8, 2025 – Baxter’s, Queen Creek
Baxter’s kicked off the weekend with 21 players competing for the Championship title. Brad emerged victorious, piloting a Ruby Amethyst deck to first place.
Baxters Top 8 Finalists:
- MrUnlucky13 (Brad) 🔴🟣
- Dmazer (Daniel) 🟣🔵
- ZachG07 (Zach) 🟣⚪️
- Just_op (Logan) 🔵⚪️
- Brittany Robertson (Brittany) 🔴🟣
- KristenA (Kristen) 🟡🟣
- B_u_c_k (Marc) 🔴🔵
- AmyNay (Amy) 🟡⚪️
Saturday, February 8, 2025 – Samurai Comics, Phoenix
Samurai Comics saw 18 players battle for the Champion mat. Cordero claimed victory with his Ruby Amethyst deck, adding another win for this powerful archetype.
Samurai Comics Phoenix Top 8 Finalists:
- Cordero Cavazos (Cordero) 🔴🟣
- JeromeTPO (Jose) 🟣⚪️
- AZjag11 (Jonathan) 🔴🔵
- Dsingxv (Zach) 🔵🟣
- Meeshell916 (Michelle) 🟣⚪️
- WVV_Gibson_elliot (Gibson) 🟡⚪️
- HeyHeyRawn (Aaron) 🟡⚪️
- Ashcap (Ash) 🔴🟣
Saturday, February 8, 2025 – North Valley Games, Phoenix
At North Valley Games, 19 players competed in a fiercely contested event. Eddie took first place, securing his Champion mat with an Amethyst Steel deck, breaking the Ruby Amethyst streak.
North Valley Games Top 8 Finalists:
- Edygordo23 (Eddie) 🟣⚪️
- Teacherofmath (Michael) 🔴🔵
- MikeyB (Mikey) 🔵🟣
- Kittlecakes (Trent) 🔴🟣
- Jujusnap (Julio) 🔴🟣
- PauH7 (Paul)🟡⚪️
- Brandon Richards (Brandon) 🔴🟣
- Daryl436 (Daryl) 🔵⚪️
Saturday, February 8, 2025 – Orc’s Lair
Orc’s Lair hosted a more intimate, 8-player tournament for its dedicated local community. Poptarts emerged victorious, claiming first place.
Orc’s Lair Top 8 Finalists:
- Pop tarts
- Crunch214
- JLove89
- HiiCee
- Travlr
- Cladence
- Disney_enchanted
- SheriffSkinwalker
Saturday, February 8, 2025 – Showtime
Showtime hosted their first-ever Lorcana Set Championship, drawing 16 competitors. After a Top 4 cut, Dustin took first place with Ruby Amethyst, continuing the deck’s dominant weekend.
Showtime Top 4 Finalists:
- DusM4 (Dustin) 🔴🟣
- Doktorkrispy (Marcos) 🟡⚪️
- llucasmac (Lucas) 🟣⚪️
- Robert Adame (Robert) 🟣⚪️
Sunday, February 9, 2025 – Meeples
Meeples was the only store to hold a Sunday tournament—and not even the Super Bowl could keep players away. A strong turnout of 22 competitors battled for the Champion mat, with Michael claiming victory using Emerald Steel, a refreshing shift from the weekend’s Ruby Amethyst dominance.
Meeples Top 8 Finalists:
- Teacherofmath (Michael) 🟢⚪️
- ChinoDynasty (Tony) 🟡⚪️
- SirLore (Justin) 🟣⚪️
- Nate2000 (Nathan) 🟡⚪️
- Gatheredstorm (Erica) 🟡⚪️
- JeromeTPO (Jose) 🟣⚪️
- Lee Arnold (Lee) 🔴🟣
- Ssgssginger (Brandon) 🔵⚪️
Final Thoughts & Arizonans at South Side Gaming
We were happy to support and cheer on two Arizonan competitors, Jon and Andy, from Purple Shadow Gaming who participated in this weekend’s $10K tournament at South Side Gaming in Miami.
With the Azurite Seas Set Championship season now behind us, Arizona’s competitive Lorcana scene is stronger than ever. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just getting started, there are plenty of upcoming events to test your skills, refine your deck, and stay engaged with the community.
Until then, happy questing!
