What actually happened when Fabled dropped?

In this episode of Quest Like a Pro, Noah, Andy, and Justin break down the hype, highlights, and hard truths from Lorcana’s Fabled release weekend. They unpack their firsthand tournament experiences, spotlight surprising deck performances, and explore how new cards are already reshaping the competitive landscape. It’s a raw, real-time look at how the meta is shifting — and what that means for players trying to keep up (or stay ahead).

Whether you're a seasoned grinder or just stepping into Season 2, this episode delivers the pulse of the community, early insights on top archetypes, and actionable perspective on what to watch — or play — next.

🎯 Key Takeaways

• Purple decks dominated early play, proving their predicted strength in the Fabled meta.

• Ruby Amethyst remains resilient, showing surprising stability despite the shift.

• New cards like Mother Gothel and Lose the Way are already influencing gameplay and strategy.

• Bingo-style pack openings made release weekend more fun and interactive — and great for community building.

• Sapphire Steel ramp decks are gaining traction with explosive plays and late-game power.

• Deck identity matters more than ever — knowing what your deck wants to do is crucial.

• Aggro archetypes like Chernadogs are finding footing as meta answers to control-heavy builds.

• Open decklists are changing how players approach matchups and counterplay.

• Community connection remains a core strength of competitive Lorcana.

• Week 2 predictions suggest key shifts as players adjust to the new landscape.

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