There is a special type of experience around trading card games. It has little to do with the cards themselves, or at least not in the beginning. It starts way before a rare card glimmers in the light or a foil stops you in your tracks. It begins with a ritual, and for Disney Lorcana players everywhere, this is the ritual of opening a booster pack. This is something very personal and endlessly varied. 

Lorcana booster packs contain 12 random cards that you can use to build and customise your deck with abilities and characters beyond those found in starter decks. 

Each booster pack contains: 

• 6 common cards 
• 3 uncommon cards 
• 2 rare, super rare, or legendary cards 
• 1 foil card (random rarity level) 

For some opening a booster pack is like a sommelier uncorking a vintage bottle, whilst others tear it open like a child on Christmas morning. Some savour the moment, whilst others chase the excitement. If you spend enough time around players then you will quickly start to realise that everyone has their own superstitions, their own story and their own rhythm when opening a Lorcana booster pack, and each player brings their own ritual to life. These are players who often buy their booster packs from specialist online retailers such as us here at Axion Now - so let’s take a closer look at some of those rituals we’ve learnt over the years… 

The slow ritualist 

For some, opening a booster pack is an act of ceremony that requires a clean, calm space where they can sit with the pack in front of them like a prize. Before the opening begins, they need to run a finger along the foil seam of the pack, appreciate the artwork and build the tension. The thrill of “the hunt” is an important part of the experience, and something that cannot be rushed. They open one pack at a time and enjoy spacing the excitement over a longer period of time.  

Wrappers are peeled off carefully and preserved for their importance. Some even keep the wrappers in folders. Cards are lifted slowly one at a time, the names read aloud, the artwork admired, and the story appreciated. This ritual is about connection – to the characters, the game and the moment. 

The superstitious opener 

There are players who swear by rituals when it comes to opening a new booster pack. They might tap the pack on the table. They hold their breath in case they reveal something rare. They believe in “lucky corners,” “hot boxes,” and “foil energy” – you know who you are! 

Some of these superstitions reflect the fact that a booster pack is not just a product, but rather a portal to possibility. 

For these more superstitious players, the ritual is a chance against fate. They understand it is random, but they also know that rituals turn randomness into destiny. 

The storyteller 

For some players opening booster packs can be akin to reading a chapter of a book. They consider each card not simply as a game piece but part of a narrative. Lorcana, and its rich Disney-inspired world, is perfect for this approach. You might reveal a heroic Elsa, a mischievous Stitch, or even a reimagined classic character, and a Storyteller weaves them all together in their mind.

Often these players open packs with friends, giving theatrical flair to each reveal. For them the ritual is all about performance and shared excitement with the joy in the discovery.  

The speed runner 

The Speed Runner is on the opposite end of the spectrum. They tear open packs with little care for the outer wrapping. They flick through the commons, may glance at the uncommons, they are looking for the rare; the cards with value, those competitive staples they need for the next deck upgrade. 

Speed Runners sometimes buy booster packs in bulk like the Lorcana booster boxes or displays that contains 24 booster packs (288 cards in total). For them, the thrill is in volume. They know the odds, they know their chase cards, and they want to get to the good stuff quickly. Their ritual is not about the moment but about the outcome. There is still a ritual, just something that is carried out at speed. 

The collector 

Collectors open booster packs with precision. They wear gloves, sleeve cards instantly and check centering, edges and print quality. They know which cards may become long-term investments, which variants are considered rare, and which foils should be graded.  

For collectors, booster boxes are not just for opening, they are also for storing, displaying and sometimes keeping sealed. A sealed pack becomes a time capsule, a promise of future value and a piece of hobby history. The opening of a pack by a collector is done with reverence. Their ritual is all about appreciation, preservation and playing the long game.  

The social opener 

There are players who believe booster packs should be opened with others. They find gatherings of like-minded people, sit in circles, each with a pack in hand, and open them simultaneously. The is a communal ritual filled with shared highs and lows. It is about celebrating good luck and commiserating on bad luck. It is about belonging, connection and a shared language.  

The draft enthusiast 

For draft players, ritual is linked to strategy. They open a pack, fan out the cards, and start evaluating. What is the strongest pick? What signals am I sending? What colours should I commit to? 

The ritual is analytical, almost meditative, it isn’t about the rare; it’s about the choices. Each pack offers a puzzle, and opening it is the first move in a much larger game. 

The first timer 

And finally, there is the most magical ritual of all: the very first Lorcana booster pack a player opens. Everything is new and exciting, they don’t yet know the card order, the rarity symbols, or even the chase cards. This is a ritual of pure wonder.  

Why the rituals matter 

Whether fast or slow, strategic, or superstitious, social, or solitary, the ritual of opening a Lorcana booster pack is more than just part of a hobby. It is a moment of possibility. A pause in the day, letting imagination take over. As a connection to a community, it spans ages, backgrounds, and playstyles. 

Online retailers like Axion Now understand this, booster packs aren’t just products, they are gateways to rituals, stories and moments of joy. Whether you are chasing a rare foil or enjoying the artwork, they are all about the “thrill of the hunt.”  

Every time you open a Lorcana booster pack, you are not simply revealing cards, but participating in a tradition that becomes richer with every set, every pack, every box.  

And somewhere out there, someone else is opening a pack at the same time, performing their own rituals creating their own story. That’s the true magic.