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Prime Day Deal: Make the Lorcana Fan in Your Life Happy With 25% Off an Archazia's Island Booster Box

Prime Day Deal: Make the Lorcana Fan in Your Life Happy With 25% Off an Archazia's Island Booster Box

CNET6 days ago
Prime Day is now in day three, don't think about it for too long, which means that we're over halfway through the immense sales event. There are plenty of things on sale, but outside of all the usual stuff like laptops and TVs, there are also some really good toys on sale.
One great example of this is this Lorcana box. Lorcana is the Disney-infused TCG that's been doing great ever since it launched, and this Archazia's Island box is currently 25% off. There's no telling how long this deal will last though, so if you want it, snap it up.
The Archazia's Island set only released in March of this year, and while Reign of Jafar is newer, this one still has a lot of excellent cards that are seeing plenty of play. The game itself is a blast, and getting a whole box means plenty of chances to open up some amazing new legendary cards to add to your collection, or maybe even complete a couple of decks.
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This is a great gift for any Lorcana fan, whether they're a veteran or brand-new to the game. It's also a great way to introduce someone if they've been wanting to start and you need more people to play with.
Why this deal matters
Lorcana is a great TCG, and one that has the mighty of Disney behind it. Because of that, discounts on these cards don't come around very often. So, being able to save 25% on a whole box is a great deal, and one you should snap up if you're a fan.
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