Mirror, mirror on the wall. Which are the most desirable and valuable Steel cards of all? InDisney’s Lorcana, Steel is the home of some ofthe strongest Bodyguardsand fiercest fighters. It’s a very popular suite to pair with just about every gemstone color in the game.
But let’s ignore all of that talk about might and strength and focus instead on which of these cards is the most valuable. When it comes to collecting or wanting to show off a remarkable centerpiece in your deck, it’s all about the artwork and rarity of the cards. So, what are the most wanted and valued Steel cards?
This list is based on the average market price shown onTCGPlayer.
10Piglet, Sturdy Swordsman (Enchanted) - $67.23
Set Four, Ursula’s Return
This sweet little guy ina set called Ursula’s Return? Well, of course, Piglet has to fight off all the evildoers set four introduced. This card shows us an adorable, but also fierce! Look at sweet Piglet with a set of armor made of a colander and spare pieces of wood held together by rope.
There are also swirls of silver energy around him, giving his card a movement and sparkle to it that, although obscured by the stat block text, continues beneath it, accentuating what this card can do with the gorgeous detailing underneath it. It’s also a character that might not seeanother enchanted versionmade of them again. Only time will tell.
9Mickey Mouse, Trumpeter (Enchanted) - $70.50
Set Three, Into The Inklands
It’s not surprising at all that Mickey Mouse has another enchanted card under his belt. After all, he’s only kind of the heart and soul of theDisneybrand. In terms of positioning and placement of Mickey and his trumpet, the enchanted version isn’t all that different from the standard card art.
However, instead of having the bright colors in the background that match the saturation of Mickey’s outfit, in the enchanted version, the colors are more muted in the background, allowing Mickey and his trumpet to stand out among the stones and sky. It makes it look like he’s the only one left in the middle of the ruins, but he just keeps going. Is thatthe power of friendshipon display?
8Hercules, Divine Hero (Enchanted) - $71.25
Set Two, Rise Of The Floodborn
It’s very clear where the inspiration for this card came from if you’re a fan of Hercules, the Disney classic. Although, this is spoilers for the end of the film. If you’d like to see this as a nice card and move on, then, it looks nice, enjoy the rest of the list! But at the end of the film, when all of Olympus looks lost to Hades, Hercules gains the status of the Gods, allowing him to triumph over not just Hades, but The Fates as well.
He returns to Olympus with Meg, shining with a bright, golden light, matching the over-saturation of the other Gods. This is achieved even more as the background colors in this card, similar to Mickey’s enchanted card, are muted behind him in tones of gray. The flash of light around his fist is a beautiful detail that makes the card feel more alive.
7Arthur, King Victorious (Enchanted) - $73.23
Set Five, Shimmering Skies
Shimmering Skies is rightwhen you see the beautiful way the enchanted cards are crafted for this set. Unlike the enchanted cards in the previous sets, this one makes the stat block much more transparent to allow the artwork to take center stage. And that is very true for this Arthur card and his flowing red and white clothes that shine just below the abilities section.
Muted backgrounds, who? Unlike Mickey and Hercules, Arthur’s card embraces bright colors of blue, green, and yellow to help the boy king pop out from his background. In the foreground, we have the young boy holding up a sword that, being honest, is just way too big for him to handle. But not in the world of animation and artistry.
6Snow White, Fair-Hearted (Enchanted) - $107.12
Well, would you look at that, another beautiful card from set five of Disney’s Lorcana? Snow White is over 30 dollars more when compared to Arthur, King Victorious. This could be because she’s one ofthe iconic Disney princesses, the first one to pave the way for all of the others who followed.
She joins the likes of Anna, True-Hearted, and Cinderella, Stouthearted as this theme of princesses-turned-heroes continues, and this could be the fairest of them all. Both Snow White’s strength and kindness are on display in this card as she offers a finger for a bird to rest on while putting her weight onto her large, golden shield.
5And Then Along Came Zeus (Enchanted) - $127.61
And Then Along Came Zeus is the only non-character card in this list, which could be in equal measure because of the power of this card and the dynamic artwork that depicts the king of Olympus striking down The Titans as he rains thunder from above.
Much like Hercules, Divine Hero, we see that Zeus shines with bright orange and gold colors against a dark and stormy backdrop, really setting him apart even from the outstretched arms of The Titans. The thunder detail shines brightly on the card, making it stunning and worthy of marveling at it while the card is moved back and forth.
4Simba, Returned King (Enchanted) - 146.66
Set One, The First Chapter
Simba has returned to Pride Rock in this enchanted card art that draws inspiration from the ending ofThe Lion King. Simba ascends his throne during the darkest time the Pridelands have ever seen as a storm rages on behind him, a flash of lightning illuminating him and setting him apart from the dread that took root while he was away.
Although there aren’t any other lions watching him climb or cheering him on, there are other animals in the background that show he has an audience waiting for him to take his place. These include a family of monkeys and a zebra, who is getting a nice look at that lion booty. Don’t worry, they’re looking respectfully.
3Robin Hood, Champion of Sherwood (Enchanted) - $157.67
Talk about another animal-based character that has no right looking so good, it’s Robin Hood! In this enchanted card, Robin Hood stands in the middle of the card, his sword and bow in relaxed poses, however showing that he’s ready for a fight at the first sign of trouble.
This card continues that trend of having a dark, and honestly, ominous background, letting him stand out thanks to his bright orange fur and green tunic. They are the only sources of color in the card, making his importance and standing as a hero of the people all that more clear.
2Ariel, Sonic Warrior (Enchanted) - $199.13
This card is nearly identical to the enchanted Robin Hood, Champion of Sherwood one, but gives off such a different energy. It’s not that Ariel doesn’t inhabit that role of hero just as well, but her position and expression are much less stoic. And, thanks to her flowing, red hair, it breathes more life and movement into the artwork.
She’s a bright streak of color in the middle of a mostly black and dark green sea that would threaten to swallow most people whole. But not this shining princess with her bright, gold armor and spear. Even though it follows that same formula of dark background and brightly-lit character in the foreground, it gives off a much more playful and happy vibe.
1Tinker Bell, Giant Fairy (Enchanted) - $264.04
I don’t think we’re in London anymore, Tink. This card has continued to make waves, both in matches, but also in terms of its art and its value. Tinker Bell, Giant Fairy takes one of the most beloved characters in Disney’s history and sizes her up so that she can dress down Captain Hook and his whole crew.
The value may come from the fact that this was one of the first enchanted cards as well, seeing as how Tink,Stitch, Carefree Surfer, and Elsa, Spirit of Winter have all maintained such a high value. Again, however, it could be due to the characters' popularity.
