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Be Prepared
The First Chapter 128 • rare
- Set
- The First Chapter
- Number
- 128
- Rarity
- Rare
- Ink
- Ruby
- Card type
- Action
- Ink cost
- 7
- Inkable
- No
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Be Prepared is a rare action card featured in The First Chapter of Disney Lorcana, released by Ravensburger in 2023. This card serves as a board wipe, a staple mechanic in trading card games that allows a player to discard all characters currently in play, reflecting the dramatic and destructive climax of the scene from the 1994 film The Lion King. The card was designed to provide a powerful defensive reset for Ruby-ink decks, emphasizing the strategic importance of board control in the game's initial meta.
The artwork, created by illustrator Koni, captures Scar during his iconic musical number as he orchestrates his ascent to power. The visual direction focuses on the dark, theatrical aesthetic of the scene, utilizing sharp shadows and a menacing color palette to mirror the character's manipulative nature. Since its debut, the card has been widely discussed by the community for its impact on competitive play, frequently appearing in top-tier deck lists due to its unique ability to shift the momentum of a match entirely in the late game.
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