Rush of Ikorr: Epic Journey is the brand-new chapter in this epic TCG. Players will have the chance to add characters from the famous Journey to the West mythos, with Sun Wukong introducing Chinese loyalty into Rush of Ikorr. New Avatars like Yu Huang, Guanyin, and Hermes join the battle for the Ikorr. New deities, like Calypso and Heqet, will be added to the ever-growing roster of fabled champions that players can add to their collection.
Between the 223 new unique cards to collect in the Epic Journey Booster Box and the full foil Infinite Incantations Structure Deck with 30 exclusive cards in the 65 card deck, there is something for everyone in this release!
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New Card Types
Expression Variants
This 25 card set of borderless cards breathes life into ancient history. The Expression cards feature original artwork variants of all types of cards from each loyalty. Each of the 5 loyalties’ Expression cards were skillfully illustrated by an individual artist. Each transforms historical art traditions into stunning card art.
The Chinese Loyalty Expression cards were inspired by traditional period art from the Tang dynasty and accompanied by a poem written by talented artist Lip Wei Chang.
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Natalie Parker drew inspiration from ancient Greek pottery with her Greek Expression illustrations.
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renattack brought the Japanese Expressions to life by beautifully capturing the essence of traditional Ukiyo-e art.
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Joan Belda was the amazing artist behind the hieroglyphic inspired Egyptian Expression card artwork.
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Quinn Colvin infused elements from the Maya codices to inspire the design for the Maya Expressions.
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Anime Alt Arts
See Rush of Ikorr like never before with the Japanese inspired Anime Alt Art cards. Whether you are a collector or competitor looking to flex on your opponents, these amazing Anime Alt Arts are the ultimate pull.
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To make it even better, there are 6 cards within the Anime Alt Art drop that can be combined to create a seamless mosaic piece. Featuring Sun Wukong, Bai Long Ma, Sha Wujing, Tang Sanzang, Zhu Bajie, and Guanyin.
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Box Hits
Keep an eye out for stunning holographic versions of your favorite cards, including Ultra Rare Foils, Fractured Foils, Alternate Art Rainbow Foils, and Alternate Art Fractured Foils. Don’t forget about the Ultra Rare Infusions that will give your Champions additional card abilities that just might give you a leg up on the battlefield!
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The following cards are banned in Rush of Ikorr constructed play. This means that none of these cards may be registered in decklists for sanctioned events.
Banned
Python, Spite of Hera RMB-053 R
Toad Wahy ROI-088 C
Troublesome Tanuki ROI-090 C
Descent into Yomi RMB-083 U
Salt Block (Infusion) ROI-284 C
Banned Infusion Combinations
Disguised Shinobi ROI-035 U + Roaring Aegis (Infusion) ROI-266 C
Unbanned
Unrelenting Taskmaster ROI-092 U + Omamori of Fortune (Infusion) ROI-276 C
Python, Spite of Hera
We believe that effects that prohibit players from taking certain game actions are both necessary and an interesting design space. What we don’t believe is that these effects should be asymmetrically backbreaking. The interaction with Python and Ryujin’s Rush ability creates a play pattern that is neither interesting or enjoyable. While it proves an objectively powerful action to take, player sentiment and experience vastly outweigh that. For that reason, Python, Spite of Hera is banned.
Toad Wahy
Toad Wahy has been a swiss army knife from the start being a 1-drop with 2 pips, a strong keyword, and a relevant champion type. Typhon has solidified itself as one of the strongest decks in the format, presenting early victory conditions with his Rush ability. Toad Wahy adds a level of resilience to this strategy that we find is a bit too strong. In an effort to soften up the beast pile, Toad Wahy is banned.
Troublesome Tanuki and Salt Block (Infusion)
The rules update regarding the procedure for drawing a card without a deck poses a significant remedy to current infinite combos, but if these two cards are still available, it does not solve the problem of starting your turn with no deck and no cards in hand. To encourage some alternative scrap-based win conditions and to avoid a poor play experience, Troublesome Tanuki and Salt Block are both individually banned.
Descent into Yomi
While we do want to promote setting up exciting and impactful champions to resurrect ahead of curve with things like Vision Serpent and Curse of the Defiler, we find that Descent into Yomi is far too efficient and consistent. To encourage alternative ways of putting a champion in the graveyard, Descent into Yomi is banned.
Disguised Shinobi + Roaring Aegis
It is no question that avatar powers are some of the most interesting and utilized effects in the game and using them each turn is something we find exciting. However, Disguised Shinobi with Roaring Aegis offers a repeatable two 2 damage plus a free avatar power for just 1 influence. This is a rate we have found to be too aggressive and powerful, therefore it is banned.
Currently Banned Cards
Champions
- Niobe, Sulking Stone ROI-123 R
- Python, Spite of Hera RMB-053 R
- Ritual Practitioner ROI-075 U
- Stargazer ROI-084 C
- Starry Deer Crocodile ROI-085 U
- Toad Wahy ROI-088 C
- Troublesome Tanuki ROI-090 C
Spells
- Amaterasu’s Dawn RMB-078 UR
- Blessing of Osiris ROI-159 R
- Descent into Yomi RMB-083 U
- Trade Skills ROI-188 U
- Tsukuyomi’s Twilight ROI-189 UR
Avatars
- Ix Chel, Lady Rainbow ROI-009 R/ROI-010 R
Infusions
- Hermes’ Lyre (Infusion) ROI-269 R
- Salt Block (Infusion) ROI-284 C
- Tresses of Nephthys (Infusion) RMB-274 R
- Tzolk’in (Infusion) ROI-289 R
Infusion Combinations
- Ashigaru Gunner ROI-023 C + Sumptuous Cacao ROI-290 U
- Onryō ROI-066 U + Eager ROI-247 C
- Venomous Asp ROI-093 C + Eager ROI-247 C
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Carlsbad, CA (September 30, 2026) – Upper Deck, the worldwide leader in sports and entertainment collectibles, is introducing Upper Deck Moments
as the new brand for its revamped multi-licensor print-on-demand trading card program. Top plays, memories, events, and more will be turned into physical trading cards available to collectors around the world on UpperDeckEPack.com, Upper Deck’s patented platform that creates an unmatched experience for collectors. On e-Pack®, collectors will be able to purchase packs of Upper Deck Moments and collect cards shortly after those moments occur; they will also be able to open those packs and see their cards immediately, manage them in their digital collection, trade them with other collectors, choose to ship physical cards home, or sell them through connected retailer The Authority. Upper Deck Moments will initially roll out alongside the start of the 2026-27 NHL season, with the first Moment available now commemorating Evan Bouchard becoming the first defenseman in NHL history to score 5+ points in a season opener, and the first defenseman in 46 years to score a hat trick in a season-opening game. Upper Deck Moments will extend to Upper Deck’s class-leading licenses in the future, and the program will eventually expand to include entertainment, pop culture, and more so all fans can collect the moment with Upper Deck.
“One of our most important goals in creating products is turning memorable moments into keepsake collectibles,” said Jason Masherah, President of Upper Deck. “With Upper Deck Moments, we’ll be able to celebrate headline-making events across sports, entertainment, and beyond, helping fans and collectors join in and become a part of celebrating these moments.”
Top plays, memories, events, and more will be turned into physical trading cards available to collectors around the world on UpperDeckEPack.com, Upper Deck’s patented platform that creates an unmatched experience for collectors. On e-Pack®, collectors will be able to purchase packs of Upper Deck Moments and collect cards shortly after those moments occur; they will also be able to open those packs and see their cards immediately, manage them in their digital collection, trade them with other collectors, choose to ship physical cards home, or sell them through connected retailer The Authority.
All Upper Deck Moments cards will have a unified card design and product structure. Cards will start at .99 on e-Pack® and will release shortly following the milestone they are capturing. Collectors can also receive additional cards, including a Gold Parallel delivered as a bonus card at the time of pack opening, as well as serial numbered parallels including Red (numbered to 25), Blue (numbered to 10), and Black (numbered 1-of-1) delivered at the end of the sales window, as well as Autograph Parallels (numbered to five) and Black Autograph Parallels (numbered 1-of-1) for select Moments.
Upper Deck Moments will launch initially with top highlights from the start of the 2026-27 NHL season, and will follow shortly after with PWHL as the league kicks off its 2026-27 season. Following the initial launch, Upper Deck Moments will then expand across Upper Deck’s license portfolio to include more sports properties, entertainment, and pop culture. Find more information about the Upper Deck Moments program on UpperDeck.com.
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About Upper Deck
Upper Deck is a global entertainment company creating trading cards, memorabilia, collectibles, games, and online platforms that deliver the experiences collectors crave. Upper Deck has set the unmatched industry standard for quality, authenticity, and innovation, and continues to bring generations of fans closer to their favorite athletes and characters with unique and authentic sports and entertainment product offerings, as well as its digital trading ecosystem. The company prides itself on creating collectibles that produce invaluable experiences for sports and entertainment’s most dedicated and loyal fans, with a goal to deliver excellence to the community across the most coveted properties as a means to develop memorable moments for collectors of all kinds.
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