Alex Chen
Tournaments and format analysis
Alex Chen is the byline for event coverage, ban and rotation analysis and comparisons between card games. Results come from event pages and standings, and every comparison is checked against each game's own rules. The voice is measured, with the occasional dry joke.
- Results taken from event pages and standings
- Other games checked against their own official rules
- Opinions marked as ours, with the reason
79 articles by Alex Chen
Disney Lorcana D23 2026: Exclusive Promos and CCQ Guide
Disney Lorcana D23 2026 wrapped August 14-16 with exclusive promo cards, the season's first CCQ, and a Hyperia City preview featuring Coco's Hector Rivera.
· 7 min read
Disney Lorcana Hyperia City: Set 14 Release Date, Cards
Disney Lorcana Hyperia City releases October 23, 2026. D23 revealed Mickey and five Locations; Lorcana Player lists his 241/204 variant as Iconic.
· 9 min read
Disney Lorcana vs Magic vs One Piece TCG: Which to Play
Disney Lorcana vs Magic vs One Piece TCG compared on rules, learning curve, cost, and community, so you can pick the right card game to start in 2026.
· 8 min read
Disney Lorcana Wilds Unknown Sealed Deck Guide 2026
Disney Lorcana Wilds Unknown sealed guide: open 6 packs, build a 40-card deck with any ink color. Best ink pairs, card tips, and prerelease strategy.
· 9 min read
Disney Lorcana Attack of the Vine Week 1 Meta Report
Attack of the Vine week 1 meta: four days post-launch signals, prerelease data, first weekend results, and what patterns solidify by week 2.
· 10 min read
Disney Lorcana Attack of the Vine Best Decks: Current Meta
Disney Lorcana Attack of the Vine best decks: Amber/Amethyst leads Core data and won the North America Championship. Emerald/Steel took 11 Top 16 slots.
· 9 min read
Disney Lorcana Attack of the Vine: Complete Set 13 Guide
Disney Lorcana Attack of the Vine guide: 207-card base set, Enchanted and Iconic chases, Pixar debuts, mechanics, rotation, products, and buying advice.
· 17 min read
Dragon Ball Fusion World vs Pokemon TCG: 2026 Guide
Dragon Ball Fusion World vs Pokemon TCG in 2026: compare rules, deckbuilding, rotation, digital play, collecting, and the best fit for your goals.
· 14 min read
OP-17 Spoilers: All Confirmed Cards and Leaders 2026
OP-17 spoilers archive: all six official Leaders, Loki OP17-119, Treasure Rare OP17-040, plus the complete card list now available after launch.
· 12 min read
Disney Lorcana Pixar Characters Wilds Unknown: Set 12 Guide
Disney Lorcana Pixar characters Wilds Unknown guide: Toy Story, Brave, The Incredibles, Iconic cards, current prices, and future Pixar sets.
· 13 min read
Lorcana Attack of the Vine Mechanics: Shift, Hunny, Dual Ink
Lorcana Attack of the Vine mechanics explained for Set 13: Temporary, Team, Duo, Combo, Potato Shift, Hunny, and Dual Ink rules for current decks.
· 9 min read
Disney Lorcana Rotation 2026: Core Sets and Legal Cards
Disney Lorcana rotation 2026: Sets 5-8 left Core on July 17. Check reprint exceptions, current Sets 9-13 legality, Infinity play, and deck updates.
· 14 min read