Sorcery TCG: Complete Set List & Card Counts (2026)

Every trading card game needs a good reference page. Here’s the complete list of every Sorcery: Contested Realm set released so far, with card counts, release dates, themes, and what makes each one notable.

All Sets at a Glance

Set	Release Date	Total Cards	Type	Status
Alpha	May 2023	402	Core set	Out of print (KS exclusive)
Beta	October 2023	402	Core set	In print
Arthurian Legends	October 2024	220	Expansion	In print
Dragonlord	2025	13	Mini-set	Limited
Gothic	December 2025	440	Expansion	In print (newest)

Total unique cards across all sets: ~1,477 (exact count depends on how you handle reprints between Alpha/Beta)

Alpha — The Kickstarter Debut

Release: May 2023 Cards: 402 Type: Core set (Kickstarter exclusive) Status: Out of print

Alpha is where it all started. This was the set that launched the NZ$5.78 million Kickstarter campaign and introduced the world to Sorcery: Contested Realm. Every one of those 402 cards features hand-painted traditional artwork — a statement of intent that Erik’s Curiosa has maintained through every subsequent release.

Key Details

Kickstarter exclusive — Alpha was only available through the Kickstarter campaign and early direct sales. It has never been reprinted, and Erik’s Curiosa has indicated it won’t be.
402 cards — A full core set that established the game’s five elements (Air, Earth, Fire, Water, Void), minion types, spell categories, and the foundational mechanics that define Sorcery.
Established the Atlas deck system — Alpha is where the resource system was born. The separate Atlas deck for terrain cards was a core design decision from the start.
Introduced the grid — The 5×4 Realm grid debuted here, defining Sorcery as a positional TCG from day one.
Collector’s item — Because Alpha was a limited Kickstarter product, sealed product and singles command premium prices on the secondary market. A sealed Alpha booster box is a serious investment piece at this point.

Themes & Mechanics

Alpha established the elemental foundations:

Air — Speed, evasion, sky-based tactics
Earth — Defense, terrain manipulation, durability
Fire — Direct damage, aggression, destruction
Water — Control, adaptability, flow
Void — The wild card element — disruption, exile mechanics, the unknown

These five elements remain the backbone of Sorcery’s design and are present in every subsequent set.

Beta — First Retail Release

Release: October 2023 Cards: 402 Type: Core set Status: In print

If Alpha was the proof of concept, Beta was the real launch. Released just five months after Alpha, Beta brought Sorcery to retail shelves for the first time. It’s the same scope as Alpha (402 cards) but with refinements based on early community feedback.

Key Details

First retail-available set — Beta is what you’ll find in game stores and online retailers. It’s Sorcery’s “base set” for all practical purposes.
Refined mechanics — Some rules and card wordings were cleaned up based on feedback from Alpha players. If you’re learning the game, Beta’s card text is cleaner and more consistent.
Overlapping card pool — Many cards from Alpha appear in Beta with updated text or balancing. The two sets share a significant portion of their card pools, though they’re not identical.
Entry point for new players — If you’re buying older Sorcery product, Beta is where to start. It’s available, affordable, and compatible with all newer sets.

Arthurian Legends — The Themed Expansion

Release: October 2024 Cards: 220 Type: Themed expansion Status: In print

Arthurian Legends was the first expansion to break from the elemental focus of the core sets and dive into a specific theme. Drawing on Arthurian myth — knights, quests, legendary weapons, and the eternal conflict of the realm — this set added narrative depth and new mechanical space.

Key Details

First themed expansion — Arthurian Legends proved that Sorcery could do focused, thematic sets without losing its core identity.
220 cards — Smaller than the core sets, which is typical for themed expansions. Every card serves the Arthurian theme.
New mechanics — Quests, legendary characters, and named weapons introduced new strategic dimensions:
- Quests — Multi-step objectives that reward you for completing specific conditions on the grid. Think of them as win conditions within win conditions.
- Legendary characters — Named figures from Arthurian lore with powerful abilities that can define entire deck strategies.
- Named weapons — Equipment cards that attach to specific minion types, creating build-around possibilities.
Cross-compatible — Fully compatible with Alpha, Beta, and future sets. The Arthurian cards integrate into existing elemental strategies rather than replacing them.

Dragonlord — The Mini-Set

Release: 2025 Cards: 13 Type: Mini-set / promotional Status: Limited availability

Dragonlord is an outlier in the Sorcery release schedule — a tiny 13-card set that functions more like a promotional release than a full expansion. But don’t let the size fool you. Some Dragonlord cards have had outsized impact on competitive play.

Key Details

Only 13 cards — The smallest Sorcery release by far. Each card is impactful enough to warrant its own slot.
Promotional in nature — Dragonlord was likely conceived as a way to keep the game fresh between Arthurian Legends and Gothic, maintaining player engagement without a full expansion cycle.
Format-defining cards — Despite the small card pool, several Dragonlord cards have become staples in competitive decks. When you only get 13 cards, each one has to pull its weight.
Art by Ed Beard Jr. — The dragon artwork in this set was done by legendary fantasy artist Ed Beard Jr., making these cards collectible beyond their play value.

Gothic — The Current Standard

Release: December 2025 Cards: 440 Type: Full expansion + preconstructed decks Status: In print (newest set)

Gothic is the biggest, most ambitious Sorcery release to date, and the most important one for new players. At 440 cards, it’s larger than any previous set and introduces the first preconstructed decks — the “Prophets of Doom” products that are now the recommended entry point for beginners.

Key Details

Largest set so far — 440 cards, surpassing Alpha and Beta’s 402. The expanded card pool means more deck archetypes, more strategic variety, and more to discover.
First preconstructed decks — The “Prophets of Doom” products are fully playable decks designed to be competitive right out of the box. This is a watershed moment for Sorcery — prior to Gothic, the only way to start playing was to build a deck from scratch or buy someone else’s list.
Darker themes — Gothic leans into horror, gothic architecture, prophecy, and doom. The art style shifts toward more atmospheric, shadow-heavy work that plays to the strengths of traditional painting.
New mechanics — Gothic introduces:
- Doom counters — A new tracking mechanic that builds toward powerful effects
- Prophecy abilities — Cards that gain power when specific conditions are met or predicted
- 13 new Avatars — Expanding the roster of playable avatars significantly
Compatible with all previous sets — Gothic cards work with Alpha, Beta, Arthurian Legends, and Dragonlord. Your existing collection gains value, not obsolescence.

The Preconstructed Decks: Prophets of Doom

This is the single most important product for new Sorcery players. The Prophets of Doom preconstructed decks:

Are fully playable out of the box — No deckbuilding required
Include balanced, synergistic card lists — Not just random cards thrown together
Are competitive at local events — These aren’t “training wheels” decks you’ll immediately outgrow
Provide clear upgrade paths — When you’re ready to customize, the deck has obvious slots for improvement
Cost $40-60 AUD — A reasonable entry point

Set Comparison Table

Feature	Alpha	Beta	Arthurian Legends	Dragonlord	Gothic
Cards	402	402	220	13	440
Type	Core	Core	Expansion	Mini-set	Expansion
Retail Available	❌	✅	✅	Limited	✅
Precon Decks	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅
New Mechanics	All	Refined	Quests, Legendaries	Staple cards	Doom, Prophecy
Theme	Elemental	Elemental	Arthurian	Dragon	Gothic/Horror
Curio Cards	✅	✅	✅	Unknown	✅
Price Level	$$$$$	$$	$$	$$$	$$

Price level is relative: $ = cheap, $$$$$ = most expensive. Alpha commands premium collector prices. Current pricing at sorcerycard.io.

What’s Next?

As of May 2026, no future sets have been officially announced beyond what’s listed here. However, given Sorcery’s growth trajectory and the SCG CON partnership, additional expansions are expected. The community is speculating about:

A new themed expansion (following the Arthurian Legends model)
Additional mini-sets in the Dragonlord format
Possible organized play products (promo cards, tournament packs)

We’ll update this page as soon as new sets are announced.

Where to Buy

Alpha — Secondary market only (eBay, Facebook groups). Expect collector pricing.
Beta — Game stores, online retailers, official store
Arthurian Legends — Game stores, online retailers
Dragonlord — Limited availability — check secondary market and collector groups
Gothic — Game stores, online retailers, official store

For price comparisons and market data on any set or card, sorcerycard.io is the best resource.

Last updated: May 2026. Set details and card counts are based on official information and may be updated as new products are announced.