Riftbound: Radiance - Complete Buying Guide (October 23, 2026)
The fifth chapter of Riftbound: League of Legends TCG is almost here, and Radiance is bringing new Legends, brand-new mechanics, and some of the flashiest cards the game has seen yet. If you're planning to jump into the set, this guide covers everything you need to know before release.
To celebrate the launch, metagames.toys is hosting a special Pre-Rift Event on:
📅 Thursday, October 22
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 567 NY-25A, Rocky Point, NY
Whether you're a competitive player, collector, or longtime League of Legends fan, Radiance is shaping up to be one of the most exciting Riftbound releases so far.
What Is Riftbound: Radiance?
Radiance (set code RAD) is the fifth expansion for Riftbound: League of Legends TCG. The set includes 180 cards, including 66 Showcase cards, plus nine new Legends, each with its own Overnumbered variant.
Radiance introduces several new ways to play:
- Deploy – A new Gear keyword. Deploy Gear goes straight to a Battlefield and gives you benefits while it stays there. If your opponent takes that Battlefield, the Gear is destroyed.
- Show Off (Reveal) – Reveal a qualifying card from your hand or board to unlock a bonus effect on the card you just played.
- Disarm – Reduces an enemy Unit's Might as you attack. Multiple instances stack, similar to Assault.
- Equipment Units – Orianna's Legend lets Equipment become Units (the Equipment is unequipped first).
- Bomb Tokens – A new token type that rewards you for playing more and more Bombs.
Collectors also have something big to chase: a brand-new Ultimate Rare that appears in roughly 0.025% of booster packs, alongside Special Alt Art cards and music-themed Alt Art Runes.
What Products Are Available?
Booster Packs & Booster Displays
Radiance booster packs are the core product for players looking to build decks, discover new strategies, and chase rare cards. Each pack can contain:
- Champions and Legends
- Spells
- Units
- Gear and Equipment
- Showcase variants, Alt Arts, and the ultra-rare Ultimate Rare
For serious players and collectors, a full Booster Display is the most efficient way to build a collection and pull Showcase cards.
Showdown Decks: Seraphine vs. Evelynn
The best starting point for new players, or anyone who wants a ready-to-play duel with a friend. Each Showdown Deck box includes:
- Two 56-card preconstructed champion decks (Seraphine and Evelynn)
- Two Radiance booster packs
- Two playmats
- One rulebook
MSRP: $34.99
Vault Bundle
A great pick for collectors and gift-givers. The Vault Bundle includes:
- A storage box
- Six Radiance booster packs
- Foil tokens
- A full set of 36 Runes
Pre-Rift Kits
Pre-Rift Kits are what you'll play with at our Pre-Rift Event. Each kit contains five Radiance booster packs plus one seeded Pre-Rift pack built around one of the nine new Legends.
Pre-Rift participants can also receive the Heimerdinger, Academy Instructor promo card, while supplies last.
Should You Buy Radiance?
Buy Radiance If You:
✅ Enjoy competitive card games
✅ Love League of Legends champions and lore
✅ Want to try fresh mechanics like Deploy, Show Off, and Disarm
✅ Like collecting Showcase, Alt Art, and ultra-rare cards
✅ Want to play in organized events like Nexus Nights and Summoner Skirmish
Radiance Is Especially Exciting For:
- Seraphine and Evelynn fans
- Gear and Equipment deck builders
- Players who love explosive, combo-driven strategies (hello, Bombs)
- Collectors hunting the new Ultimate Rare
Join Our Pre-Rift Event
The best way to experience a new set is with the community. Our Pre-Rift Event is the perfect opportunity to:
- Meet local players
- Trade cards
- Learn the game
- Test the new mechanics
- Play Radiance before the official release
📍 metagames.toys Pre-Rift Event
🗓 Thursday, October 22
⏰ 7:00 PM
📌 567 NY-25A, Rocky Point, NY
Bring your friends, pick your Legend, and get ready to shine.
Official Release Date
Riftbound: Radiance officially releases worldwide on October 23, 2026.
That means our Pre-Rift Event on October 22 is your last chance to experience the set before launch day.
After launch, the competitive season keeps going with Summoner Skirmish 1 starting November 9 and Summoner Skirmish 2 starting December 14, 2026.