What is Riftbound, the Trading Card Game from Riot Games

Riftbound, Riot Games’ Trading Card Game, is now available for purchase in China as of August 1st, and available for pre-order worldwide ahead of its official English release on October 31st. Set in the world of League of Legends and Runeterra, the card game gives fans of the franchise a new way to engage with some of their favorite champions—such as Lux, Lee Sin, Jinx, and Viktor—through strategic deck-building and gameplay.

For its initial release, Riot Games has unveiled Origins, the game’s debut set. Comprising 377 unique cards, Origins includes nearly 40 iconic champions from the League of Legends universe, alongside spells, landmarks, and other elements of the extended lore. With a blend of competitive gameplay and collectible depth, Riftbound is designed to appeal to both League enthusiasts and Trading Card Game (TCG) fans alike. In addition to the base set, Riot is expected to offer pre-orders soon for a special Arcane-themed collection, as well as exclusive cards tied to the 2025 World Championship in China.

Riot Games has partnered with local game stores to promote Riftbound pre-orders. Alongside direct pre-orders through Riot’s official website, players can also use an interactive map to locate retailers carrying the game. Pre-orders, which opened on August 4th, will likely close with the global launch of the Origins English set on October 31st.

The “Proving Grounds” starter box is priced at €31.99 / $29.99. The Riftbound: Origins Display Box (containing 24 booster packs) is available for €127.99 / $119.99. Players can also pick up individual Champion Decks—featuring Jinx, Lee Sin, and Viktor—for €20.99 / $19.99 each. These prices reflect Riot Games’ official offerings, although note that individual booster packs are not sold separately through Riot’s own store.

Riftbound features five distinct levels of rarity: Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, and the highest tier, Alternate Art / Overnumbered cards. The Origins launch set includes 377 unique items spread across these rarities.

Each booster pack contains 14 cards: seven Commons, three Uncommons, one foil card (any rarity), two flex slots (guaranteed Rare or higher), and one token or mana card. This structure balances accessibility for gameplay with the thrill of chasing high-rarity collectibles.

Overnumbered cards—numbered above #298—represent the highest tier of rarity. These feature exclusive artwork and will only be revealed as they are discovered by the community. In sealed booster boxes (24 packs), collectors can expect roughly two Alternate Art cards per box, one Overnumbered card in every three boxes, and a Signed Rare card in only one out of every 30 boxes.

Among the 377 cards in the Origins set, 24 are Overnumbered—the pinnacle of rarity in Riftbound. These special cards come in two versions: a standard edition with unique commissioned artwork, and a much rarer signed edition bearing the artist’s signature. Only one out of every ten Overnumbered cards is signed, meaning collectors will find one signed version roughly every 360 boosters.

The twelve revealed champions featured in this exclusive tier include Viktor (Herald of the Arcane), Kai’Sa (Daughter of the Void), Darius (Hand of Noxus), Leona (Radiant Dawn), Volibear (Relentless Storm), Ahri (Nine-Tailed Fox), Yasuo (Unforgiven), Teemo (Swift Scout), Lee Sin (Blind Monk), Jinx (Loose Cannon), Miss Fortune (Bounty Hunter), and Sett (The Boss). Each card is illustrated by celebrated artists such as Rudy Siswanto, Jason Chan, Peter Kim, and Alex Flores, delivering collectible art pieces inspired by the Runeterra universe.

Riftbound’s launch set Origins includes nearly 40 playable champions from League of Legends. While over 300 unique cards are available in the first release, fans will need to wait for future expansions to see the full roster of 171 in-game champions represented.

The “Proving Grounds” starter box includes four pre-built decks centered around Master Yi, Lux, Annie, and Garen—ideal for players looking to dive into Riftbound’s mechanics. The main Origins set adds 36 more champions from across Runeterra’s regions: Ahri from Ionia, Kai’Sa from the Void, Karthus from the Shadow Isles, Leona from Targon, Malzahar, Miss Fortune from Bilgewater, Qiyana from Ixtal, Udyr from the Freljord, and Warwick from Zaun, among others. These champions will be available in both single boosters and sealed 24-pack booster boxes for collectors and competitive players alike.

Riot Games has unveiled the competitive roadmap for Riftbound, which will culminate in the first-ever World Championship set for 2027. The ecosystem will kick off with Origins Release Events on October 31, 2025, featuring preconstructed decks built around Jinx, Lee Sin, and Viktor in store-hosted local tournaments.

Following these launch events, Nexus Nights—weekly community gatherings—will establish the grassroots foundation of the competitive scene. These will lead into Summoner Skirmishes, the first competitive-level tournaments held twice per set, with rewards including exclusive promo cards and playmats.

Starting in December 2025, Regional Qualifiers will introduce the first open-entry tournaments offering cash prizes, leading to the Regional Championships beginning in October 2026. Entry to these Championships will be by qualification only, and they will serve as the main gateway to the World Championship. The competitive circuit will use a 1v1 format based on player-constructed decks throughout its entire duration.

Riot Games has also teased the release calendar for future Riftbound expansions, aiming for a steady pace of nearly four sets per year following the October 2025 launch of Origins. After the initial release in English on October 31st (already live in China since August 1st), eight additional expansions are planned between 2026 and 2027. All future releases will be global and simultaneous.

This roadmap ensures a robust foundation of nine total sets available by the time of the game’s first major rotation, scheduled for early 2028.