Riftbound Singles Guide: Sets, Standout Cards, and Smart Buying
Riftbound brings League of Legends champions to a physical trading-card game. If you plan to build decks or collect your favourite champions, this guide will give you a helping hand: why singles make sense, early chase targets from the launch wave, and practical buying advice.
The Announced Sets
Set One: Origins
Origins is the debut release. English product went live on 31 October 2025 through local game stores and the Riot Games Store. Booster packs contain 14 cards drawn from a pool of close to 300 cards. Starter options include pre-built Champion Decks and the “Proving Grounds” box set for 2 to 4 players.
Set Two: Spiritforged
Spiritforged is the follow-up expansion. It arrives in December 2025 for China and February 2026 in English. The set adds over 200 new cards and two new Champion Decks, plus a fresh slate of champions to build around.
Why Buy Singles
Build the deck you actually want
Buying singles lets you go directly to the cards you want, whether for play or collecting. Rather than opening pack after pack hoping for a hit, you can secure the champions, runes and key effects your list requires. That makes deck-building faster and more efficient.
Spend your budget where it matters
Many riftbound lists hinge on a handful of powerful cards. Buying those as singles often works out cheaper than chasing them in sealed product. You reduce wasted spend and can time purchases when prices settle after launch weekends.
Choose the condition and version you prefer
Collectors often focus on details: centring, edges, foil treatments, alternate art. Buying singles gives you choice and control. You might target near-mint copies for binders, select alternate-art versions for display, or keep base copies for testing and travel play.
Keep your collection flexible
High-demand singles are easier to trade or resell as formats evolve. If a champion becomes a tournament staple or a fan favourite, it will draw interest. That liquidity helps you pivot into new builds or upgrade copies as future sets arrive.
Most Sought-After Singles From Origins
Demand in the first weeks clusters around iconic champions, efficient removal and burn, and special treatments that highlight popular characters. Because many new players begin via the “Proving Grounds” product, those champion cards draw early attention too. Expect stronger interest on cards for champions like Jinx, Lux, Garen, Lee Sin, Annie, Viktor, Volibear, Master Yi, Yasuo, Kai’Sa and Ahri. Alternate art and higher-rarity versions cost a premium compared with base copies.
| Chase Type | Why It Draws Attention | What To Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Flagship champion cards | Iconic names anchor deck identity and draw crossover collectors from League of Legends | Early premium on Jinx, Lux, Yasuo and other fan favourites |
| Efficient damage and removal | Cards that define tempo or finish games are in demand across multiple archetypes | Spells that fit both aggressive and mid-range shells |
| Proving Grounds headliners | Onboarding product means many new players pick the same champion cards early | Clean near-mint copies of Annie, Master Yi, Lux and Garen |
| Special treatments | Foils and alternate art versions boost binder appeal for key champions | Pull-rates and restock announcements can affect premiums |
Example Actual Cards & Prices
Here are some singles from the Origins set along with current UK retail or listing prices (approximate):
- “Fury Rune (Alternate Art) (Foil)” (Origins) – Listed at **£13.29** at time of writing. :
- “Zenith Blade – Origins (Epic)” – Listed at **£32.99**.
- Bulk common singles (e.g., early common cards like “Blazing Scorcher”) – These can be listed at very low cost (in some cases £0.17 for near-mint) in UK shops.
These examples show the range: from budget commons to high-rarity treatment singles with potentially significant cost.
How To Approach The Singles Market
Lock your core plan first
Begin by choosing your champion pair or faction identity. Once you know how you plan to win games, list the four to eight cards that make that plan real. Buy those as singles first, then fill out the rest of the deck with support cards.
Be strict about condition
When you buy higher-value singles ask for clear photos. Check corners, edges and surface for wear or print lines. Near-mint condition holds value better and looks cleaner in a binder. Slightly played copies are fine for testing or travel decks.
Let early events do the sorting
The first competitive weekends and store events reveal true staples. Some hype cards will cool when results show their viability while lesser-noticed role players might climb. Track event coverage and deck-lists, then purchase remaining playsets once counts settle.
Track restocks and re-prints
Origins has already seen restock announcements. New waves increase supply and can soften prices. Future products that include staples can have the same effect. If a card has multiple versions, choose the art and frame you prefer now, then consider upgrading later if a favourite treatment releases.
Set Overviews At A Glance
Origins
The launch set with a large roster of champions and formats for 1v1, 2v2 and group play. Singles move quickly for popular champions, flexible burn/spell cards and standout alternate art. The wide card-pool gives deck-builders many routes.
Spiritforged
The second release with more than 200 new cards and two new Champion Decks. Adds new champions such as Ezreal, Fiora, Irelia, Lucian and Rumble. Expect fresh archetypes and upgrades to existing shells, which may shift demand across early singles.
Quick Answers
Are alternate art and foil cards stronger in play?
No. Game-text is identical to base versions. Buy special treatments for collection goals and use base copies for testing or travel play.
Should I start with sealed or singles?
If you need an easy entry path for learning, purchase a starter product. Then transition into singles when you know exactly what you want to build.
So to summarise...
Singles give you control over cost, condition and pace. Decide your plan, buy the core cards first, and keep an eye on events and restocks. As Spiritforged lands you should revisit your list and upgrade the copies you plan to keep long-term.