Riftbound: Origins is the first set of the official League of Legends TCG, made by Riot Games with UVS Games. It came out in China on 1 August 2025 and reached the rest of the world on 31 October 2025. With close to 300 cards and some of League's best-known champions, Origins lays the foundations of a game that has shown it's here to stay.
If you like League of Legends and have never tried the TCG, or you already play and want to know what's out there, this is what you need to know about Origins.
What's in Origins?
Origins introduces the Riftbound game system from scratch. It's an original game built around battlefield control, a resource system based on Runes and a scoring system that rewards smart positioning over straight attacks.
Set 1 · Close to 300 cards · Card types: Legends, Units, Spells, Gear, Battlefields, Runes · Release: 1 August 2025 (Chinese) / 31 October 2025 (English)
The champions of Origins
The first set includes some of League of Legends' most recognizable characters. Among its champions are Jinx, Yasuo, Teemo, Viktor, Lee Sin, Annie, Garen, Lux, Master Yi, Miss Fortune, Ahri and Volibear.
Each champion points to a different strategy. The Viktor, Jinx and Lee Sin Champion Decks are ready-to-play preconstructed decks, and Proving Grounds lets 2 to 4 players battle with Annie, Garen, Lux and Master Yi.
Sealed product in Chinese: a strong option
This is where Riftbound gets interesting. Simplified Chinese product arrived months before English, and it's usually cheaper and easier to find. Simplified Chinese cards are accepted at official events too. Whether you can mix languages inside one deck depends on the Tournament Rules in force, so check them before you register.
That makes Chinese product a good fit both for collectors who want sealed product at a fair price and for competitive players who need specific cards without paying a premium.
Two Chinese formats: Advanced and Standard
Chinese product comes in two formats that don't exist in English:
Advanced (Jumbo Booster Box)
14 cards per packThe format closest to the English booster box. Each pack has 7 commons, 3 uncommons, 2 foil rares or better, 1 foil of any rarity and 1 token slot. On average, a box gives you more than 6 Epic cards and more than 2 alt arts.
Standard (Slim Booster Box)
24 packs · 5 cards per packA format only found in the Chinese market. Smaller packs with fewer cards each. It's a cheaper way to open product without a big outlay.
The Chinese boxes
Why start with Origins?
The base of the game. Origins is the foundational set. Every mechanic, card type and strategy starts here. If you're going to play Riftbound, you need Origins cards.
Iconic champions. Jinx, Yasuo, Teemo, Ahri: the first set holds nothing back. League's most popular characters are here.
Affordable Chinese product. Lower prices than English and easier to find, which makes Chinese a smart way into Riftbound.
Top-tier art. The art is the standard you'd expect from League of Legends.
Frequently asked questions
Are Chinese Riftbound cards tournament legal?
Simplified Chinese cards are accepted at official events. Whether you can mix languages inside one deck depends on the Tournament Rules in force, so check them before you register.
What's the difference between Advanced and Standard?
Advanced (Jumbo) has 14-card packs, with better odds for Epic cards and alt arts. Standard (Slim) has 24 packs of 5 cards and is the cheaper option.
Do I need Origins cards to play?
Origins is Riftbound's foundational set. All the core mechanics start here, so yes, it's the best place to begin. When you want to expand, the next step is Spiritforged (set 2).
Is there an English version of Origins?
Yes. The English edition came out worldwide on 31 October 2025. The Advanced and Standard formats above are Chinese only.
Riftbound Origins in Chinese, in both box formats.
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