**Riftbound**, the new collectible card game (TCG) from Riot Games based on the **League of Legends** universe, has seen explosive growth since its launch in the West on October 31, 2025. Data from TCGplayer, the world’s largest platform in the segment, reveals that daily searches for the game have increased by over 300% compared to the pre-sale period, cementing an immediate success. This phenomenon is due to the immense appeal of the franchise, which has already won fans through the main game, the Netflix series *Arcane*, and the upcoming fighting game *2XKO*.
As a result of this massive interest, the online market for Riftbound cards and sealed products has exploded. Just one month after launch, the number of listings on TCGplayer jumped an impressive 750%, rising from about 68,600 to over 585,000 listings. Iconic characters like Jinx, the star of *Arcane*, lead the searches, with over 65,000 searches on the site, closely followed by Ahri, which surpassed 54,900. In this way, the TCG proves to be a social and engaging way for fans to connect with the Runeterra universe.
## Expansion and Most Coveted Cards
Riot Games is already preparing the next chapter of the game. The second collection, titled **Spiritforged**, has pre-sales open and its official launch in the West is scheduled for February 13, 2026, following its debut in China in December. Meanwhile, high demand for sealed products, such as champion decks and *booster packs*, still makes some items hard to find, a clear sign of the heated market. Rob Bigler, CEO of TCGplayer, commented that Riftbound’s initial success is a major positive for the hobby, showing that fans are excited to interact with the worlds and characters they love in new ways.
Beyond the basic cards, special and alternate versions of the champions are the most valued items by collectors. Signature cards and alternate art for characters like Lee Sin, Ahri, Darius, and Viktor are among the most coveted. Therefore, with an already established global fan base and a strategic launch, Riftbound solidifies itself not just as a new card game, but as a cultural phenomenon within the **League of Legends** ecosystem, promising to shake up the TCG scene in 2026.
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