Riftbound: Radiance is the fifth booster set for the League of Legends Trading Card Game, and it is shaping up to be one of the most important releases of Riftbound's first year. It brings new Champions into the game, a fresh wave of Showcase cards, a new Ultimate Rare, and a full product line aimed at both players and collectors.
What is Riftbound: Radiance?
Radiance is Set 5 of Riftbound: League of Legends TCG. Riot and UVS Games have confirmed a 180-card set with 66 Showcase cards, new Legends, new mechanics and a new Ultimate Rare. The confirmed new Legends so far include Seraphine, Ziggs, Jarvan IV, Ekko and Evelynn, with four more still to be revealed.
The theme is built around performance and pressure: playing at your best with the spotlight on you. Radiance also closes out Riftbound's 2026 booster-set calendar before Legacy arrives in January 2027.
When does Radiance release?
The worldwide release date for Riftbound: Radiance is 23 October 2026.
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Preview season: 25 September to 9 October 2026
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Pre-Rift events: 16 to 22 October 2026
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Full release: 23 October 2026
Pre-Rift events use a sealed format and give players an early chance to build with Radiance before the full release.
Which Radiance products are confirmed?
Radiance Booster Display
The main sealed option contains 24 Radiance booster packs. This is the straightforward choice for anyone who wants to open a larger volume of the set, build decks from the new card pool or keep a sealed display in their collection.
Evelynn vs Seraphine Showdown Deck
The Showdown Deck returns with two ready-to-play 56-card decks built around Evelynn and Seraphine. The box also includes two Radiance booster packs, two paper playmats, two foldable deck boxes, and a rules and deck-building guide.
For someone new to Riftbound, or for two people who want to start playing immediately, this is likely to be the most practical entry product in the Radiance range.
Radiance Vault
The Radiance Vault is a collection-focused bundle containing six Radiance booster packs, 36 basic runes, three full-art foil promo tokens, a reusable storage box and two dividers. It sits between a starter product and a pure booster purchase: you get packs to open, useful game pieces and storage in one box.
Sleeved boosters and accessories
Radiance will also have sleeved booster packs, four official playmat designs, four matching art-sleeve designs and a zippered Collector's Binder. The binder is designed for up to 360 sleeved cards using side-loading, archival-safe pages.
What is inside a Radiance booster?
Each Radiance booster contains 14 cards. UVS Games lists the pack structure as:
- 7 Commons
- 3 Uncommons
- 2 foil Rares or better
- 1 foil card of any rarity
- 1 token slot
That structure makes the Booster Display particularly attractive to players and collectors who want to see a broad spread of the set while chasing higher-rarity cards.
Which Radiance product should you buy?
There is no single best option for everyone. If your priority is opening packs, the Booster Display is the obvious place to start. If you want to learn Riftbound with another player, the Evelynn vs Seraphine Showdown Deck gives you two complete decks straight out of the box. If you want a smaller number of packs plus useful storage and runes, the Vault is the more balanced bundle.
We have added a simple comparison below so you can choose based on how you actually collect or play.
What about Gift of the Rift?
Gift of the Rift is a separate year-one celebration product releasing on 4 December 2026. It is not part of the core Radiance product line, but Radiance is the most represented set inside the box.
The English-language bundle includes 16 booster packs in total: three each from Origins, Spiritforged, Unleashed and Vendetta, plus four Radiance packs. It also includes 36 foil runes, an exclusive alt-art Akali promo, 100 sleeves using the Akali artwork and a storage box designed to hold around 2,000 cards.
For someone who wants a snapshot of Riftbound's entire first year rather than focusing only on Set 5, Gift of the Rift is the more complete collector-style package.
What is not confirmed yet?
Radiance preview season has not started yet, so a large part of the set is still deliberately unrevealed. Four of the new Legends are still unknown, and Riot has confirmed that Radiance contains a new Ultimate Rare without revealing the card itself.
We would rather keep this guide accurate than fill the gaps with rumours. We will update it as official previews and product information are released.
Frequently asked questions
When does Riftbound Radiance release in the UK?
The official release date is 23 October 2026.
How many cards are in Radiance?
Radiance contains 180 cards, including 66 Showcase cards.
How many packs are in a Radiance Booster Display?
A sealed Radiance Booster Display contains 24 booster packs.
Which Champions are confirmed for Radiance?
Seraphine, Ziggs, Jarvan IV, Ekko and Evelynn are confirmed as new Legends, with four more still to be announced.
Is there a starter product for two players?
Yes. The Evelynn vs Seraphine Showdown Deck contains two complete 56-card decks and is designed to let two players start playing immediately.
Sources and updates
This guide was last checked on 30 August 2026 using official information from Riftbound and UVS Games. We will update it as preview season begins and additional details are confirmed.
