Ahri might be the cleanest 3-drop we’ve seen all Preview Season—and this version? Pure menace.
With just the right touch of tempo control, sleek Ionia utility, and a seriously unforgettable visual identity, Ahri from Riftbound TCG isn’t just good, she’s disruptive on every level.
Gameplay / Cool Mechanics
Ahri clocks in at 3 Energy for a 3/3 Champion Unit and brings a repeatable tempo play that’s deceptively efficient:
“When I attack or defend, give an enemy unit here -2 Power this turn, to a minimum of 1.”
Simple text, but enormous implications. In any evenly matched lane, Ahri effectively shuts down an opposing attacker or keeps herself safe during a clash, all without needing backup.
That -2 floor might not seem like much—until you remember it’s repeatable every time she steps forward or holds the line.
She fits beautifully into midrange Ionia builds and rewards anyone who knows how to manipulate battlefield math.
Paired with evasive or elusive units, she can be the glue in decks that rely on tactical power swings instead of brute force.
Visuals
This alternate art of Ahri is straight-up haunting—in a good way. Gone is the soft forest glow of her base version.
Here, she’s all shadows, violet flame, and sleek seduction. The spell orb she cradles practically vibrates off the card, and her gaze dares you to overextend.
There’s a reason they call her inquisitive—it’s the look of someone who already knows your next mistake.
Pull Rate & Value Speculation
This variant of Ahri is card 119a/298 and looks like one of the signature alt arts for Riftbound’s first wave.
If this lands as a foil or part of an overnumbered chase set, it’s instantly a high-priority grab for both Ionia mains and collectors.
Ahri’s gameplay kit is consistent enough to see use across archetypes, and this art has enough aesthetic punch to land her in binders for style alone.
Ahri from Riftbound TCG hits the sweet spot: flexible tempo tool, midrange-friendly body, and a visual that demands attention.
You don’t have to be a meta slave to appreciate her value—but if you are, she’s already on your radar.
