- Riftbound Radiance overnumber: Set 5 contains 180 cards total, launching October 23, 2026.
- Rarity spread: Ranges from Common to Legendary, plus collector foils and alt-arts.
- Music theme: New Rhythm, Melody, Encore, and Concert mechanics define the set.
- New Legends: 9 new Legends join Radiance, headlined by music-themed champion variants.
- Collection tip: A Booster Box guarantees a Rare or better per pack with foils in every box.
What the Radiance Overnumber Means for Collectors
The Riftbound Radiance overnumber is the total card count that makes up Set 5 of Riftbound, Riot Games' official League of Legends trading card game. Radiance arrives worldwide on October 23, 2026 as a music-themed expansion, and its overnumber sits at 180 cards — the full pool you are pulling from every time you crack a booster pack or trade at your local store.
Understanding the overnumber matters for two reasons. First, it defines the completion target for set collectors chasing a master set. Second, it shapes the pull mathematics: with 180 cards spanning four base rarities plus collector-grade foil and alternate-art variants, the odds of hitting any specific Legendary differ sharply between a standard booster and a collector pack.
The table below summarizes the set's core numbers at a glance:
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Total cards in set | 180 | Full Radiance overnumber, incl. champions, units, spells |
| New Legends | 9 | Music-themed additions to the roster |
| Release date | 2026-10-23 | Global retail launch |
| Base rarities | Common / Rare / Epic / Legendary | Foils and alt-arts layered on top |
| Cards per booster pack | 12 | Guaranteed Rare or better per pack |
| Packs per Booster Box | 24 | Foil cards included in every box |
Treat the 180-card figure as your baseline when planning purchases. A single Booster Box (288 cards pulled) gives you roughly 1.6x the set in raw cards — but rarity distribution means you will still need trades or singles to finish a master set.
Rarity Distribution and Key Cards in the 180
Within the Radiance overnumber, rarity tiers determine both pull rates and secondary-market prices. Representative cards from the set show how each tier functions:
| Card Name | Rarity | Attribute | Type | Effect Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sona, Maven of the Strings | Legendary | Magic | Champion — Unit | +1/+1 per Spell played; Grand Ally discounts Spells by 1 |
| Rhapsody of Valor | Epic | Magic | Spell — Instant | +2/+2 and Barrier; gains Overwhelm after 3+ Spells |
| Virtuoso Recital | Epic | Physical | Spell — Instant | 2 damage per different Spell this turn, max 3 hits |
| Eternal Duet | Rare | Magic | Spell — Ongoing | 1 damage to strongest enemy + 1 Nexus heal for 3 turns |
| Sonata of Swiftness | Common | Magic | Spell — Instant | Grants Quick Attack to up to two allies |
| Stage Lights | Common | Magic | Spell — Instant | Reveal top card; draw if Spell, plus 1 damage |
Legendary Tier
- Champion centerpiece cards
- Anchor entire archetypes
- Highest singles cost
- Sona headlines spell-synergy
Epic Tier
- Build-around payoffs
- Rhapsody of Valor, Virtuoso Recital
- Moderate pull rarity
- Define Rhythm combos
Common / Rare Tier
- Deck consistency backbone
- Sonata of Swiftness, Stage Lights
- Budget-friendly staples
- Easy to complete playsets
Foil and alternate-art versions (including Pentakill and K/DA-style music variants) sit outside the base 180-card overnumber for collection-tracking purposes. Most database tools list them separately — don't double-count when checking completion.
How the Overnumber Breaks Down by Champion
Champions are the heart of every Riftbound deck, and Radiance's share of the 180-card pool includes music-themed variants of familiar Runeterra faces. Leona headlines the set as its signature Champion, with special showcase cards anchoring the music theme.
| Champion | Region | Role | Music Variant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leona | Targon | Set flagship, stun-based tempo | Centerpiece showcase card |
| Sona | Runeterra-represented | Legendary spell engine | Strings-themed Legendary |
| Jinx | Zaun | Aggro card-draw engine | Pentakill drummer alt-art |
| Garen | Demacia | Midrange anchor | Pentakill alt-art in collector boosters |
| Darius | Noxus | Aggro finisher | Pentakill bassist variant |
| Yasuo | Ionia | Stun-synergy payoff | Blade-master collectible edition |
| Ashe | Freljord | Control stall shell | K/DA-style crossover art |
Community tier rankings place Jinx, Darius, and Garen in S-tier for the Radiance environment, with Ashe, Leona, and Yasuo as strong A-tier picks. Expect these rankings to shift during the first weeks after the October 23 release.
Mechanics That Fill the Overnumber
A large share of the 180 cards interacts with four new mechanics introduced in Radiance. Each keyword rewards a different play pattern:
| Mechanic | Rule Summary | Payoff Style |
|---|---|---|
| Rhythm | Counts Spells played this turn; thresholds power up effects | Tempo scaling |
| Melody | Play a free Spell from hand costing equal or less | Card advantage chains |
| Encore | Destroyed unit returns next turn with 1 Health, once | Board resilience |
| Concert | Card counts as both Unit and Spell for synergies | Flexible deckbuilding |
Open With Cheap Spells
Lead with low-cost instants like Sonata of Swiftness or Stage Lights to build your Rhythm count without committing mana.
Trigger Rhythm Thresholds
Once your second Spell lands, Rhythm 2 effects activate — Rhapsody of Valor now adds Overwhelm, carrying excess damage to the enemy Nexus.
Chain With Melody
Deploy a Melody card such as Eternal Duet and cast a cheaper Spell from hand for free, doubling your value from a single card.
Close With Encore Insurance
Commit enhanced units to combat knowing Encore brings them back once — trading aggressively while protecting your Nexus clock.
Concert units count as Spells, so playing one immediately triggers Sona's +1/+1. Weave Concert units into any spell-heavy list to accelerate every Rhythm and payoff card in the set.
Completing the Radiance Set: Products and Plan
Four launch products cover every budget and goal within the 180-card overnumber:
| Product | Price | Contents | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two-Player Starter Set | $29.99 | Two 40-card decks, rules, playmat, counters | Learning with a friend |
| Preconstructed Champion Deck | $19.99 | 40-card deck, alt-art promo, deck box | Tournament-legal first deck |
| Booster Box | $143.99 | 24 packs, 12 cards each, foils in every box | Serious collecting and deckbuilding |
| Collector Booster Bundle | $59.99 | 6 collector packs, high foil/alt-art rates | Chasing rare variants |
A single Booster Box rarely completes a 180-card set at Legendary rarity. Most collectors combine one box with targeted singles purchases — the most cost-effective path to a playset of the cards your deck actually needs.
Radiance Collection Milestones:
- Buy a Starter Set or Preconstructed Deck to learn the rules
- Pick one champion archetype and list its core cards
- Purchase or trade for playsets of Common and Rare staples
- Track Epic and Legendary gaps against the 180-card overnumber
- Set aside a singles budget for S-tier champions before prices settle
FAQ
Q: What is the Riftbound Radiance overnumber?
The overnumber refers to the total card count of the Radiance expansion: 180 cards. This covers all Champions, units, and spells in Set 5, excluding separate collector variants like foils and alternate arts.
Q: When does Radiance release?
Radiance launches worldwide on October 23, 2026, as the fifth Riftbound expansion. It follows Riot's quarterly release cadence established since the game's October 2025 debut.
Q: How many new Legends are in Radiance?
Radiance adds 9 new Legends to the game, alongside music-themed alternate versions of returning champions such as Jinx, Garen, Darius, and Ashe.
Q: Can one Booster Box complete the set?
A Booster Box contains 288 pulled cards across 24 packs, but rarity distribution means you will likely finish Commons and most Rares while still needing trades or singles for Epics and Legendaries. Combine a box with targeted singles purchases for the best results.