Secrets of Strixhaven is Magic: The Gathering’s next mainline set after Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles dropped earlier this month. It’s a return to a fan-favorite in-universe Plane, where we’ll once again get to see the titular magic school, Strixhaven. Preorders are available now over on Amazon and Best Buy before the full set releases on April 24. The same type of sealed products you’d expect are available to pre-purchase, such as Play and Collector booster packs and boxes, all five Commander decks, bundles, Draft Night kits, and so much more. If you’re a Magic lore fan, there’s even a hardcover novel written by Seanan McGuire that takes us through the new story that’ll run you $21 (was $29) that comes out April 7.
Secrets of Strixhaven will once again focus on the Enemy-color pairs, each representing the five different colleges that make up the school’s student body, similar to Hogwarts houses for you Potter fans. As a set that focus on two-color pairings, you can expect the full set to feature plenty of multicolor cards that represent each college, as well as flavorful mono-colored cards with unique effects that use whatever the new mechanics will be. As a Limited format, you can also expect to focus your drafts and sealed pools on these color pairs. Some cards have already been revealed, like the new Red/ White Legendary Elder Dragon Lorehold, the Historian making his return, along with a much older Magic mechanic fans have been clamoring for for years – Miracle.
We’ve broken down each product available below when Secrets of Strixhaven comes out in just under a month, along with the appropriate links to preorder at your preferred retailer.
Play Booster Box (30 Packs)
$150 | Releases April 24
Play booster boxes are the quintessential way to both pad out your collection and host an 8-player draft pod. Each box comes with 30 Play booster packs, which are all comprised of 15 cards, with a guaranteed foil card in every pack. Secrets of Strixhaven is also bringing back Mystical Archive cards, alternate art reprints of older and newer Magic cards.
Secrets of Strixhaven Bundle
$58 | Releases April 24
Every Magic set for nearly 15 years has included Bundles as part of their product lineup. Bundles make great gifts due to their size, and come with plenty of cards and accessories to start a collection. Here’s what you’ll get:
- 9 Play Booster Packs
- 1 Collector Booster Pack
- 15 Nonfoil Basic Lands
- 15 Traditional Foil Basic Lands
- 10 Full-Art Lands (5 Foil, 5 Nonfoil)
- 1 Spindown Life Counter
- Storage Box
- Rules Insert
Draft Night Kit
$90 | Releases April 24
Draft Night kits are the perfect way to host a quick, 4-player Pick-Two Draft. This is a much easier and faster-paced way to play the Draft format, and everything you need is included right out of the box. You’ll receive:
- 12 Play Booster Packs
- 1 Collector Booster Pack
- 90 Basic Lands
- 10 Double-Sided Token Cards
Lorehold Spirit Commander Deck
$50 | Releases April 24
Secrets of Strixhaven will have five preconstructed Commander decks, each with their own unique 100-card deck featuring the mechanics and cards that represent each Enemy-color pair. Lorehold Spirit focuses on synergizing with your graveyard and creating Spirit tokens. You’ll get:
- 100-Card Ready-to-Play Commander Deck
- 2 Foil Borderless Commanders
- 12 Brand New Magic Cards Exclusive to This Deck
- 10 Double-Sided Tokens
- 1 Strategy Guide
- 1 Rules Insert
- 1 Deck box
Prismari Artistry Commander Deck
$50 | Releases April 24
The Prismari Artistry Commander deck focuses on Red and Blue spells and creatures. Prismari students focus on spell-slinging and flashy performances, and this deck embodies that notion perfectly. Like the Lorehold deck, you’ll receive:
- 100-Card Ready-to-Play Commander Deck
- 2 Foil Borderless Commanders
- 12 Brand New Magic Cards Exclusive to This Deck
- 10 Double-Sided Tokens
- 1 Strategy Guide
- 1 Rules Insert
- 1 Deck box
Quandrix Unlimited Commander Deck
$50 | Releases April 24
Quandrix Unlimited is centered around Green and Blue mana, which historically have been focused on pumping your creatures with +1/+1 counters. The Secrets of Strixhaven Commander deck is no different, but also includes ramping mana and casting X-cost spells where you choose the number. You’ll get:
- 100-Card Ready-to-Play Commander Deck
- 2 Foil Borderless Commanders
- 12 Brand New Magic Cards Exclusive to This Deck
- 10 Double-Sided Tokens
- 1 Strategy Guide
- 1 Rules Insert
- 1 Deck box
Silverquill Influence Commander Deck
$50 | Releases April 24
The College of Silverquill values power and influence over everything. The Black and White Commander deck utilizes cards that makes opponents creatures fight each other, and the use of Aura enchantments helps bolster your team’s defenses. Included in this deck are:
- 100-Card Ready-to-Play Commander Deck
- 2 Foil Borderless Commanders
- 12 Brand New Magic Cards Exclusive to This Deck
- 10 Double-Sided Tokens
- 1 Strategy Guide
- 1 Rules Insert
- 1 Deck box
Witherbloom Pestilence Commander Deck
$50 | Releases April 24
The fifth Secrets of Strixhaven Commander deck is all about the Black and Green College of Witherbloom. This color pair has traditional focused around creature sacrifice synergies, draining your opponents life along the way. This deck does just that, and seems to be one of the better decks on offer. You’ll get:
- 100-Card Ready-to-Play Commander Deck
- 2 Foil Borderless Commanders
- 12 Brand New Magic Cards Exclusive to This Deck
- 10 Double-Sided Tokens
- 1 Strategy Guide
- 1 Rules Insert
- 1 Deck box
5-Deck Commander Bundle
$250 | Releases April 24
If you’re wanting to check every single Secrets of Strixhaven Commander deck on offer, you can purchase a bundle of all 5 preconstructed boxes to save on shipping costs.
Strixhaven: Omens of Chaos Novel (Hardcover)
$21 (was $29) | Releases April 7
For the Magic Vorthos fans (the term we Magic players use to describe folks who are big fans of the lore and in-game stories), Secrets of Strixhaven can be enjoyed through a hardcover novel penned by Seanan McGuire titled Strixhaven: Omens of Chaos. It follows Eula Blue, a prospective Strixhaven student who was affected heavily by the Multiversal Phyrexian invasion that destroyed her home.
Collector Booster Box (12 Packs)
$310 | Releases April 24
Collector booster boxes are the most premium Magic product currently on the market. One box includes 12 Collector booster packs, each containing 15 cards with increased rarity compared to regular Play boosters. The higher cost is due to the highly sought-after chase cards and estimated value of opening packs.
Codex Bundle
$95 | Releases April 24
The Codex Bundle is a product exclusive to Secrets of Strixhaven and the first of its kind. It’s similar to a regular bundle, but with more packs and premium packaging, with a less than 1% chance of a Headliner Mythic Rare card included in the provided Collector boosters. Here’s everything inside:
- 6 Play Booster Packs
- 2 Collector Booster Packs
- 2 of 6 Possible Traditional Foil Borderless Promo Cards
- 20 Traditional Foil Basic Lands
- 1 Special Oversized Spindown Life Counter
- Storage Box
Set of 2 Theme Decks
$24 | Releases April 24
Theme decks make a great gift for that special Magic player in your life or as a way for newer players to learn the game. While these releases along with Secrets of Strixhaven, they aren’t necessarily themed around or included cards from the set. You’ll get:
- 2 Preconstructed 60-Card Decks
- 5 Double-Sided Tokens
- 1 Deck Box
- 1 Strategy Guide
- 1 Rules Insert
Play Booster Pack (15 Cards)
$5.49 | Releases April 24
While Play booster boxes are collections of 30 Play booster packs, you can buy them individually, as well. Each pack contains 15 individual cards, which are all comprised of 5 to 8 common cards, 3 to 6 uncommons, 1 to five rare or Mythic Rare, and a guaranteed traditional foil card.
Collector Booster Pack (15 Cards)
$30 | Releases April 24
Collector booster packs are similar to Play boosters in that each contain 15 cards. But these are more premium booster packs, designed for hardcore collectors. Each pack has the chance for 9 to 13 traditional foil cards, with 5 rare of Mythic Rare cards. There’s also the chance for your cards to sport the Borderless, Special Guest, or Serialized Headliner cards, and you have a less than 1% chance to open a Headliner Mythic card in these packs.
