I don’t usually get excited about Magic: The Gathering deals unless they involve substantial discounts or the chance to pick up chase cards without selling off my fetch lands. However, the current Best Buy Deal of the Day has piqued my interest, and not just because of the allure of shiny foils and stitched-edge playmats. As with all Deal of the Day offers, this one is available only for today, so grab those discounted boosters while you can. Let's explore what's on offer and what I'd recommend picking up.
MTG Discounts On Foundations, Aetherdrift, and More
Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Foundations Bundle
$49.99 save 15%
$42.49 at Best Buy
Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Foundations Jumpstart Booster 2-Pack
$10.49 save 29%
$7.49 at Best Buy
Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Ravnica Remastered Draft Booster Sleeve
$6.99 save 29%
$4.99 at Best Buy
Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Bundle
$50.99 save 31%
$34.99 at Best Buy
Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Collector Booster
$26.99 save 33%
$17.99 at Best Buy
Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Commander Deck - Living Energy
$47.99 save 40%
$28.99 at Best Buy
Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Fallout Commander Deck - Science!
$59.99 save 43%
$33.99 at Best Buy
Ultra PRO - Mana 8 - Stitched Edge Playmat - Plains for Magic: The Gathering
$24.99 save 34%
$16.49 at Best Buy
Ultra PRO - Mana 8 - Stitched Edge Playmat - Mountain for Magic: The Gathering
$24.99 save 34%
$16.49 at Best Buy
Ultra PRO - Mana 8 - Stitched Edge Playmat - Forest for Magic: The Gathering
$24.99 save 34%
$16.49 at Best Buy
Ultra PRO - Mana 8 - Stitched Edge Playmat - Island for Magic: The Gathering
$24.99 save 34%
$16.49 at Best Buy
Ultra PRO - Mana 8 - Stitched Edge Playmat - Lotus for Magic: The Gathering
$24.99 save 34%
$16.49 at Best Buy
Let's talk about Foundations. This set isn't about captivating you with tales of haunted mansions or squirrel uprisings. Instead, it focuses on being playable, readable, and remarkably welcoming. This is crucial, especially with upcoming collaborations like Marvel and Final Fantasy through Universes Beyond. New players will enter the multiverse with little context, making a solid entry point like Foundations essential.
Magic: The Gathering Foundations Bundle
Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Foundations Bundle
$49.99 save 15%
$42.49 at Best Buy
If you're new to Magic, the Foundations Beginner Box is an excellent starting point, better than many kitchen table explanations I've witnessed. It includes pre-constructed decks, visual aids, and a guided tutorial, making it incredibly approachable. The Foundations Bundle, priced at $42.49, is below market value and packed with boosters and accessories. It's a great deal, especially since Foundations will remain in Standard for five years, giving you plenty of time to learn the game's intricacies.
Magic: The Gathering Foundations Jumpstart Booster 2-Pack
Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Foundations Jumpstart Booster 2-Pack
$10.49 save 29%
$7.49 at Best Buy
Moving on to Aetherdrift, this set is for those who look at Blasphemous Act and think, "What if we went further?" The Aetherdrift Bundle is currently $34.99, a $16 discount from its usual price. It features some of the most daring red spells and powerful threats to hit Standard recently, including Marauding Mako, a landshark with a temper, and Momentum Breaker, a mono-black tool that's become a staple in aggressive Pixie decks.
Magic: The Gathering Ravnica Remastered Draft Booster Sleeve
Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Ravnica Remastered Draft Booster Sleeve
$6.99 save 29%
$4.99 at Best Buy
Foundations also boasts some desirable chase cards, such as Rise of the Dark Realms with a new Borderless treatment and Sire of Seven Deaths, the Eldrazi with seven keywords that's sure to cause rules headaches. Don't overlook Banner of Kinship, which can turn your Goblin deck into a challenging math problem for your opponent.
Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Bundle
Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Bundle
$50.99 save 31%
$34.99 at Best Buy
Ravnica Remastered is also part of this sale. You can grab a Ravnica Remastered Draft Booster Sleeve for $4.99 (down from $6.99), offering a cost-effective way to chase after format staples like Crypt Ghast, Spark Double, and Divine Visitation. It's a fantastic price for anyone looking to open a lot of packs or enjoy a sealed night with friends.
Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Collector Booster
Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Collector Booster
$26.99 save 33%
$17.99 at Best Buy
Personally, I love Ravnica sets. I've always been drawn to guild mechanics, and Ravnica Remastered feels like Wizards blending all the best elements into one nostalgic package. You get a mix of classic Commander hits like Cyclonic Rift, innovative tech like Cloudstone Curio, and alternate art versions that might make you feel like you're flipping through concept art for an anime.
Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Commander Deck - Living Energy
Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Commander Deck - Living Energy
$47.99 save 40%
$28.99 at Best Buy
I've picked up a few sleeves myself, partly for the chance at Anime Borderless Bruvac, and partly because I can't resist reprint sets. You don't need to justify $5 packs when they include Shock Lands and cards with infinite combo potential.
Magic: The Gathering Fallout Commander Deck - Science!
Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Fallout Commander Deck - Science!
$59.99 save 43%
$33.99 at Best Buy
If you're already building for Commander or just pretending your collection isn't entirely impulse-driven, the Fallout Commander Deck – Science! is on sale for $33.99. That's a $26 discount off the retail price, and it includes one of the best face Commanders from Universes Beyond: Dogmeat, Ever Loyal. This deck floods the board with Junk tokens if you focus on equipment and auras. I believe this deck is an underrated powerhouse, and you get to play cards like Radstorm and Feral Ghoul, which sound like punk rock B-sides but are surprisingly effective in gameplay.
MTG: Ultra Pro Mana 8 Stitched Edge Playmats
Ultra PRO - Mana 8 - Stitched Edge Playmat - Plains for Magic: The Gathering
$24.99 save 34%
$16.49 at Best Buy
Ultra PRO - Mana 8 - Stitched Edge Playmat - Mountain for Magic: The Gathering
$24.99 save 34%
$16.49 at Best Buy
Ultra PRO - Mana 8 - Stitched Edge Playmat - Forest for Magic: The Gathering
$24.99 save 34%
$16.49 at Best Buy
Ultra PRO - Mana 8 - Stitched Edge Playmat - Island for Magic: The Gathering
$24.99 save 34%
$16.49 at Best Buy
Ultra PRO - Mana 8 - Stitched Edge Playmat - Lotus for Magic: The Gathering
$24.99 save 34%
$16.49 at Best Buy
I don’t usually care about playmats, but these Mana 8 stitched-edge ones are stunning. At $16.49, they're dramatic without the price tag of a new commander deck. I think the Lotus design is quietly perfect.
MTG: First Look at Cards From Tarkir: Dragonstorm
While Magic: The Gathering's crossovers with franchises like Final Fantasy and Spider-Man have been stealing the show lately, the next set in the lineup, Tarkir: Dragonstorm, is fast approaching. This set returns us to the plane of Tarkir, and we have an exclusive first look at five cards that I expect to see frequently at draft tables next month. (The expansion is available for preorder on Amazon).
Flip through the gallery below to see all five cards, and read on for insights from Wizards of the Coast about their design and the set as a whole.
Magic: The Gathering - 5 New Cards from Tarkir: Dragonstorm
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