I don’t usually get excited about Magic: The Gathering deals unless they involve substantial discounts or a chance to pick up chase cards without selling off my fetch lands. However, the current Best Buy Deal of the Day has caught my attention, and it's not just because I'm a sucker for shiny foils and stitched-edge playmats. As with all Deal of the Day discounts, this offer is valid only for today, so grab those cheap boosters while you can. Let's delve into what's on offer and what I recommend picking up.
MTG Discounts on Foundations, Aetherdrift, and More
Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Foundations Bundle
1$49.99 save 15%$42.49 at Best Buy
Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Foundations Jumpstart Booster 2-Pack
0$10.49 save 29%$7.49 at Best Buy
Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Ravnica Remastered Draft Booster Sleeve
0$6.99 save 29%$4.99 at Best Buy
Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Bundle
0$50.99 save 31%$34.99 at Best Buy
Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Collector Booster
0$26.99 save 33%$17.99 at Best Buy
Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Commander Deck - Living Energy
0$47.99 save 40%$28.99 at Best Buy
Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Fallout Commander Deck - Science!
1$59.99 save 43%$33.99 at Best Buy
Ultra PRO - Mana 8 - Stitched Edge Playmat - Plains for Magic: The Gathering
0$24.99 save 34%$16.49 at Best Buy
Ultra PRO - Mana 8 - Stitched Edge Playmat - Mountain for Magic: The Gathering
0$24.99 save 34%$16.49 at Best Buy
Ultra PRO - Mana 8 - Stitched Edge Playmat - Forest for Magic: The Gathering
0$24.99 save 34%$16.49 at Best Buy
Ultra PRO - Mana 8 - Stitched Edge Playmat - Island for Magic: The Gathering
0$24.99 save 34%$16.49 at Best Buy
Ultra PRO - Mana 8 - Stitched Edge Playmat - Lotus for Magic: The Gathering
0$24.99 save 34%$16.49 at Best Buy
Let's discuss Foundations. This set doesn't aim to dazzle with tales of haunted mansions or squirrel-led uprisings. Instead, it focuses on being playable, readable, and remarkably welcoming. I believe this is significant, especially with the upcoming Marvel and Final Fantasy collaborations through Universes Beyond. New players will be thrust into the multiverse without any context, making a solid entry point like Foundations essential.
Magic: The Gathering Foundations Bundle
Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Foundations Bundle
1$49.99 save 15%$42.49 at Best Buy
If you're new to Magic, the Foundations Beginner Box is an excellent introduction, far surpassing the efforts of many human teachers at a kitchen table. With pre-constructed decks, visual aids, and a guided tutorial, it makes the game absurdly approachable. The Foundations Bundle is currently priced at $42.49, which is below market value and comes packed with boosters and accessories. It's great value, especially since Foundations will remain in Standard for five years, giving you ample time to master the game's intricacies.
Magic: The Gathering Foundations Jumpstart Booster 2-Pack
Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Foundations Jumpstart Booster 2-Pack
0$10.49 save 29%$7.49 at Best Buy
Now, let's talk about Aetherdrift, designed for those who think "Blasphemous Act" doesn't go far enough. The Aetherdrift Bundle is currently $34.99, a solid $16 off its usual price. It features some of the most daring red spells and flashy threats recently introduced in Standard, including Marauding Mako—a landshark with a temper—and Momentum Breaker, a mono-black card 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
0$6.99 save 29%$4.99 at Best Buy
Foundations also boasts some highly sought-after chase cards if you're opening packs. Keep an eye out for Rise of the Dark Realms with its new Borderless treatment, and Sire of Seven Deaths, the Eldrazi with seven keywords designed to cause rules headaches. Don't overlook Banner of Kinship, which turns your Goblin deck into a math problem your opponent didn't study for.
Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Bundle
Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Bundle
0$50.99 save 31%$34.99 at Best Buy
Yes, Ravnica Remastered is also part of this sale. You can pick up a Ravnica Remastered Draft Booster Sleeve for $4.99 (down from $6.99), which is one of the most affordable ways to chase format staples like Crypt Ghast, Spark Double, and Divine Visitation. This is an excellent price for those looking to open a lot of product or enjoy a sealed night with friends.
Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Collector Booster
Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Collector Booster
0$26.99 save 33%$17.99 at Best Buy
Personally, I'm a fan of Ravnica sets. The guild mechanics have always been a favorite, and Ravnica Remastered is Wizards' way of blending all the best elements into one nostalgic mix. You get classics like Cyclonic Rift, quirky yet powerful cards like Cloudstone Curio, and alternate art versions that might either thrill you or make you wonder if you're playing Magic or flipping through concept art for a lost anime series.
Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Commander Deck - Living Energy
Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Commander Deck - Living Energy
0$47.99 save 40%$28.99 at Best Buy
I've picked up some sleeves myself, partly for a chance at Anime Borderless Bruvac, and partly because my impulse control fails when it comes to 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!
1$59.99 save 43%$33.99 at Best Buy
If you're building for Commander or just admitting your collection is mostly impulse buys, the Fallout Commander Deck – Science! is on sale for $33.99. That's a $26 discount off the retail price, and it features one of the best face Commanders from Universes Beyond: Dogmeat, Ever Loyal, who floods the board with Junk tokens when you focus on equipment and auras. This deck is an underrated powerhouse, letting you play cards like Radstorm and Feral Ghoul, which might sound like punk album B-sides but are surprisingly effective in-game.
MTG: Ultra Pro Mana 8 Stitched Edge Playmats
Ultra PRO - Mana 8 - Stitched Edge Playmat - Plains for Magic: The Gathering
0$24.99 save 34%$16.49 at Best Buy
Ultra PRO - Mana 8 - Stitched Edge Playmat - Mountain for Magic: The Gathering
0$24.99 save 34%$16.49 at Best Buy
Ultra PRO - Mana 8 - Stitched Edge Playmat - Forest for Magic: The Gathering
0$24.99 save 34%$16.49 at Best Buy
Ultra PRO - Mana 8 - Stitched Edge Playmat - Island for Magic: The Gathering
0$24.99 save 34%$16.49 at Best Buy
Ultra PRO - Mana 8 - Stitched Edge Playmat - Lotus for Magic: The Gathering
0$24.99 save 34%$16.49 at Best Buy
I usually don't pay much attention to playmats, but these Mana 8 stitched-edge ones are stunning. At $16.49, they offer dramatic flair without the cost of a new commander deck. The Lotus design, in particular, is quietly perfect.
MTG: First Look at Cards From Tarkir: Dragonstorm
While Magic: The Gathering's major crossovers with franchises like Final Fantasy and Spider-Man have been stealing the spotlight, the next set in the line-up, Tarkir: Dragonstorm, is approaching fast. Returning to Magic's own plane of Tarkir, 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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