I don’t usually get excited about Magic: The Gathering deals unless they involve a substantial discount or a chance to pick up chase cards without pawning my fetch lands. But the current Best Buy Deal of the Day has genuinely piqued my interest, and it's not just the allure of shiny foils and stitched-edge playmats. As with all DotD discounts, this offer is valid only for today, so you'll want to grab those discounted boosters while you can. Let's delve into what's on offer and what I recommend snagging.
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 talk about Foundations. This set doesn't aim to dazzle with tales of haunted mansions or squirrel-led uprisings. Instead, it focuses on being accessible, clear, and surprisingly welcoming. I believe this is crucial, especially with the upcoming Marvel and Final Fantasy collaborations through Universes Beyond. New players will be thrust into the multiverse without context, making a solid on-ramp 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've never touched a deck before, the Foundations Beginner Box is a better teacher than many I've seen trying to explain Magic over a kitchen table. Pre-constructed decks, visual aids, and a guided tutorial make it incredibly approachable. The Foundations Bundle, priced at $42.49, is under 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 ample time to master the intricacies of the game.
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
Aetherdrift caters to those who looked at Blasphemous Act and thought, "But what if we went further?" The Aetherdrift Bundle is now $34.99, a $16 discount from its usual price. It includes some of the most wild red spells and flashy threats to hit Standard recently, such as Marauding Mako, essentially 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
0$6.99 save 29%$4.99 at Best Buy
Foundations also boasts some highly sought-after chase cards. I'm particularly eyeing Rise of the Dark Realms with its new Borderless treatment and Sire of Seven Deaths, an Eldrazi with seven keywords designed to give you a rules headache. Don't overlook Banner of Kinship, which transforms your Goblin deck into an unexpected math challenge for your opponent.
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, I noticed Ravnica Remastered is 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 cost-effective ways to chase format staples like Crypt Ghast, Spark Double, and Divine Visitation. This is an excellent price for anyone looking to open bulk 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
I've always been a fan of Ravnica sets. The guild mechanics are irresistible, and Ravnica Remastered is like Wizards tossing all the best elements into a nostalgic blender. You get a mix of old-school Commander hits like Cyclonic Rift, quirky yet powerful tech like Cloudstone Curio, and alternate art versions that will either delight you or make you question whether you're playing Magic or browsing 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 a few sleeves myself, partly for a shot at Anime Borderless Bruvac, and partly because my impulse control is non-existent 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 already building for Commander or simply pretending your collection isn't entirely composed of impulse buys, the Fallout Commander Deck – Science! is on sale for $33.99. That's $26 off retail, and it includes one of the best face Commanders from Universes Beyond: Dogmeat, Ever Loyal, who floods the board with Junk tokens if you focus on equipment and auras. In my view, this deck is an underrated powerhouse, and you get to play cards like Radstorm and Feral Ghoul, which sound like B-side punk albums 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 price tag of a new Commander deck. I think the Lotus design is subtly perfect.
MTG: First Look at Cards From Tarkir: Dragonstorm
While Magic: The Gathering's major crossovers with properties like Final Fantasy and Spider-Man have been grabbing headlines lately, the next set in the lineup is fast approaching. Tarkir: Dragonstorm brings us back to the plane of Tarkir, and we've got an exclusive first look at five cards that I predict will be popular at draft tables next month. (The expansion is available for preorder now on Amazon).
Flip through the gallery below to see all five cards, and read on for a word 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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