Magic: The Gathering Boosters on Sale at Best Buy

I'm not usually one to get excited about Magic: The Gathering deals unless they offer substantial discounts or the chance to snag chase cards without trading away my prized fetch lands. But the current Best Buy Deal of the Day has genuinely piqued my interest, and it's not just because I'm a sucker for shiny foils and stitched-edge playmats. As with all Deal of the Day offers, this one is available for today only, 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 delve into the Foundations set. Unlike sets that dazzle with stories of haunted mansions or squirrel-led uprisings, Foundations focuses on being easy to play, understand, and welcoming to new players. This is crucial, especially with upcoming Universes Beyond collaborations featuring Marvel and Final Fantasy. These new players will enter the multiverse without any context, making a solid introduction 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've never played Magic before, the Foundations Beginner Box is an excellent starting point, offering better guidance than many human teachers. It includes pre-constructed decks, visual aids, and a guided tutorial, making the game incredibly accessible. The Foundations Bundle, priced at $42.49, is a great deal below market value, packed with boosters and accessories. It's excellent 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

$10.49 save 29%
$7.49 at Best Buy

Moving to Aetherdrift, this set is for those who read Blasphemous Act and thought, "But what if we went even further?" The Aetherdrift Bundle is now $34.99, a solid $16 off its regular price. It includes some of the most innovative red spells and flashy threats in Standard recently, like Marauding Mako, a card akin to an angry landshark, and Momentum Breaker, a mono-black tool that has found a niche 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 highly sought-after chase cards. For instance, Rise of the Dark Realms with its new Borderless treatment and Sire of Seven Deaths, an Eldrazi with seven keywords, are sure to cause some rules headaches. Don't overlook Banner of Kinship, which can turn your Goblin deck into a challenging math problem for your opponents.

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), one of the most cost-effective ways to chase after format staples like Crypt Ghast, Spark Double, and Divine Visitation. This is an excellent price for anyone looking to open packs in bulk 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

I'm a big fan of Ravnica sets. I've always enjoyed the guild mechanics, and Ravnica Remastered is like Wizards throwing all the best elements into a nostalgic blender. You get a mix of old-school Commander hits like Cyclonic Rift, quirky but powerful cards like Cloudstone Curio, and alternate art versions that might make you feel like you're 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

$47.99 save 40%
$28.99 at Best Buy

I've picked up a few sleeves myself, mainly for a shot at Anime Borderless Bruvac, but also because I can't resist reprint sets. At $5 a pack, especially when they include Shock Lands and cards with infinite combo potential, there's no need to justify the purchase.

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 buys, the Fallout Commander Deck – Science! is on sale for $33.99. That's $26 off retail, and it includes one of the better face Commanders from Universes Beyond: Dogmeat, Ever Loyal, who floods the board with Junk tokens when equipped or enchanted. In my opinion, this deck is an underrated engine, featuring cards like Radstorm and Feral Ghoul, which sound like punk album 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

While I'm usually indifferent to playmats, these Mana 8 stitched-edge ones are stunning. At $16.49, they offer dramatic flair without breaking the bank like a new Commander deck would. The Lotus design is quietly perfect.

MTG: First Look at Cards From Tarkir: Dragonstorm

While Magic: The Gathering's collaborations with franchises like Final Fantasy and Spider-Man are currently stealing the show, the next set, Tarkir: Dragonstorm, is on the horizon. This set returns to the plane of Tarkir, and we have an exclusive first look at five cards that are likely to be popular at draft tables next month. (The expansion is now available for pre-order 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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