Magic: The Gathering Booster Packs on Sale at Best Buy

I’m not usually one to get excited about Magic: The Gathering deals unless they involve significant discounts or a chance to snag some elusive chase cards without having to trade away my precious 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 stylish stitched-edge playmats. Remember, like all DotD discounts, this offer is only valid for today, so don't miss out on grabbing those budget-friendly boosters. Let’s dive into the details of what’s on offer and my recommendations for what to pick 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 talk about Foundations. This set doesn't aim to impress with tales of haunted mansions or squirrel uprisings. Instead, it focuses on being playable, understandable, and shockingly welcoming. This is crucial, especially as we're on the cusp of exciting collaborations like Marvel and Final Fantasy through Universes Beyond. New players will be diving into the multiverse with zero context, so a solid on-ramp like Foundations is 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 a complete newcomer to Magic, the Foundations Beginner Box is your best bet. It's a more effective teacher than most humans I've seen trying to explain the game over a kitchen table. With pre-constructed decks, visual aids, and a guided tutorial, it's incredibly user-friendly. The Foundations Bundle is also worth considering, currently priced at $42.49. That's below market price and packed with boosters and accessories. It's a 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

Next up is Aetherdrift, perfect for players who read cards like Blasphemous Act and thought, "but what if we went even bigger?" The Aetherdrift Bundle is now just $34.99, a hefty $16 discount off the regular price. It includes some of the most wild red spells and flashy threats to hit Standard recently, like Marauding Mako (Magic's version of an irate landshark) and Momentum Breaker, a powerful tool in mono-black aggressive Pixie decks. Yes, that's a real thing now.

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 eyeing Rise of the Dark Realms with its new Borderless treatment, and Sire of Seven Deaths, the Eldrazi with seven keywords that seems designed to cause rules headaches. Don't overlook Banner of Kinship, which can turn your Goblin deck into a math quiz your opponent never prepared 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

Ravnica Remastered is also part of this sale. You can grab a Ravnica Remastered Draft Booster Sleeve for $4.99 (down from $6.99), which is one of the most affordable ways to chase after format staples like Crypt Ghast, Spark Double, and Divine Visitation. It's a great deal 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

0 $26.99 save 33% $17.99 at Best Buy

I have a soft spot for Ravnica sets. I've always loved the guild mechanics, and Ravnica Remastered is like Wizards throwing all the best parts into a nostalgic blender. You get a mix of classic Commander hits like Cyclonic Rift, quirky yet powerful tech like Cloudstone Curio, and alternate art versions that will either delight you or make you wonder if you're playing Magic or flipping through lost anime concept art.

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 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 come loaded with 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 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 comes with one of the best face Commanders from Universes Beyond: Dogmeat, Ever Loyal, who floods the board with Junk tokens when built around equipment and auras. In my opinion, 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'm usually indifferent to playmats, but these Mana 8 stitched-edge ones are truly stunning. At $16.49, they offer dramatic flair without breaking the bank like a new commander deck would. I think the Lotus design is quietly perfect.

MTG: First Look at Cards From Tarkir: Dragonstorm

While Magic: The Gathering's major crossovers with the likes of Final Fantasy and Spider-Man might be grabbing headlines, the next set in the lineup, Tarkir: Dragonstorm, is already on the horizon. This set returns to Magic's own plane of Tarkir, and we've got an exclusive first look at five cards that I believe will be making waves at the draft table next month. (The expansion is now available for preorder on Amazon).

Magic: The Gathering - 5 New Cards from Tarkir: Dragonstorm

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Flip through the gallery above to see all five cards, and read on for insights from Wizards of the Coast about their design and the set as a whole.