Pre-Order Guide for Magic: The Gathering – Tarkir: Dragonstorm

Tarkir: Dragonstorm, possibly one of the most epic names for a Magic: The Gathering expansion since the days of Aether Revolt, is set to make its grand entrance on April 11. Just as the name hints, this fresh set revisits Tarkir, a world where dragons coexist with five rival houses, each boasting its own set of beliefs and tumultuous yet sometimes friendly ties to these mythical beasts.

For those eager to jump in, pre-orders are open online in all the usual formats, though the popularity of certain items might lead to fluctuations in availability.

Unlike some past expansions, Tarkir: Dragonstorm is not launching with a Starter Kit. However, for newcomers to Magic: The Gathering, Commander Decks are definitely the way to start. These decks come packed with 100 cards already built for you, including 98 regular non-foil cards, two unique traditional foil Commander cards, and a couple of surprise cards sourced from Collector Booster Packs. Each Commander Deck spotlights a different house or terrain from Tarkir, such as the Jeskai or Abzan.

If you’re interested, single Commander Decks can be pre-ordered on Amazon for $44.99 a piece. Alternatively, you can go all-in and snag a complete set of all five decks for $224.99.

There’s also a $53.99 bundle available, perfect for those wanting to dive deeper. The Tarkir: Dragonstorm bundle has you set up with nine 14-card Play Booster packs, a special foil alternate-art card, 40 Basic Land cards, and a Spindown life-counter die. A great way to bulk up your collection with the varied cards of this new set, and you can grab it for pre-order on Amazon right now.

When it comes to growing any Magic: The Gathering collection, Play Boosters are typically your best bet. For this new set, the Play Boosters are packed in 30-pack boxes available for pre-order at $164.99 on Amazon. Each 14-card pack offers a nice assortment: one rare or Mythic rare, three uncommons, and seven commons, topped off with a Land card, a traditional foil card, and one card of a random rarity. Plus, each pack guarantees a traditional foil card.

For those hunting for the coolest alternate-art cards, the Collector Booster packs are your go-to. Available in boxes of 12 packs for $299.99 on Amazon, each Collector Booster pack features 15 Magic: The Gathering cards and a foil double-sided token. Inside, you’ll find two foil and two non-foil rare or Mythic rare cards, eight foil common or uncommon cards, a Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander card, and a Land card.