Get ready to start your engines and crew your vehicles as Wizards of the Coast draws inspiration from professional racing for the latest Magic: The Gathering expansion, Aetherdrift. With its aesthetics reminiscent of Tron, Aetherdrift introduces numerous artifact vehicles and two exciting new mechanics: "Speed" and "Exhaust." This multiversal expansion weaves together existing Magic planes, with the thrilling "Death Race" spanning Avishkar, Amonkhet, and Muraganda.
For those new to Magic: The Gathering or seasoned players alike, visiting your local game shop is the best way to dive into the world of Aetherdrift. Not only can you pick up booster packs and event exclusives like Prerelease Sets, but it's also the perfect place to ask questions and learn about the various expansions and game modes available.
For those looking to buy in bulk, the retail giants have a variety of options for preordering the Aetherdrift expansion, set to release on February 14. Below, you'll find everything you can preorder from the MTG Aetherdrift expansion:
0$299.98 save 9%$272.99 at Amazon
0$159.93 save 10%$144.44 at Amazon
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0$53.99 save 8%$49.44 at Amazon
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For a detailed breakdown of what's included in each Aetherdrift product, read on.
You have two options for bulk-buying Aetherdrift boosters: a Play Booster Box containing 30 Play Booster Packs, or the more expensive Collector Booster Box containing 12 Collector Booster Packs. Both types of Booster Boxes come with foil “Box Topper” cards.
012 Aetherdrift Collector Boosters, with 15 MTG cards in each pack + 2-card Box Topper$299.98 save 9%$272.99 at Amazon
030 Aetherdrift Play Boosters, with 14 MTG cards and 1 Token or Art card in each pack + 2-card Box Topper$159.93 save 10%$144.44 at Amazon
If you're looking to start collecting cards for a new or upgraded deck, Play Boosters are your best bet. Note that previous Play Booster Boxes for recent expansions like Duskmourn contained 36 Play Boosters, whereas Aetherdrift only includes 30. For those interested in alternate art and Mythic foils, the Collector Box is a worthwhile investment.
The Aetherdrift MTG expansion comes with two Commander Decks, both available for preorder. Commander Decks are ready-to-play for the increasingly popular Commander game mode, which allows for multiplayer fun. These decks are a cost-effective way to get 100 cards you can start playing with right away, making them an ideal entry point for Magic beginners. Each pre-constructed deck includes a foil commander and a set of cards designed to work well together, along with a Collector Booster Sample Pack.
01 ready-to-play Living Energy Aetherdrift MTG Commander Deck (100 cards), a 2-card Collector Booster Sample Pack, 10 double-sided tokens, and 1 deck box$45.94 at Amazon
01 ready-to-play Eternal Might Aetherdrift MTG Commander Deck (100 cards), a 2-card Collector Booster Sample Pack, 10 double-sided tokens, and 1 deck box$47.99 at Amazon
The first Aetherdrift Commander is Saheeli, Radiant Creator, a Human Artificer leading an Energy-oriented Red/Green/Blue deck called "Living Energy." The second Commander is Temmet, Naktamun's Will, heading up a Zombie-oriented Black/Blue/White deck called "Eternal Might." Both Commander Decks are available for around $50, with a bundle including two copies of each Deck available for $180. You can check out the full Commander Decklists here to see exactly what you're getting.
Bundles are a type of MTG product that typically include a mix of booster packs, land cards, and fun accessories. The "flagship" bundle for Aetherdrift, aptly named the "Finish Line" bundle, leans into the expansion's racing theme and is currently priced at $80. It includes:
1$79.99 at Amazon
The other Aetherdrift Bundle, currently on sale for just under $50, includes:
0$53.99 save 8%$49.44 at Amazon
015 MTG cards and 1 Traditional Foil double-sided token$24.99 at Amazon
You can pick up Collector’s Boosters from Amazon for about $25, while Play Boosters are available at retailers like GameStop. For individual booster packs, I highly recommend visiting your local game store.
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0$189.00 save 22%$146.95 at Amazon
0$144.99 at Amazon
We're well into Magic: The Gathering's release schedule for 2025, with Innistrad: Remastered already on the shelves and Aetherdrift soon to follow. What are you most excited about from MTG this year?