Get ready to start your engines and crew your vehicles as Wizards of the Coast introduces the exhilarating new Magic: The Gathering expansion, Aetherdrift. Drawing inspiration from the high-octane world of professional racing, Aetherdrift brings a futuristic aesthetic reminiscent of Tron, complete with a fleet of artifact vehicles. This expansion introduces two innovative mechanics, "Speed" and "Exhaust," adding a thrilling dynamic to your gameplay. Aetherdrift is also a multiversal adventure, with the "Death Race" spanning across the planes of Avishkar, Amonkhet, and Muraganda.
For those new to the world of Magic: The Gathering or seasoned players eager to explore new content, visiting your local game shop is a must. These stores offer booster packs and event exclusives, such as Prerelease Sets, and are perfect for asking questions and learning more about the latest expansions and game modes.
For those looking to buy in bulk, major retailers have you covered. Aetherdrift is set to launch on February 14, and you can preorder the following products from Amazon:
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For a detailed breakdown of what each Aetherdrift product includes, continue reading below:
You have two options for bulk-buying Aetherdrift boosters: the Play Booster Box, which contains 30 Play Booster Packs, and the pricier Collector Booster Box, which includes 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
For those looking to quickly build or upgrade a deck, Play Boosters are a great choice. However, it's worth noting that recent expansions like Duskmourn offered 36 Play Boosters per box, whereas Aetherdrift contains only 30. If you're interested in alternate art and Mythic foils, the Collector Box might be worth the extra investment.
The Aetherdrift expansion comes with two new Commander Decks, both available for preorder. Commander Decks are ready-to-play and ideal for the popular Commander game mode, which supports multiplayer games. These decks provide an affordable way to get started with 100 cards that work well together, perfect for beginners. Each deck includes a foil commander and a Collector Booster Sample Pack for added value.
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, leading an Energy-oriented Red/Green/Blue deck called "Living Energy." The second Commander is Temmet, Naktamun’s Will, heading a Zombie-oriented Black/Blue/White deck named "Eternal Might." Both decks are available for around $50, with a bundle option including two copies of each deck for $180. You can view the full Commander Decklists here to see exactly what you're getting.
Bundles are a great way to get a mix of booster packs, land cards, and fun accessories. The "flagship" bundle for Aetherdrift, called the "Finish Line" bundle, is priced at $80 and includes:
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The other Aetherdrift Bundle, available for just under $50, includes:
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015 MTG cards and 1 Traditional Foil double-sided token$24.99 at Amazon
You can purchase 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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As we progress through Magic: The Gathering's 2025 release schedule, with Innistrad: Remastered already on the shelves and Aetherdrift soon to follow, what are you most excited about from MTG this year?