Magic: The Gathering’s latest set features fan-favourite legends from across the Multiverse for players new and current
8 November, 2024 — Wizards of the Coast today launched prerelease events for Foundations, the latest set for the world-renowned trading card game, Magic: The Gathering (MTG). Foundations showcases powerful new and returning cards from Magic’s storied history, offering a quintessential play experience and the perfect entry point to join the Gathering. Foundations will be released for MTG Arena on November 12 and for tabletop on 15 November.
The best of Magic, all in one place
Foundations is the classic Magic you know and love, modernised for a new era of play. Longtime fans will appreciate the return of beloved cards and artists while new players are introduced to the very best from the Multiverse’s expansive collection of Planeswalkers, Lands and Legends! No matter the playstyle or experience level, Foundations has something for past, present and future players!
Begin a new journey
From those joining the Gathering for the first time to veteran Multiverse dwellers, Foundations offers a special lineup for everyone to make the most of their collector experience:
- The Beginner Box is where the journey begins! This includes all the essentials for a quintessential Magic experience, including two different decks with hands-on guided play, a reference booklet, special Foundations playmats and bonus packs for easy jump-in play with a friend.
- The Starter Collection is the best entry point for collectors! This box contains over 350 staple cards for all colours and playstyles to bolster both beginner and expert-level decks, containing tutorials and expert recommendations.
- Foundations Jumpstart Boosters for instant play. All it takes to build a deck is to shuffle two together, and with a themed collection of 20 cards for Foundations, the combinations are limitless!
- Play Boosters and Collector Boosters for delving deeper into Foundations and discovering all that Magic has to offer. Whether it’s drafting packs with friends using Play Boosters or pulling the most stunning art cards exclusively from Collector Boosters, players will be able to expand their collection in style.
A timeless Magic collector’s experience
See Magic at its finest with a collection of stunning treatments coming to Foundations, starring iconic Planeswalkers, memorable locations and stories from across its thirty-year history. Boasting 70 borderless cards, including special vanish treatment Eclipse Mana Foil cards, players can dive into the essential collector’s experience by getting their hands on new and reprinted cards available only in Collector Boosters.
Special Guests are also featured in Foundations, with 10 cards featuring the very best of past Booster Fun card treatments illustrated by fan-favourite artists.
Players can also get their hands on unique Japan Showcase cards, with 51 cards new and old to be found in Collector Boosters, and vibrant Anime cards where one will be available in each Foundations Jumpstart pack.
Magic The Gathering: Foundations includes Beginner Boxes, Starter Collections, Play Boosters, Collector Boosters, Foundations Jumpstart Boosters, Prerelease Packs, and Bundles. For more information, visit: https://magic.wizards.com/en/products/foundations.
About Magic: The Gathering
Magic: The Gathering’s compelling characters, fantastic worlds, and deep strategic gameplay have entertained and delighted fans for more than 30 years. Fans can experience Magic through the tabletop trading card game, the digital game Magic: The Gathering Arena, a New York Times bestselling novel, and a critically acclaimed comic book series. With more than 50 million fans to date, Magic is a worldwide phenomenon published in more than 150 countries.
About Wizards of the Coast
Wizards of the Coast, a division of Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS), develops legendary games that inspire creativity, spark passions, forge friendships and foster communities around a lifetime love of games. Wizards delivers compelling experiences for gamers across tabletop and digital gaming through its best-known franchises MAGIC: THE GATHERING and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS and Hasbro’s unparalleled portfolio of approximately 1,500 brands. With headquarters in Renton, Washington and studios in Austin, Montreal, Raleigh and Renton; Wizards is dedicated to fostering world-class talent to create unforgettable play experienceson all platforms. To learn more about Wizards, please visit our Company website and social channels (@Wizards on Twitter and LinkedIn).
About Hasbro
Hasbro is a leading toy and game company whose mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. Hasbro delivers engaging brand experiences for global audiences through toys, consumer products, gaming and entertainment, with a portfolio of iconic brands including MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, Hasbro Gaming, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH and PEPPA PIG, as well as premier partner brands. Hasbro is guided by our Purpose to create joy and community for all people around the world, one game, one toy, one story at a time. For more than a decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute and one of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S. by the Civic 50. For more information, visit https://corporate.hasbro.com.
