Magic: The Gathering Foundations releases today to usher in a new era of play

15 November, 2024 — Wizards of the Coast today released Foundations, the latest Magic: The Gathering set which will pave the way for Standard play until 2029! 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.

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.

Learn to Play with Magic Academy: Foundations

Magic Academy makes learning to play easy, fun, and accessible! This is a brand-new event that we plan to run to help new players dive into Magic. These events provide you with the knowledge and the tools to start playing the game, with Foundations products being a particularly great starting point.

If you have a friend who wants to play Magic, take them to your local game store's Magic Academy events! Stores may provide special Ajani Community Tutor pins to experienced and friendly players at their discretion. For more details, contact your local game store!

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.

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