I’m not usually one to get excited about Magic: The Gathering deals, but the current Best Buy Deal of the Day is genuinely intriguing. It's not just the allure of shiny foils and stylish stitched-edge playmats that's got me hooked; these discounts are substantial and worth jumping on before they expire at the end of today. Let's explore the offerings and what I'd recommend snagging.

MTG Discounts on Foundations, Aetherdrift, and More

Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Foundations Bundle

1 $49.99 save 15% $42.49 at Best Buy

Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Foundations Jumpstart Booster 2-Pack

0 $10.49 save 29% $7.49 at Best Buy

Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Ravnica Remastered Draft Booster Sleeve

0 $6.99 save 29% $4.99 at Best Buy

Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Bundle

0 $50.99 save 31% $34.99 at Best Buy

Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Collector Booster

0 $26.99 save 33% $17.99 at Best Buy

Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Commander Deck - Living Energy

0 $47.99 save 40% $28.99 at Best Buy

Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Fallout Commander Deck - Science!

1 $59.99 save 43% $33.99 at Best Buy

Ultra PRO - Mana 8 - Stitched Edge Playmat - Plains for Magic: The Gathering

0 $24.99 save 34% $16.49 at Best Buy

Ultra PRO - Mana 8 - Stitched Edge Playmat - Mountain for Magic: The Gathering

0 $24.99 save 34% $16.49 at Best Buy

Ultra PRO - Mana 8 - Stitched Edge Playmat - Forest for Magic: The Gathering

0 $24.99 save 34% $16.49 at Best Buy

Ultra PRO - Mana 8 - Stitched Edge Playmat - Island for Magic: The Gathering

0 $24.99 save 34% $16.49 at Best Buy

Ultra PRO - Mana 8 - Stitched Edge Playmat - Lotus for Magic: The Gathering

0 $24.99 save 34% $16.49 at Best Buy

Let's start with Foundations. This set isn't about thrilling stories of haunted mansions or squirrel-led uprisings. Instead, it's designed to be playable, readable, and incredibly welcoming, which is crucial as we approach the Marvel and Final Fantasy collaborations through Universes Beyond. Foundations provides a solid entry point for new players, which is essential as they enter the multiverse without prior context.

Magic: The Gathering Foundations Bundle

Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Foundations Bundle

1 $49.99 save 15% $42.49 at Best Buy

For complete beginners, the Foundations Beginner Box is a superior learning tool compared to many attempts at kitchen table explanations. It comes with pre-constructed decks, visual aids, and a guided tutorial, making it exceptionally approachable. The Foundations Bundle, at a discounted $42.49, offers excellent value below market price, packed with boosters and accessories. Given that Foundations will remain in Standard for five years, it provides ample time to master the game's intricacies, like understanding the stack.

Magic: The Gathering Foundations Jumpstart Booster 2-Pack

Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Foundations Jumpstart Booster 2-Pack

0 $10.49 save 29% $7.49 at Best Buy

Moving on to Aetherdrift, this set appeals to those who relish cards like *Blasphemous Act* but crave even more chaos. The Aetherdrift Bundle, now at $34.99—a $16 discount—features some of the wildest red spells and standout threats recently introduced to Standard. Cards like Marauding Mako, essentially a landshark with anger issues, and Momentum Breaker, a powerful mono-black card popular in aggressive Pixie decks, are highlights.

Magic: The Gathering Ravnica Remastered Draft Booster Sleeve

Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Ravnica Remastered Draft Booster Sleeve

0 $6.99 save 29% $4.99 at Best Buy

Foundations also boasts some highly sought-after chase cards. Rise of the Dark Realms, with its new Borderless treatment, and Sire of Seven Deaths, the Eldrazi with seven keywords, are notable mentions. Banner of Kinship can turn your Goblin deck into an unexpected math challenge for opponents.

Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Bundle

Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Bundle

0 $50.99 save 31% $34.99 at Best Buy

Ravnica Remastered is also part of this sale. The Ravnica Remastered Draft Booster Sleeve is available for $4.99, down from $6.99, offering one of the most affordable ways to chase format staples like Crypt Ghast, Spark Double, and Divine Visitation. It's perfect for bulk opening or enhancing a sealed night with friends.

Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Collector Booster

Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Collector Booster

0 $26.99 save 33% $17.99 at Best Buy

As a fan of Ravnica sets, I'm drawn to the guild mechanics, and Ravnica Remastered feels like Wizards has thrown all the best elements into one nostalgic mix. You'll find old-school Commander favorites like **Cyclonic Rift**, unique tech like **Cloudstone Curio**, and alternate art versions that could either delight you or make you wonder if you're playing Magic or flipping through anime concept art.

Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Commander Deck - Living Energy

Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Commander Deck - Living Energy

0 $47.99 save 40% $28.99 at Best Buy

I've picked up a few sleeves myself, partly for the chance at Anime Borderless Bruvac and partly because I can't resist reprint sets. At $5 per pack, including Shock Lands and cards with infinite combo potential, they're a steal.

Magic: The Gathering Fallout Commander Deck - Science!

Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Fallout Commander Deck - Science!

1 $59.99 save 43% $33.99 at Best Buy

For those building Commander decks or indulging in impulse buys, the Fallout Commander Deck – Science! is on sale for $33.99, a $26 discount. It features Dogmeat, Ever Loyal, a standout face Commander from Universes Beyond, perfect for decks leveraging equipment and auras. With cards like Radstorm and Feral Ghoul, this deck is an underrated engine and fun to play.

MTG: Ultra Pro Mana 8 Stitched Edge Playmats

Ultra PRO - Mana 8 - Stitched Edge Playmat - Plains for Magic: The Gathering

0 $24.99 save 34% $16.49 at Best Buy

Ultra PRO - Mana 8 - Stitched Edge Playmat - Mountain for Magic: The Gathering

0 $24.99 save 34% $16.49 at Best Buy

Ultra PRO - Mana 8 - Stitched Edge Playmat - Forest for Magic: The Gathering

0 $24.99 save 34% $16.49 at Best Buy

Ultra PRO - Mana 8 - Stitched Edge Playmat - Island for Magic: The Gathering

0 $24.99 save 34% $16.49 at Best Buy

Ultra PRO - Mana 8 - Stitched Edge Playmat - Lotus for Magic: The Gathering

0 $24.99 save 34% $16.49 at Best Buy

While I'm usually indifferent to playmats, the Mana 8 stitched-edge ones are striking. At $16.49 each, they're stylish without breaking the bank. The Lotus design, in particular, is subtly perfect.

MTG: First Look at Cards From Tarkir: Dragonstorm

While crossovers with franchises like Final Fantasy and Spider-Man are currently in the spotlight, Tarkir: Dragonstorm is on the horizon, returning to Magic's own plane of Tarkir. Here's an exclusive first look at five cards we'll likely see at the draft table next month. The set is available for preorder on Amazon.

Magic: The Gathering - 5 New Cards from Tarkir: Dragonstorm

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Flip through the gallery above to see all five cards, and stay tuned for insights from Wizards of the Coast on their design and the overall set.