Get ready to start your engines and crew your vehicles as Wizards of the Coast introduces the thrilling new Magic: The Gathering expansion, Aetherdrift. Drawing inspiration from the high-octane world of professional racing, Aetherdrift brings a futuristic aesthetic reminiscent of Tron, featuring a host of artifact vehicles and introducing two innovative mechanics: "Speed" and "Exhaust." This multiversal expansion spans across the planes of Avishkar, Amonkhet, and Muraganda, setting the stage for an epic "Death Race."
For those eager to dive into this new expansion, I highly recommend visiting your local game shop. Not only can you find booster packs and event exclusives like Prerelease Sets, but it's also the perfect place for newcomers to ask questions and learn more about the game's expansions and various modes.
If you're looking to buy in bulk, major retailers have you covered. Aetherdrift is set to release on February 14, and here's everything you can preorder:
Everything You Can Preorder from MTG Aetherdrift
Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Collector Booster Box
$299.98 save 9%
$272.99 at Amazon
Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Play Booster Box
$159.93 save 10%
$144.44 at Amazon
Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Commander Deck - Living Energy
$45.94 at Amazon
Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Commander Deck - Eternal Might
$47.99 at Amazon
Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Finish Line Bundle
$79.99 at Amazon
Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Bundle
$53.99 save 8%
$49.44 at Amazon
Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Collector Booster
$24.99 at Amazon
For a detailed breakdown of what's included in each Aetherdrift product, continue reading below.
Aetherdrift Booster Boxes
You have two options for bulk-buying Aetherdrift boosters: a Play Booster Box containing 30 Play Booster Packs, or the pricier Collector Booster Box with 12 Collector Booster Packs. Both types of Booster Boxes come with foil "Box Topper" cards.
Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Collector Booster Box
12 Aetherdrift Collector Boosters, with 15 MTG cards in each pack + 2-card Box Topper
$299.98 save 9%
$272.99 at Amazon
Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Play Booster Box
30 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 collect cards for a new or upgraded deck, Play Boosters are the way to go. However, note that previous Play Booster Boxes for recent expansions like Duskmourn contained 36 Play Boosters instead of just 30. If you're after alternate art and Mythic foils, the Collector Box might be worth the extra investment.
Aetherdrift Commander Decks
Aetherdrift introduces two Commander Decks, both available for preorder. Commander Decks are ready-to-play for the popular Commander game mode, which supports multiplayer. They're a cost-effective way to get 100 cards you can start playing with immediately, making them ideal for Magic beginners. Each deck comes with a foil commander, a set of synergistic cards, and a Collector Booster Sample Pack.
Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Commander Deck - Living Energy
1 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
Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Commander Deck - Eternal Might
1 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 called "Eternal Might." Both Commander Decks are available for around $50, with a bundle including two copies of each deck also available for $180. You can check out the full Commander Decklists here to know exactly what you're getting.
Aetherdrift Bundles
Bundles typically include a mix of booster packs, land cards, and accessories. The "flagship" bundle for Aetherdrift, called the "Finish Line" bundle, is priced at $80 and includes:
- 2 Collector Boosters
- 6 Play Boosters
- 3 Extended-Art Cards (alternative art exclusive to the Finish Line bundle)
- 2 Foil Box Topper Cards
- 20 Foil Land Cards, including 5 Full-Art Land Cards
- 1 Foil Card Storage Box
- 1 Special Spindown Life Counter
- 5 Mana Symbol Stickers
- 2 Reference Cards
Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Finish Line Bundle
$79.99 at Amazon
The other Aetherdrift Bundle, currently on sale for under $50, includes:
- 9 Aetherdrift MTG Play Boosters
- 1 Traditional Foil Alt-Art Card
- 40 Land Cards (20 foil, 20 nonfoil)
- 1 Spindown Life Counter
- 1 Card Storage Box
- 2 Reference Cards
Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Bundle
$53.99 save 8%
$49.44 at Amazon
Individual Aetherdrift Booster Packs
Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Collector Booster
15 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.
Discover More Magic: The Gathering Expansions
Innistrad Remastered: Play Booster Box
$185.64 at Amazon
Duskmourn: House of Horror Play Booster Box
$146.94 at Amazon
Bloomburrow: Play Booster Box
$139.99 at Amazon
Foundations: Play Booster Box
$189.00 save 22%
$146.95 at Amazon
Phyrexia: All Will Be One Set Booster Box
$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 join it. What are you most looking forward to from MTG this year?
