I don’t usually get excited about Magic: The Gathering deals unless they involve substantial discounts or a chance to pick up chase cards without sacrificing my fetch lands. However, the current Best Buy Deal of the Day has genuinely piqued my interest, and it's not just the allure of shiny foils and stitched-edge playmats. As with all DotD discounts, this offer is limited to today only, so it's wise to grab those cheap boosters while you can. Let's explore what's on offer and what I recommend picking up.

MTG Discounts on Foundations, Aetherdrift, and More

Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Foundations Bundle

$49.99 save 15%
$42.49 at Best Buy

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

$10.49 save 29%
$7.49 at Best Buy

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

$6.99 save 29%
$4.99 at Best Buy

Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Bundle

$50.99 save 31%
$34.99 at Best Buy

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

$26.99 save 33%
$17.99 at Best Buy

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

$47.99 save 40%
$28.99 at Best Buy

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

$59.99 save 43%
$33.99 at Best Buy

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

$24.99 save 34%
$16.49 at Best Buy

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

$24.99 save 34%
$16.49 at Best Buy

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

$24.99 save 34%
$16.49 at Best Buy

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

$24.99 save 34%
$16.49 at Best Buy

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

$24.99 save 34%
$16.49 at Best Buy

Let's delve into the Foundations set. This set doesn't aim to captivate with tales of haunted mansions or squirrel-led uprisings. Instead, it focuses on being playable, readable, and remarkably welcoming. This is significant, especially with the upcoming Marvel and Final Fantasy collaborations through Universes Beyond. New players will be introduced to the multiverse without context, making a solid on-ramp like Foundations essential.

Magic: The Gathering Foundations Bundle

Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Foundations Bundle

$49.99 save 15%
$42.49 at Best Buy

If you're new to Magic, the Foundations Beginner Box is an excellent starting point, outshining many human attempts at explaining the game at a kitchen table. It comes with pre-constructed decks, visual aids, and a guided tutorial, making it incredibly approachable. The Foundations Bundle, priced at $42.49, is below market value and packed with boosters and accessories. It's a great deal, especially considering Foundations will remain in Standard for five years, giving you ample time to grasp the intricacies of the game, like understanding what the stack is.

Magic: The Gathering Foundations Jumpstart Booster 2-Pack

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

$10.49 save 29%
$7.49 at Best Buy

Moving on to Aetherdrift, this set caters to those who thought Blasphemous Act was tame and wondered, "What if we went further?" The Aetherdrift Bundle is available for $34.99, a significant $16 off its regular price. It features some of the most daring red spells and flashy threats in recent Standard sets, including Marauding Mako, which could be described as Magic's version of an angry landshark, and Momentum Breaker, a mono-black tool popular in aggressive Pixie decks.

Magic: The Gathering Ravnica Remastered Draft Booster Sleeve

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

$6.99 save 29%
$4.99 at Best Buy

Foundations also boasts some appealing chase cards. Notable mentions include Rise of the Dark Realms with its new Borderless treatment, and Sire of Seven Deaths, the Eldrazi sporting seven keywords designed to challenge even seasoned players. Don't overlook Banner of Kinship, which transforms your Goblin deck into a formidable mathematical challenge for your opponent.

Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Bundle

Wizards of The Coast - Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Bundle

$50.99 save 31%
$34.99 at Best Buy

Yes, Ravnica Remastered is also part of this sale. You can purchase a Ravnica Remastered Draft Booster Sleeve for $4.99 (down from $6.99), which is one of the most cost-effective ways to pursue format staples like Crypt Ghast, Spark Double, and Divine Visitation. It's a great price for those looking to open bulk product or enjoy a sealed night with friends.

Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Collector Booster

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

$26.99 save 33%
$17.99 at Best Buy

Personally, I'm a fan of Ravnica sets. I've always been drawn to guild mechanics, and Ravnica Remastered feels like Wizards tossing all the best elements into a nostalgic mix. It includes classic Commander hits like Cyclonic Rift, innovative tech like Cloudstone Curio, and alternate art versions that might either enchant you or make you wonder if you're playing Magic or browsing through lost anime concept art.

Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Commander Deck - Living Energy

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

$47.99 save 40%
$28.99 at Best Buy

I've picked up a few sleeves myself, partly for a chance at Anime Borderless Bruvac, and partly because I lack impulse control when it comes to reprint sets. There's no need to justify $5 packs when they include Shock Lands and cards with infinite combo potential.

Magic: The Gathering Fallout Commander Deck - Science!

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

$59.99 save 43%
$33.99 at Best Buy

If you're building for Commander or just enjoying your collection of impulse buys, the Fallout Commander Deck – Science! is on sale for $33.99. That's a $26 discount off the retail price, and it features one of the best face Commanders from Universes Beyond: Dogmeat, Ever Loyal. This deck floods the board with Junk tokens when built around equipment and auras. In my opinion, it's an underrated engine, and you get to play cards like Radstorm and Feral Ghoul, which sound like B-side punk albums but are surprisingly effective in-game.

MTG: Ultra Pro Mana 8 Stitched Edge Playmats

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

$24.99 save 34%
$16.49 at Best Buy

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

$24.99 save 34%
$16.49 at Best Buy

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

$24.99 save 34%
$16.49 at Best Buy

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

$24.99 save 34%
$16.49 at Best Buy

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

$24.99 save 34%
$16.49 at Best Buy

I'm not usually one for playmats, but these Mana 8 stitched-edge ones are genuinely stunning. At $16.49, they offer dramatic style without breaking the bank like a new Commander deck would. The Lotus one, in particular, is subtly perfect.

MTG: First Look at Cards From Tarkir: Dragonstorm

While Magic: The Gathering's big crossovers with things like Final Fantasy and Spider-Man might be stealing the spotlight, the next set in the lineup, Tarkir: Dragonstorm, is approaching. It returns to Magic's own plane of Tarkir, and we have an exclusive first look at five cards expected to be popular at draft tables next month. (The expansion is available for preorder on Amazon).

Browse through the gallery below to see all five cards, and read on for insights from Wizards of the Coast about their design and the set as a whole.

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

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