Features
- Cozy up with a good book—Paging all bookworms! This spell-bound bundle is studiously stuffed with all the extra credit any honors student could want. Buried in its pages you’ll find Collector Boosters, Play Boosters, Foil promo cards, a special Spindown, and more!
- Face your greatest test yet—The hallowed halls of Strixhaven welcome you back to school! Choose your college of magical study and expand your education in the greater world of Arcavios as you stand against mysterious threats plaguing the plane
- 2 Foil borderless promo cards—Open 1 Codex Booster containing 2 of 6 possible promo cards featuring Borderless art and a gleaming Traditional Foil treatment
- Mystical archive card in every booster—Check out Instant or Sorcery spells from throughout the ages with striking new art and showcase frames; you’ll find 1 in every Play Booster and 3–4 in each Collector Booster
- 2 Boosters full of rare academic discoveries—Discover additional delights in the back of the stacks with 2 Collector Boosters. Each pack may contain exclusive card styles, including special foil treatments or even a Serialized Headliner card
- 6 Boosters for playing with friends—Play Boosters are the best way to explore what Magic has to offer; they're perfect for building decks, playing games with friends, and are tons of fun to open
- 20 Foil lands & exclusive spindown—With every Codex Bundle you’ll also get 20 Traditional Foil basic lands for building decks, plus a special die to track your life total
- NOTE: Cards shown are examples of this set and not guaranteed pulls.
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The Final Exam: The Graduation Initiative
Graduation isn't the end, it's just the beginning. Secrets of Strixhaven takes you beyond the hallowed halls of the university to explore the real-world application of magic across the plane of Arcavios. Releasing on April 24, 2026, join iconic graduates like Dina, Rootha, and Quintorius as they apply their magical education to mysterious off-campus threats and the arrival of the school's first class of interplanar students via the Omenpaths.
Dean's List Acquisitions: A Product for Every Student
Whether you are pursuing a master's in Commander or starting your first semester in Standard, there is a specialized product for your mission. The Secrets of Strixhaven main set (SOS) features 305 cards in Play Boosters, with the Collector Booster numbering expanding up to 362 cards to include specialized borderless and extended-art treatments. The set is supported by the Mystical Archive (SOA), a legendary bonus sheet containing 195 unique spell variants, and a curated list of 10 Special Guests (SPG).
Theoretical Mastery: Command the Arcane with New Mechanics
Put your knowledge to the test with mechanics designed for high-impact spellslinging. Harness the return of Magecraft, rewarding you for every instant or sorcery you cast or copy, and utilize the Learn/Lesson pair to access an academic toolbox from your sideboard. Experience the high-stakes return of Miracle, spearheaded by Lorehold, the Historian, who allows you to cast your first-drawn spells for just two generic mana. For the truly ambitious, master Mathemagics and calculate your path to victory with exponential card draw of 2X .
Extra Credit: Exclusive Promos and Legendary Finds
Every honors student deserves a reward! The Codex Bundle offers the ultimate incentive, containing a special "Codex Booster" with two of six possible borderless foil promos, including a mysterious archaic-art Sol Ring and a full cycle of college-themed Talismans (Conviction, Creativity, Curiosity, Hierarchy, and Resilience). Standard Bundles include an alternate-art traditional foil Wisdom of Ages promo, while the Omens of Chaos graphic novel offers an exclusive Command Tower.
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Order Attributes
| UPC | 195166318097 |
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General
| Brand Name | Wizards of the Coast |
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| Vendor Part Number | WCMGSOSSBUN |
| GameStop Exclusive | false |
Fandom
| Franchise | Magic: The Gathering |
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Dimension
| Product Length | 7.36 |
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| Product Width | 3.46 |
| Product Height | 6.49 |
| Product Unit of Measure | in |
| Product Weight | 1.76 |
| Product Weight Unit of Measure | lbs |
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Secrets of Strixhaven be released?
You can begin your second year studies very soon! The official global tabletop release is scheduled for April 24, 2026!
What are the top chase cards in the set?
Competitive players and collectors alike should keep a close eye on the Elder Dragon Lorehold, the Historian, a powerful mythic creature that brings the Miracle mechanic back to the forefront of gameplay.
How many cards are in the Secrets of Strixhaven set?
The main Secrets of Strixhaven (SOS) expansion features a total of 305 cards, which are numbered SOS 1 through 305. In addition to the primary set, you will find several exciting subsets to collect, including 65 unique instants and sorceries in the second round of the Mystical Archive (numbered SOA 1–65), 10 high-power Special Guest reprints (numbered SPG 149–158), and a dedicated group of cards found in the preconstructed Commander decks (SOC).
Are there new gameplay mechanics I should know about?
The set features a mix of returning fan-favorites and complex new designs.
- The Miracle keyword returns on cards like Lorehold, the Historian, letting you cast powerful spells for a fraction of their cost if they are the first card you draw in a turn.
- The Quandrix college introduces Exponential Scaling, requiring players to calculate actual algebra for effects like the card draw on Mathemagics.
- Social players will enjoy the Pick-Two Draft format featured in the Draft Night box, which speeds up the draft process for groups of four.
Additionally, the Ward protection mechanic remains an evergreen keyword to keep your most valuable creatures safe from opposing spells.
What is the story behind this expansion?
The story of Secrets of Strixhaven moves beyond the classroom and into off-campus life on the plane of Arcavios. This Second Year follows our favorite protagonists Dina, Killian Lu, Quintorius Kand, Rootha Squallheart, and Zimone as they graduate and begin practicing their specialized magic in the wider world. To dive deeper into the lore, a new novel titled Strixhaven: Omens of Chaos by Hugo Award-winning author Seanan McGuire accompanies the set, following a new class of students arriving at the university through the interplanar Omenpaths.
What are Silver Scroll foils?
The Silver Scroll foil treatment is a stunning, parchment-like effect returning from the Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth holiday release. In this set, it is exclusively used for the Japanese language versions of the Mystical Archive cards, which can be found as high-end collectibles within Collector Boosters.
What products are included in the Secrets of Strixhaven lineup?
There is a wide variety of ways to play and discover the Secrets of Strixhaven:
Magic: The Gathering Secrets of Strixhaven Codex Bundle: A premium new product that includes 2 Collector Boosters, 6 Play Boosters, 20 traditional foil lands, and a special "Codex Booster" featuring 2 of 6 possible foil borderless promo cards, such as the Talisman cycle or Sol Ring.
Magic: The Gathering Secrets of Strixhaven Commander Decks: Five ready-to-play 100-card decks themed after the five college houses—Lorehold Spirit, Prismari Artistry, Quandrix Unlimited, Silverquill Influence, and Witherbloom Pestilence—each featuring 12 brand-new cards.
Magic: The Gathering Secrets of Strixhaven Collector Booster Box: These boxes contain 12 premium boosters and are the ultimate way to add unique card styles, special foils, and potential serialized cards to your collection.
Magic: The Gathering Secrets of Strixhaven Draft Night Box: This "party in a box" is designed for four players to participate in a fast-paced Pick-Two draft format and contains 12 Play Boosters, a Collector Booster for the winner, and 90 basic lands.
Magic: The Gathering Secrets of Strixhaven Bundle: A set containing 9 Play Boosters, 30 basic lands (15 foil, 15 nonfoil), an oversized spindown life counter, and a traditional foil Wisdom of Ages promo card with bundle-exclusive alternate art.
Magic: The Gathering Secrets of Strixhaven Play Booster Box: These are the standard packs for drafting and collecting, containing 30 boosters with at least one traditional foil and a guaranteed Mystical Archive card in every single pack.