Magic: The Gathering Secrets of Strixhaven Theme Deck (Styles May Vary)

You can begin your second year studies very soon! The official global tabletop release is scheduled for April 24, 2026!

Competitive Giocatori 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.

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).

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 Giocatori to calculate actual algebra for effects like the card draw on Mathemagics.
• Social Giocatori 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.

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.

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 Collezionabili within Collector Boosters.

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 Giocatori 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.