In this issue:
Secrets of Strixhaven Early-Access Event
This Wednesday, April 15, a group of Magic streamers, competitors, and other visiting scholars will get early access to Secrets of Strixhaven on MTG Arena. You can catch their live gameplay via YouTube and Twitch to see the set in action before its official release!
Secrets of Strixhaven Event Schedule
The release of Secrets of Strixhaven brings a wide array of new events, so we have created a detailed syllabus for you to reference throughout this term. The Secrets of Strixhaven events page provides descriptive information on each event type along with a complete schedule of upcoming events.
Check out the schedule here.
Secrets of Strixhaven Welcome Deck Rewards
New Magic Multiverse Welcome Decks will arrive at participating WPN game stores alongside the launch of Secrets of Strixhaven. Each Welcome Deck features a 40-card monocolor deck comprised of cards from Magic: The Gathering Foundations, designed to help new players learn the game.
Each Welcome Deck will also contain an insert. Half of the inserts can be redeemed for a physical reward while supplies last, and the other half offer an MTG Arena reward. Redemption can be done at participating WPN stores, requiring an existing or new Wizards account.
Physical rewards include one of six Strixhaven-themed bumper stickers. View the complete decklists in this article.
Secrets of Strixhaven Preorders
Secrets of Strixhaven‘s Pack and Play preorder bundles are available now in the MTG Arena Store! Whether you’re looking to expand your collection with new cards or gather tokens for competitive play, each bundle is filled with exciting items to enhance your gaming experience.
Pack Bundle
$49.99 USD
Play Bundle
$49.99 USD
Secrets of Strixhaven Story
The complete lore behind this set’s return to Strixhaven has been unveiled! If you haven’t caught up yet, now is the ideal time. The Secrets of Strixhaven narrative unfolds over six episodes penned by K. Arsenault Rivera, complemented by five side stories featuring renowned Magic storytellers, each spotlighting a specific student from this legendary institution.
Read each episode on DailyMTG or listen to The Magic Story Podcast.
Competitive Play Schedule
All times are listed in Pacific Time (UTC-08:00; UTC-07:00 after March 8).
Premier Play
Qualifier Play-In events are single-day tournaments where players compete for spots in that month’s Qualifier Weekend events.
Qualifier Weekend events are two-day contests where eligible players vie for spots in forthcoming Arena Championship events.
May Qualifier Set and Format: Secrets of Strixhaven Sealed
- May 9: Best-of-One Qualifier Play-In
- May 15: Best-of-Three Qualifier Play-In
- May 16–17: Qualifier Weekend
