Magic: The Gathering’s upcoming set,Tarkir: Dragonstorm,will be taking us back to one of the game’s most iconic planes. Although we’ve only visited Tarkir once before, the plane left a strong impression onMagicplayers. For instance, the names of Tarkir’s five clans (Abzan, Jeskai, Sultai, Mardu, and Temur) have become commonMagicshorthand for the three-color groupings of mana that they each represent. The highly anticipated return to Tarkir looks well worth the wait, asTarkir: Dragonstormlooks like one of the best Standard sets in recent memory.
There have been a lot of excitingMagic: The Gatheringannouncements lately, fromFinal Fantasycard previewsto a glimpse atMagic’s upcoming science-fantasy set,Edge of Eternities. We’ve also gotten a sneak peek atMarvel’sSpider-Manset, the first of several planned sets with the franchise. However, recent previews forTarkir: Dragonstormproved thatMagic: The Gathering’s next set will not be upstaged, and you won’t want to miss any of the important details about it.
Tarkir: Dragonstorm Release Date & Prerelease Info
Tarkir: Dragonstorm Releases On June 22, 2025
Tarkir: Dragonstormwill be released on August 15, 2025. Prerelease events for the set will be taking place the week prior, and can be scheduled any time between April 4 and April 10. If your local game store is running a prerelease event, they will also likely have selectTarkir: Dragonstormproducts available to purchase early during the event. You can usually count on at least being able to buy sealed booster boxes during prerelease events.
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If you’ve never participated in aMagic: The Gatheringprerelease, I would recommend it asone of the best ways to start playing with your localMagiccommunity. During events, you will receive a Prerelease Pack that includes six booster packs ofTarkir: Dragonstorm, a special promo card, and a spin-down die for tracking life.Tarkir: Dragonstorm’s Prerelease Packs are unique, as each is themed to one of the set’s five clans, and includes an additional rare or mythic rare card representing that clan.
Players then build decks using the cards included in their Prerelease Pack and are matched up against other players. Prerelease events are typically more casual and players are excited to discuss and experiment with the new set.This makes it a good environment to strike up a conversation with fellowMagic: The Gatheringenthusiasts, and it’s an event I try my best to attend for each new set.
Tarkir: Dragonstorm Pre-Order Info
Tarkir: Dragonstorm Pre-Orders Are Available Now
Pre-orders forTarkir: Dragonstormare now available. For online pre-orders, you’re able to find a list of products for the set on sites like Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop.Pre-orders for theFinal Fantasysetsold out almost immediately through these retailers, and whileTarkir: Dragonstormdoesn’t seem to be experiencing the same issue, it’s still worth noting that product availability is potentially limited through these sites.
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you’re able to also pre-orderTarkir: Dragonstormat local game storesif you have one in your area. Pre-ordering from a local shop can sometimes be preferable, as many offer reward programs that allow you to earn money off on future purchases, and Wizards Play Network (WPN) stores will include a buy-a-box promotional card, Qarsi Revenant, with your purchase. Supporting local stores also means ensuring you have a place to go playMagicand participate in events like prereleases.
Tarkir: Dragonstorm Products & Pricing
Tarkir: Dragonstorm Includes Booster Packs, Commander Decks, And More
Tarkir: Dragonstormwill include bothPlay and Collector Boosters with the MSRP for the individual packs being $5.49 and $24.99 respectively. Although Wizards of the Coast does not put an MSRP on full boxes, they are typically sold for less than the cost of individual packs. For example, buying 30 Play Boosters at MSRP would cost $164.70, but most online retailers are selling Play Booster boxes for around $140-$150. While retailers like GameStop and Best Buy are similarly selling Collector Booster boxes at a slight discount, Amazon’s current listing is the same as paying MSRP for 12 individual packs.
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Tarkir: Dragonstormwill also have five new Commander decks, one for each of Tarkir’s clans. Each deck’s Commanders are perfectly themed for the set, with one being a clan leader and the other a dragon. The MSRP for these decks is $44.99 each according toWizards of the Coast, but some online retailers appear to be charging a few dollars extra for them.
There is also aTarkir: DragonstormBundle, which includes nine Play Boosters from the set, an alternate-art version of the card Temur Battlecrier, 30 Basic lands and a life counter.Bundles have an MSRP of $53.99, meaning they are slightly more expensive than buying nine Play Boosters. That said, I always appreciate having a nice place to store my cards, so I don’t mind paying a few dollars more to have a quality box with nice art on it if I’m already planning on buying boosters. Newer players may also appreciate getting some extra Basic lands for deck-building purposes.
Tarkir: Dragonstorm Card Previews
Tarkir: Dragonstorm Features New Card Types And Mechanics
A good chunk of new cards forTarkir: Dragonstormwere recently previewed,including some exciting new types of cards for the set. The new Omen mechanic operates similarly to the Adventures introduced inThrone of Eldraine, but instead of exiling the card to cast later, you shuffle it back into your deck. This gives you the potential to recast the Omen ability again later on, or cast the creature side of the card. Omen cards, therefore, have slightly more utility than Adventures, but you lose the guarantee of having them available in exile to play.
We also got a look atthe new Dragonstorm enchantments, which were previously teased byMagic’s head designer, Mark Rosewater. These are enchantments with abilities that trigger when they enter play, and which get picked up when you play a dragon. This allows you to get the benefit of its enter ability multiple times so long as you are playing dragons in your deck.
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Each of Tarkir’s clans also has new keyword abilitiesthat tie into their signature strategies. For instance, Sultai’s Renew ability offers more graveyard support, whereas Jeskai’s Flurry gives you benefits for playing multiple spells on the same turn. Abzan’s Endure ability allows you to choose between going wide or tall, and Mardu’s Mobilize creates extra attackers. My personal favorite clan, Temur, got the Harmonize ability, which allows you to recast creatures from your graveyard and tap creatures on the field to help pay for them.
There was clearly a lot of effort put into makingTarkir: Dragonstorma worthy successor to the originalTarkirblock. From the looks of the previews so far,Magic: The Gathering’s designers have done a good job capturing the spirit of the clans and introducing some exciting new mechanics and card types. I can’t wait to grab my Temur Pre-release Pack, and jump back into one of the game’s most exciting planes.
Source:Wizards of the Coast
