Magic: The Gathering - Pre-Release Packs

What is a Pre-Release Pack?

  • Prerelease packs are special packages that are sold for prerelease events, giving players a sneak peek at a new set. Nowadays, they usually contain a themed insert, six boosters, a spindown life counter, and a premium promo card of any rare or mythic rare in the set. Early on, these were specially composed and packaged boosters. Later, they became themed deck boxes as a present for the participants.

  • Approved Prerelease locations can purchase Prerelease packs from authorized distributors and, in North America, from Wizards of the Coast. Each store receives a specific allocation of Prerelease packs.