Image Composition: Will Joel and Ross Miller/PolygonRoss Miller (he/him) is Polygon’s Senior Commerce Editor for the summer. He has nearly 20 years of experience in media and was a founding editor of The Verge.It’s the final night of October Prime Day, and we know why you’re here. I mean, it’s kind of obvious from the headline you clicked on — you’re here to find the best deals on Magic: The Gathering for October Prime Day. And we aim to please!Compared with July Prime Day, this week’s sales follow a “less is more” motto, i.e. fewer picks but steep discounts. The big winners this time have been booster boxes like The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Set booster box for $115 and Foundations Play booster box for $90 — if past is prologue, then these are sure to move quickly. (We’ve already had to remove several that have either sold out or reverted to full price due to low stock.) There are also a handful of Commander Decks to choose from here as well, with our personal favorite being this Doctor Who Commander Deck bundle that features all four sets.Magic: The Gathering is just one small facet of October Prime Day. Check out all our October Prime Day coverage for plenty of great deals on gaming, board games, and more.What are you looking for?Commander DecksBooster BoxOrganizersMTG Duskmourn: House of Horror Play Booster Box$134$20334% off$134This spooky-themed Magic: The Gathering set is making a late entrance to our Prime Day guide but is just time for you. There are 36 Foundations Play Boosters totaling 104 cards, with each pack containing at least one (and up to four) cards of rarity Rare or higher, and at least one shining Traditional Foil of any rarity, and some may contain Art cards showcasing illustrations from the set.Read More$134 at AmazonMTG Foundations – Play Booster Box$150$1617% off$150“Raise zombies or cats” is the pitch for this multiversal themed set — what more do you need to know? There are 36 Foundations Play Boosters totaling 104 cards, with each pack containing at least one (and up to four) cards of rarity Rare or higher, and at least one shining Traditional Foil of any rarity.Read More$150 at AmazonMTG The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Set Boosters Box$114$17033% off$114Legendary Planeswalker Commodore Guff is the emcee of the Planeswalker Party Commander Deck, a ready-to-play, 100-card blue-red-white that boasts two foil legendary cards and a two-card Collector Booster Sample Pack “containing 2 special treatment cards from the Commander Masters set, including 1 Rare or Mythic Rare.”Read More$114 at AmazonMTG Wilds of Eldraine Commander Deck – Virtue and Valor$40$5020% off$40This green-white Commander deck is inspired by fairy tales and led by the Legendary Creature card Ellivere of the Wild Court. Virtue and Valor has everything you need to start playing and includes a two-card Collector Booster sample pack “containing 2 special treatment cards from the Wilds of Eldraine set, including 1 Rare or Mythic Rare and at least 1 Traditional Foil Borderless card.”Read More$40 at AmazonMTG Commander Masters Deck – Planeswalker Party$60$10040% off$60Legendary Planeswalker Commodore Guff is the emcee of the Planeswalker Party Commander Deck, a ready-to-play, 100-card blue-red-white that boasts two foil legendary cards and a two-card Collector Booster Sample Pack “containing 2 special treatment cards from the Commander Masters set, including 1 Rare or Mythic Rare.”Read More$60 at AmazonMTG Fallout Commander Deck – Science!$38$6037% off$38Magic: The Gathering’s Universes Beyond series often provides a fascinating look at other favorite games and movies through the lens of MTG’s format and rules system. This ready-to-play Fallout Commander deck is particularly fun and besides… isn’t it great just to scream “Science!“ when you read this description?Read More$38 at AmazonTitanShield Premium Clear Card Sleeves$10$1217% off$10If you value your Magic: The Gathering cards — and you should — be sure to pick up some sleeves to protect them. And to be sure, you’ll need to protect all your cards in a deck, else it might be a little too obvious when you pick up an exceptionally good creature.Read More$10 at AmazonLooking for more deals? Check out all of Polygon’s favorite October Prime Day 2024 deals right here, and subscribe to our newsletter below to get great deals delivered to your inbox every week.
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