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MTG Secrets of Strixhaven: Everything You Need to Know & How to Preorder

Magic: The Gathering is going back to school! Join us at Level Up Games for the newest set release: Secrets of Strixhaven.

The Multiverse’s premier mage school is back in session, but this isn’t your freshman year. As players uncover years of mysteries within the hallowed halls of Arcavios, they’ll find that second-year knowledge comes with greater power and greater danger.

Which Strixhaven College Will You Choose?

In Secrets of Strixhaven, players align with one of five dual-color colleges. Each has a unique mechanical identity and “look and feel” that defines your playstyle:

  • Silverquill (White/Black): The College of Eloquence. Master the magic of words and ink.

  • Lorehold (Red/White): The College of Archaeomancy. Use graveyard recursion to excavate the past.

  • Prismari (Blue/Red): The College of Elemental Arts. Cast massive, flashy instant and sorcery spells.

  • Witherbloom (Black/Green): The College of Essence. Harness the cycle of life, death, and “Pest” tokens.

  • Quandrix (Green/Blue): The College of Numeromancy. Use mathematical precision to scale your creatures.

How to Preorder MTG Secrets of Strixhaven

Ready to secure your “textbooks” for the new semester? We have a full range of products, including Play Boosters, Collector Boosters, and the new Codex Bundles.

⚠️ Important Notice: All product preorders for Secrets of Strixhaven are ONLINE ONLY. To ensure you get your preferred college’s Commander deck or booster box, please visit our website. In-store preorders will not be available for this set.

Click Here to Preorder Secrets of Strixhaven Online

Strixhaven Event Lineup at Level Up Games

Experience the new set early by joining our in-store community events! Whether you’re a competitive grinder or a casual Commander fan, we have a seat for you.

Prerelease Week: April 17 – April 23

Get your hands on a Strixhaven Prerelease Pack and build a 40-card deck to compete for prizes.

Upcoming Magic: The Gathering Events

  • Release Day Party: Friday, April 24

  • Commander Party: May 1 – May 7 (Earn exclusive promos!)

  • Store Championship: May 8 – May 31

Enroll Today at Level Up Games

Enrollment starts now! Don’t miss your chance to prove which college is the best. Visit our online store to secure your product and sign up for our Prerelease events through our Eventbrite.

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Set Events Guide

Prerelease

Prerelease is the official kickoff celebration for a new set! It’s a casual, fun event where everyone plays with the new cards for the very first time.

  • The Kit: You receive a Prerelease Pack containing 6 boosters and a stamped promo card.

  • The Deck: Build a 40-card deck using only the cards from your kit (plus basic lands).

  • The Experience: Since the cards are brand new to everyone, it’s a level playing field focused on discovery and learning rather than intense competition.

Commander Box League

Build and play a Commander deck using only the contents of one Play Booster Box.

  • Build: Create a 60-card deck from your box. You can swap cards between matches.

  • No Color Limits: Use any cards you want! You are not restricted by your Commander’s color identity.

  • Duplicates Allowed: You may play multiple copies of the same card if you opened them.

  • Standard Gameplay: Normal rules apply (40 life, Commander damage).

  • Note: Buy-a-Box and Commander promos cannot be used in your deck.

Friday Night Magic Drafts

Drafting is a “Limited” format where everyone starts on equal footing by building a deck on the spot from new packs.

How to Draft

  1. Pick: Open a pack, pick one card for your deck, and pass the rest to the player next to you.

  2. Repeat: Keep picking and passing until all cards are gone.

  3. Rotate: * Pack 1: Pass to your left.

    • Pack 2: Pass to your right.

    • Pack 3: Pass to your left.

  4. Build: Use your drafted cards (plus basic lands provided by the store) to build a 40-card deck.

The Benefit: You don’t need to own a deck to play, and you keep every card you draft!

Magic Academy

Magic Academy is the ultimate “welcome mat” for new players. It is a guided, hands-on experience held at your local game store.

  • Learn the Basics: Get a step-by-step walkthrough of how to play the game.

  • Deck Building: Learn the fundamentals of how to choose cards and construct your first deck.

  • Community: Meet other beginners and local experts in a friendly, low-pressure environment.

It’s the fastest and easiest way to start your Magic journey!

2HG Commander Night

Team up with a partner for a social, cooperative Commander experience!

  • The Team: You and a partner play as a single unit with a shared 60-point life total.

  • The Decks: Each player uses their own 100-card Commander deck.

  • How it Works: You take your turn simultaneously with your teammate, coordinating attacks and sharing information to defeat the opposing duo.

  • The Perks: It’s the perfect “buddy system” for new players to learn alongside a friend—plus, every participant earns a promo card!

Commander Pary

Commander Party is a fun, casual event that brings the world of the latest set to life through a unique, story-driven game.

  • The Vibe: A low-pressure, immersive experience perfect for new players and lore fans.

  • Special Rules: Each table uses a Play Aid and Party Cards that add set-specific powers and thematic twists to your normal game.

  • How it Works: As you play in pods of 3–4, the story unfolds, and your choices can impact the board in unexpected ways.

It’s the best way to experience the flavor of the new set while playing the Commander you already love!

Standard Showdown

Standard Showdown is a weekly event focused on Magic’s most popular “constructed” format, featuring cards from the most recent sets.

  • The Format: Build a 60-card deck using your own collection from the last few years of releases.

  • Why Play: The pool of legal cards rotates, meaning the strategies are constantly evolving and the gameplay stays fresh.

  • The Competition: It’s a great way to test your deck-building skills and compete for exclusive promo cards in a structured environment.

Store Championship

The Store Championship is a premier, competitive Standard tournament where players face off to prove their skills and earn exclusive prizes.

  • The Format: Standard (60-card decks from recent sets). Deck lists are required on the day of the event.

  • The Stakes: Compete for prestigious, commemorative promo cards and community recognition.

  • The Structure: Played using the Swiss pairing system (you play every round against someone with a similar record) under Regular rules enforcement.

  • Limited Space: Capped at 20 participants. Participation promos are awarded based on registration order, so sign up early!

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