Stock up on those school supplies because Magic: The Gathering is going back to college with the release of Secrets of Strixhaven. Players return to campus and revisit the world of Arcavios, which was introduced in Strixhaven: School of Mages back in 2021.
Secrets of Strixhaven is the second in-universe set for Magic in 2026 and offers more than 300 Standard-legal cards while also featuring a robust Commander Set and bonus sheet with a sophomore season of the Mystical Archive.
Important Dates
- Strixhaven: Omens of Chaos Release Date: April 7, 2026
- Full Card Image Gallery: April 10
- Prerelease Events: April 17–23
- MTG Arena Release Date: April 21
- Tabletop Release Date: April 24
- Magic Academy: April 24–June 18
- Standard Showdown: April 24–June 18
- Friday Night Magic: April 24–June 18
- MagicCon: Las Vegas and Pro Tour Secrets of Strixhaven: May 1–3
- Commander Party, Round 1: May 1–7
- Magic Spotlight: Secrets in London, England: May 8–10
- Store Championships: May 8–31
- Codex Bundle Release Date: May 15
- Magic Spotlight: Secrets in Chiba, Japan: May 29–31
- Magic Presents: Open the Archive: May 22–June 18
- Commander Party, Round 2: June 5–11
- Magic Presents: Pride: June 5–14
Set Symbols And Legality
All cards featuring the main set symbol for Secrets of Strixhaven will be legal for play in Magic’s Standard format. Any cards with the Commander Set or Mystical Archive symbol will only be legal for play in Eternal formats unless the card is already legal in Standard.
The Mystical Archive Returns
Strixhaven’s unique bonus sheet, the Mystical Archive, will return for Secrets of Strixhaven. Each card in the Mystical Archive will have a unique English and Japanese frame variant which you can see below.
The Japanese versions also include Silver Scroll variants (seen above to the right).
The First Look
A handful of cards have already been previewed from GameSpot and in Secrets of Strixhaven story episodes.
Booster Fun
Double rainbow foil serialized Emeritus of Ideation featuring a throwback full-art frame.
Mystical Archive Variants
Japanese Mystical Archive variant | Japanese Mystical Archive Silver Scroll variant
Borderless Frame Variants
Special Guests
Borderless Field Note Variants
Full-Art Spellcraft Lands
Secrets Of Strixhaven Story
Follow along with the Secrets of Strixhaven story with our episode recaps here. See what the students are getting up to and what planeswalkers they run into as they explore Arcavios.
Products
Play Boosters
Collector Boosters
Commander Decks
Following the same formula as its predecessor, Secrets of Strixhaven will have five Commander decks to represent each school faction, but this time, the students have become the leaders.
Lorehold Spirit
- Colors: White/Red
- Commander: Quintorius
Prismari Artistry
- Colors: Blue/Red
- Commander: Rootha
Quandrix Unlimited
- Colors: Blue/Green
- Commander: Zimone
Silverquill Influence
- Colors: White/Black
- Commander: Killian
Witherbloom Pestilence
- Colors: Black/Green
- Commander: Dina
Codex Bundle
The Secrets of Strixhaven Codex Bundle is a new product that features Play and Collector boosters, a handful of foil basic lands, a unique spin-down die, and two full-art foil promos. There are six total promos which you can view below.
Bundle
Draft Night
Welcome Decks
There are five Welcome Decks to choose from. Complete decklists can be found here.
Secrets of Strixhaven releases on April 24. Preorder your singles and sealed product today!
