Secrets of Strixhaven is coming back to MTG Arena on April 21. To get you started right away, Wizards of the Coast has put preorder bundles up in the Arena store. There are two options, the Pack Bundle and the Play Bundle, each designed for different types of players. Both come with exclusive cosmetic items inspired by Strixhaven’s instructors.
What each preorder bundle contains
Pack Bundle
At $49.99, this one’s perfect for collectors and players focused on constructed decks. You get 45 Secrets of Strixhaven packs, 5 mythic packs, 5 Golden packs, plus a Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer sleeve, card, and depth art card style that unlocks when the set launches.
Play Bundle
Also $49.99, the Play Bundle targets limited players and competitors. It grants 4 Player Draft tokens, 2 Sealed tokens, 20 Play‑In Points, an Abigale companion, and a Professor Dellian Fel sleeve and depth art card style. The Play Bundle is designed to fast‑track entry into Arena’s competitive and limited events.
Both bundles deliver immediate cosmetic items at purchase and the bulk of their contents on April 21, when Secrets of Strixhaven goes live on Arena.
Early access streamer event and prerelease timing
Wizards is hosting an early-access Secrets of Strixhaven streamer event on April 15. Popular MTG Arena creators and competitive players will be showing off the set before it officially launches on Arena. Meanwhile, physical prerelease events will take place at local game stores during the week of April 17–23. The full worldwide release will follow later in the month.
Which bundle should you buy
Go for the Pack Bundle
If you’re after lots of cards and wildcards for Standard and Historic formats. It’s the quickest way to build your constructed decks.
Pick the Play Bundle
If you enjoy Limited formats or want to turn draft tokens into gems and packs by doing well in drafts. It’s a great deal for players who love limited play.
A lot of players grab both bundles to get the best of both worlds since the cosmetics and contents don’t overlap.
Quick tips before you preorder
Figure out what matters most to you
Building your card collection right away with the Pack Bundle, or diving into competitive limited play with the Play Bundle.
Tune into the April 15 stream
To catch early gameplay and get a feel for draft strategies before the set drops on Arena.
Think about your playstyle
Draft tokens can be really valuable if you hit several 7-win runs, so the Play Bundle is best if you plan to draft a lot.
Final Takeaway
Secrets of Strixhaven’s Arena preorders offer two straightforward options. Either grab a bunch of packs and wildcards to build your decks, or dive into draft and sealed formats for competitive limited play. Both come with exclusive cosmetics inspired by Strixhaven’s faculty. With the set launching on April 21 and an early-access streamer event on April 15, it’s the perfect time to choose the bundle that fits how you want to explore and enjoy the new cards.