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[[File:Resale pack new.jpg|thumb|right|Typical resale pack]]
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'''Resale packs''', often marketed as "'''value packs'''" or "'''mystery boxes'''", are repacked ''[[Magic]]'' products that are regularly sold in American [[Wikipedia:Big-box store|"Big-Box" stores]] such as [[Wikipedia:Walmart|Walmart]], [[Wikipedia:Target Corporation|Target]], and [[Wikipedia:Meijer|Meijer]].<ref name="Primer">[http://www.mtgsalvation.com/forums/magic-fundamentals/magic-general/332164-walmart-target-value-pack-primer MTG Salvation: Walmart/Target Value pack primer]</ref> Sometimes, they are also sold online on at [[Wikipedia:Amazon (company)|Amazon]]. These products are repackaged because the original packaging has been damaged or otherwise wasn't sold. Wizards provides the packaging art to third parties to help them sell these loose items. As of September 2018, WotC started selling directly to the "Big-Box" stores and Amazon. It is as of yet unknown if the practice of resale packages will be continued.<ref>{{DailyRef|news/experimentation-2018-09-21|Experimentation|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|September 21, 2018}}</ref>  
'''Resale packs''', often marketed as "'''value packs'''" or "'''mystery boxes'''", are repacked ''[[Magic]]'' products that are regularly sold in American [[Wikipedia:Big-box store|"Big-Box" stores]] such as [[Wikipedia:Walmart|Walmart]], [[Wikipedia:Target Corporation|Target]], and [[Wikipedia:Meijer|Meijer]].<ref name="Primer">[http://www.mtgsalvation.com/forums/magic-fundamentals/magic-general/332164-walmart-target-value-pack-primer MTG Salvation: Walmart/Target Value pack primer]</ref> Sometimes, they are also sold online on at [[Wikipedia:Amazon (company)|Amazon]].  
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==Description==
These products are repackaged because the original packaging has been damaged or otherwise wasn't sold. Wizards provides the packaging art to third parties to help them sell these loose items. As of September 2018, WotC started selling directly to the "Big-Box" stores and Amazon.<ref>{{DailyRef|news/experimentation-2018-09-21|Experimentation|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|September 21, 2018}}</ref> However, the practice of resale packages continued.


==Nostalgia Packs==
==Variations==
===Nostalgia Packs===
Nostalgia Packs were early packages, consisting of four boosters from early sets. Not seen since early 2012.<ref name="Primer"/>
Nostalgia Packs were early packages, consisting of four boosters from early sets. Not seen since early 2012.<ref name="Primer"/>


==Vintage Packs==
===Vintage Packs===
Vintage Packs were early packages, consisting of two boosters from early sets.<ref>[http://www.mtgsalvation.com/forums/magic-fundamentals/magic-general/328728-boosters-from-older-sets-at-walmart?page=2 MTG Salvation: Boosters from older sets at walmart]</ref>
Vintage Packs were early packages, consisting of two boosters from early sets.<ref>[http://www.mtgsalvation.com/forums/magic-fundamentals/magic-general/328728-boosters-from-older-sets-at-walmart?page=2 MTG Salvation: Boosters from older sets at walmart]</ref>


==Extreme Value Package==
===Extreme Value Package===
An early "Extreme Value Package" contained 2 booster packs and 8 "bonus cards" repacked into a blister pack. The "bonus cards" could be any cards from any [[rarity]], including lands and foreign language cards from any expansion or limited edition set.<ref>[http://www.mtgsalvation.com/forums/magic-fundamentals/the-rumor-mill/rumor-mill-archive/249415-extreme-value-packs-back-at-target MTG Salvation: Extreme Value Packs back at Target]</ref> Retail price: US$7.99 (which was .01 more than the cost of 2 booster packs). Another variant was 1 booster pack and 30 random cards.
An early "Extreme Value Package" contained 2 booster packs and 8 "bonus cards" repacked into a blister pack. The "bonus cards" could be any cards from any [[rarity]], including lands and foreign language cards from any expansion or limited edition set.<ref>[http://www.mtgsalvation.com/forums/magic-fundamentals/the-rumor-mill/rumor-mill-archive/249415-extreme-value-packs-back-at-target MTG Salvation: Extreme Value Packs back at Target]</ref> Retail price: $ 7.99 (which was .01 more than the cost of 2 booster packs). Another variant was 1 booster pack and 30 random cards.


==Blister booster three packs==
===Blister booster three packs===
Blister packs containing 3 random MTG [[booster pack]]s plus an exclusive [[foil]] [[promo]]. A product distributed by MJ Holding Company LLC and [http://www.excellmktg.com/ Excell Marketing L.C]
Blister packs containing 3 random MTG [[booster pack]]s plus an exclusive [[foil]] [[promo]] for $12.99.<ref name="None">{{YouTubeRef|nRLup3h-sl4|None Of These Magic: The Gathering Products Are Worth It|channel=[[Tolarian Community College]]|date=October 29, 2021}}</ref> A product distributed by MJ Holding Company LLC and [http://www.excellmktg.com/ Excell Marketing L.C].


===Promos===
===Chaos packs===
These promos are available since 2007. First with the Extreme Value Package, later with the Blister booster three packs. They are known as '''Store Foils''', '''Store Promo Foils''', '''Resale Foils''' or '''Resale Promos'''.<ref>[https://www.magiclibrarities.net/160-rarities-resale-promos-english-cards-index.html magiclibrarities.net Resale Promos]</ref> They also show up in other repacked products.
Package distributed by MJ Holding Company LLC, containing 6 different random packs and a 2017 or 2018 promo for MSRP $19.98. Created for [[Chaos Draft]].
* A1 2007 {{-}} {{Card|Jaya Ballard, Task Mage||PRES}}
* A2 2008 {{-}} {{Card|Brion Stoutarm||PRES}}
* A3 2009 {{-}} {{Card|Broodmate Dragon||PRES}}
* A4 2010 {{-}} {{Card|Retaliator Griffin||PRES}}
* A5 2010 {{-}} Not released
* A6 2010 {{-}} {{Card|Terastodon||PRES}}
* A7 2011 {{-}} {{Card|Knight Exemplar||PRES}}
* A8 2012 {{-}} {{Card|Sunblast Angel||PRES}}
* A9 2013 {{-}} {{Card|Angel of Glory's Rise||PRES}}
* A10 2013 {{-}} {{Card|Hamletback Goliath||PRES}}
* A11 2013 {{-}} {{Card|Angelic Skirmisher||PRES}}
* A12 2014 {{-}} {{Card|Xathrid Necromancer||PRES}}
* 2015 {{-}} <c>Stocking Tiger</c> <ref group="note">"Stocking Tiger" and "Magister of Worth" were mis-packaged into some select blister packs. They don't differ from the originals</ref>
* 2015 {{-}} <c>Magister of Worth</c>
* 2015 {{-}} {{Card|Genesis Hydra||PRES}} <ref group="note">Promos starting in 2015 do not include the "A##" marking and are in the 2015-style [[border]].</ref>
* 2015 {{-}} {{Card|Atarka, World Render||PRES}}
* 2016 {{-}} {{Card|Outland Colossus||PRES}}
* 2016 {{-}} {{Card|Felidar Sovereign||PRES}}
* 2017 {{-}} {{Card|Thalia's Lancers||PRES}}
* 2017 {{-}} {{Card|Bristling Hydra||PRES}}
* 2018 {{-}} {{Card|Etali, Primal Storm||PRES}}
* 2018 {{-}} {{Card|Curator of Mysteries||PRES}}
* 2018 {{-}} {{Card|Lathliss, Dragon Queen||PRES}}
* 2019 {{-}} {{Card|Beast Whisperer||PRES}}
* 2020 {{-}} {{Card|Gargos, Vicious Watcher||PRES}}


====Japanese====
===Chaos Boxes===
* 2009 {{-}} {{Card|Oran-Rief, the Vastwood||PRES}}
Sold at Walmart, packed by MJ Holding Company LLC for Chaos Draft
* 2010 {{-}} {{Card|Loam Lion||PRES}}
*2023 {{-}} three different random [[Draft Booster]] packs and a promo. Apart from the more regular packs, the boxes contain ''[[Unstable]]'', ''[[Unfinity]]'', ''[[Battlebond]]'' and ''[[Modern Horizons 2]]'' packs. Promos could include foil [[Jumpstart land]]s, planeswalkers from [[Planeswalker deck]]s, mythic cards from ''[[Duel Decks: Zendikar vs. Eldrazi]]'' or random rares from previous sets. Sold for $13.99.
* 2010 {{-}} {{Card|Goblin Chieftain||PRES}}
*2024 {{-}} Five random [[Set Booster]] packs and a promo. Sold for $24.79.


==Chaos packs==
===Acrylic containers===
Package distributed by MJ Holding Company LLC, containing 6 random packs and a 2017 or 2018 promo for MSRP $19.98. Created for [[Chaos Draft]].
Clear Acrylic storage cubes, packed by a third party ("Fairfield"<ref name="Repacks"/>). Early examples usually contained two booster packs and one mystery deck for an MSRP of $19.99.<ref>[http://www.mtgsalvation.com/forums/market-street/market-street-cafe/613493-target-and-wal-mart-extreme-value-repacks-are-back MTG Salvation: Target and Wal-Mart Extreme Value RePacks are back]</ref><ref group="note">They are often too small and will not fit sleeved cards at all. Most of the time the containers are not meant for playing cards. Sometimes, however, you do find a double container that does fit sleeved cards.</ref> You can see the front of the booster packs through the plastic storage cube, but the deck is hidden. This may be an [[Intro pack]], or a potentially valuable old ''[[Commander (2011)|Commander]]'', ''[[Archenemy]]'' or [[Duel Decks|Duel Deck]].<ref>[https://www.mtggoldfish.com/articles/mystery-walmart-bundle-opening MtgGoldfish.com: Mystery Walmart Bundle Opening]</ref> Notice that ''Commander'' decks are thicker and heavier than Intro Packs. They also may be recognized by a red band around the deck.<ref name="Primer"/><ref group="note">These are the decks only, and maybe a strategy insert. You will most likely not get all of the cards if the original packaging had foil or oversized cards displayed on the front of the package.</ref>  
 
==Acrylic containers==
Clear Acrylic storage cubes, packed by a third party ("Fairfield"<ref name="Repacks"/>). The most recent ones contain two booster packs and one mystery deck for an MSRP of $19.99.<ref>[http://www.mtgsalvation.com/forums/market-street/market-street-cafe/613493-target-and-wal-mart-extreme-value-repacks-are-back MTG Salvation: Target and Wal-Mart Extreme Value RePacks are back]</ref><ref group="note">They are often too small and will not fit sleeved cards at all. Most of the time the containers are not meant for playing cards. Sometimes, however, you do find a double container that does fit sleeved cards.</ref> You can see the front of the booster packs through the plastic storage cube, but the deck is hidden. This may be an [[Intro pack]], or a potentially valuable old ''[[Commander]]'', ''[[Archenemy]]'' or [[Duel Decks|Duel Deck]].<ref>[https://www.mtggoldfish.com/articles/mystery-walmart-bundle-opening MtgGoldfish.com: Mystery Walmart Bundle Opening]</ref> Notice that ''Commander'' decks are thicker and heavier than Intro Packs. They also may be recognized by a red band around the deck.<ref name="Primer"/><ref group="note">These are the decks only, and maybe a strategy insert. You will most likely not get all of the cards if the original packaging had foil or oversized cards displayed on the front of the package.</ref>  


In the past, these storage cubes have also contained other products like [[Booster pack#Six card boosters|6-card booster packs]] from "gravity feeds", packs of 50 [[sleeves]], packs of lands containing either 50-80 assorted lands,<ref group="note">Some of the "preconstructed" decks could be all lands.</ref> or packs of semi-randomized cards from a [[Deck Builder's Toolkit]].<ref group="note">These were advertised as a deck by themselves.</ref><ref name="Primer"/> They have also been known to contain damaged products.<ref name="Primer"/>
In the past, these storage cubes have also contained other products like [[Booster pack#Six card boosters|6-card booster packs]] from "gravity feeds", packs of 50 [[sleeves]], packs of lands containing either 50-80 assorted lands,<ref group="note">Some of the "preconstructed" decks could be all lands.</ref> or packs of semi-randomized cards from a [[Deck Builder's Toolkit]].<ref group="note">These were advertised as a deck by themselves.</ref><ref name="Primer"/> They have also been known to contain damaged products.<ref name="Primer"/>
*2011 {{-}} The 2011 variant contained 2 decks for $10.<ref>[http://www.mtgsalvation.com/forums/magic-fundamentals/magic-general/328347-wal-mart-classic-two-decks-and-sleves MTG Salvation: Wal-Mart Classic Two decks and sleeves]</ref><ref>[http://www.mtgsalvation.com/forums/magic-fundamentals/magic-general/327418-new-improved-two-deck-value-packs-back-at-target MTG Salvation: New & improved two-deck "Value Packs" back at Target?]</ref>
*2012 {{-}} The 2012 variant contained one certain [[Commander deck]], two random other decks, 3 regular boosters, and 2 6-card "bonus boosters" for an MSRP of $30.<ref name="Primer"/> There were also packages with four decks.<ref name="Repacks">[http://www.mtgsalvation.com/forums/magic-fundamentals/magic-general/331030-extreme-value-30-repacks-at-target MTG Salvation:"Extreme Value" $30 Repacks at Target?]</ref>
*2023 {{-}} In 2023, the cubes contained one [[Commander deck]] and two promos.


===$10 deck packages===
===Mystery Boxes===
A 2011 variant contained 2 decks.<ref>[http://www.mtgsalvation.com/forums/magic-fundamentals/magic-general/328347-wal-mart-classic-two-decks-and-sleves MTG Salvation: Wal-Mart Classic Two decks and sleeves]</ref><ref>[http://www.mtgsalvation.com/forums/magic-fundamentals/magic-general/327418-new-improved-two-deck-value-packs-back-at-target MTG Salvation: New & improved two-deck "Value Packs" back at Target?]</ref>
A product distributed by MJ Holding Company LLC, and later (2024) by Fairfield.  
 
*2016 {{-}} Each box contained  ''selected from among some of the most beloved sets in modern ''Magic: The Gathering'' history'' for MSRP $24.98. The fixed boosters were ''[[Battle for Zendikar]]'', ''[[Oath of the Gatewatch]]'', ''[[Shadows over Innistrad]]'', ''[[Eldritch Moon]]'' and ''[[Kaladesh]]''. The mystery booster ranged from ''[[Shadowmoor]]'' to ''[[Khans of Tarkir]]''. A [[spindown life counter]] and a promo card were also included.
===$30 deck packages===
*2017 {{-}} Six [[booster pack]]s, including one mystery pack for MSRP $24.98. The fixed boosters of wave 2 were: ''Oath of the Gatewatch'', ''Shadows over Innistrad'', ''Eldritch Moon'', ''Kaladesh'' and ''[[Aether Revolt]]''. Included a promo card.
A 2012 variant contained one certain ''Commander'' deck, two random other decks, 3 regular boosters, and 2 6-card "bonus boosters" for an MSRP of $30.<ref name="Primer"/> There were also packages with four decks.<ref name="Repacks">[http://www.mtgsalvation.com/forums/magic-fundamentals/magic-general/331030-extreme-value-30-repacks-at-target MTG Salvation:"Extreme Value" $30 Repacks at Target?]</ref>
*2019 {{-}} The 2019 version contained only five boosters, including one mystery pack, for the same price of $24.98. The fixed boosters were: ''[[Ravnica Allegiance]]'', ''[[Guilds of Ravnica]]'', ''[[Core Set 2019]]'' , and ''[[Dominaria]]''.<ref>{{YouTubeRef|3IrQAugTmK8|Walmart's New Mystery Boxes - Is It Any Good?|channel=MTG Unsealed|date=April 9, 2019}}</ref> Included a promo card.
 
*2020 {{-}} The price was increased to $29.98. The package contained four random boosters from a select list of sets (2017-2020), one special booster (a [[Collector Booster]], a Japanese-language booster, or "something else entirely" like an ''[[Unstable]]'' pack), and two [[#Promos|promo cards]].<ref>{{YouTubeRef|WH7Z28B2UGc|Walmart MTG BLACK MYSTERY BOX|channel=Bad Boy Gaming|date=November 25, 2020}}</ref>
==Mystery Box==
*2024 {{-}} A box containing seven mystery items" for $34.99. These comprise of seven random boosters of recent sets (either [[Draft Booster|Draft]], [[Collector Booster|Collector]], [[Set Booster]]s or [[Jumpstart Booster]]s), a set of two promo cards and one random game piece. The "random game piece" may be [[spindown life counter]], or even a set of Pokemon dice.<ref name="Worth it?">{{WebRef|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1c29p58/worth_it_from_target_3499/|title=Worth it from target $34.99|author=PeekatmePikachu|date=April 12, 2024|publisher=Reddit}}</ref><ref name="Target 2024"/>
A product distributed by MJ Holding Company LLC, available for MSRP $24.98 and, as of 2020, $29.98.  
 
===2016===
Each box contained  ''selected from among some of the most beloved sets in modern ''Magic: The Gathering'' history''. The fixed boosters were ''[[Battle for Zendikar]]'', ''[[Oath of the Gatewatch]]'', ''[[Shadows over Innistrad]]'', ''[[Eldritch Moon]]'' and ''[[Kaladesh]]''. The mystery booster ranged from ''[[Shadowmoor]]'' to ''[[Khans of Tarkir]]''. A [[spindown life counter]] and a promo card were also included.


===2017===
===Power Cubes===
Six [[booster pack]]s, including one mystery pack. The fixed boosters of wave 2 were: ''Oath of the Gatewatch'', ''Shadows over Innistrad'', ''Eldritch Moon'', ''Kaladesh'' and ''[[Aether Revolt]]''. Included a promo card.
A product distributed by MJ Holding Company LLC, available in 2019-2021 for MSRP $19.98. The acrylic box contains three booster packs, a [[spindown life counter]], two promos and a 'bonus item' (usually a [[welcome deck]] or a [[land]] pack). One in four of the cubes is said to be seeded with a mystery pack (a booster from a non-standard older set).<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPQJJpMOpM4 MTG Walmart POWER CUBE. What are these & are they worth it?]</ref><ref name="None"/>


===2019===
===Mystery Planeswalker Packs===
The 2019 version contained only five boosters, including one mystery pack, for the same price. The fixed boosters were: ''[[Ravnica Allegiance]]'', ''[[Guilds of Ravnica]]'', ''[[Core Set 2019]]'' , and ''[[Dominaria]]''.<ref>{{YouTubeRef|3IrQAugTmK8|Walmart's New Mystery Boxes - Is It Any Good?|channel=MTG Unsealed|date=April 9, 2019}}</ref> Included a promo card.
 
===2020===
The price was increased to $29.98. The package contained four random boosters from a select list of sets (2017-2020), one special booster (a [[Collector Booster]], a Japanese-language booster, or "something else entirely" like an ''[[Unstable]]'' pack), and two [[#Promos|promo cards]].<ref>{{YouTubeRef|WH7Z28B2UGc|Walmart MTG BLACK MYSTERY BOX|channel=Bad Boy Gaming|date=November 25, 2020}}</ref>
 
==Power Cube==
A product distributed by MJ Holding Company LLC, available in 2019 for MSRP $19.98. It contains three booster packs, a [[spindown life counter]], two promos (most often {{card|Thalia's Lancers||PRES}}, {{card|Curator of Mysteries||PAKH}} and/or {{card|Bristling Hydra||PRES}}), and a 'bonus item' (usually a [[welcome deck]] or a [[land]] pack). One in four of the cubes is said to be seeded with a mystery pack (a booster from a non-standard older set).<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPQJJpMOpM4 MTG Walmart POWER CUBE. What are these & are they worth it?]</ref>
 
==Mystery Planeswalker Pack==
An official Wizards of the Coast product distributed by MJ Holding Company LLC, available since 2017.<ref name="Mystery Packs"/> Each box contains seven booster packs, including 2 Mystery booster packs from ''Magic: The Gathering'' Modern history.
An official Wizards of the Coast product distributed by MJ Holding Company LLC, available since 2017.<ref name="Mystery Packs"/> Each box contains seven booster packs, including 2 Mystery booster packs from ''Magic: The Gathering'' Modern history.
The fixed booster packs are ''[[Kaladesh]]'', ''[[Aether Revolt]]'', ''[[Amonkhet]]'', ''[[Hour of Devastation]]'' and ''[[Ixalan]]''. In addition the box contains 1 premium Planeswalker card from the history of ''Magic: The Gathering'' [[Duel Decks]] or [[Planeswalker deck]]s.
The fixed booster packs are ''[[Kaladesh]]'', ''[[Aether Revolt]]'', ''[[Amonkhet]]'', ''[[Hour of Devastation]]'' and ''[[Ixalan]]''. In addition the box contains 1 premium Planeswalker card from the history of ''Magic: The Gathering'' [[Duel Decks]] or [[Planeswalker deck]]s.
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** <c>Nissa, Genesis Mage</c>
** <c>Nissa, Genesis Mage</c>


==Mystery Cache==
===Mystery Caches===
An official Wizards of the Coast product distributed by MJ Holding Company LLC, available in 2017.<ref name="Mystery Packs">[https://magic.wizards.com/en/products/mystery-box Wizards of the Coast: Mystery Packs]</ref> Each box contained five booster packs, including one mystery pack selected "from among some of the most beloved sets in modern ''Magic: The Gathering history''". The fixed boosters are ''[[Kaladesh]]'', ''[[Amonkhet]]'', ''[[Hour of Devastation]]'' and ''[[Ixalan]]''.
An official Wizards of the Coast product distributed by MJ Holding Company LLC, available in 2017.<ref name="Mystery Packs">[https://magic.wizards.com/en/products/mystery-box Wizards of the Coast: Mystery Packs]</ref> Each box contained five booster packs, including one mystery pack selected "from among some of the most beloved sets in modern ''Magic: The Gathering history''". The fixed boosters are ''[[Kaladesh]]'', ''[[Amonkhet]]'', ''[[Hour of Devastation]]'' and ''[[Ixalan]]''.
===Theme Booster Packs===
Packages containing 4 random MTG [[Theme Booster]]s for $29.99, selected at random from various releases of the previous year. First seen in 2021.<ref name="None"/> Distributed by MJ Holding Company LLC.
===Mystery Power Box===
Distributed by MJ Holding Company LLC
*Packages containing 5 random MTG [[Draft Booster]]s (not Standard-legal) and two promos for $29.99, with a chance of 1:10 to pull a “chase pack.” First seen in 2022.<ref name="None"/> Most of them contain a ''[[Time Spiral Remastered]]'' pack.
**The chase packs include ''[[Invasion]]''. Although a ''[[Revised Edition]]'' is advertised on the packaging as a possibility, only one was reported.
*Packages containing 4 random MTG [[Set Booster]]s and a random [[Collector Booster]] and two promos for $29.99, with a chance on a ''[[Legends]]'' booster pack. First seen in 2022.
*Packages containing 3 random [[Draft Booster]]s, a [[Masters series#Physical releases|Masters Booster]], 80 ''Eclipse'' [[sleeve]]s and a promo for $44.99. First seen in 2023.
*Packages containing a random [[Commander deck]], a [[deck box]], and 100 sleeves. First seen in 2024. Promos include face cards from ''[[Duel Decks: Zendikar vs. Eldrazi]]'' and [[Display Commander]]s.
===Deluxe kits===
*Packages combining several products, sold at Costco Canada
**Deluxe Starterkit (2022) {{-}} [[Core Set 2021/Arena Starter Kit|''Core Set 2021'' Arena Starter Kit]], 5 [[Draft Booster]]s (''[[Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms]]'', ''[[Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths]]'', ''[[Kaldheim]]'', ''[[Strixhaven: School of Mages]]'' and ''[[Zendikar Rising]]'') and the {{card|Nyx Lotus||PRES}} promo.
**Deluxe Commanderkit (2023) {{-}} one of the ''[[Commander Legends]]'' [[Commander deck]]s, a ''[[Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate]]'' [[Set Booster]], two other recent Set Boosters, and two promos. Price: $58,99.
==Promos==
These promos are available since 2007. First with the Extreme Value Package, later with the Blister booster three packs. They are known as '''Store Foils''', '''Store Promo Foils''', '''Resale Foils''' or '''Resale Promos'''.<ref>[https://www.magiclibrarities.net/160-rarities-resale-promos-english-cards-index.html magiclibrarities.net Resale Promos]</ref> They also show up in other repacked products like Mystery Boxes. They are recognizable by a [[watermark]] of the color wheel.
{| class="wikitable sortable" 
!#
!Code
!Year
!Card
!Notes
|-
|A1 2007
|
|2007
|{{Card|Jaya Ballard, Task Mage||PRES}}
|
|-
|A2 2008
|
|2008
|{{Card|Brion Stoutarm||PRES}}
|
|-
|A3 2009
|
|2009
|{{Card|Broodmate Dragon||PRES}}
|
|-
|A4 2009
|
|2010
|{{Card|Retaliator Griffin||PRES}}
|
|-
|A5
|
|2010
|{{Card|Terra Stomper||PRES}}
|
|-
|A6 2010
|
|2012
|{{Card|Terastodon||PRES}}
|
|-
|* 221/249
|
|2010
|{{Card|Oran-Rief, the Vastwood||PRES}}
|Japanese version only
|-
|* 13/145
|
|2010
|{{Card|Loam Lion||PRES}}
|Japanese version only
|-
|* 141/249
|
|2010
|{{Card|Goblin Chieftain||PRES}}
|Japanese version only
|-
|A7 2011
|
|2011
|{{Card|Knight Exemplar||PRES}}
|
|-
|A8 2012
|
|2012
|{{Card|Sunblast Angel||PRES}}
|
|-
|A9 2013
|
|2013
|{{Card|Angel of Glory's Rise||PRES}}
|
|-
|A10 2013
|
|2013
|{{Card|Hamletback Goliath||PRES}}
|
|-
|A11 2014
|
|2014
|{{Card|Angelic Skirmisher||PRES}}
|
|-
|A12 2014
|
|2014
|{{Card|Xathrid Necromancer||PRES}}
|
|-
|
|HH
|2015
|{{Card|Stocking Tiger}}
|Mis-packaged into some select blister packs. Doesn't differ from the original. No watermark.
|-
|
|
|2015
|{{Card|Magister of Worth||PCNS}}
|Mis-packaged into some select blister packs. Doesn't differ from the original release promo. No watermark.
|-
|167/269 P Promo
|PRM
|2015
|{{Card|Genesis Hydra||PRES}}
|Starting in 2015, promos do not include the "A##" marking and have the post-M15 [[card frame]].
|-
|149/185 P Promo
|PRM
|2015
|{{Card|Atarka, World Render||PRES}}
|
|-
|026/274 P Promo
|PRM
|2016
|{{Card|Felidar Sovereign||PRES}}
|
|-
|193/272 P Promo
|PRM
|2016
|{{Card|Outland Colossus||PRES}}
|
|-
|047/205 P Promo
|PRM
|2017
|{{Card|Thalia's Lancers||PRES}}
|
|-
|147/264 P Promo
|KLD
|2017
|{{Card|Bristling Hydra||PRES}}
|
|-
|049/269 P Promo
|AKH
|2017
|{{Card|Curator of Mysteries||PRES}}
|
|-
|100/196 P Promo
|PRM
|2018
|{{Card|Etali, Primal Storm||PRES}}
|
|-
|149/280 P Promo
|M19
|2018
|{{Card|Lathliss, Dragon Queen||PRES}}
|
|-
|123/259 P Promo
|GRN
|2019
|{{Card|Beast Whisperer||PRES}}
|
|-
|172/280 P Promo
|M20
|2020
|{{Card|Gargos, Vicious Watcher||PRES}}
|
|-
|133/169 P Promo
|ELD
|2020
|{{Card|Opportunistic Dragon||PRES}}
|
|-
|124/259 P Promo
|RNA
|2021
|{{Card|End-Raze Forerunners||PRES}}
|
|-
|140/264 P Promo
|WAR
|2021
|{{Card|Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion||PRES}}
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|-
|235/269 P Promo
|ELD
|2021
|{{Card|Stonecoil Serpent||PRES}}
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|-
|127/274 P Promo
|M21
|2021
|{{Card|Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose||PRES}}
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|-
|162/274 P Promo
|IKO
|2021
|{{Card|Kogla, the Titan Ape||PRES}}
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|-
|203/280 P Promo
|ZNR
|2021
|{{Card|Scute Swarm||PRES}}
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|-
|235/254 P Promo
|THB
|2021
|{{Card|Nyx Lotus||PRES}}
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|-
|052/285 P Promo
|KHM
|2022
|{{Card|Cyclone Summoner||PRES}}
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|-
|125/285 P Promo
|KHM
|2022
|{{Card|Calamity Bearer||PRES}}
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|-
|374 P Promo
|KHM
|2022
|{{Card|Valkyrie Harbinger||PRES}}
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|-
|376 P Promo
|KHM
|2022
|{{Card|Cleaving Reaver||PRES}}
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|-
|1 Promo
|PRM
|2023
|{{Card|Llanowar Elves||PRES}}
|Retro frame
|-
|P 0002 Promo
|PRM
|2023
|{{Card|Lathril, Blade of the Elves||PRES}}
|Dark frame
|-
|145/302 P Promo
|NEO
|2023
|{{Card|Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei||PRES}}
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|-
|232/302 P Promo
|NEO
|2023
|{{Card|Raiyuu, Storm's Edge||PRES}}
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|-
|69/277 P Promo
|MID
|2024
|{{Card|Patrician Geist||PRES}}
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|-
|118/277 P Promo
|MID
|2024
|{{Card|Headless Rider||PRES}}
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|-
|197/277 P Promo
|MID
|2024
|{{Card|Saryth, the Viper's Fang||PRES}}<ref name="Worth it?"/><ref name="Target 2024"/>
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|-
|232/277 P Promo
|MID
|2024
|{{Card|Liesa, Forgotten Archangel||PRES}}<ref name="Worth it?"/>
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|-
|211/281 P Promo
|SNC
|2024
|{{Card|Park Heights Pegasus||PRES}}<ref name="Target 2024">{{YouTubeRef|Ekb5SHn1s0g|Target MTG Mystery Boxes - WORTH IT?|channel=MTG Unpacked|date=May 12, 2024}}</ref>
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:Chaos pack 2017.jpg|Chaos pack 2017
File:Chaos pack 2017.jpg|Chaos pack 2017
File:Resale pack acrylic box.jpg|Acrylic box
File:Resale pack acrylic box.jpg|Acrylic box
File:2017 Starter Set.jpg|Starter Set
File:2016 Mystery Box front.jpg|2016 Mystery Box (front)
File:2016 Mystery Box front.jpg|2016 Mystery Box (front)
File:2016 Mystery Box back.jpg|2016 Mystery Box (back)
File:2016 Mystery Box back.jpg|2016 Mystery Box (back)
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File:2017 Mystery Cache.png|2017 Mystery Cache
File:2017 Mystery Cache.png|2017 Mystery Cache
File:2020 Walmart Mystery Box.jpg|2020 Mystery Box
File:2020 Walmart Mystery Box.jpg|2020 Mystery Box
File:2021 Mystery Booster Pack.jpg|2021 Mystery Booster Pack
File:2021 Power Cube.jpg|2021 Power Cubes
File:2021 Theme Booster Pack.jpg|2021 Theme Booster Pack
File:2022 Mystery Power Box.jpg|2022 Mystery Power Box
File:2022 Deluxe Starterkit.jpg|2022 Deluxe Starterkit
File:2023 Deluxe Commanderkit.jpg|2023 Deluxe Commanderkit
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[[Category:Magic products]]
[[Category:Unofficial products]]

Latest revision as of 10:55, 13 May 2024

Typical resale pack

Resale packs, often marketed as "value packs" or "mystery boxes", are repacked Magic products that are regularly sold in American "Big-Box" stores such as Walmart, Target, and Meijer.[1] Sometimes, they are also sold online on at Amazon.

Description

These products are repackaged because the original packaging has been damaged or otherwise wasn't sold. Wizards provides the packaging art to third parties to help them sell these loose items. As of September 2018, WotC started selling directly to the "Big-Box" stores and Amazon.[2] However, the practice of resale packages continued.

Variations

Nostalgia Packs

Nostalgia Packs were early packages, consisting of four boosters from early sets. Not seen since early 2012.[1]

Vintage Packs

Vintage Packs were early packages, consisting of two boosters from early sets.[3]

Extreme Value Package

An early "Extreme Value Package" contained 2 booster packs and 8 "bonus cards" repacked into a blister pack. The "bonus cards" could be any cards from any rarity, including lands and foreign language cards from any expansion or limited edition set.[4] Retail price: $ 7.99 (which was .01 more than the cost of 2 booster packs). Another variant was 1 booster pack and 30 random cards.

Blister booster three packs

Blister packs containing 3 random MTG booster packs plus an exclusive foil promo for $12.99.[5] A product distributed by MJ Holding Company LLC and Excell Marketing L.C.

Chaos packs

Package distributed by MJ Holding Company LLC, containing 6 different random packs and a 2017 or 2018 promo for MSRP $19.98. Created for Chaos Draft.

Chaos Boxes

Sold at Walmart, packed by MJ Holding Company LLC for Chaos Draft

Acrylic containers

Clear Acrylic storage cubes, packed by a third party ("Fairfield"[6]). Early examples usually contained two booster packs and one mystery deck for an MSRP of $19.99.[7][note 1] You can see the front of the booster packs through the plastic storage cube, but the deck is hidden. This may be an Intro pack, or a potentially valuable old Commander, Archenemy or Duel Deck.[8] Notice that Commander decks are thicker and heavier than Intro Packs. They also may be recognized by a red band around the deck.[1][note 2]

In the past, these storage cubes have also contained other products like 6-card booster packs from "gravity feeds", packs of 50 sleeves, packs of lands containing either 50-80 assorted lands,[note 3] or packs of semi-randomized cards from a Deck Builder's Toolkit.[note 4][1] They have also been known to contain damaged products.[1]

  • 2011 — The 2011 variant contained 2 decks for $10.[9][10]
  • 2012 — The 2012 variant contained one certain Commander deck, two random other decks, 3 regular boosters, and 2 6-card "bonus boosters" for an MSRP of $30.[1] There were also packages with four decks.[6]
  • 2023 — In 2023, the cubes contained one Commander deck and two promos.

Mystery Boxes

A product distributed by MJ Holding Company LLC, and later (2024) by Fairfield.

Power Cubes

A product distributed by MJ Holding Company LLC, available in 2019-2021 for MSRP $19.98. The acrylic box contains three booster packs, a spindown life counter, two promos and a 'bonus item' (usually a welcome deck or a land pack). One in four of the cubes is said to be seeded with a mystery pack (a booster from a non-standard older set).[15][5]

Mystery Planeswalker Packs

An official Wizards of the Coast product distributed by MJ Holding Company LLC, available since 2017.[16] Each box contains seven booster packs, including 2 Mystery booster packs from Magic: The Gathering Modern history. The fixed booster packs are Kaladesh, Aether Revolt, Amonkhet, Hour of Devastation and Ixalan. In addition the box contains 1 premium Planeswalker card from the history of Magic: The Gathering Duel Decks or Planeswalker decks.

Mystery Caches

An official Wizards of the Coast product distributed by MJ Holding Company LLC, available in 2017.[16] Each box contained five booster packs, including one mystery pack selected "from among some of the most beloved sets in modern Magic: The Gathering history". The fixed boosters are Kaladesh, Amonkhet, Hour of Devastation and Ixalan.

Theme Booster Packs

Packages containing 4 random MTG Theme Boosters for $29.99, selected at random from various releases of the previous year. First seen in 2021.[5] Distributed by MJ Holding Company LLC.

Mystery Power Box

Distributed by MJ Holding Company LLC

Deluxe kits

Promos

These promos are available since 2007. First with the Extreme Value Package, later with the Blister booster three packs. They are known as Store Foils, Store Promo Foils, Resale Foils or Resale Promos.[17] They also show up in other repacked products like Mystery Boxes. They are recognizable by a watermark of the color wheel.

# Code Year Card Notes
A1 2007 2007 Jaya Ballard, Task Mage
A2 2008 2008 Brion Stoutarm
A3 2009 2009 Broodmate Dragon
A4 2009 2010 Retaliator Griffin
A5 2010 Terra Stomper
A6 2010 2012 Terastodon
* 221/249 2010 Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Japanese version only
* 13/145 2010 Loam Lion Japanese version only
* 141/249 2010 Goblin Chieftain Japanese version only
A7 2011 2011 Knight Exemplar
A8 2012 2012 Sunblast Angel
A9 2013 2013 Angel of Glory's Rise
A10 2013 2013 Hamletback Goliath
A11 2014 2014 Angelic Skirmisher
A12 2014 2014 Xathrid Necromancer
HH 2015 Stocking Tiger Mis-packaged into some select blister packs. Doesn't differ from the original. No watermark.
2015 Magister of Worth Mis-packaged into some select blister packs. Doesn't differ from the original release promo. No watermark.
167/269 P Promo PRM 2015 Genesis Hydra Starting in 2015, promos do not include the "A##" marking and have the post-M15 card frame.
149/185 P Promo PRM 2015 Atarka, World Render
026/274 P Promo PRM 2016 Felidar Sovereign
193/272 P Promo PRM 2016 Outland Colossus
047/205 P Promo PRM 2017 Thalia's Lancers
147/264 P Promo KLD 2017 Bristling Hydra
049/269 P Promo AKH 2017 Curator of Mysteries
100/196 P Promo PRM 2018 Etali, Primal Storm
149/280 P Promo M19 2018 Lathliss, Dragon Queen
123/259 P Promo GRN 2019 Beast Whisperer
172/280 P Promo M20 2020 Gargos, Vicious Watcher
133/169 P Promo ELD 2020 Opportunistic Dragon
124/259 P Promo RNA 2021 End-Raze Forerunners
140/264 P Promo WAR 2021 Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
235/269 P Promo ELD 2021 Stonecoil Serpent
127/274 P Promo M21 2021 Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
162/274 P Promo IKO 2021 Kogla, the Titan Ape
203/280 P Promo ZNR 2021 Scute Swarm
235/254 P Promo THB 2021 Nyx Lotus
052/285 P Promo KHM 2022 Cyclone Summoner
125/285 P Promo KHM 2022 Calamity Bearer
374 P Promo KHM 2022 Valkyrie Harbinger
376 P Promo KHM 2022 Cleaving Reaver
1 Promo PRM 2023 Llanowar Elves Retro frame
P 0002 Promo PRM 2023 Lathril, Blade of the Elves Dark frame
145/302 P Promo NEO 2023 Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
232/302 P Promo NEO 2023 Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
69/277 P Promo MID 2024 Patrician Geist
118/277 P Promo MID 2024 Headless Rider
197/277 P Promo MID 2024 Saryth, the Viper's Fang[13][14]
232/277 P Promo MID 2024 Liesa, Forgotten Archangel[13]
211/281 P Promo SNC 2024 Park Heights Pegasus[14]

Gallery

  • Resale packs

    Resale packs

  • Resale pack (reverse)

    Resale pack (reverse)

  • Chaos pack 2017

    Chaos pack 2017

  • Acrylic box

    Acrylic box

  • 2016 Mystery Box (front)

    2016 Mystery Box (front)

  • 2016 Mystery Box (back)

    2016 Mystery Box (back)

  • 2017 Mystery Box

    2017 Mystery Box

  • 2017 Mystery Planeswalker Pack

    2017 Mystery Planeswalker Pack

  • 2017 Mystery Cache

    2017 Mystery Cache

  • 2020 Mystery Box

    2020 Mystery Box

  • 2021 Mystery Booster Pack

    2021 Mystery Booster Pack

  • 2021 Power Cubes

    2021 Power Cubes

  • 2021 Theme Booster Pack

    2021 Theme Booster Pack

  • 2022 Mystery Power Box

    2022 Mystery Power Box

  • 2022 Deluxe Starterkit

    2022 Deluxe Starterkit

  • 2023 Deluxe Commanderkit

    2023 Deluxe Commanderkit

Notes

  1. ↑ They are often too small and will not fit sleeved cards at all. Most of the time the containers are not meant for playing cards. Sometimes, however, you do find a double container that does fit sleeved cards.
  2. ↑ These are the decks only, and maybe a strategy insert. You will most likely not get all of the cards if the original packaging had foil or oversized cards displayed on the front of the package.
  3. ↑ Some of the "preconstructed" decks could be all lands.
  4. ↑ These were advertised as a deck by themselves.

References

  1. ↑ a b c d e f MTG Salvation: Walmart/Target Value pack primer
  2. ↑ Wizards of the Coast (September 21, 2018). "Experimentation". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  3. ↑ MTG Salvation: Boosters from older sets at walmart
  4. ↑ MTG Salvation: Extreme Value Packs back at Target
  5. ↑ a b c d None Of These Magic: The Gathering Products Are Worth It (Video). Tolarian Community College. YouTube (October 29, 2021).
  6. ↑ a b MTG Salvation:"Extreme Value" $30 Repacks at Target?
  7. ↑ MTG Salvation: Target and Wal-Mart Extreme Value RePacks are back
  8. ↑ MtgGoldfish.com: Mystery Walmart Bundle Opening
  9. ↑ MTG Salvation: Wal-Mart Classic Two decks and sleeves
  10. ↑ MTG Salvation: New & improved two-deck "Value Packs" back at Target?
  11. ↑ Walmart's New Mystery Boxes - Is It Any Good? (Video). MTG Unsealed. YouTube (April 9, 2019).
  12. ↑ Walmart MTG BLACK MYSTERY BOX (Video). Bad Boy Gaming. YouTube (November 25, 2020).
  13. ↑ a b c PeekatmePikachu (April 12, 2024). "Worth it from target $34.99". Reddit.
  14. ↑ a b c Target MTG Mystery Boxes - WORTH IT? (Video). MTG Unpacked. YouTube (May 12, 2024).
  15. ↑ MTG Walmart POWER CUBE. What are these & are they worth it?
  16. ↑ a b Wizards of the Coast: Mystery Packs
  17. ↑ magiclibrarities.net Resale Promos
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