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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] since [?].


===Promos===
===Chaos packs===
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]].
 
===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 (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>
 
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"/>
 
====$10 deck packages====
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>
 
====$30 deck packages====
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>
 
===Mystery Boxes===
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====
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.
 
====2019====
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 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).<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPQJJpMOpM4 MTG Walmart POWER CUBE. What are these & are they worth it?]</ref><ref name="None"/>
 
===Mystery Planeswalker Packs===
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.
* From ''[[Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Tezzeret]]''
** <c>Elspeth, Knight-Errant</c>
** <c>Tezzeret the Seeker</c>
* From ''[[Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth]]''
** <c>Venser, the Sojourner</c>
** <c>Koth of the Hammer</c>
* From ''[[Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas]]''
** <c>Ajani Vengeant</c>
** <c>Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker</c>
* From ''[[Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora]]''
** <c>Elspeth, Sun's Champion</c>
**<c>Kiora, the Crashing Wave</c>
* From ''[[Duel Decks: Jace vs. Vraska]]''
** <c>Jace, Architect of Thought</c>
** <c>Vraska the Unseen</c>
* From the [[Kaladesh/Planeswalker decks|''Kaladesh'' Planeswalker Decks]]
** <c>Chandra, Pyrogenius</c>
** <c>Nissa, Nature's Artisan</c>
* From the [[Aether Revolt/Planeswalker decks|''Aether Revolt'' Planeswalker Decks]]
** <c>Ajani, Valiant Protector</c>
** <c>Tezzeret, Master of Metal</c>
* From the [[Amonkhet/Planeswalker decks|''Amonkhet'' Planeswalker Decks]]
** <c>Liliana, Death Wielder</c>
** <c>Gideon, Martial Paragon</c>
* From the [[Hour of Devastation/Planeswalker decks|''Hour of Devastation'' Planeswalker Decks]]
** <c>Nicol Bolas, the Deceiver</c>
** <c>Nissa, Genesis Mage</c>
 
===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]]''.
 
===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.
 
==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.
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.
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==Chaos packs==
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]].
==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 (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>
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"/>
===$10 deck packages===
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>
===$30 deck packages===
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>
==Mystery Box==
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===
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.
===2019===
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.
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.
* From ''[[Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Tezzeret]]''
** <c>Elspeth, Knight-Errant</c>
** <c>Tezzeret the Seeker</c>
* From ''[[Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth]]''
** <c>Venser, the Sojourner</c>
** <c>Koth of the Hammer</c>
* From ''[[Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas]]''
** <c>Ajani Vengeant</c>
** <c>Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker</c>
* From ''[[Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora]]''
** <c>Elspeth, Sun's Champion</c>
**<c>Kiora, the Crashing Wave</c>
* From ''[[Duel Decks: Jace vs. Vraska]]''
** <c>Jace, Architect of Thought</c>
** <c>Vraska the Unseen</c>
* From the [[Kaladesh/Planeswalker decks|''Kaladesh'' Planeswalker Decks]]
** <c>Chandra, Pyrogenius</c>
** <c>Nissa, Nature's Artisan</c>
* From the [[Aether Revolt/Planeswalker decks|''Aether Revolt'' Planeswalker Decks]]
** <c>Ajani, Valiant Protector</c>
** <c>Tezzeret, Master of Metal</c>
* From the [[Amonkhet/Planeswalker decks|''Amonkhet'' Planeswalker Decks]]
** <c>Liliana, Death Wielder</c>
** <c>Gideon, Martial Paragon</c>
* From the [[Hour of Devastation/Planeswalker decks|''Hour of Devastation'' Planeswalker Decks]]
** <c>Nicol Bolas, the Deceiver</c>
** <c>Nissa, Genesis Mage</c>
==Mystery Cache==
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]]''.


==Gallery==
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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
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Revision as of 08:15, 7 November 2021

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 since [?].

Chaos packs

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.

Acrylic containers

Clear Acrylic storage cubes, packed by a third party ("Fairfield"[6]). The most recent ones contain 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]

$10 deck packages

A 2011 variant contained 2 decks.[9][10]

$30 deck packages

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.[1] There were also packages with four decks.[6]

Mystery Boxes

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

Six booster packs, 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.

2019

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.[11] 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 promo cards.[12]

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).[13][5]

Mystery Planeswalker Packs

An official Wizards of the Coast product distributed by MJ Holding Company LLC, available since 2017.[14] 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.[14] 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.

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.[15] 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. 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
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

Gallery

  • Resale packs

    Resale packs

  • Resale pack (reverse)

    Resale pack (reverse)

  • Chaos pack 2017

    Chaos pack 2017

  • Acrylic box

    Acrylic box

  • Starter Set

    Starter Set

  • 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

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 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. ↑ MTG Walmart POWER CUBE. What are these & are they worth it?
  14. ↑ a b Wizards of the Coast: Mystery Packs
  15. ↑ magiclibrarities.net Resale Promos
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