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
- 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 lands, planeswalkers from Planeswalker decks, mythic cards from Duel Decks: Zendikar vs. Eldrazi or random rares from previous sets. Sold for $13.99.
- 2024 — Five random Set Booster packs and a promo. Sold for $24.79.
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]
As of 2023, these were packed by packed by MJ Holding Company LLC
- 2023 — containing one Commander deck and two promos.
- 2024 — containing one Commander deck and 80 Ultra•PRO sleeves. In some instants, the Commander Deck was replaced by a 60 card Game Night deck.
Mystery Boxes
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.
- 2017 — Six booster packs, 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.
- 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.[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]
- 2024 — A box containing seven mystery items" for $34.99. These comprise of seven random boosters of recent sets (either Draft, Collector, Set Boosters or Jumpstart Boosters), 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.[13][14]
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]
The 2024 Power Cube contained two Set Boosters, two promos and a set of Relic Tokens.
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.
- From Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Tezzeret
- From Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth
- From Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas
- From Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora
- From Duel Decks: Jace vs. Vraska
- From the Kaladesh Planeswalker Decks
- From the Aether Revolt Planeswalker Decks
- From the Amonkhet Planeswalker Decks
- From the Hour of Devastation 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
- Packages containing 5 random MTG Draft Boosters (not Standard-legal) and two promos for $29.99, with a chance of 1:10 to pull a “chase pack.” First seen in 2022.[5] 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 Boosters 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 Boosters, a Masters Booster, 80 Eclipse sleeves 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 Commanders.
Costco Deluxe kits
- Packages combining several products, sold at Costco Canada
- Deluxe Starterkit (2022) — Core Set 2021 Arena Starter Kit, 5 Draft Boosters (Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms, Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths, Kaldheim, Strixhaven: School of Mages and Zendikar Rising) and the Nyx Lotus promo.
- Deluxe Commander kit (2023) — one of the Commander Legends Commander decks, a Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate Set Booster, two other recent Set Boosters, and two promos. Price: $58,99.
- Deluxe Commander kit (2024) — one of the March of the Machine Commander decks, a Commander Masters Set Booster, a March of the Machine Set Booster, a Bloomburrow Play Booster, and two traditional foil promo cards with the promotional "shooting star" expansion symbol. Price: $43,99.
- The Lord of the Rings Commander Bundle (2024) — one Commander deck, two Lord of the Rings Set boosters and 4 foil promos with the promotional "shooting star" expansion symbol.[17]
- Deluxe Commander kit (2025) — one of the Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander decks, four Play Boosters (Murders at Karlov Manor, Outlaws of Thunder Junction, Foundations and Aetherdrift), and one traditional foil promo. Price $48,99.
- Commander kit (2025) — one of the Final Fantasy Commander decks, two Play Boosters (Final Fantasy), and one traditional foil promo. Price $58,99.
- Deluxe Commander kit (2025) — one of the Bloomburrow Commander decks, four Play Boosters (Foundations, Edge of Eternities, Bloomburrow, and Aetherdrift), and one traditional foil promo.
Play Packs
Staring with Final Fantasy, cardboard packages containing three Play Boosters and a promo were sold at Wallmart as "Play Packs".[18]
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.[19] 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 Reaper | |
| 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 | VOW | 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] | |
| 46/277 P Promo | VOW | 2024 | Welcoming Vampire | |
| P 0005 FFIX | PRM | 2025 | Zidane, Tantalus Thief | Final Fantasy Play Pack[18] |
Costco
The following promos are available in Canada and the US through repackaged products sold at Costco stores.
| # | Code | Year | Card | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P 0002 Promo | PRM | 2024 | Jace, Memory Adept | March of the Machine Deluxe Commander Kits[20] |
| P 0009 Promo | PRM | 2024 | Ajani, Mentor of Heroes | March of the Machine Deluxe Commander Kits[20] |
| P 0001 Promo | PRM | 2024 | Frodo, Determined Hero | The Lord of the Rings Commander Bundle |
| P 0002 Promo | PRM | 2024 | Gandalf White Rider | The Lord of the Rings Commander Bundle |
| P 0003 Promo | PRM | 2024 | Gollum, Scheming Guide | The Lord of the Rings Commander Bundle |
| P 0004 Promo | PRM | 2024 | The Balrog, Flame of Udûn | The Lord of the Rings Commander Bundle |
| P 0010 Promo | PRM | 2024 | Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker | Outlaws of Thunder Junction Deluxe Commander Kits |
| P 0001 Promo | PRM | 2025 | Ultimecia, Temporal Threat | Final Fantasy Commander Kits |
| P 0002 Promo | PRM | 2025 | Lightning, Security Sergeant | Final Fantasy Commander Kits |
| P 0003 Promo | PRM | 2025 | Cloud, Planet's Champion | Final Fantasy Commander Kits |
| P 0004 Promo | PRM | 2025 | Sephiroth, Planet's Heir | Final Fantasy Commander Kits |
| P Promo | PRM | 2025 | Kaalia of the Vast | Bloomburrow Commander Kits |
Gallery
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Resale packs -
Resale pack (reverse) -
Chaos pack 2017 -
Acrylic box -
2016 Mystery Box (front) -
2016 Mystery Box (back) -
2017 Mystery Box -
2017 Mystery Planeswalker Pack -
2017 Mystery Cache -
2020 Mystery Box -
2021 Mystery Booster Pack -
2021 Power Cubes -
2021 Theme Booster Pack -
2022 Mystery Power Box -
2022 Deluxe Starterkit -
2023 Deluxe Commanderkit
Notes
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Some of the "preconstructed" decks could be all lands.
- ↑ These were advertised as a deck by themselves.
References
- ↑ a b c d e f MTG Salvation: Walmart/Target Value pack primer
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (September 21, 2018). "Experimentation". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2018-09-23.
- ↑ MTG Salvation: Boosters from older sets at walmart
- ↑ MTG Salvation: Extreme Value Packs back at Target
- ↑ a b c d None Of These Magic: The Gathering Products Are Worth It (Video). Tolarian Community College. YouTube (October 29, 2021).
- ↑ a b MTG Salvation:"Extreme Value" $30 Repacks at Target?
- ↑ MTG Salvation: Target and Wal-Mart Extreme Value RePacks are back
- ↑ MtgGoldfish.com: Mystery Walmart Bundle Opening
- ↑ MTG Salvation: Wal-Mart Classic Two decks and sleeves
- ↑ MTG Salvation: New & improved two-deck "Value Packs" back at Target?
- ↑ Walmart's New Mystery Boxes - Is It Any Good? (Video). MTG Unsealed. YouTube (April 9, 2019).
- ↑ Walmart MTG BLACK MYSTERY BOX (Video). Bad Boy Gaming. YouTube (November 25, 2020).
- ↑ a b c PeekatmePikachu (April 12, 2024). "Worth it from target $34.99". Reddit.
- ↑ a b c Target MTG Mystery Boxes - WORTH IT? (Video). MTG Unpacked. YouTube (May 12, 2024).
- ↑ MTG Walmart POWER CUBE. What are these & are they worth it?
- ↑ a b Wizards of the Coast: Mystery Packs
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (October 28, 2024). "The Lord of the RIngs: Tales of Middle-earth™ returns with Commander Bundles!". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ a b Murdoc_The_Best (June 12, 2025). "New play pack at Walmart 23.87". Reddit.
- ↑ magiclibrarities.net Resale Promos
- ↑ a b Wizards of the Coast (August 26, 2024). "Fall 2024 Promo Cards Arrive in New Bundles!". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.