Wizards of the Coast has released new details for its upcoming Universes Beyond set based on the fantasy world of J.R.R. Tolkien, , including the release date. Or rather, release dates. The new set has two different launch dates, the first in June and the second in time for the holidays in November, and pre-orders are live on Amazon now. The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set will be legal in the modern format and sold in Draft, Set, Collector, and Jumpstart Boosters. It’ll also have four Commander decks, a Starter Kit, a Bundle, a Gift Bundle, Scene Boxes, and Secret Lair drops.
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Wizards of the Coast also confirmed that The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth is coming to Magic: The Gathering Arena in full. The entire set will be legal in Alchemy and Historic formats with a preorder, Mastery Pass, and cosmetics. Here are the key dates leading to the set’s releases:
- First Look: March 14
- Debut: May 30
- Prerelease: June 16
- MTG Arena Release: June 20
- Tabletop Release: June 23
- Holiday Release (more details to come): November 3
Listed below are details and the first look at Wizards of the Coast’s The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth releases coming in June.
Starter Kit
Starter Kits come with two themed decks from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth.
Jumpstart
Includes five unique themes from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth to mix and match.
Prerelease Pack
Draft Booster Display
For playing limited.
Set Booster Display
Standard boosters for the Universes Beyond set.
Collector Booster Display
Collector Boosters are full of rare cards, foil cards, and special alternate-art and alternate-frame cards
Bundle
A bundle for fans to get started with their The Lord of the Rings; Tales of Middle-earth collection.
Gift Bundle
For giving to the Lord of the Rings-loving Magic player in your life.