MTG informally announced that Standard format Universes Beyond packs are going to have a higher MSRP than Universes Within packs.
Mark Rosewater, head of design for MTG, broke the news on his blog yesterday. Here’s what he said answering a question from an MTG fan:
Fan Question: Is an individual final fantasy play booster intended to be the same price as aetherdrift? Sorry for the basic question, but it’s hard to find clear info online.
Mark Rosewater Answer: No, Universes Beyond boosters normally have a higher MSRP.
Mark RosewatER VIA Blogatog
Final Fantasy is the first official Universes Beyond Standard set with IP licensed outside of the Hasbro brand. Magic: The Gathering previously released Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms, which according to Rosewater, was “not part of the story continuity” of MTG. D&D is however owned by Hasbro, the same company that owns Magic: The Gathering.
The confirmation of MSRP being more expensive for all Universes Beyond products will increase the price of the play experience for Sealed, Draft, Standard, and any players using cards from Standard sets. This is because not only is Final Fantasy a Standard set, but all Universes Beyond products are slated to be Standard legal, as per the Magic: The Gathering Website:
So, starting in 2025, new Universes Beyond booster sets will be legal in all Constructed formats, just like what you’d consider “normal” Magic sets like Bloomburrow. That’s six new booster sets in 2025, all with identical legality.
In 2025, of the six sets have been announced, three will be Universes Beyond products. They are:
- Final Fantasy – 06-13-2025 Release Date
- Spider-Man – 08-01-2025 Release Date
- Unidentified Universes Beyond Set – To Be Announced Release Date
These sets do not yet have an official MSRP. The current MSRP of play boosters are $5.49 for Aetherdrift.
This yet to be announced MSRP raise in pricing comes off the back of price increases for draft and sealed as a result of draft boosters being eliminated from the game last year in favor of more expensive “play boosters” that have more rares per pack.
Stay tuned to MTG Insider for more breaking news on Magic: The Gathering.
