Black Friday Magic: The Gathering deals 2026, including early price cuts on booster boxes
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Black Friday Magic: The Gathering deals are slowly but surely approaching like a troll lumbering over a hill. Considering how many good sets have been released this year (from Lorwyn Eclipsed to The Hobbit), there should be plenty to look out for.
That's why the GamesRadar+ team and I are gathering up every scrap of advice we can on how to make the most of Black Friday MTG offers. This includes the retailers you should be paying attention to, which items traditionally get discounted around this time of year, and when the savings will end. I've been covering Black Friday Magic: The Gathering deals for years now, so have a few tricks up my sleeves.
If there are early savings to be had on one of the best card games, you'll also find them below. I'm posting the best bargains I can uncover before the event right here, so keep popping back every now and then if you want to secure the most tempting discounts.
Benjamin has played Magic since the 1990s when his older brother began collecting cards, and he's covered sales events like Black Friday on GamesRadar+ for more than seven years. He's currently getting to grips with MTG The Hobbit and is trying to create the ultimate goblin/orc deck.
Quick links
- Amazon: $10 off MTG Hobbit
- Miniature Market: Best prices
- Walmart: Price cuts up to $15
- Best Buy: Up to $10 off
- Target: Get older sets for less
UK
- Amazon: Save up to £10
- Magic Madhouse: Check for price cuts
- Wayland Games: Up to 10% off
- Zatu Games: Get up to £12 off
Today's best Magic: The Gathering deals ahead of Black Friday
From what I can tell, this is the lowest price we've seen for MTG's Hobbit bundle. It includes accessories like a sturdy storage box and themed die to go with nine booster packs, so is a great way to start your Middle-earth Magic collection.
According to price-matching software, this is another record low price; we've never seen the Play Booster Box go for much below $189. It contains 30 14-card Play Booster packs.
It may not seem like the biggest price cut, but considering how hard this pack was to get ahead of launch, I'll take it. Particularly because this seems to be a lowest-ever price... It contains themed land cards, nine Play Boosters, one Collector Booster, some promo cards, and a special Spindown life counter.
OK, so it's not a lowest-ever price. However, it isn't far off... and this is still way better than the batting average of between $88 and $90. Not bad for a special-edition Gift Bundle. It contains a storage box, unique die, a Collector Booster, and nine Play Boosters.
Black Friday Magic: The Gathering deals FAQ
When will the Black Friday Magic: The Gathering deals start?
Black Friday MTG deals officially kick off on November 27, 2026, but they'll actually start way before that. We tend to see price cuts appearing from a mid-November onwards, so keep an eye out as Thanksgiving approaches.
The discounts won't end after Black Friday itself, either. They usually cling on into December as we move to Cyber Monday.
What will the best Black Friday MTG deals be?
Many Magic products get discounted for Black Friday, but some enjoy better reductions than others. MTG's most popular format - Commander - always enjoys a deal or two when the sale rolls around, for example. Although you're less likely to get a bargain on brand-new, fresh-off-the-press sets, most Commander decks will be a few months old by the time the sales arrive. If previous years are anything to go by, that means we should be able to expect $10 off the sticker price (or beyond, if it's an older release).
Booster boxes also enjoy huge price cuts. You can typically save $40 or more on these collections if you're lucky, providing far better value for money than you'd usually find.
Where will the best Black Friday Magic: The Gathering deals be?
Finding the 'best' offers will depend on what you're looking for. Although the big retailers are worth watching during this year's Black Friday Magic: The Gathering deals, they tend to emphasize bundles, Commander decks, and massive booster boxes from the latest sets. That's why smaller, independent stores are great options to keep up your sleeve. They often provide discounts on individual cards and are competitive in terms of price.
USA
- Amazon: Good for bundles
- Walmart: Surprisingly wide range
- Best Buy: Stocks the latest sets
- Miniature Market: Great for discounts
- Target: Offers MTG merch
UK
- Amazon: Most reliable source
- Magic Madhouse: Great for individual cards
- Zatu: Good source for single booster packs
- Wayland Games: Offers regular discounts
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I've been writing about games in one form or another since 2012, but these days you'll find me managing GamesRadar+'s tabletop gaming and toy coverage (I spend my time here handling everything from board game reviews to the latest Lego news). I've also been obsessed with Warhammer since the 1990s, and love nothing more than running tabletop RPGs like D&D as a Dungeon Master.
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