MTG - Prerelease - Tarkir - 04/04/25 - 18:30

A Tarkir Prerelease Event is a Sealed Deck tournament where players get a first look at the new Tarkir set before its official release. This set revisits the fan-favorite world of Tarkir, home to powerful dragon clans and warriors inspired by Mongolian and Asian cultures.

Event Structure

• Format: Sealed Deck (Limited)
• Entry Kit: Players receive a Prerelease Pack containing:
  • 6 Tarkir Set booster packs
  • 1 Foil Prerelease Promo (date-stamped)
  • Spindown life counter
  • Other event-related materials
• Deck Building: Players construct a 40-card deck using their packs and basic lands (provided by the event).
• Rounds: Typically 3-4 Swiss rounds, best-of-three matches.
• Prizes: Based on standings, often including additional booster packs, promo cards.

Set Themes & Mechanics

• Return of the Dragon Clans: Tarkir features five distinct dragon-aligned factions.
• Multicolor & Faction-Based Decks: Expect gold cards, strong synergy, and legendary creatures leading each faction.
• Mechanics: Returning and new mechanics likely tied to clan identities, such as morph, dash, or prowess.
• Powerful Creatures & Spells: Tarkir is known for big dragons, warriors, and martial combat mechanics.

This high-energy, lore-rich prerelease gives players a taste of Tarkir’s legendary battles, strategic gameplay, and multicolor faction warfare.