New Magic: The Gathering Welcome Decks Unveiled with Strixhaven Secrets

New Magic: The Gathering Welcome Decks Unveiled with Strixhaven Secrets

Magic: The Gathering is set to introduce revamped Welcome Decks with the upcoming expansion, Secrets of Strixhaven. These decks aim to provide newcomers a straightforward way to enter the Magic multiverse. Availability will commence at participating WPN game stores starting April 24, 2026.

Overview of Welcome Decks

The Magic: The Gathering Welcome Decks feature five distinct monocolor decks: White, Blue, Black, Red, and Green. Each deck consists of 40 Standard-legal cards from the foundational series of Magic. They are designed with simple strategies to facilitate learning the game.

Deck Lists and Key Features

Players can use these Welcome Decks not only for learning purposes but also to create a 60-card Standard deck for local tournaments. Below are the contents of each deck:

Color Contents
White
  • 2 Healer’s Hawk
  • 1 Ajani’s Pridemate
  • 16 Plains
  • Others include Serra Angel, Lyra Dawnbringer, and more.
Blue
  • 2 Kitesail Corsair
  • 1 Spectral Sailor
  • 16 Island
  • Features cards like Sphinx of the Final Word and Tempest Djinn.
Black
  • 1 Vampire Interloper
  • 2 Gutless Plunderer
  • 16 Swamp
  • Includes Vampire Nighthawk and Massacre Wurm.
Red
  • 2 Burst Lightning
  • 1 Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
  • 17 Mountain
  • Features Drakuseth, Maw of Flames and Shivan Dragon.
Green
  • 2 Llanowar Elves
  • 1 Mild-Mannered Librarian
  • 17 Forest
  • Key cards include Pelakka Wurm and Surrak, the Hunt Caller.

How to Obtain the Welcome Decks

These Welcome Decks will be accessible at participating WPN game stores. Interested players should reach out to their local stores to inquire about availability and distribution plans. Be ready to explore the Magic multiverse starting April 24, 2026, with the new Welcome Decks inspired by Secrets of Strixhaven.