{"product_id":"secrets-of-strixhaven-sos-play-booster-box","title":"Secrets of Strixhaven (SOS) Play Booster Box","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMagic: The Gathering — Secrets of Strixhaven (set code: SOS) is a Standard-legal Magic: The Gathering expansion released on April 24, 2026, returning to Strixhaven University on the plane of Arcavios — one of the most beloved and distinctive settings in recent Magic history. Strixhaven is Magic's magical academia plane: a prestigious university where five colleges, each specialising in a different school of magic, compete for prestige, knowledge, and glory. The original Strixhaven set in 2021 became a fan favourite for its rich setting identity, distinctive college aesthetics, and compelling characters, and Secrets of Strixhaven picks up the story in their second year — moving beyond campus into the wider world of Arcavios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe five colleges return in full force. Lorehold studies the magic of history and spirits. Prismari channels elemental magic through artistic expression. Quandrix masters mathematical and geometric magic. Silverquill wields the power of words and shadow. Witherbloom harnesses the forces of life and death. Each college maps to a dual-colour identity and brings its own mechanics, legendary creatures, and playstyle to the set. The set follows fan-favourite characters Dina, Killian Lu, Quintorius Kand, Rootha Squallheart, and Zimone as they graduate and apply their magical education to mysterious threats emerging across Arcavios, accompanied by a new class of interplanar students arriving through the Omenpaths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe flagship new mechanic is the return of Miracle — one of the most beloved and powerful mechanics in Magic's history, first appearing in Avacyn Restored in 2012, which allows you to cast certain spells for a dramatically reduced cost if drawn on your first draw of the turn. Miracle's return is headlined by Elder Dragon Lorehold the Historian, the standout mythic creature of the set. Lessons also return from the original Strixhaven, letting you search your sideboard for specific spell types. The Quandrix college introduces Exponential Scaling — a genuinely new mechanic requiring players to calculate algebraic effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEvery single Play Booster in this box contains at least one Mystical Archive card (SOA 1-65) — the second Mystical Archive bonus sheet, featuring 65 iconic instant and sorcery spells from Magic's history with brand new showcase artwork in a distinctive academic frame. The Mystical Archive was one of the most celebrated features of the original Strixhaven and its return here is a highlight of the set for both competitive and collector audiences. Play Boosters also include 10 Special Guest reprints (SPG 149-158) themed around lectures held within Strixhaven's hallowed halls, including a Sylvan Library version depicted as a campus curriculum card. The full main set contains 305 cards with a notably generous rare pull rate — 2 rares appear in 33% of packs, making this one of the more value-dense Play Booster configurations in recent Magic releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBox contents: 30 Play Booster packs per box. Each pack contains 14 Magic: The Gathering cards plus 1 Token or Art card. 1 to 5 Rare or higher cards per pack (2 rares in 33% of packs). 1 Mystical Archive card guaranteed per pack. 1 Traditional Foil card guaranteed per pack. Traditional Foil Land in 20% of packs. Foil Borderless Mythic in under 1% of packs. May contain Special Guest cards SPG 149-158. Language: English. Publisher: Wizards of the Coast. Condition: Factory sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIdeal for Magic players who loved the original Strixhaven and want to return to Arcavios, fans of magical academia aesthetics and five-colour college gameplay, competitive players wanting the Miracle mechanic and Lesson cards in Standard and Commander, and collectors chasing the second Mystical Archive and the serialised headliner Emeritus of Ideation. Cards are randomised and specific pulls are not guaranteed. Recommended for ages 13 and up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Play Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45166359773293,"sku":null,"price":619.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1082\/4301\/files\/81X6kVEO4DL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1777879855","url":"https:\/\/playvault.ae\/products\/secrets-of-strixhaven-sos-play-booster-box","provider":"PlayVault.ae","version":"1.0","type":"link"}