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Gifting can be tough when someone is obsessive about Magic: The Gathering<\/em>. If you play it yourself, you probably know which packs to get them, which accessories they\u2019re missing, and which boosters they need to round out their collection. If you don\u2019t play, well, learning to play might be a gift on its own. For the rest, dig into our suggestions for what to get them, including the latest Magic<\/em> sets, apparel, and gear:<\/p>\n

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MTG: Foundations<\/em><\/a><\/h2>\n

What\u2019s better than spreading the love of Magic: The Gathering<\/em> with someone new? This is a gift meant to be shared: an everything-you-could-need starter kit for getting into the ultimate card game. Foundations<\/em> gives new players two different guided deck experiences, plus Jumpstart packs to help them learn how to build and theme their decks. Your Magic<\/em> fan will love to guide new players through the process, and it might just kickstart a lifelong obsession.<\/p>\n

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Ultra Pro card sleeves and dice sets<\/a><\/h2>\n

The mark of a true pro: having your own card sleeves (gotta protect the merch), dice sets, and a play mat. UltraPro has a ton of variety, so you can give them sleeves for their favorite Ravnica Guild<\/a> or land type<\/a>, or find the perfect heavy-duty dice set<\/a>. The site even sells play mats from Magic collaborations with Fallout<\/em><\/a> and Lord of the Rings<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Duskmourn: House of Horror<\/em> Nightmare Bundle<\/a><\/h2>\n

Duskmourn<\/em> is Magic<\/em> at some of its creepy, glitchy best: a haunted house themed set with some of the zaniest rules ever (including one that became the focus of an unsolved mathematics problem<\/a> via the card Zimone, All-Questioning.) The Nightmare Bundle is the best way to dive into this set, featuring posters, boosters, Traditional Foil Full-Art Manor Lands, and a glow-in-the-dark oversized Spindown.<\/p>\n

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Bloomburrow<\/em> booster box<\/a><\/h2>\n

If eerie MTG<\/em> isn\u2019t the right tone for your giftee, turn instead to perhaps the cutest set ever released: Bloomburrow<\/em>. With visuals and characters straight out of a woodland fantasy, Bloomburrow<\/em> still has plenty of cards that pack a punch, like powerful mana ramping combos and armies of adorable critters. Grab a regular booster pack for a guaranteed foil, or a collector\u2019s booster, packed with rares and special card treatments.<\/p>\n

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Display frames<\/a><\/h2>\n

When you pick up a rare find, you\u2019d better not leave it out in the open. These display cases are perfect for the set of cards that they can\u2019t even bear to play in a deck. Whether it\u2019s a winning combo to remember or just an investment they want to show off, pick up a display case to help them out.<\/p>\n

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Magic<\/em> x Brain Dead tote bag<\/a><\/h2>\n

Magic: The Gathering<\/em> has produced some truly gnarly cards over the years, which is why so many players are nostalgic for the vintage art. That\u2019s what makes this collaboration with Brain Dead so fun. Just imagine your giftee pulling up to Friday Night Magic with this Spinal Graft tote<\/a>, or this Hidden Spider<\/a> version. (Sadly, the rug<\/a> sold out instantly, but you could always hold out for a reissue.) <\/p>\n

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A gift card to a local game store<\/a><\/h2>\n

Local stores are the lifeblood of the Magic<\/em> community, hosting tournaments, new releases, and regular games. Help them get out there and meet other neighborhood Magic<\/em> fans by giving them a gift card to a nearby shop. It also allows them to pick out the exact set they want, rather than you having to try to figure out exactly what their Commander deck is missing.<\/p>\n

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Foundations<\/em> Jumpstart 2025<\/a> boosters<\/a><\/h2>\n

You can\u2019t go wrong with boosters, the anything-goes staple of Magic<\/em>. These Foundations<\/em> booster packs are a fun mix of styles, with 46 different possible themes for each one. They\u2019ve also got one anime-inspired card per pack, plus one or two cards with rarity of Rare or higher. The Jumpstart packs also provide an easy start to the game, with all the basic lands you could need.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Deck boxes<\/a><\/h2>\n

Deck boxes are crucial for traveling to play with friends, so get them one that matches their personal style. This series from Ultimate Guard features fun cartoon versions of legendary Magic<\/em> characters, but there\u2019s a world of variety out there<\/a>, so dig around for something that they\u2019ll love<\/p>\n

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Jace Beleren shoes<\/h2>\n

The result of a collab between MTG<\/em> and K-Swiss, these shoes are one part cosplay, one part holy grail. Okay, yes, they\u2019re pricey, and you might have to dig around to find the right size. But can you really put a price tag on glow-in-the-dark sneakers that will help them rep their favorite planeswalker?<\/p>\n

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Gifting can be tough when someone is obsessive about Magic: The Gathering. If you play it yourself, you probably know which packs to get them, which accessories they\u2019re missing, and which boosters they need to round out their collection. If you don\u2019t play, well, learning to play might be a gift on its own. For the rest, dig into our suggestions for what to get them, including the latest Magic sets, apparel, and gear: MTG: Foundations What\u2019s better than spreading the love of Magic: The Gathering with someone new? This is a gift meant to be shared: an everything-you-could-need starter kit for getting into the ultimate card game. Foundations gives new players two different guided deck experiences, plus Jumpstart packs to help them learn how…<\/p>\n

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