Quick Read
- Lorwyn Eclipsed launches January 23, 2026, featuring a return to the dual planes of Lorwyn and Shadowmoor.
- Two ready-to-play Commander decks, ‘Dance of the Elements’ (five-color, evoke) and ‘Blight Curse’ (red/green/black, blight), are included in the release.
- Each Commander deck contains 100 cards, including foil commanders, 10 new-to-Magic cards, tokens, and a deck box.
- Events range from Prerelease and Magic Academy for new players to competitive Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed with a $500,000 prize pool.
- A serialized Bitterbloom Bearer card, limited to 500 copies with Rebecca Guay art, is a rare pull from Collector Boosters, estimated at 1 in 6,000 packs.
The planes of Lorwyn and Shadowmoor are once again calling to adventurers, but this time with a captivating twist. Magic: The Gathering‘s highly anticipated ‘Lorwyn Eclipsed’ set officially launches on January 23, 2026, promising a journey through a world where beauty and dread intertwine. More than just a new collection of cards, this release is a full-fledged event, offering players everything from ready-to-play Commander decks to high-stakes competitive tournaments and the thrilling chase for ultra-rare collector’s items. Whether you’re a seasoned Planeswalker or just stepping into the Multiverse, Lorwyn Eclipsed offers a fresh, engaging experience that speaks to every facet of the game.
Unleashing the Power: Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander Decks
At the heart of the ‘Lorwyn Eclipsed’ release are two brand-new, ready-to-play Commander decks, meticulously crafted to showcase the set’s powerful mechanics: evoke and blight. These 100-card decks offer an immediate entry point into the dynamic multiplayer format, allowing players to jump straight into the action with compelling strategies and beloved characters.
First up is ‘Dance of the Elements,’ a vibrant five-color deck designed to embrace the raw power of Elementals. This deck centers around the evoke mechanic, allowing for flexible spellcasting and explosive board presence. Its counterpart, ‘Blight Curse,’ delves into the darker, more insidious aspects of Shadowmoor with a red, green, and black color identity. ‘Blight Curse’ leverages the new blight mechanic, promising to slowly but surely grind down opponents with its relentless pressure.
Each ‘Lorwyn Eclipsed’ Commander deck is a complete package, containing not only the 100-card deck itself but also a traditional foil face commander with stunning borderless art, a traditional foil featured commander, and 98 non-foil cards, including 10 brand-new cards introduced specifically for these decks. Players will also find 10 double-sided tokens or punch-out counters, a reference card, and a sturdy deck box. As Wizards of the Coast highlights, whether you choose to ’embrace beauty with Ashling or hex your opponents with Auntie Ool,’ these decks are set to deliver exciting games of Commander from the moment they’re opened.
A Calendar Packed with Multiversal Adventures
The release of ‘Lorwyn Eclipsed’ isn’t just about new cards; it’s about community and competition, with a comprehensive schedule of events designed to cater to every type of player. The journey begins even before the official release with the ‘Lorwyn Eclipsed Prerelease Events’ from January 16–22. Here, local gaming communities will get their first taste of the set, building sealed decks from Prerelease Packs that include six Play Boosters, a traditional foil promo card, a deck box, and a spindown die.
For those new to the game, ‘Magic Academy’ events (January 23–February 26) offer a welcoming environment to learn the fundamentals. ‘Learn to Play’ sessions cover basic rules, while ‘Deck Building’ events guide players through constructing their own decks from Play Boosters, all while offering digital rewards for MTG Arena.
Casual Commander players can look forward to ‘Two-Headed Giant Commander Nights’ (January 23–February 26), fostering teamwork and camaraderie, with attendees receiving a retro frame Farhaven Elf promo. But perhaps the most thematic experience for Commander enthusiasts is the ‘Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander Party’ (January 30–February 5 and February 13–19). This unique event features modified Commander games where the plane itself shifts between Lorwyn and Shadowmoor, triggering chaotic effects and even swapping players’ hands of cards, perfectly capturing the plane’s duality.
Competitive players are not left out, with multiple high-stakes events on the horizon. ‘Standard Showdown’ (January 23–February 26) allows players to test new Constructed decks with ‘Lorwyn Eclipsed’ cards, offering a traditional foil, retro frame Nowhere to Run promo for winners. The pinnacle of competitive play for the set is ‘Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed’ (January 30–February 1), a closed event broadcasting live on Twitch and YouTube, where top players will compete for a massive $500,000 prize pool in Lorwyn Eclipsed Draft and Standard Constructed formats.
Further competitive opportunities include ‘Store Championships’ (February 6–22), offering full-art promo cards like Goblin Bombardment and Ocelot Pride for top finishers, and ‘Magic Spotlight: Eclipsed’ (February 6–8) in Toronto, Canada, an open event featuring Lorwyn Eclipsed Limited with a $50,000 prize pool and invitations to Pro Tour Secrets of Strixhaven. The path to the Pro Tour also runs through the first ‘Regional Championships of 2026’ (January 24–March 22), held globally from Portland, Oregon, to Kyoto, Japan, and ‘Regional Championship Qualifiers’ (through March 22), providing mouse-themed promo cards for participants.
The Allure of the Chase: Serialized Bitterbloom Bearer
Beyond the gameplay and competitive circuits, ‘Lorwyn Eclipsed’ also ignites the collector’s spirit with its stunning Booster Fun treatments and, most notably, the ultra-rare Serialized Bitterbloom Bearer. This highly sought-after card features breathtaking artwork by Rebecca Guay and boasts a special double rainbow foil treatment. What makes it truly unique? Only 500 copies exist worldwide, each individually numbered.
Acquiring one of these serialized treasures is no small feat. According to CardGameBase, the Serialized Bitterbloom Bearer can only be found in ‘Lorwyn Eclipsed Collector Boosters,’ and the odds are incredibly slim. Wizards of the Coast states it appears in ‘less than 1% of Collector boosters.’ Based on estimations from older sets, with roughly 250,000 Collector booster boxes printed, each containing 12 packs, the odds of opening a serialized Bearer in a single Collector booster are approximately 1 in 6,000, or a mere 0.017%. This translates to roughly one serialized card per 500 Collector booster boxes, giving a box a 0.2% chance. While these are estimates, they underscore the extreme rarity of the card.
The secondary market value for such a scarce item is difficult to predict definitively before release, but early estimates suggest a value around $3,000 for a standard serialized copy, with significant numbers (like #1, #100, or #500) likely commanding an even higher premium. For collectors, the hunt for the Serialized Bitterbloom Bearer adds an exhilarating layer to the ‘Lorwyn Eclipsed’ experience, embodying the thrill of discovery that is so central to Magic: The Gathering.
The ‘Lorwyn Eclipsed’ release is more than just a new set; it’s a meticulously crafted experience designed to engage players across all levels of interest. From the accessible, thematic Commander decks and the diverse array of community-focused events to the apex of competitive play and the tantalizing prospect of pulling a serialized masterpiece, Wizards of the Coast has ensured that this return to Lorwyn and Shadowmoor is both nostalgic and forward-looking. The set effectively leverages the plane’s unique day-night duality to create distinctive gameplay and storytelling, making it a compelling chapter in Magic’s ongoing narrative.