We’ve known about Magic’s upcoming star trek set as part of its Universes Beyond lineup for a little while, but we now have more information about the set that’s set to boldly go where no set has gone before (or at least since Edge of Eternities).
While we’re expecting Commander precons to be popular, there’s a very, very good chance that the Collector Boosters will form something of a no-win situation – a Kobayashi Maru, of sorts.
That’s because they’re priced higher already, but will be hoovered up by scalpers and sold at even higher prices — preventing genuine collectors from snagging them.
Thank you, the Beam Me Up Bundle offers a way to get one of your own; you’ll just need to move quickly to snag it.
The "Beam Me Up" Bundle Is Proving Popular Already
The set is “engineered for the fans” (did you sigh reading that? I sigh reading that), but it is pretty packed.
The box includes one Collector Booster, which is basically the only way you’ll get the set’s rarest cards and alternative art treatments (hence why the pack on its own is $37.99). Still, the Beam Me Up Bundle is $99.99, so what else is there to drive up the value?
There are also 2 of 8 possible Schematic cards that highlight iconic Star Trek shops in traditional foil that can’t be found anywhere else, as well as 8 Play Boosters, a spindown die, and a storage box.
There are also 30 lands included, with ten of those being full-art treatments. Combining just the packs, you’re getting around $94 of value, and these bundles can often see discounts within weeks of launch (see the TMNT Pizza Bundle).
That might make this the easiest way to get a Collector Booster. And yes, it’s kind of gross that you’re having to spend $99.99 to have a chance at a $37.99, but only you can decide if the value proposition is for you. Don’t shoot the messenger and all that.
Lloyd Coombes is an experienced freelancer in tech, gaming and fitness seen at Polygon, Eurogamer, Macworld, TechRadar and many more. He’s a big fan of Magic: The Gathering and other collectible card games, much to his wife’s dismay.