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War never changes, but Magic does thanks to expansions like MTG Fallout.

Honestly, we’re surprised that it tookthis longto see an MTG Fallout crossover in the first place. One of the most beloved video game franchises meeting one of thebest card games? That’s got to be a no-brainer.Even if you’re already sold on the concept, you’ll still want to consider what cards are in the MTG Fallout set and what product(s) you’re planning on picking up. You may also want to order it at the best possible value. Thankfully, we’ve got the full lowdown on everything you need to know about Magic: The Gathering Fallout here - including any discounts.

Speaking of which, things are looking pretty good if you want to save on your bottlecaps. You can get most decks for less at Amazon right now, including snagging$5 off the Scrappy Survivorsdeck. As for the UK, the decks usually go for£5 less than the asking price over at Magic Madhouse.

What is MTG Fallout?

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Magic may be better known for its fantasy universe of Planeswalkers and sorcery (as seen inMTG Murders at Karlov Manor), but it also shakes things up with collaborations from time to time. These are known as ‘Universes Beyond,’ and the team-ups range from Warhammer 40,000 to Lord of the Rings.

MTG Fallout is the latest addition to that Universes Beyond label. It draws on every entry in the video game series, but with particular emphasis on more recent entries (Fallouts 3, New Vegas, 4, and 76). That means you’ll see characters like Nick Valentine rubbing shoulders with Dogmeat and Caesar.

We hope to pay homage to Fallout’s high-energy, high-action, post-nuclear RPG rootsBillie Kaplan, Wizards of the Coast

We hope to pay homage to Fallout’s high-energy, high-action, post-nuclear RPG roots

This isn’t a ‘normal’ Magic set, though. Like most Universes Beyond releases, it’s limited to Commander decks and Collector Booster packs.

Regardless, we can’t believe it’s taken this long to happen. Fallout and MTG have a surprising history, you see; Fallout 2 references ‘Tragic the Garnering,’ a pre-apocalypse card game that’s an obvious nod to Magic.

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Want to see what cards you can get for the set? Your best bet is to check in with the MTG Gatherer, which lists all official cards for every set since the ’90s. You can find all of the MTG Fallout spoilershere.

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Here’s a breakdown of exactly what you’ll find in the MTG Fallout range.

Commander decks (x4)

If you’re keen to take the pick-up-and-play approach to the MTG Fallout set, it’s best to dive straight in with a preconstructed Commander deck. The four pre-con decks available are Scrappy Survivors, Mutant Menace, Science!, and Hail, Caesar. Each deck contains 100 cards and features an average of 38 totally new cards. Of course, they’ll feature familiar cards too, but these have hit with retro-futuristic flavor to fit in with the Fallout setting.

It’s not all about how flashy they look, though. Based on each deck’s face Commanders, they also represent a welcome variety of fun play styles and mechanics.

Scrappy Survivors |View on AmazonThis Naya (read: aggressive) deck features a ridiculously cute face Commander in Dogmeat, Ever Loyal. He’s more than a fuzzy face, though. Ever the scavenger, Dogmeat’s primary focus is helping you generate plenty of the new Junk token artifact type. These, when sacrificed, allow you to exile and immediately play the top card of your library.

Scrappy Survivors |View on AmazonThis Naya (read: aggressive) deck features a ridiculously cute face Commander in Dogmeat, Ever Loyal. He’s more than a fuzzy face, though. Ever the scavenger, Dogmeat’s primary focus is helping you generate plenty of the new Junk token artifact type. These, when sacrificed, allow you to exile and immediately play the top card of your library.

Scrappy Survivors |View on AmazonThis Naya (read: aggressive) deck features a ridiculously cute face Commander in Dogmeat, Ever Loyal. He’s more than a fuzzy face, though. Ever the scavenger, Dogmeat’s primary focus is helping you generate plenty of the new Junk token artifact type. These, when sacrificed, allow you to exile and immediately play the top card of your library.

Scrappy Survivors |View on AmazonThis Naya (read: aggressive) deck features a ridiculously cute face Commander in Dogmeat, Ever Loyal. He’s more than a fuzzy face, though. Ever the scavenger, Dogmeat’s primary focus is helping you generate plenty of the new Junk token artifact type. These, when sacrificed, allow you to exile and immediately play the top card of your library.

Scrappy Survivors | View on Amazon

Scrappy Survivors |View on AmazonThis Naya (read: aggressive) deck features a ridiculously cute face Commander in Dogmeat, Ever Loyal. He’s more than a fuzzy face, though. Ever the scavenger, Dogmeat’s primary focus is helping you generate plenty of the new Junk token artifact type. These, when sacrificed, allow you to exile and immediately play the top card of your library.

Scrappy Survivors |View on AmazonThis Naya (read: aggressive) deck features a ridiculously cute face Commander in Dogmeat, Ever Loyal. He’s more than a fuzzy face, though. Ever the scavenger, Dogmeat’s primary focus is helping you generate plenty of the new Junk token artifact type. These, when sacrificed, allow you to exile and immediately play the top card of your library.

Mutant Menace |View on AmazonThe Wise Mothman is the face Commander for this spooky Sultai (a combo of black, blue, and green) deck. It’s promised to be filled with the Wasteland’s most gnarly mutated inhabitants.Staying true to its theme, it allows you to utilize newly introduced radiation counters to give your opponents a hard time. These counters force players to mill cards and lose 1 life for each non-land card they’ve milled.

Mutant Menace |View on AmazonThe Wise Mothman is the face Commander for this spooky Sultai (a combo of black, blue, and green) deck. It’s promised to be filled with the Wasteland’s most gnarly mutated inhabitants.Staying true to its theme, it allows you to utilize newly introduced radiation counters to give your opponents a hard time. These counters force players to mill cards and lose 1 life for each non-land card they’ve milled.

Mutant Menace |View on AmazonThe Wise Mothman is the face Commander for this spooky Sultai (a combo of black, blue, and green) deck. It’s promised to be filled with the Wasteland’s most gnarly mutated inhabitants.Staying true to its theme, it allows you to utilize newly introduced radiation counters to give your opponents a hard time. These counters force players to mill cards and lose 1 life for each non-land card they’ve milled.

Mutant Menace |View on AmazonThe Wise Mothman is the face Commander for this spooky Sultai (a combo of black, blue, and green) deck. It’s promised to be filled with the Wasteland’s most gnarly mutated inhabitants.Staying true to its theme, it allows you to utilize newly introduced radiation counters to give your opponents a hard time. These counters force players to mill cards and lose 1 life for each non-land card they’ve milled.

Mutant Menace | View on Amazon

Mutant Menace |View on AmazonThe Wise Mothman is the face Commander for this spooky Sultai (a combo of black, blue, and green) deck. It’s promised to be filled with the Wasteland’s most gnarly mutated inhabitants.Staying true to its theme, it allows you to utilize newly introduced radiation counters to give your opponents a hard time. These counters force players to mill cards and lose 1 life for each non-land card they’ve milled.

Mutant Menace |View on AmazonThe Wise Mothman is the face Commander for this spooky Sultai (a combo of black, blue, and green) deck. It’s promised to be filled with the Wasteland’s most gnarly mutated inhabitants.Staying true to its theme, it allows you to utilize newly introduced radiation counters to give your opponents a hard time. These counters force players to mill cards and lose 1 life for each non-land card they’ve milled.

Science! | View on Amazon

Hail, Caesar |View on AmazonThe titular face Commander for this deck is Caesar, Legion’s Emperor. True to Caesar’s ruthless nature, this deck adheres to an Aristocrat archetype – so expect to sacrifice lots of creatures to further your empire on the battlefield. It sounds as ruthless as Caesar’s Legion itself…

Hail, Caesar |View on AmazonThe titular face Commander for this deck is Caesar, Legion’s Emperor. True to Caesar’s ruthless nature, this deck adheres to an Aristocrat archetype – so expect to sacrifice lots of creatures to further your empire on the battlefield. It sounds as ruthless as Caesar’s Legion itself…

Hail, Caesar |View on AmazonThe titular face Commander for this deck is Caesar, Legion’s Emperor. True to Caesar’s ruthless nature, this deck adheres to an Aristocrat archetype – so expect to sacrifice lots of creatures to further your empire on the battlefield. It sounds as ruthless as Caesar’s Legion itself…

Hail, Caesar |View on AmazonThe titular face Commander for this deck is Caesar, Legion’s Emperor. True to Caesar’s ruthless nature, this deck adheres to an Aristocrat archetype – so expect to sacrifice lots of creatures to further your empire on the battlefield. It sounds as ruthless as Caesar’s Legion itself…

Hail, Caesar | View on Amazon

Hail, Caesar |View on AmazonThe titular face Commander for this deck is Caesar, Legion’s Emperor. True to Caesar’s ruthless nature, this deck adheres to an Aristocrat archetype – so expect to sacrifice lots of creatures to further your empire on the battlefield. It sounds as ruthless as Caesar’s Legion itself…

Hail, Caesar |View on AmazonThe titular face Commander for this deck is Caesar, Legion’s Emperor. True to Caesar’s ruthless nature, this deck adheres to an Aristocrat archetype – so expect to sacrifice lots of creatures to further your empire on the battlefield. It sounds as ruthless as Caesar’s Legion itself…

Collector boosters

The collector boosters provide players with the opportunity to draw rare variants of MTG Fallout cards. These include borderless Vault Boy treatments, Pip-Boy HUD treatments, and serialized versions of Vault Boy bobbleheads for each S.P.E.C.I.A.L. stat. There are even a few cards that are entirely collector booster exclusive. A 12-pack collector booster box is definitely worth picking up if you want to find some real gems to add to your collection.

Collector Booster |View on AmazonIndividual boosters feature 15 cards per pack, and these include Rares, alternative art and frames, and up to six or seven Extended-Art cards. In addition, 12 foil cards are guaranteed.

Collector Booster |View on AmazonIndividual boosters feature 15 cards per pack, and these include Rares, alternative art and frames, and up to six or seven Extended-Art cards. In addition, 12 foil cards are guaranteed.

Collector Booster |View on AmazonIndividual boosters feature 15 cards per pack, and these include Rares, alternative art and frames, and up to six or seven Extended-Art cards. In addition, 12 foil cards are guaranteed.

Collector Booster |View on AmazonIndividual boosters feature 15 cards per pack, and these include Rares, alternative art and frames, and up to six or seven Extended-Art cards. In addition, 12 foil cards are guaranteed.

Collector Booster | View on Amazon

Collector Booster |View on AmazonIndividual boosters feature 15 cards per pack, and these include Rares, alternative art and frames, and up to six or seven Extended-Art cards. In addition, 12 foil cards are guaranteed.

Collector Booster |View on AmazonIndividual boosters feature 15 cards per pack, and these include Rares, alternative art and frames, and up to six or seven Extended-Art cards. In addition, 12 foil cards are guaranteed.

Collector Booster Box | View on Amazon

MTG Fallout mechanics

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While the core Magic mechanics are still intact with this spin-off, MTG Fallout introduces a couple of ideas that areveryin-keeping with the post-apocalyptic franchise. The biggest would have to be ‘Radiation.’ This twist revolves around ‘rad counters’ that are placed on players rather than cards. You’ll run into problems if these start building up. To be precise:

“At the beginning of your precombat main phase, if you have any rad counters, mill that many cards. For each nonland card milled this way, you lose 1 life and a rad counter.”

There are a couple of other on-theme gameplay tweaks too. The first comes in the form of Bobbleheads. Although there’s a different design for each of the franchise’s seven S.P.E.C.I.A.L stats, we think they do the same thing - they provide a mana of any color if tapped. In addition, paying an extra five mana on your turn allows you to draw a number of cards equal to the number of Bobbleheads you have.

If you have any rad counters, mill that many cards. For each nonland card milled this way, you lose 1 life and a rad counterRadiation card rules

If you have any rad counters, mill that many cards. For each nonland card milled this way, you lose 1 life and a rad counter

Similarly, ‘Junk’ (which you spend a lot of time collecting the series) allows you to exile the top card of your library. You can then “play that card this turn. Activate only as a sorcery.” This ties into the Scrappy Survivors Commander deck and Dogmeat, who finds you junk just like in the video game.

‘Proliferate’ makes a comeback in MTG Fallout as well. This lets players choose someone else with counters on them - be it Energy or rads - and add one more to the pile.

MTG Fallout story

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Not only has the Fallout universe been expanded through six mainline games, but it’s also seen spin-offs across various formats, including the upcomingFallout wargame. From the lights of New Vegas to the shantytown of Megaton, there are a wealth of story beats likely to be referenced in this MTG set.

However, don’t expect a specific and original narrative to go along with the release. Unlike standard Magic sets, Universes Beyond collaborations don’t tend to feature a plot of their own. Instead,

Tragic the Garnering isn’t just a game – it’s an obsessionWooz, Fallout 2

Tragic the Garnering isn’t just a game – it’s an obsession

The good news is that Wizards of the Coast have confirmed that the release will celebrate “elements of all Fallout games,” so even longtime fans should see nods to their favorite in-game moments. In particular, you can expect to see some of the fascinating stories from Vault-Tec vaults adapted to Saga cards. Your birthday party in the third Fallout is also referenced, as are the infamous Gary clones.

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Just don’t hang about. Some Commander decks are already selling out, so consider yourself warned. We’d be surprised if the Scrappy Survivors deck was still available closer to launch, for example. Who could resist that adorable Dogmeat?

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GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension"2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package"3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure"4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years"5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths"1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show"2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie"3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action"4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien"5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite"1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat"2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses"3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist"4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands"5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”

GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension"2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package"3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure"4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years"5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths"1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show"2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie"3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action"4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien"5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite"1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat"2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses"3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist"4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands"5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”

GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS

1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension”

Nemesis board game models and tokens laid out on a board

1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension”

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Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension”

2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package”

2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package”

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Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package”

3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure”

3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure”

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Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure”

4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years”

4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years”

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years”

5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths”

5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths”

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Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths”

1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show”

Shadow brandishes a gun in Sonic The Hedgehog 3

1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show”

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show”

2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie”

2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie”

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Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie”

3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action”

3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action”

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Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action”

4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien”

4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien”

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The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien”

5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite”

5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite”

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Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite”

1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat”

Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor and Nicola Coughlan as Joy in Doctor Who Christmas special Joy to the World

1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat”

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Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat”

2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses”

2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses”

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Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses”

3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist”

3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist”

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Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist”

4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”

4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”

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Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”

5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”

5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”

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Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”

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