The dragons are back. And for long-time Magic: The Gathering fans, a return to Tarkir isn’t just another expansion — it’s a full-blown nostalgia trip laced with fire-breathing power, tribal flavor, and some very collectible cardboard.
April 2025’s biggest MTG release, Tarkir: Dragonstorm, is live — and both players and collectors are scrambling to claim clan dominance, rip rare dragons, and grab hold of the year’s first truly iconic set.
Let’s break down what’s inside, what’s hot, and what’s worth hunting while supplies last.
🔥 Why Tarkir Matters (Even If You’re New)
First introduced in 2014, Tarkir is one of Magic’s most beloved planes — built around five color-clan combinations, epic dragons, and war-torn lore. It was known for aggressive playstyles, fan-favorite characters like Sarkhan Vol, and some of the most visually striking cards in MTG history.
Now in Dragonstorm, the plane returns with:
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Revamped clan mechanics
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Brand new dragon lords
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Throwbacks to cards and themes from the original Tarkir block
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Competitive deck potential and stunning collector variants
🧙 The Five Tarkir Clans Return
Each clan represents a unique three-color identity with its own strategy and dragon:
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Abzan (White/Black/Green) – resilience, defense, life gain
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Jeskai (Blue/Red/White) – trickery, spells, and tempo
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Sultai (Black/Green/Blue) – graveyard recursion and sacrifice
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Mardu (Red/White/Black) – fast aggro and blitz
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Temur (Green/Blue/Red) – ramp, power, and dragons that punch hard
Prebuilt Commander decks are themed around each clan, making it easy to jump into gameplay or sealed collection.
💎 What Collectors Are Chasing
Collector Booster Boxes are already generating buzz, and here’s why:
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Etched and Full-Art Dragon Lords (like Atarka, Kolaghan, and Dromoka) are high-end pulls
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Mythic rare planeswalkers like Sarkhan, the Reckoned and Ugin, the Eternal Flame are early grading favorites
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Foil alternate-art dragons are spiking across marketplaces
📈 Market Watch:
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Early eBay sales show foil full-art Sarkhan hitting $80–100 raw
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Commander decks Temur Roar and Jeskai Striker are selling out fast and climbing above MSRP
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Graded promos from prerelease kits are already being slabbed and flipped
🧠 Competitive Player Takeaways
For players, the set introduces fresh mechanics tailored to each clan:
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Storm (Mardu) – benefits from casting multiple spells in a turn
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Behold (Jeskai) – lets you manipulate the top of your deck
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Mobilize (Temur) – enables faster ramp and board development
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Omens (Sultai) – triggers off graveyard synergy
Early MTG Arena events suggest Jeskai tempo decks and Sultai midrange builds are outperforming expectations in limited formats.
🛍️ Should You Buy, Rip, or Flip?
If you're a collector – go for Collector Boosters or sealed Commander decks. Mythic dragons and alt-art planeswalkers are slab-worthy and may hold long-term value.
If you're a player – Play Boosters are your best bang-for-buck for deck building. The clan identity system makes for fun sealed formats and competitive upgrades.
If you're a flipper or reseller – Temur and Jeskai decks are trending. Pre-release promo foils and top-tier mythics in high grade (PSA 10 or CGC 9.5+) are worth listing early.
🧾 TL;DR — Tarkir: Dragonstorm At a Glance
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Set Highlights: Legendary dragons, new mechanics, five clan-themed Commander decks
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Top Chases: Sarkhan (alt-art), Ugin, full-art foil dragons
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Competitive Buzz: Jeskai tempo and Sultai recursion decks shine in early Arena
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Sealed Product to Watch: Collector Boosters and Temur/Mardu Commander decks
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Next MTG Releases: Final Fantasy Universes Beyond (June 2025), Edge of Eternities (August), Spider-Man UB (Q3)
Whether you’re returning to the world of dragons or diving in for the first time, Tarkir: Dragonstorm is more than just a set — it’s a statement. And it’s one that collectors, players, and resellers are all paying attention to.
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