Magic: The Gathering Assassin's Creed TCG Preorders Are Officially Open

Fresh on the heels of a crossover with Fallout, Magic: The Gathering is teaming up with another popular video game franchise for a new expansion this summer. As announced in February, Assassin's Creed MTG cards are arriving on July 5. Whether you're looking to add a few new cards to your existing deck or want to check out Magic: The Gathering for the very first time, there's an Assassin's Creed product for everyone.

All told, five unique Magic: The Gathering: Assassin's Creed items are up for grabs. You can preorder all of them right now, though they won't be released until July 5. Here's a look at what's available at Amazon and Best Buy. We've outlined each product below. If the price changes between the time you order and the release date, you'll get the lowest price offered at Amazon.

Magic: The Gathering - Assassin's Creed Card Preorders

• Magic: The Gathering: Assassin's Creed Beyond Booster Box (24 Packs) -- $146 ($168)
  • Also available at Best Buy for $146
• Magic: The Gathering: Assassin's Creed Starter Kit (2 Decks) -- $19
• Magic: The Gathering: Assassin's Creed Bundle (9 Packs) -- $62
  • Also available at Best Buy for $62
• Magic: The Gathering: Assassin's Creed Collector Booster Box (12 Packs) -- $260 ($324)
  • Also available at Best Buy for $280
• Magic: The Gathering: Assassin's Creed Collector Booster (10 Cards) -- $27

If you're new to Magic and want to play the TCG rather than just collect the cards, your best option is the Magic: The Gathering: Assassin's Creed Starter Kit. This bundle includes everything you need to start playing, including two Assassin's Creed-themed decks. Along with more common cards, you'll get two Mythic Rare cards and eight Rare cards in each deck. You'll also get a comprehensive beginner guide and boxes to store the two decks. Best of all, it's budget-priced at just $19.

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If you want to collect as many Assassin's Creed-themed cards as possible, you should check out the Beyond Booster Box, which contains 24 packs with seven cards each. For the serious MTG collectors and massive Assassin's Creed fans, 10-card Collector Boosters are available to preorder for $27 each. Or you can grab a Assassin's Creed Collector Booster Box with 12 packs for $260--you're saving $64 overall versus buying 12 packs individually.

There's also an Assassin's Creed Bundle with nine Beyond Boosters, a Spindown Life Counter, and a few other goodies for $62.