Magic: The Gathering Star Trek products face shipping delays
Play Boosters and Prerelease Packs are on track, but Commander decks, Collector Boosters, and bundles may arrive late in some regions.
Some Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek products will reach stores later than planned in select regions. Wizards of the Coast cites production and shipping issues, and says the length of the delay depends on the region.
Play Boosters and Prerelease Packs are the exception. They are on track to be available for both the Prerelease and release events.
What is delayed
The timing varies by product. Some items may land after the Prerelease events on November 6, and others may not show up until after the tabletop release on November 13.
The affected products are listed by regional group, though the groups are not named here. The lists break down as follows:
- One group: Commander decks may arrive after the tabletop release date.
- One group: Collector Boosters in English, French, and German may arrive after the tabletop release date.
- One group: French-language and German-language Commander decks may arrive after Prerelease.
- One group: Collector's Edition Commander decks may arrive after Prerelease, with additional quantities following after the tabletop release date.
- One group: English-language Commander decks, Draft Night, Scene Boxes, and Beam Me Up Bundles may arrive after the tabletop release date.
- One group: Collector Boosters, Omega Collector Boosters, Bundles, Beam Me Up Bundles, and Draft Night may arrive after the tabletop release date.
- New Zealand: Scene Boxes may arrive after the tabletop release date.
Omega Collector Boosters are single Collector Boosters sold at larger retailers.
Why it matters
Play Boosters and Prerelease Packs are confirmed as on track for the Prerelease and release events. Players hoping for Commander decks, Collector Boosters, or bundles in the affected regions may have to wait until after the tabletop release. Some Commander decks are flagged for after Prerelease and others for after the tabletop release, so the gap differs by deck type and language.
Wizards describes the situation as fluid. Logistics teams are working to speed up timelines where possible, and players are advised to ask their local game store or retailer about availability.
What is still unknown
The lists do not say which regions each product group applies to, apart from New Zealand. No new delivery dates for the delayed products have been announced.
Wizards says the list of affected regions and products will be updated as new information becomes available. When those updates will be published is not announced yet.
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