The Standard-legal set Outlaws of Thunder Junction is coming to Magic: The Gathering in April, showcasing new mechanics and fan-favorite villainous characters.
Wizards of the Coast has designed a top-down Standard set called Outlaws of Thunder Junction (OTJ), showcasing an outlaw Western theme that brought villains from the Multiverse to a new Magic plane to pull off a heist. The MTG set is slated to have over 250 regular cards, along with treatments like a Breaking News Showcase, a Vault frame, borderless art, textured foils, raised foils, and extended art. Also included in OTJ is Nathan Steuer’s World Championship Player Spotlight card, called Duelist of the Mind.
When does Outlaws of Thunder Junction release in MTG?
The official release of OTJ is scheduled to drop on April 19. Players can get cards starting on April 12 through MTG Prerelease events at local game stores
| OTJ events | OTJ release date |
| Story launch | March 11 |
| OTJ spoilers start | March 26 |
| Full Card Gallery upload | April 5 |
| Prerelease (LGS) | April 12 to 18 |
| MTG Arena Early Acess | TBD |
| Digital release through Arena and MTGO | April 16 |
| Tabletop release | April 19 |
| Open House (WPN stores) | April 19 to 21 |
| Standard Showdown (WPN stores) | April 19 to July 25 |
| Friday Night Magic (WPN stores) | April 19 to July 19 |
| Commander Party (WPN stores) | April 26 to May 2 |
| Store Championship | May 4 to 12 |
All MTG Outlaws of Thunder Junction product pre-order prices
Play boosters return for OTJ, along with Collector boosters, a bundle, and four Commander Precon decks. All Amazon prices are subject to change leading up to the Prerelease events.
| OTJ Preorder products | Preorder Prices |
| Play booster box | Around $140 |
| Collector booster box | Around $215 |
| Collector booster pack | Around $20 |
| Bundle | Around $42 |
| Quick Draw Commander Precon | Around $40 |
| Desert Bloom Commander Precon | Around $40 |
| Grand Larceny Commander Precon | Around $48 |
| Host Wanted Commander Precon | Around $48 |
| All four Commander Precons | Around $135 |
What MTG characters are in Outlaws of Thunder Junction?
Returning to the MTG story timeline is Oko, along with his son Kellan. Vraska and Rakdos are also on the plane of Thunder Junction, teaming up with Oko. The story for OTJ is the final chapter of the Omenpath Arc that began with Wilds of Eldraine and is the start of a new storyline arc called Metronome.
Are there MTG Bonus sheets and Special Guest cards in OTJ?
The release of OTJ will include Special Guest cards, much like MKM, along with cards from The List. There are two Bonus sheets within the Standard-legal set: A sheet called The Vault and a Breaking News Bonus sheet. Both are legal to play within the OTJ Limited format. Cards from The Vault, which were originally planned as an Epilogue booster. These cards will show up within The List slots, along with Special Guests through Play and Collector booster packs.
