1. Essential info
2. Release date
3. Mechanics
4. Alt-arts
5. Products
6. Story
7. Deals
2026 is shaping up to be a big year for Magic: The Gathering, and the first set out of the gate is MTG Lorwyn Eclipsed. Dropping at the end of January, this fey-tinged expansion revisits a two-in-one plane where day and night butt up against each other - to often-disastrous effect.
With the set causing such a stir amongst fans, you might be wondering what's so special about MTG Lorwyn Eclipsed... so I've got the lowdown right here. You can get all the details on release date, mechanics, story, and more for this expansion to one of the best card games right here.
If you feel tempted to give it a try, you'll also find the lowest prices for MTG Lorwyn Eclipsed below. That includes everything from the Commander decks to the prerelease box set.
MTG Lorwyn Eclipsed essential info
- A set all about duality
- Whimsical & fey-inspired
- Returns to an original MTG world
Lorwyn Eclipsed is a mainline set for Magic: The Gathering, meaning it's legal in all game types and offers a wealth of products from Commander decks to bundles and booster packs. The range is available as physical cards or digitally via MTG Arena.
Is MTG Lorwyn Eclipsed Standard-legal?
The new Lorwyn set can be played in Standard matches, and is an official addition to the format.
Which formats can you use MTG Lorwyn Eclipsed in?
The main Lorwyn Eclipsed set (ECL) is legal for all formats. Meanwhile, the Commander (ECC) and Special Guests (SPG) sets can be used in Commander, Legacy, and Vintage.
Are there prerelease events for MTG Lorwyn Eclipsed?
Yes, official prerelease events for the expansion will run between January 16-22, 2026.
Is Lorwyn Eclipsed available for MTG Arena?
Magic: The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed will be available to play on MTG Arena from January 20.
Wait, was that a Muppets version of Lorwyn Eclipsed?
Yes - yes, it was. As part of the runup to MTG Lorwyn Eclipsed, the Jim Henson Company released a tongue-in-cheek musical trailer for the set with all the wonderfully weird puppets you could hope for. You can see how it was all made here.
MTG Lorwyn Eclipsed release date
MTG Lorwyn Eclipsed is due to launch at the end of January 2026 (January 23, to be precise), and it's the first Magic: The Gathering set of the year. However, as per usual, the release schedule is busier than this would suggest. As an example, a D&D module called Lorwyn: First Light launched on November 18, 2025 to coincide with the set.
Here's a breakdown of what's happening, and when.
- Lorwyn: First Light: November 18, 2025
- Lorwyn Eclipsed stories: December 8–16, 2025
- Lorwyn Eclipsed debut: January 5, 2026
- Full card gallery: January 12, 2026
- Prerelease events: January 16–22, 2026
- Commander Box League: January 16–22, 2026
- MTG Arena release: January 20, 2026
- Tabletop release: January 23, 2026
- Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed: January 30–February 1, 2026
- Magic Spotlight: Eclipsed: February 6–8, 2026
MTG Lorwyn Eclipsed mechanics
- Vivid & blight are benefits themed to Lorwyn/Shadowmoor
- Double-sided cards play a large role
- Returning keywords like persist & evoke
As a major new Magic set, it's no surprise that MTG Lorwyn Eclipsed is shaking things up with a few new (and returning) mechanics. These are all intended to enhance or represent the theme of duality in Lorwyn-Shadowmoor, allowing for some intriguing twists on the usual formula.
MTG Lorwyn Eclipsed alt-arts
- Fewer alt-art treatments this time
- Lorwyn-Shadowmoor artist Rebecca Guay returns
Although MTG Lorwyn Eclipsed does feature alt-arts, it feels like less of a focus for this set. Chief among them is a serialized, individually-numbered Bitterbloom Bearer card by Rebecca Guay (who played a large part in defining the Plane's signature look).
You can also get your hands on borderless cards featuring either double-sided lands or creatures illustrated by artists known for their work on the Lorwyn Shadowmoor block. If you're a longtime fan of the Plane, this will probably pique your interest most.
Personally speaking, I'm all about the woodcut-effect 'Special Guests' cards that reimagine MTG characters or creatures in the style of Lorwyn-Shadowmoor. It's very moody and the art feels as though it'd be at home in a gothic stained glass window.
You can only get the above from Collector Boosters, so make a beeline for them if you want something a little different.
MTG Lorwyn Eclipsed products
- Usual Boosters & boxes
- Two Commander decks
- New Draft Night box
So, how do you actually get your hands on MTG Lorwyn Eclipsed cards? As per usual for a major set, there's an array of products available to suit different playstyles or needs - though it's worth noting that there isn't quite as big a spread as some previous releases, like MTG Avatar: The Last Airbender. However, we are getting a new Draft Night box to go with the usual pair of Commander decks, prerelease set, boosters, and bundles.
Here's the full list of what's available.
Boosters
Commander decks
Boxed sets
MTG Lorwyn Eclipsed story
- "Eclipsed realms" make their first appearance
- Plot follows Strixhaven students lost in this world
The dual-plane of Lorwyn-Shadowmoor is what would happen if fey and fairy lore vomited all over a Magic: The Gathering setting. Lorwyn basks in eternal day so is a place where elves and whimsical creatures frolic in flower-filled meadows, whereas Shadowmoor enjoys eternal night with dangers around every corner.
When we last visited the plane, these aspects cycled once every 300 years; there would be centuries of light, only to be replaced by decades of darkness. Usually, the environment and everything within it changes to match that new state.
I say "usually" because the pattern has since been broken. These aspects now co-exist - there's Lorwyn on one side and Shadowmoor on the other. The places where they meet form an all-new environment called "eclipsed realms," hence the set's name. Areas can quickly shift between light and dark at a moment's notice too.
Into all this tumble students of the Strixhaven magical academy... quite literally. During a field trip across the Plane we've visited before in both MTG and Dungeons & Dragons, they chase a strange creature through a burrow and into Lorwyn-Shadowmoor. Now the challenge is getting back.
If you want to delve a little deeper, you can catch up with the official story here.
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