Shards of Alara is a major new Magic set featuring 249 cards (20 lands, 101 commons, 60 uncommons, 53 rares, and a new rarity: 15 "mythic rare" cards, appearing in approximately one out of every eight boosters).

Boosters are designed for players who already know how to build their own decks. Each pack contains 15 randomized cards that offer players brand-new deck-building possibilities and strategies. You might even find special foil cards in your boosters.