The Gathering Innistrad Remastered release date, cards, sets and pre-orders

Magic: The Reunion returns with the reintroduction of the Innistrad expansion with Innistrad Remastered. This gothic-themed set takes players through the world of Innistrad, resurrecting favorites like Sorin, Emrakul, the Promised End, and Liliana of the Veil. Innistrad is full of spooky goodies that will delight new and veteran players alike.

The original Innistrad the expansion was originally released on September 30, 2011 and featured 264 cards in total. Among them were cards like Blasphemous Act, Delver of Secrets and Snapcaster Mage, which was the last winning Magic Invitational card ever released. As one of the most highly regarded expansions in Magic history, it's no wonder Wizards of the Coast is finally bringing it back.

When Innistrad Remastered is released

Only a few weeks to wait, keep an eye out

According to the official Innistrad Remastered page in MTGwebsite of, the expansion will be released on January 25, 2025. With January on the horizon, that means there are only a few weeks left until this set hits shelves. The sets mainly include blue and black cards, although each color has some cards represented in this version.

Innistrad Remastered is just one of many currently confirmed MTG releases for 2025. There are six more sets currently confirmed, but details on the sets are difficult to come by. So far, there are three main sets confirmed for debut: Derives from the Ether, Tarkir: Draconic Storm, and Limit of Eternities. Additionally, WOTC is collaborating on two more sets this year: one Final Fantasy define and Marvel's Spider-Man set. Not much is known about these sets yet, but more will likely be revealed closer to launch.

Close to the release date, many of the official cards from Innistrad were announced in several places. Notably, this release will include Retro Frame, Classic, Borderless, Movie Poster, and new “Headliner cards.” Lure cards are the chase cards of a given set, and are sometimes serialized as well.

Which cards are confirmed for Innistrad Remastered

With 264 cards in total, 57 were confirmed

Currently confirmed cards are listed in MTGwebsite of where they can be searched by color, treatment, type, subtype, rarity and set. The confirmed cards, ordered by color, are as follows:

Among the 57 cards currently confirmed for the Innistrad Remastered expansion are some pretty unique cards, but none as unique as Edgar Markov's Serialized Showcase version. Edgar Markov is the “headliner” card of the set, and this is the first time this card has been available in boosters in the franchise’s history. This ancient vampire is available in four prints, ranging from the incredible Double Rainbow Foil of the Showcase version to the still stunning artwork of the Default/Traditional Foil print.

The Serialized/Double Rainbow/Showcase version of Edgar Markov will only have 500 copies printedSo for collectors, this is the card to look for. Although mechanically this version of the vampire lord works the same as any other copy, the special edition's delicious and bloody artwork makes it a treasure to pull off. Find a copy of this card in the collector boosters.

Edgar Markov isn't the only card getting the movie poster treatment in this expansion either; it's teamed up with The Meathook Massacre and Emrakul, the Promised End for an over-the-top, gory redesign that will make any horror lover happy. All three cards feature full designs stylized like 80s horror movie posters. With enough luck or money, you'll have the best of both worlds with these three beautiful and powerful cards.

Innistrad pre-orders and remastered sets explained

Following the usual pattern: Play Boosters and Collector Boosters

As Innistrad Remastered is considered a small-scale release, There are no bundles, gift packs, commander precons, or pre-release kits available for purchase. Instead, players will only be able to obtain these cards through booster packs. There are two types of boosters, and each contains a slightly different chance of obtaining certain cards.

How the MTG: Foundations release, Innistrad will be released through Play Boosters and Collector Booster packs. Different Foundations, players will not be able to pick up the Starter Box that was released as it appears to be Foundations exclusive. The suggested retail price for a Play Booster is $6.99, while Collector Boosters cost an additional $29.99.

The two types of boosters contain different types of cards. More expensive Collector Boosters may contain rarer cards, while cheaper game boosters are more complementary for players who don't want to spend a lot of money. Here's what each type of booster will contain according to the official WOTC release:

• Play Booster: 14 cards

  • 5 common single-sided cards
  • 1 double-sided regular card
  • 3 uncommon cards

    • There is a 0.6% chance of an unusual equinox treat here or in the wild slot.

  • 1 wild card of any rarity

    • There is a 3% chance of a borderless common.

    • There is a 0.7% chance of a Borderless Uncommon.

    • There is a 0.3% chance of an unusual window prey.

  • 1 rare or mythical card

    • There is a 2.8% chance of a rare Fun Booster here or in the wild slot.

    • There is a 0.5% chance of a Booster Fun mythic rare here or in the wild slot.

  • 1 non-foil retro frame card of any rarity
  • 1 traditional foil card of any rarity

    • There is a 2.7% chance of a common traditional foil Fun Booster.

    • There is a 0.1% chance of an Unusual Metallic Traditional Fun Booster.

    • There is a 0.9% chance of a rare traditional Fun foil Booster.

    • There is a 0.1% chance of a traditional foil mythic rare Booster Fun.

      • Excludes cards with retro frame

      • 1 basic land (20% chance of a traditional foil basic land)

  • 1 Art Sheet or Card

• Collector Booster: 15 cards

  • 4 traditional foil common cards
  • 3 traditional foil uncommon cards
  • 1 Basic Earth with traditional leaf retro frame
  • 2 non-foil Fun Booster cards common or uncommon

    • Booster Fun treatments include retro frame, showcase fang, showcase equinox, and borderless cards.

    • Each slot has a 44.3% chance of a common retro frame.

    • Each slot has a 48.1% chance of an unusual retro frame.

    • A slot has a 5.1% chance of a different common Fun Booster.

    • A slot has a 2.5% chance of another Unusual Fun Booster.

    • One slot is guaranteed to be a card with a retro frame.

  • 1 common or uncommon traditional foil Booster Fun card

    • This has the same detailing as the Booster Fun treatments above.

  • 1 traditional foil card of standard treatment rare (86.2%) or mythic rare (13.8%)
  • 2 non-foil Rare or Mythic Booster Fun cards

    • Each slot can drop a non-foil movie poster card 8.7% of the time.

    • Each slot can contain a retro frame rare (41.7%) or mythic rare (14.8%) card.

    • Each slot can release a different type of Booster Fun rare (29.6%) or mythic rare (5.2%) card.

  • 1 traditional rare or mythic rare Booster Fun foil card

    • There is a 10% chance of a traditional movie poster card.

    • In less than 1% of Collector's Boosters, it is replaced with a serialized double-rainbow Edgar Markov foil movie poster.

    • There is a 41.1% chance of a rare traditional foil card with a retro frame.

    • There is a 14.6% chance of a traditional foil mythic rare card with a retro frame.

    • There is a 29.2% chance of a rare card with no border, showcase equinox, or showcase fang.

    • There is a 5.1% chance of a borderless rare, showcase equinox, or showcase mythic card.

  • 1 traditional double-sided plug

With no set drops in the mix, players looking for the more elusive cards in this release will just have to keep hope and buy the right boosters to snag them. As usual, many of the cards in this set will hit the market as soon as they are released, so Players who are willing to spend a little more money can reduce the hassle by immediately purchasing the cards they are looking for. For those who are a little more limited in terms of budget, it will take a lot of luck or a lot of time to get the more expensive cards.

Whether players are die-hard deckbuilders or prefer the collecting side of things, there's something for everyone in Magic the Gathering: Innistrad Remastered. With over 200 vampires, goblins, ghoulies and other creatures of the night to collect, this vision of the plane of Innistrad is everything dark fans hoped for. Check the official content as it is released on any official website Magic: The Reunion channels and head to any online retailer or local game store on January 25th to check out everything this reprized set has to offer.

Source: Magic: The Reunion