What’s New
Wizards of the Coast has unveiled the ‘Turtle Power!’ Commander deck, part of the Universes Beyond series, which brings the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles into Magic: The Gathering. The deck releases on March 6, 2026. This product is designed to capture the spirit of the TMNT franchise through unique mechanics and nostalgia-driven card choices. The set aims to appeal to both collectors and players, integrating the deep history of the TMNT property into the Commander format.
Configuration at a Glance
- Product: Turtle Power! Commander Deck (Universes Beyond - TMNT)
- Release Date: March 6, 2026
- Format: 100-card preconstructed Commander deck
- Face Commander: Heroes in a Half Shell (5/5 legendary creature, five-color mana cost)
- Partner Variant: Allows multiple Turtle combinations as commanders
- High-end Treatments: Sewer and Silhouette cards available in Collector Boosters
- MSRP: $69.99
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Sewer cards: Special high-end variant treatment
- Silhouette cards: Distinctive style, including a chase silhouette-style Leonardo
- Reskinned Magic staples: Classic cards reimagined with TMNT artwork and themes
- Video game nods: Cards referencing TMNT’s gaming history, such as Electric Seaweed and Exploding Barrel
Autographs & Relics
No autograph or memorabilia cards are included in this release. The focus is on unique card treatments and thematic reskins.
Collector Notes
- Deck centers on a +1/+1 counter theme, representing video game leveling up
- Tribal support for Mutant, Ninja, and Turtle creatures: When they deal combat damage to a player, put a +1/+1 counter on each and draw a card
- Modular commander options with Partner variant for a character select experience
- Artwork includes deep cuts from TMNT video game and cartoon history
- Reskinned high-value Magic staples included in the deck
- Secondary market prices for some singles (as of announcement): Donatello, the Brains around $49; Leonardo, the Balance near $31
- Collector Boosters feature special Sewer and Silhouette treatments, with silhouette-style Leonardo as a notable chase card
- No mention of print run size, but Wizards notes a trend toward limited quantity for premium collaborations
Source: https://www.sportscardportal.com
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