If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy.
Magic: The Gathering has a new card type, and its even retconning some previous cards to be re-classified in this new type
The upcoming Magic: The Gathering set, Secrets of Strixhaven, will introduce a Book artifact subtype
Popverse's top stories
- Chainsaw Man anime was fully funded by MAPPA so the studio could have full creative ownership of the manga adaptation
- Greg Capullo is quietly retiring from drawing comics after the break-up of his Batman era art team
- Even DC is surprised by the success of both the mainline Batman series and Absolute Batman
There's a new Magic: The Gathering set on the horizon, and with it comes a new artifact subtype. And what is that artifact subtype? Book.
The official Magic: The Gathering website announced the news in an article outlining the game mechanics of the upcoming Secrets of Strixhaven set. Wizards of the Coast didn't reveal a whole lot about the Book subtype, but they did include a tantalizing detail: "After a thorough review by the Biblioplex's Department of Library Sciences, a few existing cards will receive updates to be classified as Books. Stay tuned for a future Oracle update for all the specifics."
Take a look at one of the new Book cards below.
It makes sense that Secrets of Strixhaven would introduce a Book artifact subtype, given that Strixhaven is a magical school, after all. It would really break the immersion if the students were reading from Chromebooks.
Now the question remains: what are some of the existing cards that are going to be reclassified as Book in the near future?
Secrets of Strixhaven will be released on April 24, 2026.
Whether you are a Commander player, a regular at your local game shop's FNM event, or simply love collecting Magic: The Gathering cards, you've landed in the right place. From Universes Beyond to the furthest reaches of the Magic Multiverse, we've got you covered here at Popverse.
- Wizards of the Coast's Magic: The Gathering upcoming release schedule
- The most expensive MTG cards in the Secrets of Strixhaven set
- Magic: The Gathering and Marvel are planning "multiple sets" and Commander Decks - thanks to Thanos' Infinity Stones
- Magic: The Gathering’s Final Fantasy crossover is already the top-selling set in Wizards of the Coast’s history
Follow Popverse for upcoming event coverage and news
Find out how we conduct our review by reading our review policy
Let Popverse be your tour guide through the wilderness of pop culture
Sign in and let us help you find your new favorite thing.
Comments
Want to join the discussion? Please activate your account first.
Visit Reedpop ID if you need to resend the confirmation email.