Outlaws of Thunder Junction: A Guide to Every Set Symbol

Official previews for Magic's new expansion, Outlaws of Thunder Junction begin next week, on March 26. It will reveal several cards that will be released on April 19, including the Commander decks and special mini-sets present in its Play Boosters and Collector Boosters.

Check out our guide on how to differentiate each of the set symbols from Outlaws of Thunder Junction and in which formats they will be legal!

The main set can be identified by the expansion symbol with a hat, in addition to the three-letter abbreviation in the bottom corner of the card with the acronym OTJ. They are the set's main cards, legal on Standard and any other format where they are not banned.

The previews of the cards in the set's Commander decks can be identified by the symbol, where the hat is white with an emblem in the background, in addition to the acronym OTC in the bottom corner of the card. They will be legal in eternal formats and anywhere where their original printing is legal.

Just like other bonus sheets from previous sets, it is possible for Breaking News cards to enter the Magic Arena as legal in Historic and Timeless.

Cards in this subcategory are exclusive and legtal in Standard and other formats. They enter the space belonging to The List of this expansion, but there is no information whether they will be a direct replacement.

As in Murders at Karlov Manor, it is possible for Special Guests from Outlaws of Thunder Junction to enter Magic Arena, being legal in the Historic and Timeless formats.