After nearly two decades, Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts are finally returning to the captivating and dual-natured plane of Lorwyn-Shadowmoor through the upcoming set Lorwyn Eclipsed. Wizards of the Coast has unveiled the official preview schedule, providing a roadmap for when and where players can discover new cards, innovative mechanics, stunning artwork, and additional surprises from this eagerly awaited expansion.
Adding to the excitement, Wizards of the Coast has already shared the main narrative arcs for Lorwyn Eclipsed, penned by the acclaimed author Seanan McGuire. These stories delve into the mysteries of the plane, following a group of Strixhaven students who find themselves on an unexpected journey to Lorwyn-Shadowmoor. Readers can access the full episodes on MTGStory.com for a deep textual immersion, or enjoy Tatiana Grey's engaging narration via The Magic Story Podcast. With abundant story material now available well in advance of the preview debut, this is an ideal opportunity to settle in comfortably—perhaps with headphones during the holiday season—and immerse yourself in the lore of light, shadow, and the intriguing eclipsed realms where the two converge.
The preview season adopts a focused approach, emphasizing in-depth video content to highlight the set's unique elements, including its tribal synergies, transforming aspects, and the frozen tension between eternal day and perpetual night. The debut stream on January 5, 2026, will kick things off with revelations of new artwork, cards, mechanics, and more, streamed live on the official Magic: The Gathering YouTube channel or Twitch, with video-on-demand available afterward.
Lorwyn Eclipsed Preview Schedule
Here is the detailed preview schedule:
January 5
Lorwyn Eclipsed Debut
Making Magic
WeeklyMTG
January 6
Evyn Fong
TCGplayer
January 7
Magic: The Gathering YouTube channel
January 8
Dana Fischer
kp_mtg
Joel are Magic
Magic: The Gathering YouTube channel
MTGRecon
Seannicorn
Timmeh
Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander Previews
January 5
Lorwyn Eclipsed Debut
January 6
Magic: The Gathering YouTube channel
Lorwyn Eclipsed represents a thoughtful reimagining of the classic plane, where the Great Aurora no longer cycles freely, leaving Lorwyn's sunlit meadows grinding against Shadowmoor's haunted brambles. New "eclipsed realms" introduce strange twilight zones of balance and transformation, promising fresh gameplay tied to identity, memory, and duality. Longtime players will appreciate nostalgic callbacks to iconic tribes like elves, faeries, kithkin, goblins, and merfolk, alongside powerful new cards and dazzling Booster Fun treatments.
As previews unfold, the Lorwyn Eclipsed Card Image Gallery will serve as the comprehensive resource, updated every weekday morning with the latest reveals from the prior day.
Mark your calendars for the hands-on experience: Prerelease events will run from January 16 to January 22, 2026, at participating local game stores around the world, offering the first chance to build sealed decks and play with the new cards. The full tabletop release follows on January 23, 2026, with products available through local stores, online retailers like TCGplayer and Amazon, and other outlets where Magic is sold.
