Magic Nauctis: The Sunken Realm UK release date, 5 Feb 2027
Magic: The Gathering Nauctis: The Sunken Realm releases on 5 February 2027. Wizards of the Coast confirms the date and the theme: an undersea plane. It has not confirmed the product list, the set code or UK prices as of 10 November 2026. This guide shows what is official and what is only reported.
It follows Magic: The Gathering Star Trek on 13 November 2026.
Nauctis release dates
The paper release date is official; the prerelease date is reported only, as of 10 November 2026.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Release | 5 February 2027 | Official |
| Prerelease weekend | 29 January 2027 | Reported |
| Arena release | 2 February 2027 | Reported |
Wizards states the release date on its page, everything announced for the Magic Multiverse in 2027. Card Kingdom's blog and ICv2 give the same date. Draftsim and CardCosmos report the prerelease on 29 January. One third-party site, Untapped, reports the Arena date. We have not confirmed it on a Wizards page.
What Nauctis is
Nauctis is a Multiverse set, not Universes Beyond. That means it uses Magic's own worlds and not a licensed franchise.
Wizards describes an endless ocean with vast cities beneath the waves. The people there include merfolk, seals, homarids and a few humans. A war between two kingdoms threatens to pull their home into the deep. Card Kingdom's blog reports that the set has no cards with flying and uses a new evasion mechanic instead. We have not confirmed that on a Wizards page.
Products
Wizards has not published a product list for Nauctis as of 10 November 2026.
Draftsim and CardCosmos expect Play Boosters, Collector Boosters, Bundles and prerelease packs. Both say this is expectation, not confirmation. We have not confirmed any Commander decks. Reports of a set code, "NAU", differ between sites, so we do not treat it as confirmed.
Our Magic: The Gathering UK guide explains what each product type is for.
Where to buy in the UK
Specialist online card shops and local game stores are the main UK sources for Magic sealed product. Supermarkets stock little Magic.
No UK retailer page we found shows a confirmed GBP price for Nauctis. We will not guess one. Pre-orders for big sets usually open early at specialist shops. Check listings in the weeks before 5 February. Restock alerts help once stock lands.
Is Nauctis worth buying to resell?
It is too early to say. No card list is public, and Wizards has not announced the product line.
Some rules from the evergreen guide still apply. Play Booster boxes are printed in large numbers. Collector Booster boxes hold value better. Reprints can cut single prices fast. Do not buy on hype before you see the cards and the print run. Read our list of the best things to resell in the UK for comparison.
What to do before release
Watch the Wizards announcements page for the product list and the card previews. Previews should start in January 2027, according to Draftsim. Decide your budget after you see the product list. Keep proof of every pre-order, and check each shop's cancellation terms. Our UK collectibles retail map shows which kinds of shops stock which products.
Common questions
When does MTG Nauctis come out?
Wizards confirms 5 February 2027. A prerelease weekend on 29 January 2027 is reported only.
Is Nauctis Universes Beyond?
No. It is a Multiverse set with its own original setting.
How much will Nauctis cost in the UK?
UK prices are not announced. We will update this page when Wizards or a UK retailer lists them.
Will Nauctis have Commander decks?
We have not confirmed it. Wizards has not published a product list as of 10 November 2026.
What comes after Nauctis?
Marvel: Darkhold Destiny releases on 9 April 2027.