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Strixhaven Class List!

List of all the events Gnome Games will be hosting!

Our stores have planned a vast list of classes you can sign up for this year at Strixhaven! We are looking forward to what classes you choose to sign up for this year. Classes will be listed below.

Check our calendar to find classes near you!

Strixhaven Casual Prerelease 101

Welcome, students! This introductory course is the perfect way to explore the magical curriculum of the Strixhaven set. Whether you’re a first-year player or a returning scholar, this class is designed to provide a fun, low-pressure environment to learn and experience a Prerelease event.

Class begins with a lesson in deckbuilding, where students will construct their decks using materials from their chosen college. From there, you’ll participate in three “group projects” (rounds), each consisting of a best-of-three match against fellow students.

This course emphasizes learning, exploration, and enjoying the newest set at your own pace—no prior experience required. Successfully completing all three group projects will earn you two Strixhaven booster packs as your reward.

Enroll today and begin your studies at Strixhaven!

Here is additional info Students can use to prep for the class: Prerelease Info

Strixhaven Prerelease 201

Welcome back, students! In this intermediate-level course, you’ll put your knowledge to the test and represent your college with pride. Building on the fundamentals introduced in 101, this class leans into a more competitive environment while still keeping the experience fun and engaging.

Class begins with deckbuilding, where you’ll craft your strategy using your college’s materials. From there, students will be paired into groups to compete in three structured rounds of play. Each round is a best-of-three match, challenging you to adapt, strategize, and outplay your opponents.

This is the standard Prerelease experience—perfect for students ready to sharpen their skills, embrace a little rivalry, and prove their mastery of Strixhaven’s curriculum.

Complete all three rounds, and you’ll be rewarded with two Strixhaven booster packs.

Prepare your spells, trust your studies, and may your college come out on top! Click here for a sneak peak at some class materials you may receive!

Strixhaven Main Event Prerelease 301

Welcome, students, to Strixhaven’s premier class! This limited-enrollment honors class is the ultimate way to experience everything the set has to offer. Designed for all skill levels, this is a celebration of the game, the community, and the magic of Strixhaven.

Begin your evening with deckbuilding as you dive deep into your college’s materials, then compete in three rounds of play, each consisting of best-of-three matches. Whether you’re here to test your skills or simply enjoy the experience, this event is all about bringing players together.

Students in attendance will also enjoy special Strixhaven-themed snacks and have the opportunity to collect unique memorabilia to commemorate the occasion.

Spots are limited, so be sure to enroll early—this is one class you won’t want to miss! Click here to find a 301 class near you!

Strixhaven Two-Headed Giant Prerelease 401

Collaboration is key in this advanced-level course! In this Partner Project, students will team up in pairs to take on other duos in a cooperative, strategy-focused experience.

Each team will receive two Prerelease kits to build from, combining their knowledge and resources to create powerful decks. This event consists of three rounds of play, with each round being a best-of-one match—so every decision counts.

For each round your team wins, both partners will earn a booster pack prize.

This course is perfect for players of all experience levels. We highly encourage upperclassmen to partner with newer students to help guide them through the experience—but all team combinations are welcome.

More info on what a Two-Headed Giant is here!

Magic the Gathering: Secrets of Strixhaven Main Event Prerelease 301 at Gnome Games Appleton North!

Main Event Prerelease 301

Get up! You don’t want to be late to class! Join us bright and early for our Secrets of Strixhaven Main Event Prerelease 301!
Saturday, April 18th at 10:30am!
Entry: $45*

Uncover years of mysteries as you explore the hallowed halls of Strixhaven! All of the Strixhaven colleges are back with their own unique look, feel, and focus!

All participants will receive a Prerelease kit to build a 40-card minimum deck (we provide basic lands), then play in a 3-round, best-of-3 tournament! Win-a-match, win-a-pack of Secrets of Strixhaven!

There are five versions of the Prerelease Pack for Secrets of Strixhaven, each aligned with one of Strixhaven’s colleges: Silverquill, Prismari, Witherbloom, Lorehold, and Quandrix. Each includes a college themed seeded booster and a Spindown™ life counter!

Strixhaven Colleges

Preregister now with this Companion App Code: J28WG4P

Players must have a Wizards account to participate. Don’t have one? Sign up here!

Magic the Gathering: Secrets of Strixhaven Prerelease: 201 – Green Bay East – $45

Grab your schoolbag and make your way to class because we’re going back to Strixhaven! Gnome Games Green Bay East will be your guide on this campus tour. Learn your way around with this Secrets of Strixhaven prerelease event!

Class Schedule

Date: Friday, April 17th
Time: 6:00pm
Admission: $45+tax
Class: Secrets of Strixhaven Prerelease 201
EventLink code: W2Z3Z34

 

201 Curriculum Guide

  • Randomly receiving One of Five Secrets of Strixhaven prerelease packs, focusing on one of the five colleges of Strixhaven: Silverquill, Prismari, Witherbloom, Lorehold, and Quandrix!
    • Each Prerelease pack contains: A College-Themed Seeded Booster, Spindown Counter, a bonus Foil Rare or Mythic Rare card and 5 Secrets of Strixhaven Play Boosters.
  • Building a 40 card minimum deck out of their prerelease pack and basic lands provided by Gnome Games!
  • Playing 3 rounds of Magic the Gathering with the deck made during a 50 minute deckbuilding period.
    • Each round is decided by best 2 of 3 games during a 50 minute time frame.
  • Winning a Secrets of Strixhaven Play Booster with each match win!
  • Enjoying the chance to play with the newest cards with the Magic the Gathering community at Gnome Games!

Strixhaven University

Founded over 700 years ago by five spellcasting dragons, Strixhaven University is Arcavios’s premier institution of magical learning, drawing promising young mages from all across the Multiverse to study in its halls.

Strixhaven is divided into five colleges, each with their own campus, faculty, and academic fields of study. Each college focuses on the clash between two opposing colors of mana, exploring the questions and challenges that arise from these dichotomies.

For more information on the colleges, and the lore of the plane of Strixhaven check here: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/magic-story/planeswalkers-guide-to-secrets-of-strixhaven

For more opportunities to play check our calendar at: www.gnomegames.com/events/

Magic the Gathering: Secrets of Strixhaven Casual Prerelease: 101 – Green Bay East – $45

Grab your schoolbag and make your way to class because we’re going back to Strixhaven! Gnome Games Green Bay East will be your guide on this campus tour. Learn your way around with this Secrets of Strixhaven prerelease event!

Class Schedule

Date: Friday, April 17th
Time: 6:00pm
Admission: $45+tax
Class: Secrets of Strixhaven Casual Prerelease 101
EventLink code: XQY6ZDN

 

301 Curriculum Guide

  • Randomly receiving One of Five Secrets of Strixhaven prerelease packs, focusing on one of the five colleges of Strixhaven: Silverquill, Prismari, Witherbloom, Lorehold, and Quandrix!
    • Each Prerelease pack contains: A College-Themed Seeded Booster, Spindown Counter, a bonus Foil Rare or Mythic Rare card and 5 Secrets of Strixhaven Play Boosters.
  • Building a 40 card minimum deck out of their prerelease pack and basic lands provided by Gnome Games!
  • Playing 3 rounds of Magic the Gathering with the deck made during a 50 minute deckbuilding period.
    • Each round is decided by best 2 of 3 games during a 50 minute time frame.
  • Receiving 2 additional Secrets of Strixhaven booster packs at the end of 3 rounds
  • Enjoying the chance to play with the newest cards with the Magic the Gathering community at Gnome Games!

Strixhaven University

Founded over 700 years ago by five spellcasting dragons, Strixhaven University is Arcavios’s premier institution of magical learning, drawing promising young mages from all across the Multiverse to study in its halls.

Strixhaven is divided into five colleges, each with their own campus, faculty, and academic fields of study. Each college focuses on the clash between two opposing colors of mana, exploring the questions and challenges that arise from these dichotomies.

For more information on the colleges, and the lore of the plane of Strixhaven check here: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/magic-story/planeswalkers-guide-to-secrets-of-strixhaven

For more opportunities to play check our calendar at: www.gnomegames.com/events/

Magic the Gathering: Secrets of Strixhaven 2HG Prerelease: 401 – Green Bay East – $90

Grab your schoolbag and make your way to class because we’re going back to Strixhaven! Gnome Games Green Bay East will be your guide on this campus tour. Learn your way around with this Secrets of Strixhaven prerelease event!

Class Schedule

Date: Saturday, April 18th
Time: 1:00pm
Admission: $90+tax per team
Class: Secrets of Strixhaven 2-Headed Giant Prerelease 401
EventLink code: M7W2GD3

 

401 Curriculum Guide

  • Randomly receiving One of Five Secrets of Strixhaven prerelease packs, focusing on one of the five colleges of Strixhaven: Silverquill, Prismari, Witherbloom, Lorehold, and Quandrix!
    • Each Prerelease pack contains: A College-Themed Seeded Booster, Spindown Counter, a bonus Foil Rare or Mythic Rare card and 5 Secrets of Strixhaven Play Boosters.
  • Building a 40 card minimum deck out of their prerelease pack and basic lands provided by Gnome Games!
  • Playing 3 rounds of 2-Headed Giant format Magic the Gathering with the decks made during a 50 minute deckbuilding period.
    • Each round is decided by best 2 of 3 games during a 50 minute time frame.
  • Winning a Secrets of Strixhaven Play Booster with each match won!
  • Enjoying the chance to play with the newest cards with the Magic the Gathering community at Gnome Games!

Strixhaven University

Founded over 700 years ago by five spellcasting dragons, Strixhaven University is Arcavios’s premier institution of magical learning, drawing promising young mages from all across the Multiverse to study in its halls.

Strixhaven is divided into five colleges, each with their own campus, faculty, and academic fields of study. Each college focuses on the clash between two opposing colors of mana, exploring the questions and challenges that arise from these dichotomies.

For more information on the colleges, and the lore of the plane of Strixhaven check here: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/magic-story/planeswalkers-guide-to-secrets-of-strixhaven

For more opportunities to play check our calendar at: www.gnomegames.com/events/

Magic the Gathering: Secrets of Strixhaven Main Event Prerelease: 301 – Green Bay East – $45

Grab your schoolbag and make your way to class because we’re going back to Strixhaven! Gnome Games Green Bay East will be your guide on this campus tour. Learn your way around with this Secrets of Strixhaven prerelease event!

Class Schedule

Date: Friday, April 17th
Time: 6:00pm
Admission: $45+tax
Class: Secrets of Strixhaven Main Event Prerelease 301
EventLink code: 7GV54DG

 

301 Curriculum Guide

  • Randomly receiving One of Five Secrets of Strixhaven prerelease packs, focusing on one of the five colleges of Strixhaven: Silverquill, Prismari, Witherbloom, Lorehold, and Quandrix!
    • Each Prerelease pack contains: A College-Themed Seeded Booster, Spindown Counter, a bonus Foil Rare or Mythic Rare card and 5 Secrets of Strixhaven Play Boosters.
  • Building a 40 card minimum deck out of their prerelease pack and basic lands provided by Gnome Games!
  • Playing 3 rounds of Magic the Gathering with the deck made during a 50 minute deckbuilding period.
    • Each round is decided by best 2 of 3 games during a 50 minute time frame.
  • Winning a Secrets of Strixhaven Play Booster with each match win!
  • Enjoying the chance to play with the newest cards with the Magic the Gathering community at Gnome Games!

Strixhaven University

Founded over 700 years ago by five spellcasting dragons, Strixhaven University is Arcavios’s premier institution of magical learning, drawing promising young mages from all across the Multiverse to study in its halls.

Strixhaven is divided into five colleges, each with their own campus, faculty, and academic fields of study. Each college focuses on the clash between two opposing colors of mana, exploring the questions and challenges that arise from these dichotomies.

For more information on the colleges, and the lore of the plane of Strixhaven check here: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/magic-story/planeswalkers-guide-to-secrets-of-strixhaven

For more opportunities to play check our calendar at: www.gnomegames.com/events/

Magic the Gathering: Secrets of Strixhaven Main Event Prerelease: Class 301 at Gnome Games Appleton East – $45

Join us at Gnome Games Appleton East for our Magic the Gathering: Secrets of Strixhaven Main Event Prerelease!

Starting on Friday, April 17th at 5 PM, we’re kicking off our prerelease week with our Main Event prerelease! Open up a Secrets of Strixhaven Prerelease kit, build a minimum 40 card deck, and play in 3 rounds of a Swiss style tournament! Each round won awards players with an additional pack of Secrets of Strixhaven! Each round is 50 minutes, best of 3. At our main event release only, we’ll provide special treats!

Entry is $45. Players must have a Wizards account to register. Don’t have one? Sign up here!

To secure a spot ahead of time, register using this code on the Companion app: 86JNR5Y

Prereleases are a great way to test your deck building skills in a more casual environment, as well as test out a brand new set before its major release! For Secrets of Strixhaven, we have 4 more events!

Two Headed Giant Prerelease – Saturday, April 18th at 2 PM – $90 Entry per team

Sunday Funday Prerelease – Sunday, April 19th at 1 PM – $45 Entry

Regular Prerelease – Tuesday, April 21st at 5 PM – $45 Entry

Last Chance Prerelease – Thursday, April 23rd at 5 PM – $45

What is Magic the Gathering?

Magic is a collectible trading card game of fun-filled, strategic games to play with friends old and new. Welcoming worldbuilders, narrative lovers, and gameplay enthusiasts alike, Magic has something for everyone and countless ways to play. Gathering together is half the fun! Bring along your crew or meet up with some new faces! A Multiverse of adventures awaits you, filled with powerful, unforgettable characters and spells to explore. Test your abilities to think fast and have fun on a battlefield of possibilities! Try new strategies with creative deckbuilding or push your skills to go for the win.

Each of the five colors in Magic represent a different philosophy and a different playstyle. Choose your color(s) to decide which type of land you’ll be drawing resources (mana) from and what type of Magic you’ll wield. Magic the Gathering has several starter products to choose from, including Jumpstart Packs, Beginner Bundles, and more! If you don’t want to learn on your own, check out our Learn to Play: Magic the Gathering events at Gnome Games, hosted every Monday from 6 PM to close!

Take a peek at the Magic the Gathering website for more information, events, and more!

Looking for more Magic the Gathering at Gnome Games? Check out our calendar here!

Magic the Gathering: Secrets of Strixhaven Prerelease 201 – Green Bay West – $45

Ahhh the ol’alma mater Strixhaven is once more holding classes. Gnomes Games invites you to go on a tour of the campus and learn the Secrets of Strixhaven in a Magic the Gathering prerelease event!

Class Schedule

Date: Thursday, April 23rd
Time: 5pm
Entry: $45+tax
Class: Secrets of Strixhaven Prerelease 201
Companion Entry code: 86JG22D

201 Curriculum Guide:

Secrets of Strixhaven Prerelease 201 at Gnome Games Green Bay West has multiple potential dates and is meant for those who are interested in:

  • Randomly receiving One of Five Secrets of Strixhaven prerelease packs, focusing on one of the five colleges of Strixhaven: Silverquill, Prismari, Witherbloom, Lorehold, and Quandrix!
    • Each Prerelease pack contains: A College-Themed Seeded Booster, Spindown Counter, a bonus Foil Rare or Mythic Rare card and 5 Secrets of Strixhaven Play Boosters.
    • The College-Themed Seeded Booster is themed around one of the five Strixhaven colleges.
  • Building a 40 card minimum deck out of their prerelease pack and basic lands provided by Gnome Games!
  • Playing 3 rounds of Magic the Gathering with the deck made during a 50 minute deckbuilding period.
    • Each round is decided by best 2 of 3 games during a 50 minute time frame.
  • Winning a Secrets of Strixhaven Play Booster with each match win!
  • Enjoying the chance to play with the newest cards with the Magic the Gathering community at Gnome Games!

Strixhaven University

Founded over 700 years ago by five spellcasting dragons, Strixhaven University is Arcavios’s premier institution of magical learning, drawing promising young mages from all across the Multiverse to study in its halls.

Strixhaven is divided into five colleges, each with their own campus, faculty, and academic fields of study. Each college focuses on the clash between two opposing colors of mana, exploring the questions and challenges that arise from these dichotomies.

For more information on the colleges, and the lore of the plane of Strixhaven check here: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/magic-story/planeswalkers-guide-to-secrets-of-strixhaven

For more opportunities to play check our calendar at: www.gnomegames.com/events/

Magic the Gathering: Secrets of Strixhaven Prerelease 201 – Green Bay West – $45

Ahhh the ol’alma mater Strixhaven is once more holding classes. Gnomes Games invites you to go on a tour of the campus and learn the Secrets of Strixhaven in a Magic the Gathering prerelease event!

Class Schedule

Date: Monday, April 20th
Time: 5pm
Entry: $45+tax
Class: Secrets of Strixhaven Prerelease 201
Companion Entry code: PPJ8663

201 Curriculum Guide:

Secrets of Strixhaven Prerelease 201 at Gnome Games Green Bay West has multiple potential dates and is meant for those who are interested in:

  • Randomly receiving One of Five Secrets of Strixhaven prerelease packs, focusing on one of the five colleges of Strixhaven: Silverquill, Prismari, Witherbloom, Lorehold, and Quandrix!
    • Each Prerelease pack contains: A College-Themed Seeded Booster, Spindown Counter, a bonus Foil Rare or Mythic Rare card and 5 Secrets of Strixhaven Play Boosters.
    • The College-Themed Seeded Booster is themed around one of the five Strixhaven colleges.
  • Building a 40 card minimum deck out of their prerelease pack and basic lands provided by Gnome Games!
  • Playing 3 rounds of Magic the Gathering with the deck made during a 50 minute deckbuilding period.
    • Each round is decided by best 2 of 3 games during a 50 minute time frame.
  • Winning a Secrets of Strixhaven Play Booster with each match win!
  • Enjoying the chance to play with the newest cards with the Magic the Gathering community at Gnome Games!

Strixhaven University

Founded over 700 years ago by five spellcasting dragons, Strixhaven University is Arcavios’s premier institution of magical learning, drawing promising young mages from all across the Multiverse to study in its halls.

Strixhaven is divided into five colleges, each with their own campus, faculty, and academic fields of study. Each college focuses on the clash between two opposing colors of mana, exploring the questions and challenges that arise from these dichotomies.

For more information on the colleges, and the lore of the plane of Strixhaven check here: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/magic-story/planeswalkers-guide-to-secrets-of-strixhaven

For more opportunities to play check our calendar at: www.gnomegames.com/events/

Magic the Gathering: Secrets of Strixhaven Two-Headed Giant Prerelease 401 – Green Bay West

Ahhh the ol’alma mater Strixhaven is once more holding classes. Gnomes Games invites you to go on a tour of the campus and learn the Secrets of Strixhaven in a Magic the Gathering prerelease event!

Class Schedule

Date: Sunday, April 19th
Time: 1:30pm
Entry: $90+tax
Class: Secrets of Strixhaven Two-Headed Giant Prerelease 401
Companion Entry code: XQY6V8J

401 Curriculum Guide:

Secrets of Strixhaven Two-Headed Giant Prerelease 401 at Gnome Games Green Bay West has multiple potential dates and is meant for those who are interested in:

  • Randomly receiving One of Five Secrets of Strixhaven prerelease packs, focusing on one of the five colleges of Strixhaven: Silverquill, Prismari, Witherbloom, Lorehold, and Quandrix!
    • Each Prerelease pack contains: A College-Themed Seeded Booster, Spindown Counter, a bonus Foil Rare or Mythic Rare card and 5 Secrets of Strixhaven Play Boosters.
    • The College-Themed Seeded Booster is themed around one of the five Strixhaven colleges.
  • Building a 40 card minimum deck out of their prerelease pack and basic lands provided by Gnome Games!
  • Playing 3 rounds of Magic the Gathering with the deck made during a 50 minute deckbuilding period.
    • Each round is decided by best of 1 game during a 50 minute time frame.
  • Winning a Secrets of Strixhaven Play Booster for each team member with each match win!
  • Playing with Two-Headed Giant rules for sealed events.
    • Players share a card pool. Players pool the cards they open and build decks together.
    • Players have a shared life pool of 30 and takes their turn simultaneously.
  • Enjoying the chance to play with the newest cards with the Magic the Gathering community at Gnome Games!

Strixhaven University

Founded over 700 years ago by five spellcasting dragons, Strixhaven University is Arcavios’s premier institution of magical learning, drawing promising young mages from all across the Multiverse to study in its halls.

Strixhaven is divided into five colleges, each with their own campus, faculty, and academic fields of study. Each college focuses on the clash between two opposing colors of mana, exploring the questions and challenges that arise from these dichotomies.

For more information on the colleges, and the lore of the plane of Strixhaven check here: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/magic-story/planeswalkers-guide-to-secrets-of-strixhaven

For more opportunities to play check our calendar at: www.gnomegames.com/events/