Secrets of Strixhaven is almost here, and if you’ve been looking to join the pre-release events here in the Metro, it can be a bit tedious to visit every LGS’ website or Facebook page one by one. You’re also probably wondering, which has the most affordable entry fee, or which one has the best freebies. Well, you’ve come to right place. We’ve listed down several pre-release events from some of the popular Local Game Stores here in the Philippines, complete with useful details that should help you decide which ones to join.
Secrets of Strixhaven Pre-Release Events
| LGS | Schedule | Entrance Fee | Rounds | Prize Structure | Notes |
| Hobby Kaikan | April 17, 18, 19 3:00 PM | PHP 2,400 | 4 BO3 rounds | 1 Pack Per Win | Whole day access to Co-playing Space and unlimited drinks bar Bring your own basic lands |
| Unbox Greenhills | April 17 – 6:30 PM April 18 – 2:00 PM | PHP 2,000 | Max of 3 rounds | 2 Packs Per Win (1 TMNT + 1 SoS) | Bring your own lands/sleeves |
| High Market | April 17 to 19 4:00 PM | PHP 2,500 | Max of 3 rounds | 2 Packs Per Win | |
| Green Gate Hobbies | April 17 – 7:00 PM April 18 – 4:00 PM | PHP 2,200 | Max of 3 rounds | 3-x standing: 3 packs 2-x standing: 2 packs 0-x or 1-x standing: 1 pack | Check-ins start 1 hour prior to scheduled starts. |
| Block 101 | April 17 – 1PM/6PM April 18 – 1PM/6PM April 19 – 1PM/6PM | PHP 2,500 | Max of 3 rounds | 2 Packs Per Win | |
| Neutral Grounds | April 17 to 23 | PHP 2,200 | 4 rounds | 1 Pack Per Win | Check store for exact time or more details |
Based on the above, Unbox Greenhills offers the lowest entrance fee, also with two packs per win. The catch is that you have to bring your own lands. For those in the south, Hobby Kaikan also offers two packs per win but is slightly pricier at PHP 2,400. The bonus is you do get whole day access to their co-playing space, plus their unlimited drinks bar, which is a pretty good deal.
Remember to visit each LGS’ website or Facebook page as some of the events require pre-registration and to check if slots are full.
We won’t be joining the pre-release events, but we did pre-order a commander deck, so expect more Secrets of Strixhaven content down the road. Until then, good luck on your pre-release adventures!
