Magic: The Gathering’s newest set, Reality Fracture, enters its prerelease weekend from September 25 to 27, 2026, with several local game stores across the Philippines running their own sealed events. Entry fees range from ₱2,200 to ₱3,000 depending on the venue, and most stores are offering pack-per-win prizing on top of the standard Prerelease Kit.
Here’s what’s confirmed so far for the Reality Fracture prerelease at local game stores.
Green Gate Hobbies: two pods on September 26
Green Gate Hobbies is running a Friday Pod and a Saturday Pod, both on September 26.
- Schedule: Friday Pod, 7:00 PM; Saturday Pod, 4:00 PM
- Entry fee: ₱2,200, inclusive of a Prerelease Kit with six Play Booster packs
- Prizing: 3+ wins gets three packs, 2 wins gets two packs, 0-1 win still gets one pack
Registration for the Saturday Pod is open through Green Gate Hobbies’ events page.
High Market: pack-per-win across three nights
High Market’s Reality Fracture prerelease runs September 25 to 27, 6:00 PM nightly, at ₱2,500 entry. Winners take home two packs per win. Sign-ups are listed on High Market’s online events page.
Hobby Kaikan: sealed play with a full-day drinks bar
Hobby Kaikan holds sessions on September 25, 26, and 27 at 3:00 PM, in a sealed, best-of-three format across four Swiss rounds. The ₱2,400 entry covers a Prerelease Kit plus whole-day access to the co-playing space and an unlimited drinks bar, with pack-per-win prizing.
Block 101: two sessions daily
Block 101 runs two sessions a day on September 25, 26, and 27, at 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Entry is ₱2,500, capped at three rounds, with two packs per win.
Infinity Hobbies Makati: the deepest prize ladder
Infinity Hobbies in Makati holds 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM sessions on September 25, 26, and 27, at ₱3,000 entry, the highest among the listed venues, in a three-round Swiss format.
- 3-0 finish: 6 Reality Fracture Play Boosters
- 2-1 finish: 4 Play Boosters
- 1-2 finish: 2 Play Boosters
- 0-3 finish: 1 Play Booster
Schedules and fees can shift closer to the date, so it’s worth checking each store’s Facebook page before heading out. Slots for popular sessions such as Green Gate Hobbies’ Saturday Pod tend to fill up, so earlier sign-ups are the safer bet.
For more information, follow Green Gate Hobbies, High Market, Hobby Kaikan, Block 101, and Infinity Hobbies on Facebook for updates on their Reality Fracture prerelease events.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the Magic: The Gathering Reality Fracture prerelease?
A: It’s the official prerelease weekend for Magic: The Gathering’s Reality Fracture set, where players open sealed Prerelease Kits and compete in Swiss-round tournaments ahead of the set’s full release.
Q: When are the Reality Fracture prerelease events happening in the Philippines?
A: Most participating stores run sessions between September 25 and 27, 2026, with Green Gate Hobbies holding both of its pods on September 26.
Q: How much does it cost to join a Reality Fracture prerelease?
A: Entry fees range from ₱2,200 at Green Gate Hobbies up to ₱3,000 at Infinity Hobbies in Makati.
Q: What do players get for winning matches?
A: Prizing is pack-per-win at most venues, with Infinity Hobbies offering the deepest ladder, up to six Reality Fracture Play Boosters for a 3-0 finish.
Sources – Green Gate Hobbies, High Market, Hobby Kaikan, Block 101, and Infinity Hobbies on Facebook, YouTube.
