You've seen the fan art. You've probably seen the custom proxies floating around on Etsy or Reddit. But if you’re looking for official Throne of Glass MTG cards in your local game store, you’re going to be looking for a long time.
It's weird, right? Magic: The Gathering is currently in its "Universes Beyond" era. We’ve seen everything from Fallout and Warhammer 40,000 to Marvel and Final Fantasy getting the cardboard treatment. Sarah J. Maas has a fanbase that is, frankly, terrifyingly dedicated. The overlap between "people who stay up until 3 AM reading about Aelin Galathynius" and "people who spend their weekends playing Commander" is basically a circle. Yet, as of early 2026, Wizards of the Coast hasn't announced a formal partnership with Bloomsbury Publishing for a ToG set.
The Confusion Between Eldraine and Erilea
A lot of the search traffic for Throne of Glass MTG cards actually stems from a massive misunderstanding of Magic’s own history. Back in 2019, Wizards released a set called Throne of Eldraine.
People saw the word "Throne" and "Glass" (there is a literal artifact card called The Magic Mirror and a Glass Casket) and their brains just did the math. Eldraine is a world of Grimm’s Fairy Tales and Arthurian legend. It has knights, witches, and ginger-brute monsters. While it feels like the vibe of Sarah J. Maas, it isn't her world. You won’t find Rowan Whitethorn or Manon Blackbeak there. You'll find Kenrith and Oko.
This creates a bit of a "Mandela Effect" in the community. New players often ask for the "Throne of Glass set" when they actually mean the fairy-tale themed MTG expansion. Honestly, it's an easy mistake. Both involve high fantasy, political intrigue, and magical objects that probably shouldn't be touched.
Why Universes Beyond makes this possible
The landscape of Magic has changed. Five years ago, the idea of outside IPs entering the game was controversial. Now? It’s the business model.
Look at the Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set. It became the best-selling Magic set of all time. That proved that fantasy literature—the "high fantasy" kind with deep lore and sprawling casts—works perfectly in a 100-card Commander deck format. The mechanics are already there. We have "Equipment" for the Wyrdmarks and "Sagas" to tell the history of the King of Adarlan.
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What Real Throne of Glass MTG Cards Would Actually Look Like
If we move past the "Eldraine" confusion, we have to look at how these characters would actually function in a game of Magic. If a Secret Lair or a full Commander deck series ever drops, the design space is massive.
Aelin Ashryver Galathynius would almost certainly be a Red/White/Blue (Jeskai) or Red/White (Boros) legendary creature. Why? Because she’s fire and fury, but also deeply tied to the fate of her kingdom and a sense of justice. You'd give her an ability related to "Exile" or "Burn" damage. Maybe something involving a "Human Assassin" creature type that flips into a "Faerie Queen."
Then there’s the King of Adarlan. He’s the perfect Black/Blue (Dimir) villain. He’d probably have a mechanic centered around "Goading" your opponents or "Sacrificing" creatures to gain power.
The Custom Card Scene
Since Wizards hasn't acted yet, the community has.
The "custom card" community is huge. You can find entire 100-card Commander decks online where every single card has been re-skinned with Throne of Glass MTG cards artwork. People take existing, powerful cards and just change the name.
- Alea, the Fire-Bringer might just be a re-skinned Chandra, Torch of Defiance.
- The Assassin’s Blade could be a version of Sword of Feast and Famine.
- Terrasen would likely be a legendary land, perhaps a re-skin of Castle Vantress or Minas Tirith.
This is legal for "kitchen table" Magic. You can’t take these to a Sanctioned Tournament at a Pro Tour, obviously. But for a Friday night with friends? It’s how most Maas fans are currently playing the game.
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The Licensing Hurdle
So, why isn't it official?
Money. And control. Sarah J. Maas is currently one of the most powerful authors on the planet. Her deals with Hulu (for the ACOTAR TV show, which has been in development hell for years) show that her team is very careful about how her IP is used.
Wizards of the Coast usually likes to own a large chunk of the creative process. When they work with Marvel, it's a massive multi-year deal. When they work with Lord of the Rings, it’s with Middle-earth Enterprises. Negotiating with a living author who is still actively expanding her "Maasverse" (linking Throne of Glass, ACOTAR, and Crescent City) is complicated.
If Wizards creates Throne of Glass MTG cards now, do they have to worry about spoilers for future books? Does a card mechanic accidentally canonize a power level that Maas hasn't written yet? These are the things lawyers argue about for months.
How to Get Your Fix Right Now
If you are dying to play a deck that feels like Erilea, you have a few options that don't involve waiting for a press release that might never come.
First, look at the Assassins' Creed MTG set. It’s a "Starter Kit" and "Beyond Booster" release. The "Assassin" tribal synergy in that set is the closest thing we have to the feel of Celeana Sardothien’s early days in Rifthold. Cards like Ezio Auditore da Firenze or Mari, the Killing Quill allow you to build a deck that rewards you for being sneaky and lethal.
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Second, check out Wilds of Eldraine. While it’s not ToG, the "Roles" mechanic (like Young Hero, Wicked, Cursed) feels very much like the character arcs in the books. You can easily build a deck around a "cursed" princess who takes back her throne.
Third, go the proxy route. Sites like Cardhoarder or various Discord communities have high-resolution templates. You can print out "alt-art" versions of your favorite cards. Just make sure you own the original cards if you’re playing in a public space; most players are cool with it as long as the base card is recognizable.
What’s Next for the Maasverse and Magic?
The trend is clear. Magic is moving toward more "Modern" and "New Adult" literature crossovers. We’ve seen rumors of a Ghostbusters set and a Marvel set is confirmed. The "BookTok" world is a market Wizards hasn't fully tapped into yet, but they’d be foolish to ignore it.
The demand for Throne of Glass MTG cards isn't going away. If anything, as more people finish the series and look for ways to stay in that world, the pressure on both Bloomsbury and Hasbro to strike a deal will increase.
Honestly, it’s just a matter of time.
Actionable Steps for Players and Collectors
- Don't buy "Throne of Eldraine" thinking it's a licensed ToG set. It’s a great set, but it’s a generic fairy tale. Check the expansion symbol—if it’s a stylized book/castle, it’s Eldraine.
- Monitor the "Universes Beyond" announcements. Wizards usually drops their roadmap during "Magic Con" events or Hasbro Investors' calls.
- Build an "Assassin" Tribal Commander deck. Use cards from the Assassin's Creed set and Streets of New Capenna. This gives you the mechanical foundation so that if/when official cards drop, you can just swap your Commander for Aelin or Manon.
- Explore the "Custom Magic" subreddits. If you want to see what others have designed, search for "Maasverse MTG." There are full PDF print-outs available for those who want to "Rule 0" a thematic deck with their playgroup.
- Check secondary markets for "Artist Series" Secret Lairs. Sometimes Wizards hires artists who have worked on book covers. While not official "crossover" cards, the art style is often a perfect match for the aesthetic of the series.
Magic is a game of "what if." Right now, the Throne of Glass MTG cards are in that "what if" category. But in a world where Gandalf can fight a Transformer, a girl from the salt mines of Endovier appearing on a Mythic Rare is hardly the strangest thing that could happen.
Stay updated on the official Mothership (Magic.wizards.com) for any actual licensing news. Until then, keep your blades sharp and your mana pool full.