Magic: The Gathering Warhammer 40,000 Commander Decks: Pre-order, Decks and Prices

Updated: 13/11/2026

The four Magic: The Gathering – Warhammer 40,000 Commander Decks are available to pre-order at Universe TCG, as a full display of four or as single decks. They are the standard-edition Universes Beyond precons first released in October 2022 (set code 40K): Necron Dynasties, Tyranid Swarm, Forces of the Imperium and The Ruinous Powers. Our distributor estimates arrival at the end of December 2026 (31/12/2026); this is an estimate, not a date confirmed by Wizards of the Coast.

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Display vs single decks: formats and prices

All four decks are sold on one product page. Choose the format in the selector:

Prices at the time of writing; the product page always shows the current price. Language: English only. This is the standard edition, not the Collector's Edition.

What's in each deck: commanders and colours

• Necron Dynasties (mono-black): commander Szarekh, the Silent King; the second traditional-foil legend is Imotekh the Stormlord. An artifact deck that mills, recurs and rebuilds an undying Necron army.
• Tyranid Swarm (green-blue-red): commander The Swarmlord, with Magus Lucea Kane. A +1/+1 counter deck that grows the swarm and draws cards as the counters pile up.
• Forces of the Imperium (white-blue-black): commander Inquisitor Greyfax, with Marneus Calgar. Vehicles, Clues and Imperium soldiers backed by double strike and card draw.
• The Ruinous Powers (blue-black-red): commander Abaddon the Despoiler, with Be'lakor, the Dark Master. A Chaos cascade deck that turns your opponents' lost life into free spells.

Commanders and foil legends match Wizards of the Coast's official decklists for the Warhammer 40,000 Commander Decks.

Contents of each Commander deck

• 100-card ready-to-play Commander deck (98 non-foil cards + 2 traditional foil legendary cards)
• 1 foil-etched Display Commander
• 10 double-sided tokens
• 1 deck box (holds 100 sleeved cards)
• 1 life tracker, 1 strategy insert and 1 reference card

Pre-order and estimated release

This is a pre-order: the decks are not in stock yet. Our distributor currently estimates arrival at the end of December 2026 (31/12/2026). Wizards of the Coast has not confirmed that date, so it may change; we will update this article and the product page if it does.

Pre-orders are subject to allocation: the quantity we receive depends on the distributor, and orders are fulfilled in the order they were placed. Read our pre-order policy and our allocations explainer.

Shipping and our stores

We ship worldwide from Spain. Pre-orders are dispatched once our allocation arrives from the distributor. Import duties and taxes, where they apply, are paid by the customer according to each country's rules. If you prefer to play and shop in person, find your nearest shop in the Universe TCG stores network.

If you also play Warhammer 40,000 on the tabletop

These decks are a Magic: The Gathering product made by Wizards of the Coast under licence from Games Workshop: they are card games, not miniatures. If you also play the tabletop game, you can find Necrons, Tyranids, Imperium and Chaos armies in our Warhammer 40,000 miniatures collection, and read how Warhammer orders work at Universe TCG. For more Commander decks and sealed Magic products, browse our Magic: The Gathering catalogue.

FAQ

Are these the same as the 2022 Warhammer 40,000 Commander decks?

Yes. They are the same four standard-edition precons (set code 40K) first released in October 2022: Necron Dynasties, Tyranid Swarm, Forces of the Imperium and The Ruinous Powers.

When will the Warhammer 40,000 Commander decks ship?

Our distributor estimates arrival at the end of December 2026 (31/12/2026). It is an estimate, not a date confirmed by Wizards of the Coast. Pre-orders ship as soon as our allocation arrives, in order of purchase.

Can I buy a single deck instead of the display?

Yes. Choose "Display (4 Decks)" for all four, or select Necron Dynasties, Tyranid Swarm, Forces of the Imperium or The Ruinous Powers to buy one deck.

Which languages are available?

English only.

Is this a Games Workshop product?

No. It is a Magic: The Gathering product made by Wizards of the Coast under licence from Games Workshop. It contains cards, not miniatures.

Do you ship outside Spain?

Yes, we ship worldwide. Import duties and taxes, where they apply, are paid by the customer according to each country's rules.

Sources

• Wizards of the Coast (official): Warhammer 40,000 Commander Decklists, magic.wizards.com.
• Estimated arrival date: our distributor (not confirmed by Wizards of the Coast).

Checked on 13/11/2026. Release details may change. Magic: The Gathering is a trademark of Wizards of the Coast LLC. Warhammer 40,000 is a trademark of Games Workshop Limited.