Is the Pass Bundle in MTG Arena Worth It?

Last updated on January 7, 2026

Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines | Illustration by Martina Fackova

All Will Be One brought us plenty of new things. New versions of our favorite characters, the different layers of New Phyrexia, and the true form of Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines. I wasn’t expecting her to present us with a new kind of preorder pack, but that’s what I get for presuming anything about the all-powerful Praetor, now, isn’t it?

What exactly did Mother have for us, you ask? Bow down and praise her reverence; it’s time to pay our respects and find out what this bundle meant as of Avatar: The Last Airbender.

What Is the Pass Bundle in MTGA?

MTGA’s Pass bundle is a preorder bundle that came with a sleeve upon purchase, and the playable card upon release, the card style cosmetic, and its set's Mastery Pass. It only appealed to you if you’re a Mastery Pass lover. Or, you know, a devout follower of the legendary character.

Of the preorder bundles, the Pass bundle was the lowest-cost one for $14.99. They went on sale about three weeks before their set release and went away when the set released on Arena (a few days before the paper release).

Can I Preorder the Pass Bundle?

No, MTG Arena discontinued the Pass Bundle because it didn't give you any tools toward advancing in the mastery. Wizards found it was more frustrating than rewarding. The Mastery Pass hasn't gone away, just the pre-order of it.

What Comes in a Pass Bundle?

The MTG Arena Pass bundle came with:

• 1 legendary character card sleeve for Arena
• 1 legendary character depth card art styles
• 1 legendary character card
• Mastery Pass

The Avatar: The Last Airbender Pass Bundle was the latest and packed in the coolest mode of Sokka in Sokka, Tenacious Tactician. The Jeskai commander celebrates how a boy turned warrior becomes a menace to the Fire Nation. Cori-Steel Cutter helped us see the power of spells that create tokens, and the force Sokka musters is quite strong, though you might as well have yelled “Slapapow!” before you attack because the strategy is that obvious.

Pass Bundle vs. Play Bundle vs. Pack Bundle

The Pass bundle came with the set mastery plus some cosmetics. While we’ve seen the Pack and Play bundles in previous sets, ONE was the first time we were offered a Pass bundle. It was split out from old Pack bundles that offered both a collection of packs and the Set Mastery, and helped you shop the Mastery Emporium. The Pack bundle offers, well, packs (go figure), and the Play bundle comes with Limited Play tokens and Play-In points.

They’re all pretty self-contained, don’t have a lot of overlap and are valuable if you use them to the fullest. But, realistically, if you’re a well-rounded MTGA player then you might see a little (emphasis on “little”) value in all three.

Why Do They Exist?

They exist because Arena's preorder bundles make money for WotC. The “why” of Wizards often, unoriginally, comes down to their bottom line. It's possible the Pass bundles weren't selling well and that's why the bundle is no longer available.

What makes them the most money? How do they keep their customers happy while still squeezing them for every last dollar they can? Offering bundles that technically give you more than you pay for but only just barely is one way, I guess.

The less cynical answer is that these preorder bundles each cater to a different kind of Arena player. Which is the angle WotC is probably going for, sure, but they’re maybe getting a little too specific.

Can You Buy More Than One Preorder Bundle?

You can only buy one each of the preorder bundles, but you’re more than welcome to get all of them if they suit your fancy.

Are Pass Bundles Worth Buying?

The Pass Bundles were worth buying. The Mastery Pass costs 3,400 gems if you buy it straight from the Arena Store, which is equal to about $17. The Pass Bundle was about $15, so you technically got more than you paid for right off the bat. Then there’s the card and cosmetics to consider.

If you knew you would buy the Mastery Pass with real-world money, you could reward your preparedness and get it for a little cheaper with bonuses thrown in.

Alternatives to Pass Bundles

Metamorphic Alteration | Illustration by Livia Prima

Buy Codes at MTGACodes

If all you really care about are the aesthetics, you might get lucky buying cosmetic codes from MTGACodes. There’s nothing that officially says the card sleeve and style are preorder exclusives, so it’s possible (if not probable) that they’ll be up for grabs again sometime in the future.

Buy the Mastery Pass

Aside from cosmetics, the only other way to get the contents of the Pass bundle is to buy the Mastery Pass with gems. That’s that.

Should the Price for Pass Bundles Be Lowered?

Honestly, was less concerned with the price for the Pass bundle and more concerned with what was on offer. The bundle would have made a lot more sense and maybe even be a slam dunk if it offered something like a +10 level boost or a limited XP bonus.

Wrap Up

Verdant Mastery | Illustration by Cristi Balanescu

I’d love to say that Mother has blessed us with something great, but, well… not everything can be a winner, right?

Do you earn enough daily rewards to make the best of the Pass? Do you think a preorder mastery pass should include a the legendary card that is always a Brawl commander candidate? Would it be worth it with some extra levels or an XP boost? Let me know in the comments or take your complaints to the Draftsim Discord.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to finish building my Monument to Mother. All hail Phyrexia!

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