This month of September, we’re getting a new set of MTG expansion cards.
Duskmourn: House of Horror is the 102nd Magic expansion which was released last September 27, 2024.
The set contains 276 cards, including 5 full-art “Manor” basic lands (#272-276), “Lurking Evil” alternate art cards (#287-301), and the modern “Paranormal” Showcase frame (#302-327). Special editions include “Mirror Monster” borderless cards (#344-350) and “Double Exposure” Showcase cards (#351-367), paying homage to horror photography. For the first time, “Japan Showcase” cards (#386-405) are introduced, featuring Japanese art and special “fractured foil” versions.
There is a set of Pre-Release deck which is a stamped card that can be any rare or mythic rare of Duskmourn: House of Horror.
The seasonal dark-frame promos include Valgavoth’s Faithful, Pyroclasm, Drag to the Roots, among others.
Duskmourn: House of Horror is a Modern Horror set inspired by 70s–90s horror, including slasher films and The Amityville Horror. It starkly contrasts with its predecessor, Bloomburrow, in tone.
The entire set is set within Duskmourn, a massive haunted mansion ruled by the demon Valgavoth. Nashi, the son of Planeswalker Tamiyo, has vanished into this world through a mysterious door. His only trace is a distorted recording of a place filled with nightmares.
An ensemble cast of Planeswalkers—Niko Aris, Tyvar Kell, Zimone Wola, Kaito Shizuki, and the Wanderer—must navigate the ever-shifting, terror-filled mansion as they search for Nashi and fight to survive. The mansion itself seems alive, and the deeper they go, the more the horrors unravel.
Duskmourn: House of Horror sounds like a fascinating and unique expansion. It blends the eerie, unsettling atmosphere of classic horror with the rich world-building of Magic: The Gathering.
The set’s design, including “Lurking Evil” cards and “Mirror Monster” variants, seems to capture that creeping dread of something just out of sight. The inclusion of the Japan Showcase cards adds another layer of artistry, paying homage to Japanese horror and illustration styles.
From a gameplay perspective, it seems like it could introduce fun new mechanics and visuals that tap into the idea of uncertainty, fear, and constant danger. I imagine the set will appeal to players who enjoy both MTG’s strategic complexity and the thematic immersion of horror genres.
Duskmourn: House of Horrow is now available stores and online (here).
