What's Inside the MTG Staples Box?

13 cards that form the backbone of competitive Commander decks. No bulk rares, no draft chaff - every card in this box sees regular play across multiple formats.

The chase tier features Fierce Guardianship from Commander 2020 - a free counterspell that defines blue Commander strategy. Behind it sits Cyclonic Rift from Return to Ravnica, the most-played board wipe in the format, and Dockside Extortionist from Commander 2019, a staple in any red deck running treasure synergies.

Mid-tier pulls include Heroic Intervention (Core Set 2021 foil), Reliquary Tower (Commander 2014), Ghostly Prison (Commander 2019), Skullclamp (Darksteel), and Propaganda (Commander 2016). These are cards that slot into nearly any Commander deck regardless of color identity.

The floor features Tamiyo's Safekeeping, Bane of Progress, Thought Vessel, Blasphemous Act, and Drowned Catacomb - all playable cards that hold steady secondary market value due to consistent demand.

All cards and drop rates are published before you open.

How the MTG Staples Box Works

Review the complete drop table with exact probabilities for all 13 cards. Open the box and the card is yours - ship it sleeved and protected, or trade it for credits toward any Cravin box. If your pull is valued below the 550-credit box price, the difference returns as credits to your account automatically.

Why This Box Makes Sense for Commander Players

Building a Commander deck from scratch means tracking down dozens of staples across multiple sets and printings. Singles on TCGPlayer and Card Kingdom add up fast - Fierce Guardianship alone runs $40+, Cyclonic Rift sits around $25. This box offers a shot at format-defining cards at a fraction of singles pricing, with guaranteed value on every pull.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these cards playable in formats beyond Commander?

Several cards see play across multiple formats. Cyclonic Rift and Force of Will are Legacy staples. Skullclamp is restricted in Vintage. Heroic Intervention and Ghostly Prison appear in casual 60-card builds. But the primary focus of this box is Commander - every card here slots into the format's most-played lists.

What does "Commander staple" actually mean?

A staple is a card that appears in a high percentage of decks within its color identity. According to EDHREC data, cards like Cyclonic Rift, Skullclamp, and Thought Vessel rank among the top 50 most-played cards in the format. These are cards that Commander players buy repeatedly for multiple decks.

I pulled a card I already own four copies of. Now what?

Trade it in for credits. Use those credits to reopen this box or try any other Cravin box - MTG Duals for lands, MTG Power for high-end pieces, or switch categories entirely to Pokemon, sports cards, or tech.

Does Cravin have other MTG mystery boxes?

Yes. MTG Staples focuses on format essentials. MTG Duals features Revised dual lands and fetchlands. MTG Legends highlights iconic legendary creatures. MTG Power contains the highest-value cards including Reserved List pieces like Mox Diamond and Gaea's Cradle.