Magic: The Gathering® - Through the Omenpaths Event Structures
Posted on Sep 16, 2025
By The Magic Online Team
Through the Omenpaths is the first Standard-legal expansion that is specifically designed to be drafted in a different way. OM1’s smaller size utilizes four-player pods with the new Pick-Two method: two picks per pack throughout the draft.
This means we have room to experiment with event structures and timings that we wouldn’t normally try with a full-size expansion. Specifically, we’re going to try out events that give out some boosters as prizes but do not take them as entry options.
(All times below are Pacific – for UTC, add 7 hours)
Through the Omenpaths Release Weeks Draft League
Times:
- Starts September 23 at 10 a.m. PT
- Closes to New Entries October 8 at 10 a.m. PT
- Close to New Matches October 8 at 2 p.m. PT
Entry Options:
- 12 Event Tickets
- 120 Play Points
Product: 3 Through the Omenpaths Play Boosters. Cards opened will be added to players’ collections.
Structure: Draft in a 4-player pod, two picks at a time. Play up to 4 best-of-three League matches.
Prizes
|
Match Wins |
Play Points |
OM1 Play |
Season 3 |
|
4 |
120 |
4 |
3 |
|
3 |
90 |
2 |
1 |
|
2 |
60 |
-- |
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Through the Omenpaths Phantom 8-Player Pick-1 Single-Elimination
Times:
- Starts September 23 at 10 a.m. PT – Fires when 8 players have joined.
- Queue End TBD – Projected October 8 at 10 a.m. PT
Entry Options:
- 10 Event Tickets
- 100 Play Points
Product: 3 Through the Omenpaths Phantom Play Boosters. Cards opened will not be added to players’ collections.
Structure: Draft in an 8-player pod, one pick at a time. Play best-of-three matches until 3 wins or 1 loss.
Prizes
|
Place |
Play Points |
Season 3 |
|
1st |
240 |
2 |
|
2nd |
160 |
-- |
|
3rd-4th |
100 |
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Through the Omenpaths Sealed League
Times:
- Starts September 23 at 10 a.m. PT
- Closes to New Entries October 29 at 10 a.m. PT
- Closes to New Matches October 29 at 4 p.m. PT
Entry Options:
- 24 Event Tickets
- 240 Play Points
Product: 6 Through the Omenpaths Play Boosters. Cards opened will be added to players’ collections.
Structure: Build a sealed deck, then play up to 5 best-of-three League matches.
Prizes
|
Match Wins |
Play Points |
OM1 Play |
Season 3 |
|
5 |
300 |
6 |
5 |
|
4 |
160 |
4 |
2 |
|
3 |
80 |
2 |
1 |
|
2 |
60 |
-- |
-- |
Keeper Pack Wars 2-Player Queue - OM1
Because OM1 boosters won’t be usable to join events, we want to ensure a play experience is available rather than just cracking the boosters.
Times:
- Starts September 23 at 10 a.m. PT – Fires when 2 players have joined.
- Queue End TBD – Projected October 29 at 10 a.m. PT
Entry Options:
- 1 Through the Omenpaths Play Booster
Product: 1 OM1 Play Booster. Cards opened will be added to players’ collections.
Structure: Pack Wars – Open your booster, add lands to make a 24-card deck (adjusting color mix if needed), then play one best-of-three match – 10 minutes per player.
Prizes: No prizes for this event
Through the Omenpaths 8-Player Pick-1 Draft League
Times:
- Starts October 22 at 10 a.m. PT
- Closes to New Entries October 29 at 10 a.m. PT
- Close to New Matches October 29 at 2 p.m. PT
Entry Options: TBD
Product: 3 Through the Omenpaths Play Boosters. Cards opened will be added to players’ collections.
Structure: Draft in a 8-player pod, one pick at a time. Play up to 3 best-of-three League matches.
Prizes: TBD