Top-Deck the Halls | Our Top 10 Christmas-Themed Magic: The Gathering Cards

Magic may not have a dedicated holiday set, but anyone who has sleeved up Snow-Covered Lands in December knows the truth. Over the years, Wizards of the Coast has accidentally created a surprisingly festive corner of the game. Some cards feel like they were printed with yuletide thoughts in mind, others feel like they were made to ruin a family gathering, which is also very on brand for the holidays.

So here are our top 10 Christmas-themed Magic: The Gathering cards that bring winter vibes, gift-giving chaos, and just enough nonsense to feel seasonal.

Feldon of the Third Path

Feldon feels like a holiday movie that took a dark turn halfway through. He brings back memories of creatures past, lets them visit briefly, and then sends them quietly back to the graveyard. That is basically the plot of half the Christmas specials if you think about it long enough.

Plus, he looks exactly like Santa if his plot had him retire to become a creepy artificer, which he is halfway there already.

Arcum’s Sleigh

If Magic ever needed a sleigh, this is it. Arcum’s Sleigh looks like it should be parked outside a snowy workshop staffed entirely by questionable goblins. It is clunky, impractical, and absolutely perfect.

You do not play Arcum’s Sleigh because it is good. You play it because it is December and you have standards.

Snow-Covered Lands

Nothing says holiday Magic like a battlefield full of snow. Snow-Covered Lands instantly change the tone of the game. Suddenly, everything feels colder, slower, and slightly more judgmental.

They are festive, functional, and the closest thing Magic has to seasonal decorations. Bonus points if every land is a different art and none of them match.

Rimefur Reindeer

This card is proof that someone at Wizards has watched at least one Christmas movie. Rimefur Reindeer has escaped from what looks like Elsa's Castle and is bounding its way toward your table.

Is it powerful? Not really. Is it delightful? Absolutely. If your deck has snow lands and no reindeer, you are doing winter Magic wrong.

Harmless Offering

Harmless Offering captures the spirit of the awkward White Elephant Christmas exchanges. You smile, you hand it over, and you know deep down that what you just gave someone is going to ruin their day or, in this case, bring vet bills into their future.

This card is holiday chaos in its purest form. It is generous, passive-aggressive, and unforgettable.

Gifts Ungiven

The song Blue Christmas was written for a reason. Gift's Ungoven brings us to a sadder Christmas where you can't be with your friends and family for the holidays and are left holding on to those presents until next year.

Isu the Abominable

If James Cameron directed 1964's Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, the Abominable Snowman would probably look like Isu. Massive, icy, and stomping across the battlefield, Isu brings big snow monster vibes to any table.

Every Christmas list needs one creature that feels like it could destroy the village if it wanted to. Isu fits that role beautifully.

Goblin Snowman

I mean, it's a snowman. You get the point.

Syr Ginger, The Meal Ender

Nothing says holiday season like baked goods with a dark side. Syr Ginger looks adorable until you remember that she is fully capable of ending games and lives.

She feels like the final boss of a cookie exchange that got out of hand. Festive, polite, and quietly terrifying.

Blossoming Wreath

Blossoming Wreath is gentle, warm, and surprisingly wholesome. It literally looks like the cover of a 90's Christmas card.

It does not shout. It does not threaten. It just exists to make things a little better, which is honestly refreshing in this game.

The top 10 Christmas-themed Magic Cards Bring us Joy

Magic may never print an official holiday set, but it does not need one. Between snow mechanics, questionable gift giving, and creatures that feel like they wandered in from a festive storybook, the game already knows how to celebrate.

So next time you want to theme out a deck and probably not be very competitive, sleeve up your snow lands, cast Gifts Ungiven with a grin, and remember that nothing brings people together for the holidays quite like arguing over politics, religion, and the stack.