# Magic: The Gathering – Lost Caverns of Ixalan

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2023
- **BGG Rating**: 7.9
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-8 (Best with: 4, 6, 8)
- **Duration**: —
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Adam Prosak, Andrew Brown, Ari Nieh, Chris Mooney, Corey Bowen, Doug Beyer, Erik Lauer, Ethan Fleischer, Gavin Verhey, Jadine Klomparens, Mark Rosewater, Mike Mearls
- **Artists**: Adam Paquette, Andrew Vallas, Dawn Murin, Deborah Garcia, Evyn Fong, Jehan Choo, Jose Vega, Keven Smith, Leon Tukker, Lisa Hanson, Matt Cavotta, Mike Vaillancourt, Ovidio Cartagena, Rebecca On, Steph Cheung, Steve Prescott, Taylor Ingvarsson, Tom Jenkot, Victor Adame, Zack Stella
- **Publishers**: Wizards of the Coast
- **Categories**: Adventure, Card Game, Collectible Components, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Movies / TV / Radio theme
- **Mechanics**: Closed Drafting, Deck Construction, Hand Management, Income, Interrupts, Player Elimination, Take That

## Verdict
For Magic lovers wanting dinosaurs and Jurassic Park in their deck!Epic and giant dinosaursAmazing Jurassic Park crossoverLots of new deck strategiesExploration of classic themesPotential player eliminationHigh focus on collectabilityRECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready to dive deep into Ixalan! In this epic Magic: The Gathering expansion, the setting is the mysterious underground of a world where lost civilizations hide from ancient threats that have just awakened. If you're a dinosaur lover, get your deck ready, because life truly finds a way here — and that way is full of gigantic creatures! Beyond exploring temples and hidden treasures, we have a massive collaboration that will make any movie fan vibrate: the Jurassic Park universe is in the mix! With the chance to find iconic cards from the franchise's characters and locations in special boosters, the collectability factor is sky-high. Sharpen your deck-building strategies, manage your resources wisely, and watch out for unexpected attacks, as combat in Ixalan shows no mercy. It's the perfect setting for those looking to test new card combinations and face challenges that go far beyond the surface.

## FAQ
### Is this a standalone game or an expansion?
It functions as an expansion for the Magic: The Gathering universe.

### Can I play solo?
Yes, like other Magic formats, you can play against the computer or in specific solo modes.

### How complex is the game?
It is considered an expert-level game, requiring good knowledge of Magic mechanics.

### How many players can play?
The scale can vary from 2 to 8 players, depending on the chosen format.

### Is the Jurassic Park theme included?
Yes! There are special cards with movie themes in the collector boosters.