If you want to buy something from the riftbound unleashed products range but there are five products at different price points and it is not obvious which one fits your situation. That confusion is the whole reason this page exists. The answer is simpler than it looks: one product for complete beginners, one for players who want to crack packs, one for collectors going deep. This guide routes you to the right purchase in under two minutes, then gets out of your way.
Page last updated: May 2026. Unleashed launched May 8, 2026. All prices confirmed. TCGPlayer stock status varies by seller. See the Booster Box guide and Vault guide for deeper coverage of those products.
Quick Recommendation Table
Find your situation in the left column. That is your product.
| Product | Best For | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vi Champion Deck | New players who want an aggressive, hard-hitting playstyle | $19.99 | TCGPlayer |
| Vex Champion Deck | New players who prefer a slower, more controlling approach | $19.99 | TCGPlayer |
| Unleashed Vault | Anyone joining Riftbound with Unleashed as their first set | $34.99 | TCGPlayer |
| Booster Display | Collectors and competitive players who want volume | $119.99 | TCGPlayer |
| Booster Pack | Returning players expanding an existing collection | Approx $5.00 | TCGPlayer |
Complete Beginner: Start With a Champion Deck
If you have never played Riftbound before, a Champion Deck is where you start. It is a 56-card preconstructed deck that is ready to play out of the box, designed specifically for someone who does not yet know how the game works. You do not need to build anything or buy anything else to sit down and play your first game.
There are two decks to choose from. The difference is playstyle only.
Vi Champion Deck
If you want to apply pressure from the very first turn and watch your opponent scramble to keep up, Vi is the deck. She is built around hitting hard and hitting often. Every turn you are advancing, conquering battlefields, and making the opponent react to you rather than the other way around. It is the most satisfying deck to learn on if you prefer a decisive, forward playstyle.
Vex Champion Deck
If you prefer to set things up patiently, think two or three turns ahead, and win by making your opponent run out of good options, Vex is the deck. She thwarts attacks, forces difficult decisions, and wins through incremental control rather than raw aggression. It is the better pick if you tend toward deliberate, strategic play in other games.
What Is in Every Champion Deck
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Preconstructed deck | 56 cards |
| Unleashed booster pack | 1 |
| Full-size paper playmat | 1 |
| Custom paper deckbox | 1 |
| Rules and deck-building guide booklet | 1 |
Worried about picking the wrong deck? You cannot. Both decks cost $19.99, both are complete and balanced, and both are designed to play against each other. If you genuinely cannot decide, buy both. Vi vs Vex is the natural first matchup and they were designed as a pair. If you go Vi and later prefer Vex’s style, the Vex deck will still be $19.99.
One thing to know before you buy: Champion Decks do not include Runes. Runes are required to actually play the game. If this is your first Riftbound purchase, you either need Runes from a previous set or the Unleashed Vault, which includes a full Rune set alongside six booster packs.
Want Everything in One Box: The Unleashed Vault
If you want to open one product on launch day and be genuinely ready to play, with nothing else to buy, the Vault is the product that makes that possible. It is not just packs. It includes six booster packs, a full set of Runes, token cards, dividers, and a storage box, all in one package. For a new player this is the single purchase that removes every friction point at once.
For a deeper look at whether the Vault is worth it and how it compares to buying packs separately, the dedicated Vault guide covers it in full.
What Is in the Vault
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Unleashed booster packs | 6 |
| Runes (6 of each type) | 36 total |
| Double-sided full-art token card | 3 copies |
| Punch-out art dividers | 2 |
| Custom card storage box | 1 |
At $34.99 for six packs plus everything else, you are paying roughly $5 above the cost of the packs alone. That $5 gets you the Runes you actually need to play, which a new player would otherwise need to source separately. The Vault is also the strongest gift option in the Unleashed lineup. It is self-contained, it feels complete, and you do not need to explain anything else when you hand it to someone.
One collector note: every pack in the Vault is a valid pull on Baron Nashor, the only Ultimate Rare in Unleashed, which Riot has confirmed appears in under 0.1% of packs.
If the Vault is the right product for you, here is where to get it.
Collector or Competitive Player: Booster Display
If you already have a deck and want to expand your collection seriously, or if you are chasing Dark Glow alternate art cards or the Baron Nashor Ultimate Rare, the Booster Display is the purchase that makes that realistic. At $119.99 for 24 packs that works out to exactly $5.00 per pack, the same price as buying packs individually at MSRP, but with a full box experience and enough volume to actually build from.
The honest stock note: Origins and Spiritforged displays both became hard to find at MSRP within weeks of launch. If TCGPlayer shows sellers above MSRP, that is already the secondary market at work. Buying at or near launch is the only version of this purchase that costs $119.99. For a full breakdown of what a display contains and whether it is worth it, see the dedicated Booster Box guide.
If a Spiritforged display is also on your list, it is still available at the link below.
If building a serious collection is the plan, here is where to order.
Just Want to Crack Packs: Booster Packs
If you already have a working deck and want to start pulling toward specific Unleashed cards, individual packs are the right move. Each pack pulls from a pool of 219 cards and 50 or more Dark Glow alternate art cards.
| Slot | Contents |
|---|---|
| Commons | 7 |
| Uncommons | 3 |
| Foil rares or better | 2 |
| Foil of any rarity | 1 |
| Token slot | 1 |
At approximately $5.00 per pack, individual packs make most sense as a top-up purchase once you already have a deck. If you are starting from scratch, the Vault gives you better value for the same outlay. If you are targeting specific cards rather than cracking packs for fun, buying singles on TCGPlayer is usually cheaper than packing your way to a card.
Ready to start pulling? Here is where to find them.
Buying as a Gift
If you are buying for someone else who is new to Riftbound, the Vault is the safest option. It is self-contained, it looks like a complete product, and it needs no explanation. The recipient does not need to know what Runes are or that they are missing them, because they are not.
If you know the person already plays Riftbound and you want to buy them a deck, the Vi and Vex Champion Decks are both good choices. If you are not sure which playstyle suits them, Vi is the safer default. Most beginners find aggressive decks more immediately satisfying to learn on.
For someone completely new to the game rather than just new to Unleashed, the Proving Grounds starter box from Set 1 remains the most beginner-friendly entry point overall, with four prebuilt decks and the most structured learning experience in the range.
Pre-Rift Event Kit
The Pre-Rift Event Kit is a store-facing product for local game stores running prerelease events. It is not something you buy directly. Each participant receives a mini preconstructed deck and five booster packs to crack and build from during the event.
If a Pre-Rift event is running near you, it is worth attending. It is the best way to try the new mechanics in a low-pressure setting before committing to a purchase. Check the store locator on the official Riftbound site for participating stores.
Which Product Should I Buy?
| Your Situation | Recommended Products | Approx Total |
|---|---|---|
| Complete beginner, never played Riftbound | Vi or Vex Champion Deck + Unleashed Vault | Approx $55 |
| New to Unleashed, want one purchase only | Unleashed Vault | $34.99 |
| Buying for two people to play together | Vi Champion Deck + Vex Champion Deck | Approx $40 |
| Returning player from Origins or Spiritforged | Champion Deck + 10 booster packs | Approx $70 |
| Collector chasing Dark Glow alternate arts | Booster Display | $119.99 |
| Competitive player building a full deck | Booster Display + singles from TCGPlayer | Varies |
| Buying as a gift for a beginner | Unleashed Vault | $34.99 |
Final Verdict
If you are new to Riftbound and want to start playing on day one, get the Vault. At $34.99 it is the only single purchase that includes everything you actually need, including the Runes that every other product omits.
If you know your playstyle, get the matching Champion Deck. Vi if you want to attack relentlessly, Vex if you want to control and outlast. Both cost $19.99 and you cannot make a wrong choice between them.
If you are serious about building a collection or pulling Dark Glow alternate arts, get the Booster Display. $119.99 for 24 packs works out to $5.00 per pack at retail, and secondary market prices on displays go up, not down, after launch.
If you are buying for someone else as a gift, get the Vault. It is the only product that needs no explanation and is complete on its own.
Ready to Go Deeper?
If you are deciding between the Booster Display and buying packs, the dedicated Booster Box guide covers pull rates, value, and whether a display is worth it for your situation. If you are weighing up the Vault in more detail, the Vault guide covers the value calculation and who it is actually for.
Where to Buy
TCGPlayer is the best option for Unleashed sealed product and singles. Multiple sellers compete on price, shipping is fast, and you can filter by condition.
Amazon is worth checking if TCGPlayer stock is limited or you prefer combined shipping.
Your local game store is also worth checking around launch. Pre-Rift events will be running at participating stores close to May 8, and buying there supports your local play community.
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