The cost to participate in a Friday Night Magic event typically varies from free entry to around twenty-five dollars, heavily dependent on the specific format being played and the local game store hosting the gathering. Constructed formats like Standard, Pioneer, or Commander often feature very low entry fees or are sometimes free to encourage community participation. Conversely, limited formats such as Draft or Sealed Deck require players to purchase a set number of booster packs directly from the venue to construct their card pools on the spot.