Title: Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Preview Prologue Unveiled
Subtitle: A Sneak Peek into the Upcoming Magic: The Gathering Marvel Set
Meta Description: Discover the early preview of Magic: The Gathering's Marvel Super Heroes set, coming in June 2026. Explore new mechanics, card types, and unique thematic designs in this crossover release.
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What’s New
Wizards of The Coast has unveiled the Preview Prologue for the Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes set. This set is slated for a June 2026 release, offering an early glimpse much ahead of the usual schedule for Magic editions.
This exciting set merges Marvel superheroes and villains into the Magic: The Gathering world, featuring novel mechanics and card types. Initial previews highlight both iconic heroes and notorious villains, each with distinct gameplay elements and thematic flair.
Configuration at a Glance
- Release Date: June 2026
- Brand: Magic: The Gathering
- Theme: Marvel Super Heroes crossover
- Previewed Content: Core set cards and mechanics
- Special Features: Debut of new mechanics (Shield counters, Power-Up, Artifactfall, Plans)
- Comic Art card treatments showcased
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Main set includes Marvel characters with innovative thematic mechanics
- Comic Art treatments available for selected cards
- Introduction of legendary tokens (e.g., The Void)
Mechanics Previewed
- Shield counters: Featured on Captain America, offering protection and card synergy
- Power-Up: A new ability on Quicksilver, allowing cost reduction when activated upon entry
- Artifactfall: Present on Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, rewarding artifact entry with card draw
- Plans: A new enchantment subtype with Doctor Doom, operating like Sagas or Quests with phased progression and rewards
Autographs & Relics
The Preview Prologue does not include any autograph or memorabilia cards. The emphasis is placed on the introduction of new mechanics, legendary creatures, and thematic enchantments.
Notable Subsets and Themes
- Heroes: Mono-White Captain America, The Sentry
- Villains: Doctor Doom featuring the Plans subtype
- Mechanics-driven cards: Quicksilver (tempo), Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (card draw, artifact synergy)
Collector Notes
- Preview Prologue released roughly six months prior to the set launch
- Comic Art treatments highlighted for certain cards
- New mechanics and card types (Shield counters, Power-Up, Artifactfall, Plans) emphasized in early reveals
- Legendary token (The Void) introduced alongside The Sentry
- No odds or print runs detailed in the announcement
- Details on autographs, memorabilia, or case hits not included in the Preview Prologue
- Early preview aims to generate interest and assist in deck planning before preorders
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