What’s New
Wizards of The Coast has unveiled the Preview Prologue for Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes. Scheduled to release in June 2026, this set is being previewed significantly earlier than usual for Magic releases.
This crossover brings Marvel's heroes and villains into the Magic: The Gathering realm, introducing fresh mechanics and card types. Initial previews display both iconic heroes and notorious villains, with distinctive gameplay elements and thematic designs.
Configuration at a Glance
- Release Date: June 2026
- Brand: Magic: The Gathering
- Theme: Marvel Super Heroes crossover
- Previewed Content: Main set cards and mechanics
- Special Features: Debut of new mechanics (Shield counters, Power-Up, Artifactfall, Plans)
- Comic Art card treatments spotlighted
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Main set includes Marvel characters with innovative thematic mechanics
- Comic Art treatments available for select cards
- Introduction of Legendary tokens (e.g., The Void)
Mechanics Previewed
- Shield counters: Featured on Captain America, offering protection and synergy with other cards
- Power-Up: New ability on Quicksilver, enabling a cost reduction if activated upon entry
- Artifactfall: Highlighted on Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, rewarding artifact entry with card draw
- Plans: New enchantment subtype presented with Doctor Doom, working similarly to Sagas or Quests with incremental progression and rewards
Autographs & Relics
There are no autograph or memorabilia cards announced in the Preview Prologue. The focus is on new mechanics, legendary creatures, and thematic enchantments.
Notable Subsets and Themes
- Heroes: Mono-White Captain America, The Sentry
- Villains: Doctor Doom with Plans subtype
- Mechanics-driven cards: Quicksilver (tempo), Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (card draw, artifact synergy)
Collector Notes
- Preview Prologue disclosed roughly six months before the set launch
- Comic Art treatments featured for select cards
- New mechanics and card types (Shield counters, Power-Up, Artifactfall, Plans) highlighted in early reveals
- Legendary token (The Void) introduced with The Sentry
- No odds or print runs detailed in the announcement
- No information on autographs, memorabilia, or case hits in the Preview Prologue
- Early preview aims to spark interest and facilitate deck planning before preorders
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