Magic: The Gathering's 2025 lineup ignites the trading card game world with diverse sets catering to all player levels – seasoned planeswalkers, returning enthusiasts, and newcomers alike. From gothic horror to interstellar adventures, this year's releases promise captivating themes, iconic characters, and groundbreaking mechanics.
This guide breaks down each 2025 set, highlighting key features and reasons to delve into the packs. Expect remasters, thrilling crossovers like Final Fantasy VII and Marvel's Spider-Man, and much more.
Magic: The Gathering – Final Fantasy Preorders (Releases June 13)
This unexpected collaboration merges Magic with the Final Fantasy universe across all sixteen mainline games. Iconic characters such as Cloud, Sephiroth, and Noctis join the fray, introducing Summon Spells, legendary creatures, and equipment reflecting the series' legacy. The mechanics blend Final Fantasy's charm with Magic's established gameplay, ensuring seamless integration and Standard legality.
Magic: The Gathering 2025 Release Schedule
While pre-orders aren't yet live for all sets, Wizards of the Coast confirms their upcoming release. Here's a preview:
Tarkir: Dragonstorm: April 11, 2025
A return to Tarkir, focusing on dragons. Massive storms awaken ancient dragons, igniting clan conflicts. Legendary dragons like Ugin's Spiritstorm and Atarka, World-Eater, return alongside new clan leaders and mechanics. Returning mechanics like Morph and Dash offer strategic depth. The Ghostflame Treatment adds a mystical touch to select cards.
Edge of Eternities: August 1, 2025
Space fantasy takes center stage in the Sothera system. Expect alien species, futuristic technology, and celestial powers. Unique planetary mechanics and interstellar conflicts offer a novel multiverse experience. New mechanics reflect space exploration themes, with Spaceship Artifacts and cosmic spells playing key roles.
Marvel's Spider-Man: Late 2025
The Spider-Verse swings into Magic. Peter Parker, Miles Morales, and their villains enter the game. Legendary creatures like Green Goblin and Web-Shooter equipment cards deliver superhero action. Mechanics inspired by Spider-Man's abilities and narrative-driven Enchantment Sagas promise exciting gameplay.
Released Sets of 2025
Innistrad Remastered: January 24, 2025
A gothic horror throwback, combining the best of Innistrad. Fan-favorite cards like Liliana of the Veil and Snapcaster Mage return alongside the chilling atmosphere of the original Innistrad. Mechanics like Transform, Flashback, and Morbid enhance gameplay.
Aetherdrift: February 14, 2025
A multiversal race across planes like Kaladesh and Amonkhet. Expect Mad Max-inspired action with Legendary Vehicles and new Race Mechanics. Crew and Exert mechanics combine with high-octane abilities. Souped-up vehicles function as legendary creatures, adding excitement to gameplay.
Released Sets of 2024: A Mini Review
This section provides a concise overview of the 2024 releases, including Bloomburrow, Monty Python, Assassin's Creed, Modern Horizons 3, Outlaws of Thunder Junction, Fallout, Murders at Karlov Manor, and Ravnica Remastered. (Detailed descriptions omitted for brevity, but images remain.)
MTG Cube Tournament: $65k Prize Pool
A high-stakes tournament with a $65,000 prize pool featuring rare cards, including a Black Lotus, is announced. The "Magic Online Vintage Cube LIVE: Powered by Ultimate Guard" event utilizes the Vintage Cube format. Online qualifiers lead to a live draft at MagicCon: Las Vegas in October.
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