What’s New
Wizards of The Coast has announced the Preview Prologue for Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes. This set is slated for release in June 2026, offering a notably early glimpse compared to usual Magic releases.
The set integrates Marvel characters into the Magic: The Gathering realm, bringing in fresh mechanics and card types. Initial previews highlight both heroes and villains, featuring 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: Introduction 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 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, providing a cost reduction if activated upon entry
- Artifactfall: Included on Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, rewarding artifact entry with card draw
- Plans: New enchantment subtype with Doctor Doom, functioning similar to Sagas or Quests with phased progression and rewards
Autographs & Relics
No autograph or memorabilia cards have been disclosed in the Preview Prologue. The emphasis 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 shared roughly six months before the set's launch
- Comic Art treatments featured for select cards
- New mechanics and card types (Shield counters, Power-Up, Artifactfall, Plans) emphasized in initial previews
- 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 designed to stir interest and facilitate deck planning before preorders
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