What’s New
The Preview Prologue for Magic: The Gathering's Marvel Super Heroes has been unveiled by Wizards of The Coast. With a release planned for June 2026, this early preview is ahead of the usual schedule for Magic sets.
This exciting set integrates Marvel characters into the Magic: The Gathering realm, bringing in fresh mechanics and card types. Initial previews reveal both heroes and villains, offering unique gameplay elements and thematic designs.
Configuration at a Glance
- Release Date: June 2026
- Brand: Magic: The Gathering
- Theme: Crossover with Marvel Super Heroes
- Previewed Content: Main set cards and new mechanics
- Special Features: Introduction of new mechanics such as Shield counters, Power-Up, Artifactfall, and Plans
- Highlighted Comic Art card treatments
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Main set includes Marvel characters with innovative thematic mechanics
- Selected cards feature Comic Art treatments
- Introduction of Legendary tokens like The Void
Mechanics Previewed
- Shield counters: Featured on Captain America, offering protection and synergies with other cards
- Power-Up: A new ability on Quicksilver, providing a cost reduction when activated upon entry
- Artifactfall: Present on Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, offering card draw when artifacts enter play
- Plans: A new enchantment subtype introduced with Doctor Doom, operating similarly to Sagas or Quests with stepwise progression and rewards
Autographs & Relics
No autograph or memorabilia cards have been announced 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 featuring the Plans subtype
- Mechanics-driven cards: Quicksilver (tempo), Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (card draw, artifact synergy)
Collector Notes
- Preview Prologue made available roughly six months before the set's launch
- Comic Art treatments highlighted for selected cards
- Initial reveals emphasize new mechanics and card types like Shield counters, Power-Up, Artifactfall, and Plans
- Legendary token (The Void) introduced alongside The Sentry
- No odds or print runs disclosed 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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