What’s New
Wizards of The Coast has unveiled the Preview Prologue for the Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes set. This collection is slated for a June 2026 release, providing a notably early look compared to usual Magic previews.
This exciting set integrates Marvel characters into the Magic universe, featuring novel mechanics and card types. Initial previews highlight 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: Cards and mechanics from the main set
- Special Features: Introduction of new mechanics (Shield counters, Power-Up, Artifactfall, Plans)
- Special Comic Art card treatments featured
Key Inserts & Parallels
- The main set includes Marvel characters with fresh thematic mechanics
- Comic Art treatments available for certain cards
- Introduction of legendary tokens like The Void
Mechanics Previewed
- Shield counters: Featured on Captain America, offering protection and interaction with other cards
- Power-Up: A new ability on Quicksilver, providing a cost reduction when activated upon entry
- Artifactfall: Seen on Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, offering card draw rewards for artifact entry
- Plans: A new enchantment subtype introduced with Doctor Doom, similar to Sagas or Quests, with stepwise progression and rewards
Autographs & Relics
The Preview Prologue does not include any autograph or memorabilia cards. The emphasis is on the 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
- The Preview Prologue is released around six months before the set's launch
- Comic Art treatments are highlighted for select cards
- Initial reveals focus on new mechanics and card types (Shield counters, Power-Up, Artifactfall, Plans)
- Legendary token (The Void) introduced alongside The Sentry
- No specifics on odds or print runs were given in the announcement
- No information on autographs, memorabilia, or case hits in the Preview Prologue
- The early preview aims to spark interest and assist in deck planning before preorders
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