What’s New
Wizards of The Coast has introduced the Preview Prologue for the Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes set. This collection is set to debut in June 2026, offering an exceptionally early preview compared to the usual Magic timelines.
Bringing Marvel icons into the Magic universe, this set introduces fresh mechanics and card types. Early glimpses reveal both heroes and villains, each with distinct 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: New mechanics such as Shield counters, Power-Up, Artifactfall, Plans
- Highlighted Comic Art card treatments
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Main set showcases Marvel characters with innovative thematic mechanics
- Comic Art treatments available for select cards
- Legendary tokens like The Void introduced
Mechanics Previewed
- Shield counters: Featured on Captain America, offering protection and compatibility with other cards
- Power-Up: A new capability on Quicksilver, granting a cost reduction if triggered upon entry
- Artifactfall: Found on Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, rewarding artifact entry with card draw
- Plans: A new enchantment subtype with Doctor Doom, working similarly to Sagas or Quests with step-by-step advancement and rewards
Autographs & Relics
No autograph or memorabilia cards have been introduced 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 the Plans subtype
- Mechanics-driven cards: Quicksilver (tempo), Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (card draw, artifact synergy)
Collector Notes
- Preview Prologue released about six months before the set's launch
- Comic Art treatments displayed for select cards
- Highlighted new mechanics and card types like Shield counters, Power-Up, Artifactfall, Plans
- Legendary token (The Void) accompanies The Sentry
- No odds or print runs detailed in the announcement
- No information on autographs, memorabilia, or case hits in the Preview Prologue
- The early preview aims to spark interest and facilitate deck planning before preorders
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