Magic the Gathering: Full Release Schedule for 2025

Get ready for an electrifying year in the world of Magic: The Gathering! 2025 promises a diverse and exciting lineup of sets, catering to seasoned planeswalkers, returning players, and newcomers alike. From gothic horror to the vast expanse of space, prepare for thrilling themes, iconic characters, and game-changing mechanics.

This guide breaks down each set, highlighting key features and reasons to dive in. Expect remasters, exciting new licenses like Final Fantasy VII and Marvel's Spider-Man, and much more.

Magic: The Gathering – Final Fantasy Preorders (Releases June 13)

Prepare for an epic crossover! Magic teams up with Final Fantasy in this Universes Beyond set, spanning all sixteen mainline games. Iconic characters like Cloud, Sephiroth, and Noctis join the battle, bringing Summon Spells, legendary creatures, and equipment that capture the essence of the series. From Chocobos to Materia, the mechanics reflect Final Fantasy's charm and complexity, introducing innovative gameplay elements while maintaining a seamless integration into Magic. And yes, it's Standard-legal!

Magic: The Gathering 2025 Release Schedule

While preorders aren't yet live for these sets, Wizards of the Coast has confirmed their arrival. Here's the upcoming schedule:

Tarkir: Dragonstorm: April 11, 2025

Return to Tarkir! Ancient dragons awaken amidst magical storms, and the clans fight for survival. Legendary dragons like Ugin's Spiritstorm and Atarka, World-Eater, return, alongside new clan leaders and mechanics. Muscle-specific abilities join returning mechanics like Morph and Dash, while the Ghostflame Treatment adds a mystical touch to select cards.

Edge of Eternities: August 1, 2025

Space fantasy arrives! Set in the Sothera system, this expansion introduces alien species, futuristic tech, and celestial powers. Planets boast unique mechanics, and Spaceship Artifacts play a crucial role. Cosmic spells and legendary creatures reflect the galactic diversity.

Marvel's Spider-Man: Late 2025

The Spider-Verse swings into Magic! Peter Parker, Miles Morales, and their rogues' gallery join the game. Legendary creatures like Green Goblin and iconic gadgets like Web-Shooters appear. Mechanics inspired by Spider-Man's agility and narrative-driven Enchantment Sagas promise exciting gameplay.

Released Sets of 2025

Innistrad Remastered: January 24, 2025

Embrace gothic horror! This set brings together the best of Innistrad, featuring fan-favorite cards like Liliana of the Veil and Snapcaster Mage. Mechanics like Transform, Flashback, and Morbid return, alongside double-faced cards and rebalanced draft archetypes.

Aetherdrift: February 14, 2025

High-octane multiversal racing across planes like Kaladesh and Amonkhet! Build around Legendary Vehicles and new Race Mechanics. Crew and Exert mechanics return, alongside souped-up vehicles and spells reflecting the chaos of the race.

Released Sets of 2024: A Mini Review

Jump to: Bloomburrow | Monty Python | Assassin's Creed | Modern Horizons 3 | Outlaws of Thunder Junction | Fallout | Murders at Karlov Manor | Ravnica Remastered

Magic: The Gathering Foundations – November 15, 2024

The perfect entry point! This set features classic reprints and new, easy-to-understand cards, designed to teach new players the ropes. It shares similarities with Jumpstart, offering packs that simplify deckbuilding.

Duskmourn: House of Horror – October, 2024

A spine-chilling haunted mansion experience! This set draws inspiration from modern horror, focusing on the eerie atmosphere of a single location. Prepare for jump scares and nightmarish art.

Bloomburrow – August 2, 2024

A whimsical world of anthropomorphic animals! This set features cute creatures like frogs, rats, rabbits, and squirrels, in a world without humans. Preorders are available now.

Secret Lair: Monty Python and the Holy Grail – July 29, 2024

A hilarious crossover! This Universes Beyond set features reprints and reskinned tokens with references and jokes from the classic film.

MTG Assassin's Creed – July 5, 2024

Stealth and intrigue! This Universes Beyond set brings the Assassin's Creed franchise to Magic, featuring characters from across the series and sold in Beyond Boosters. These cards are Modern-legal.

Modern Horizons 3 – June 14, 2024

A powerhouse for Modern format players! This set introduces powerful new cards and sought-after reprints, including dual-faced planeswalkers, a return of the Energy mechanic, and a rich draft environment.

Outlaws of Thunder Junction – April 19, 2024

A wild west adventure! This set features frontier towns, train robberies, and haunted mines, with mechanics like Spree, Plot, and Crimes.

Universes Beyond MTG Fallout – March 8, 2024

Post-apocalyptic mayhem! This crossover features four Commander decks themed around iconic Fallout elements.

Murders at Karlov Manor – February 9, 2024

A murder mystery on Ravnica! This set features detective mechanics, hidden identities, and Clue tokens.

Ravnica Remastered – January 12, 2024

A nostalgic return to Ravnica! This set revisits the beloved plane, featuring reprints from all three Ravnica blocks.

MTG Cube Tournament with $65k Prize Pool

Magic: The Gathering is hosting a high-stakes tournament with $65,000 worth of cards on the line, featuring the Vintage Cube format. Online qualifiers lead to a live draft at MagicCon: Las Vegas in October.