Magic: The Gathering's community gathered in full force at MagicCon: Las Vegas 2025, where Wizards of the Coast unveiled a wave of groundbreaking new products, immersive gameplay innovations, and detailed previews of upcoming releases. From a new science-fiction Magic set to a full Marvel booster expansion, MagicCon 2025 served as a launchpad for a new chapter in the game's evolution.

This detailed breakdown covers everything revealed, from Edge of Eternities and Spider-Man, to upcoming returns to Lorwyn and Strixhaven, plus brand-new gameplay formats and Universes Beyond updates.

 

A New Chapter: Edge of Eternities

Launching August 1, Edge of Eternities invites players to journey to the Sothera system, a universe filled with distant planets, advanced technologies, and arcane forces locked in galactic conflict. The set breaks new ground by blending Magic’s traditional fantasy with futuristic storytelling, mechanics, and visuals.

Key features of the set include:

• Spacecraft Artifacts: These are a brand-new type of artifact that represent starships. Each has a "station" ability—tap a creature to place charge counters. Once powered, these cards can become formidable artifact creatures. Legendary Spacecraft with printed power and toughness are now legal commanders, thanks to updated Commander rules.

• Commander Decks: Two preconstructed Commander decks—Counter Intelligence and World Shaper—highlight the set’s themes. They introduce powerful new commanders like Kilo, Apogee Mind, and Szarel Genesis Shepherd, who bring artifact synergies and planetary-scale gameplay to the forefront.

• Lore and Worldbuilding: Deep space exploration, faster-than-light travel through “eternity drives,” and the mysterious Weft add rich narrative depth. The eleven-episode story arc and audiobooks, narrated by Jesse Inocalla, are available now and run through July 7.

  
  
  

  Competitive Play and Format Innovation

  

  This year’s MagicCon featured the debut of the Pick-Two Draft, a new draft variant designed to offer faster-paced games with more engaging decisions. Early feedback suggests it may become a staple at future events.

  Pro Tour: Edge of Eternities set the competitive tone, with a prize pool and gameplay that highlighted the strategic potential of the new mechanics.

  For casual players, formats like Sealed, Commander, Two-Headed Giant, and special events like Magic: The Gauntlet and Secret Lair Spectacular provided a dynamic play environment.

What's Coming Next

Beyond Edge of Eternities, Wizards of the Coast shared the first look at Magic’s 2026 roadmap. Fans can expect returns to iconic planes such as Lorwyn and Strixhaven, along with new international MagicCon locations.

Collector Highlights and Booster Updates

Edge of Eternities also introduces several collectibility features that set it apart:

• Shock Lands return to Standard, now available in stunning new frames.

• Stellar Sights Bonus Sheet brings back iconic lands like Mutavault in space-themed art treatments, including rare "poster" versions.

• Singularity Foils debut with cards like Sothera, the Supervoid, a centerpiece in both lore and collectibility.

• Borderless Celestial Basic Lands offer breathtaking space-themed basics across all five colors.

The Collector Boosters, Play Boosters, and Bundles offer players a wide array of options for both gameplay and display-worthy cards.

Marvel’s Spider-Man Set: Full Standard-Legal Release on September 26, 2025

One of the most anticipated announcements was the reveal of a full Marvel-themed booster set centered on Spider-Man. This set marks the first full Universes Beyond product from Marvel and will be fully legal in Standard format upon release.

Product Overview

• Release Date: September 26, 2025
  
  
• Playable Characters: Includes Peter Parker, Miles Morales, Gwen Stacy, and more Marvel heroes.
  
  
• Standard-Legal: All cards are legal in Standard, beginning a new era where Universes Beyond cards are tournament-legal across all formats.
  
  
• Product Lineup:
  
  
• Play Boosters
  
  
• Collector Boosters
  
  
• Prerelease Packs
  
  
• Bundles
  
  

Spidey’s Spectacular Showdown Scene Box, featuring six interconnected cards that form a single iconic illustration when combined.

Avatar: The Last Airbender Set Announced for November 21, 2025

Another major Universes Beyond reveal was the announcement of a Magic: The Gathering x Avatar: The Last Airbender set, scheduled for release on November 21, 2025.

• Early Spoilers: The card "Aang, Master of Elements" hints at potential synergies with creature types like Monk, Ally, and Elemental.
  
  
• Thematic Mechanics: Anticipated mechanics include elemental bending, spiritual connections, and tribal synergies themed around Avatar companions.
  
  

Commander Potential: Speculation points toward Commander decks featuring Avatar-centric strategies and character representation from the show’s core cast.

Looking Ahead to 2026: Lorwyn and Strixhaven Return

Lorwyn Eclipsed (January 23, 2026)

Magic revisits the whimsical yet complex plane of Lorwyn in a new expansion titled Lorwyn Eclipsed. This set will blend elements of the original Lorwyn and its dark counterpart Shadowmoor. The Great Aurora, a cycle that once transformed Lorwyn into Shadowmoor, has been halted—leaving the plane in an unusual state of flux.

Key themes include:

• New mechanics involving day/night cycles
  
  
• Exploration of the Fomori, beings drawn from Irish mythology
  
  
• Return of tribal synergies and conflict among traditional Lorwyn races
  
  

Secrets of Strixhaven (2026)

The prestigious magical academy on Arcavios returns with an expansion titled Secrets of Strixhaven, delving into:

• Darker themes within the Biblioplex library
  
  
• Expanding the Auric storyline
  
  
• Continued development of characters such as Will and Rowan Kenrith
  
  
• Mentorship arcs involving Planeswalkers like Professor Onyx
  
  

This set will build upon Strixhaven’s foundation while pushing the narrative deeper into multiverse-spanning conflicts.

Conclusion: A New Era for Magic Begins

MagicCon 2025 was more than a celebration—it marked a major shift in Magic: The Gathering’s evolution. With sets like Edge of Eternities introducing new sci-fi themes and mechanics, the arrival of Standard-legal Marvel and Avatar expansions, and the return to deeply beloved planes like Lorwyn and Strixhaven, Wizards of the Coast is investing heavily in innovation and narrative depth.

From mechanical innovations like Pick-Two Draft to visually stunning collector pieces and broader crossovers, Magic is boldly expanding its universe in ways that appeal to veteran players, collectors, and newcomers alike.

As Magic charts its course through the stars and beyond, one thing is clear: the future is bright, bold, and full of possibilities.