All articles tagged with #universes beyond
Originally Published 23 days ago — by IGN
Amazon has discounted the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles set for Magic: The Gathering by 24% ahead of its March 2026 release, offering a booster box at $159.99 instead of the usual $209.70, though this price is comparable to standard retail prices for similar sets, and the deal provides 30 packs at $5.33 each.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Magic: The Gathering
The article introduces the new Magic: The Gathering set themed around Avatar: The Last Airbender, featuring mechanics inspired by the show's elements: Firebending, Airbending, Waterbending, and Earthbending, along with returning features like Sagas, Lessons, Exhaust, Clues, and Shrines, offering players new strategic options to master the elements and relive the Avatar universe.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Star City Games
Wizards of the Coast announced the release schedule for Magic: The Gathering sets in 2026, including Lorwyn Eclipsed in January, Universes Beyond set in March, Secrets of Strixhaven in April, Marvel Super Heroes in June, The Hobbit in August, Reality Fracture in October, and Star Trek in November, with various product details and release dates for each.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Magic: The Gathering
Magic: The Gathering announced a lineup of seven sets for 2026, including Lorwyn Eclipsed, Secrets of Strixhaven, Marvel Super Heroes, The Hobbit, Reality Fracture, and Star Trek, with a special focus on returning to popular planes and collaborations with Marvel, Tolkien, and Star Trek, along with an upcoming set to be unveiled at New York Comic Con.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by MTG Rocks
Wizards of the Coast has turned Universes Beyond from a controversial product line into a successful and popular addition to Magic: The Gathering, with potential for future changes such as a Universes Beyond free format if player dissatisfaction grows, though such changes seem unlikely in the near term.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by IGN
The article provides a comprehensive guide on how to purchase Magic: The Gathering's Final Fantasy set, highlighting its ongoing availability, different product options like boosters, decks, and singles, and noting its legal status for standard play until February 2028. It also discusses the most valuable cards and where to find them, including third-party sellers for limited edition drops.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Gizmodo
Magic: The Gathering's recent sets have faced criticism for straying from traditional fantasy aesthetics, with head designer Mark Rosewater acknowledging fan concerns about the game's increasing incorporation of modern and non-fantastical elements, which some feel dilute the game's inspirational fantasy feel. The upcoming Spider-Man set will be a key test in balancing these aesthetic choices.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by ICv2
Magic: The Gathering's Universes Beyond sets continue to face ongoing player complaints, mainly about their inclusion in Standard, higher prices, and supply shortages driven by collectors and flippers, prompting Wizards of the Coast to consider solutions to balance the game's original fantasy setting with new IPs and address secondary market issues.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by TechRaptor
The article reveals exclusive spoilers for two new cards from the upcoming MTG Final Fantasy set: Magic Pot, a 3-mana 1/4 with a useful ability and treasure token, and Golbez, Crystal Collector, a card themed around artifact synergy and treasure generation, sparking excitement among fans.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Popverse
At PAX Unplugged 2024, Magic: The Gathering designer Gavin Verhey discussed three mechanics he would love to see in the game but are unlikely to be implemented. These include 'Gunk,' which clogs opponents' hands, a treasure-finding mechanic involving opening booster packs, and a competitive-focused side deck concept. Verhey also mentioned the improbable idea of 'triple face cards,' highlighting the challenges of integrating such mechanics into the game.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Polygon
Magic: The Gathering's Universes Beyond collection is introducing a Fallout-themed set for the multiplayer Commander format, featuring four decks with different playstyles. The set includes reprints and alternate art treatments, with the return of the destructive card Ravages of War. The decks include Scrappy Survivors, Science!, and Mutant Menace, each with unique themes and characters from the Fallout universe, and are set to launch on March 8.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Eurogamer.net
Mark Rosewater, head designer of Magic: The Gathering, has responded to criticism from fans regarding the introduction of crossover promotions in the game. Rosewater previously stated that MTG would remain "one cohesive game" and not incorporate other intellectual properties, but now acknowledges that the team's position has changed. He believes that the crossover expansions, such as Final Fantasy and Fallout, will bring happiness to Magic players. The trading card game's Universes Beyond series will feature these crossovers, with the Fallout expansion set to launch in early 2024.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MTG Rocks
Magic: The Gathering (MTG) players are puzzled by the introduction of a new creature type, Time Lord, in the Doctor Who Commander decks. This marks the first-ever two-word creature type in MTG, deviating from the usual single-word types. The decision to not hyphenate the creature type was made to stay true to the source material, as Time Lord is never hyphenated in Doctor Who. While some players have raised concerns about potential confusion, Wizards of the Coast has confirmed that the new creature type is within the rules and there are no plans to de-hyphenate any existing creature types.