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, this year's releases boast thrilling themes, iconic characters, and groundbreaking mechanics. Prepare to shuffle up!

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

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

Experience the unexpected crossover event! Magic: The Gathering unites with Final Fantasy in a Universes Beyond set spanning sixteen mainline games. Iconic characters like Cloud, Sephiroth, and Noctis join the fray, introducing Summon Spells, legendary creatures, and equipment paying homage to the beloved series.

From Chocobos to Materia, the mechanics capture Final Fantasy's charm and complexity. Innovative gameplay elements inspired by Final Fantasy's RPG roots seamlessly integrate into the Magic universe. And yes, it's Standard-legal!

Magic: The Gathering 2025 Release Schedule

While preorders aren't yet live for all 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, igniting a struggle for dominance among the clans. Legendary dragons like Ugin's Spiritstorm and Atarka, World-Eater, return alongside new clan leaders and mechanics. Morph and Dash mechanics return, offering exciting strategic possibilities. Collectors will appreciate the mystical Ghostflame Treatment on select cards.

Edge of Eternities: August 1, 2025

Embark on a space fantasy adventure! Set in the Sothera system, this expansion introduces alien species, futuristic technology, and celestial powers. Explore planets with unique mechanics and experience interstellar drama. New mechanics reflect space exploration themes, with Spaceship Artifacts and cosmic spells taking center stage.

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 are represented in cards. Mechanics inspired by Spider-Man's agility and heroism introduce fresh gameplay twists, and narrative-driven Enchantment Sagas let you relive iconic Spidey moments.

Released Sets of 2025

Innistrad Remastered: January 24, 2025

Embrace the gothic horror of Innistrad Remastered! This set brings together the best of Innistrad, featuring fan-favorite cards like Liliana of the Veil and Snapcaster Mage alongside chilling ambiance. Perfect for drafting or building a spooky deck. Transform, Flashback, and Morbid mechanics return, along with double-faced cards for added strategic depth.

Aetherdrift: February 14, 2025

Experience high-octane action in Aetherdrift! A multiversal race across planes like Kaladesh and Amonkhet delivers a Mad Max-meets-Magic experience. Build around Legendary Vehicles and new Race Mechanics. Crew and Exert mechanics return, alongside souped-up vehicles and spells that capture the chaos of a multiversal race.

Released Sets of 2024: A Mini Review

A brief look back at the exciting releases from 2024:

Magic: The Gathering Foundations – November 15, 2024

Perfect for beginners, Magic: The Gathering Foundations features a blend of classic reprints and new, easy-to-understand cards. Inspired by Jumpstart, it helps new players grasp deckbuilding fundamentals.

Duskmourn: House of Horror – October, 2024

Enter a spine-chilling haunted mansion! Duskmourn: House of Horror draws inspiration from modern horror, creating a terrifying experience within the confines of a single haunted house.

Bloomburrow – August 2, 2024

Explore a whimsical world populated by anthropomorphic animals! Bloomburrow introduces a charming world without humans, focusing on cute creatures like frogs, rats, rabbits, and squirrels.

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

The classic film comes to Magic! This Universes Beyond set features reprints and reskinned tokens with references and jokes from the movie.

MTG Assassin's Creed – July 5, 2024

Experience the stealth and intrigue of Assassin's Creed in Magic! This Universes Beyond set features characters from across the series, including historical figures. Cards are sold in Beyond Boosters, designed for thematic gameplay and are Modern-legal.

Modern Horizons 3 – June 14, 2024

Modern Horizons 3 delivers powerful new cards and sought-after reprints for Modern format players. Featuring dual-faced planeswalkers, the return of the Energy mechanic, and a rich draft environment.

Outlaws of Thunder Junction – April 19, 2024

Experience the Wild West in Magic! Outlaws of Thunder Junction features frontier towns, train robberies, and haunted mines, with mechanics like Spree, Plot, and Crimes.

Universes Beyond MTG Fallout – March 8, 2024

The post-apocalyptic world of Fallout arrives in Magic! This crossover features four Commander decks themed around iconic Fallout elements.

Murders at Karlov Manor – February 9, 2024

Solve a murder mystery on Ravnica! Murders at Karlov Manor introduces detective mechanics and hidden identities, with Clue tokens and keywords like Disguise, Suspect, and Collect Evidence.

Ravnica Remastered – January 12, 2024

Revisit the beloved plane of Ravnica! Ravnica Remastered features reprints from all three Ravnica blocks, highlighting iconic guilds and including retro-style frames.

MTG Cube Tournament: $65k in Prizes!

Magic: The Gathering is hosting a high-stakes tournament with $65,000 worth of rare cards up for grabs, including a Black Lotus! Online qualifiers lead to a live draft at MagicCon: Las Vegas in October.