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 boundless expanse of space, this year's releases boast thrilling themes, iconic characters, and game-changing mechanics. Prepare to shuffle up!

This guide breaks down each set, highlighting key features and reasons to crack those packs. We're talking 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)

The unexpected crossover everyone's talking about! Magic unites with Final Fantasy in a Universes Beyond set spanning all sixteen mainline games. Iconic characters like Cloud, Sephiroth, and Noctis join the battlefield, bringing Summon Spells, legendary creatures, and equipment that perfectly capture the spirit of the series. From Chocobos to Materia, the mechanics reflect Final Fantasy's charm and complexity, introducing innovative gameplay elements while remaining true to Magic's core. It's even 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 designed for strategic play. Muscle-specific abilities join returning mechanics like Morph and Dash, offering exciting new deckbuilding possibilities. Collectors will appreciate the mystical Ghostflame Treatment on select cards.

Edge of Eternities: August 1, 2025

Space fantasy explodes onto the scene! Edge of Eternities takes us to the Sothera system, introducing alien species, futuristic tech, and celestial powers. Planets with unique mechanics and interstellar conflict offer a fresh perspective on the multiverse. New mechanics inspired by space exploration and Spaceship Artifacts take center stage, alongside cosmic spells and legendary creatures reflecting the galaxy's diversity.

Marvel's Spider-Man: Late 2025

The Spider-Verse swings into Magic! This Universes Beyond expansion brings Peter Parker, Miles Morales, and their iconic rogues' gallery to the game. Legendary creatures like Green Goblin and equipment cards representing web-shooters add a superhero twist. Mechanics inspired by Spider-Man's agility and heroism promise exciting new gameplay, complemented by narrative-driven Enchantment Sagas that relive classic Spidey moments.

Released Sets of 2025

Innistrad Remastered: January 24, 2025

For fans of gothic horror, Innistrad Remastered is a must-have! This set brings together the best of Magic's chilling plane, combining fan-favorite cards like Liliana of the Veil and Snapcaster Mage with the original Innistrad's eerie atmosphere. Perfect for drafting or building a spooky deck. Mechanics like Transform, Flashback, and Morbid return, along with double-faced cards and rebalanced draft archetypes.

Aetherdrift: February 14, 2025

Aetherdrift delivers high-octane action with a multiversal race across planes like Kaladesh and Amonkhet. Think Mad Max meets Magic! Build around Legendary Vehicles and new Race Mechanics, where every turn feels like a sprint to the finish line. Highlights include powerful vehicles and spells that capture the chaos of a multiversal race.

Released Sets of 2024: A Mini Review

A quick look back at the exciting releases of 2024:

Magic: The Gathering Foundations – November 15, 2024

Perfect for beginners! Magic: The Gathering Foundations offers a blend of classic reprints and easy-to-understand cards, designed to teach players the basics of deckbuilding. Think Jumpstart, but even more beginner-friendly.

Duskmourn: House of Horror – October 2024

Step into a spine-chilling haunted mansion! Duskmourn: House of Horror draws inspiration from modern horror, focusing on a confined, eerie atmosphere. Prepare for jump scares and nightmarish art in this unforgettable (and unsettling) Magic experience.

Bloomburrow – August 2, 2024

Enter a whimsical world of anthropomorphic animals! Bloomburrow introduces a plane without humans, focusing on cute, mission-driven creatures. Lead designer Mark Rosewater calls it one of the most charming worlds ever created for MTG.

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

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

Modern Horizons 3 – June 14, 2024

A highly anticipated release for Modern format players! Modern Horizons 3 introduces powerful new cards and sought-after reprints, including dual-faced planeswalkers and the return of the Energy mechanic.

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 flavorful 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 features detective mechanics and hidden identities, with Clue tokens and keywords like Disguise, Suspect, and Collect Evidence.

Ravnica Remastered – January 12, 2024

A nostalgic return to Ravnica! Ravnica Remastered revisits the beloved plane, featuring reprints from all three Ravnica blocks and retro-style frames.

MTG Cube Tournament: $65,000 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.