Spoiler season is always an exciting time for Magic: The Gathering fans, and this time, we’ve got three major sets making waves: Marvel’s Spider-Man, Tarkir Dragonstorm, and the much-anticipated Final Fantasy crossover. Let’s break down the biggest reveals and what they mean for players and collectors alike.
Marvel’s Spider-Man x Magic: The Gathering – Swinging into the Multiverse
Release Date: September 26, 2025
MTG’s next Universes Beyond entry brings our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man into the fold with a full draftable Standard-legal set. The set features iconic characters, artifacts, and mechanics that fit right into Magic’s universe. Let’s take a look at some of the key cards revealed so far:
Highlighted Cards
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Sensational Spider-Man – A powerful attack ability lets you stun an opposing blocker, rendering it useless for combat. If you remove the stun counters, you get to draw up to three cards—a potential game-changer in Commander and Brawl formats.
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Venom, Deadly Devourer – Vigilance, Menace. This symbiote-powered foe can be pumped up with creatures from the graveyard, making it a perfect fit for self-mill and Surveil decks.
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Doc Ock, Evil Inventor – This version of Otto Octavius animates non-creature artifacts, making him a strong pick for vehicle-heavy strategies.
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Grasping Tentacles – A high-powered reanimation spell that can bring back something as devastating as Portal to Phyrexia as early as turn three!
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Green Goblin, Nemesis – A discard-based mechanic that makes a Goblin creature bigger or creates a tapped Treasure token, giving players versatile play options.
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Pumpkin Bombs – A damage-dealing artifact that combos well with Green Goblin’s discard ability, offering both a burn option and card draw.
Product Lineup
The set will include a variety of products, such as:
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Play Booster Box (30 Packs) – Standard draft and sealed play.
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Collector Boosters – For premium foil and alternate art collectors.
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Scene Box – A Commander-focused box featuring legendary characters.
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Bundle & Prerelease Packs – Entry-level options for casual and new players.
Marvel’s Spider-Man set is shaping up to be an exciting addition to Magic’s expanding Universes Beyond line, bringing comic book fans and seasoned Magic players together!
Tarkir Dragonstorm – A Return to a Fan-Favorite Plane
Prerelease Date: April 4-6, 2025
Paper Release: April 11, 2025
Fans of the original Khans of Tarkir have been eagerly awaiting a return to the war-torn world of dragons and clans. Wizards of the Coast has confirmed that Tarkir Dragonstorm will bring back the clan-based mechanics while also introducing new dragon spirits to the mix.
Set Mechanics & Themes
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Behold – A new ability that triggers additional effects based on revealing or controlling a specific type of card(like dragons!).
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Clan Identity – The original three-color wedges are making a return, reviving Mardu, Sultai, Jeskai, Temur, and Abzan themes.
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Dragons Everywhere – Legendary dragon lords are back, but in new forms, hinting at possible planeswalker involvement.
Confirmed Characters & Cards
- Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant – A new version of the fan-favorite planeswalker, embracing his dragon form.
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Ugin, the Spirit Dragon – The return of the mystical dragon planeswalker who has shaped Tarkir’s past.
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Anafenza, Narset, Sidisi, Alesha, Zurgo but in a much smaller shell– Beloved clan leaders are back with updated abilities.
- Siege Rhino's little brother!
- NEW MOX! - Dragon Players rejoice.
Expected Product Lineup
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Draft and Collector Boosters
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Commander Precons for Each Clan
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Bundle with Exclusive Promos
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Special Alternate Art Dragon Cards
This set is a hybrid between Khans of Tarkir and Dragons of Tarkir, promising the best of both worlds while introducing a brand-new narrative that could shape Tarkir’s future.
Final Fantasy x Magic: The Gathering – A Legendary Crossover
Set Release: June 13th ,2025
MTG’s Final Fantasy crossover set will cover content from all numbered games (I-XV), bringing iconic characters, summons, and job-based mechanics into the world of Magic.
Set Expectations & Themes
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Multi-Era Storytelling – Cards will depict legendary moments from across the entire franchise.
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Job System Mechanics – Class-based interactions inspired by the Final Fantasy Job System.
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Summons as Legendary Creatures – Ifrit, Bahamut, Shiva, and more will be powerful, game-changing cards.
What to Expect in Products
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Four Commander Precon Decks
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Warriors of Light (Classic Era: I-VI)
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Midgar’s Finest (FFVII & FFVIII Themed)
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Crystals of Fate (IX-XIII Themes)
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Hydaelyn’s Chosen (XIV & Beyond)
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Serialized “Legacy” Cards featuring famous characters like Cloud, Sephiroth, Lightning, and Noctis.
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Collector Boosters with Foil “Limit Break” Cards.
With Square Enix’s blessing, this crossover is poised to be one of the most collectible sets in Magic’s history.
Final Thoughts – An Epic Year for Magic Fans!
2025 is shaping up to be one of the biggest years ever for Magic: The Gathering, with these three blockbuster sets making waves. Whether you’re a comic book fan, a returning Tarkir enthusiast, or a Final Fantasy veteran, there’s something for everyone in these upcoming releases.
What set are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments below!
Stay tuned for more spoilers, deck techs, and analysis as these sets get closer to release!
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