Title: Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Preview Prologue Announced
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Meta Description: Discover the Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Preview Prologue, featuring Marvel characters and new gameplay mechanics, set for a June 2026 release.
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What’s New
Wizards of The Coast has unveiled the Preview Prologue for the Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes set. Scheduled for release in June 2026, this preview comes much earlier than usual for Magic sets.
The set incorporates Marvel characters into the Magic: The Gathering realm, offering fresh mechanics and new card types. Initial previews highlight a mix of heroes and villains, each with distinct gameplay elements and thematic styles.
Configuration at a Glance
- Release Date: June 2026
- Brand: Magic: The Gathering
- Theme: Marvel Super Heroes crossover
- Previewed Content: Main set cards and mechanics
- Special Features: New mechanics like Shield counters, Power-Up, Artifactfall, and Plans
- Emphasis on Comic Art card treatments
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Main set includes Marvel characters with novel thematic mechanics
- Select cards feature Comic Art treatments
- Introduction of legendary tokens, such as The Void
Mechanics Previewed
- Shield counters: Featured on Captain America, offering protection and synergy
- Power-Up: A new ability on Quicksilver, reducing costs when activated on entry
- Artifactfall: Seen on Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, rewarding artifact entries with card draws
- Plans: A new enchantment subtype with Doctor Doom, similar to Sagas or Quests with progressive steps and rewards
Autographs & Relics
No autograph or memorabilia cards have been disclosed in the Preview Prologue. The emphasis is on unveiling new mechanics, legendary creatures, and thematic enchantments.
Notable Subsets and Themes
- Heroes: Mono-White Captain America, The Sentry
- Villains: Doctor Doom with the Plans subtype
- Mechanics-focused cards: Quicksilver (tempo), Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (card draw, artifact synergy)
Collector Notes
- Preview Prologue released about six months before the set's launch
- Comic Art treatments highlighted for select cards
- Initial reveals focus on new mechanics and card types like Shield counters, Power-Up, Artifactfall, and Plans
- Legendary token (The Void) introduced alongside The Sentry
- Odds and print runs not specified in the announcement
- No information on autographs, memorabilia, or case hits in the Preview Prologue
- Early preview designed to stir interest and aid in deck planning before preorders
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