Get ready for an electrifying year in the world of Magic: The Gathering! 2025 promises a diverse 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 captivating themes, iconic characters, and groundbreaking mechanics. Prepare to shuffle up!

This guide breaks down each set, highlighting key features and reasons to dive in. 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 ultimate crossover event arrives! Magic teams up with *Final Fantasy* for a Universes Beyond set spanning sixteen mainline games. Iconic characters like Cloud, Sephiroth, and Noctis join the battlefield, bringing new Summon Spells, legendary creatures, and equipment that perfectly capture the essence of the series. From Chocobos to Materia, the mechanics reflect *Final Fantasy*'s charm and complexity, introducing innovative gameplay elements while maintaining a seamless integration into Magic. 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! Massive magical storms awaken ancient dragons, and the clans fight for dominance. Legendary dragons like Ugin's Spiritstorm and Atarka, World-Eater, return alongside new clan leaders and mechanics. Morph and Dash return, offering fresh strategic options. The Ghostflame Treatment adds a mystical touch to select cards.

Edge of Eternities: August 1, 2025

Space fantasy arrives! Set in the Sothera system, this expansion introduces alien species, futuristic tech, and celestial powers. Unique planetary mechanics and interstellar drama offer a fresh perspective on the multiverse. 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 Web-Shooters provide superhero action. Mechanics inspired by Spider-Man's agility and heroism introduce fresh gameplay twists. Narrative-driven Enchantment Sagas let players relive iconic moments.

Released Sets of 2025

Innistrad Remastered: January 24, 2025

Embrace the gothic horror of Innistrad! This remastered set combines fan-favorite cards with the chilling ambiance of the original. Transform, Flashback, and Morbid return, alongside double-faced cards for strategic depth. Rebalanced draft archetypes offer a fresh experience.

Aetherdrift: February 14, 2025

A multiversal race across planes like Kaladesh and Amonkhet! Experience high-octane action with Legendary Vehicles and new Race Mechanics. Crew and Exert mechanics return, alongside powerful vehicles and spells that capture the chaos of a multiversal race.

Released Sets of 2024: A Mini Review

Here's a quick look back at the exciting releases from 2024:

Magic: The Gathering Foundations – November 15, 2024

The perfect entry point for new players! This set features a blend of classic reprints and new, easy-to-understand cards, similar to Jumpstart, making deckbuilding accessible and fun.

Duskmourn: House of Horror – October, 2024

A spine-chilling haunted mansion experience! This set draws inspiration from modern horror, focusing on a confined, eerie atmosphere. Prepare for jump scares and nightmarish art.

Bloomburrow – August 2, 2024

A whimsical world populated by anthropomorphic animals! This charming set focuses on cute creatures and mission-driven gameplay.

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

A hilarious Universes Beyond crossover! This Secret Lair drop features reprints and reskinned tokens with references and jokes from the classic film.

MTG Assassin's Creed – July 5, 2024

Stealth and intrigue take center stage! This Universes Beyond set brings the Assassin's Creed franchise to Magic, featuring characters and historical figures. The cards are sold in Beyond Boosters and are Modern-legal.

Modern Horizons 3 – June 14, 2024

A powerhouse set for Modern format players! This set 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! This set 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 comes to Magic! This crossover features four Commander decks, each themed around iconic Fallout elements.

Murders at Karlov Manor – February 9, 2024

A murder mystery on Ravnica! This set features detective mechanics, hidden identities, and Clue tokens, offering a unique gameplay experience.

Ravnica Remastered – January 12, 2024

A nostalgic return to Ravnica! This set revisits the beloved plane, featuring reprints from all three Ravnica blocks, including coveted shock lands.

MTG Cube Tournament with $65k Prize Pool

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