Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes set over 600 cards

The upcoming Marvel Super Heroes expansion for Magic: The Gathering is poised to be one of the game's largest releases, featuring over 600 mechanically unique cards when it launches on June 26. The set draws from decades of Marvel Comics history, including the Avengers, Fantastic Four, and a wide array of heroes and villains.

Wizards of the Coast designers have detailed the collaborative process with Marvel, noting the company granted significant creative freedom. Head designer Mark Rosewater stated that Marvel largely left the game design to his team, instructing them to make good Magic sets. This approach allowed for the introduction of several new mechanics tailored to the superhero theme. Power Up enables creatures to grow stronger, Teamwork rewards players for fielding synergistic heroes, and Time Flip offers flexible card utility. The set is designed to function across all Magic formats, not just the popular Commander mode, with standard draft archetypes and attention to competitive play.

For collectors, the set introduces a variety of special card treatments. These include Comic Panel designs for Saga cards, borderless Logo Cards featuring characters against solid-color...