Wizards Unveils Marvels SpiderMan MTG Universes Beyond Set Sept 26

Wizards of the Coast on Friday completed a wider unveiling of Marvels SpiderMan, the next Universes Beyond set for Magic The Gathering, confirming a global release date of September 26, previews beginning August 29 at 3:30 p.m. Pacific and a wide product lineup that includes new gameplay mechanics, themed booster types and special products aimed at newcomers. The company revealed the set during a panel and livestream at PAX West and in followup product writeups and previews.

The SpiderMan collection will include Play Boosters, Collector Boosters and Prerelease Boosters, plus a Bundle, a special artwork Gift Bundle and a Scene Box. Wizards said the set will feature borderless costume change cards, Showcase Scene cards that recreate iconic comic moments, and three versions of a Soul Stone card. New product types aimed at beginners called Welcome Decks will be shipped with the set, replacing the usual Universes Beyond Commander decks for this release.

Gameplay changes revealed by Wizards include a Websling keyword that provides an alternate casting cost by returning a tapped creature you control to your hand, and a Mayhem ability that lets players cast certain villain cards from...