Title: Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Preview Prologue Unveiled
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Meta Description: Discover the newly unveiled Preview Prologue for Magic: The Gathering's Marvel Super Heroes set, releasing in June 2026. Explore new mechanics, card types, and iconic Marvel characters.
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What’s New
Wizards of The Coast has unveiled the Preview Prologue for Magic: The Gathering's Marvel Super Heroes set. Scheduled for a June 2026 release, this reveal is happening much earlier than the usual Magic timelines.
This collection introduces Marvel's iconic characters into the Magic universe, featuring fresh mechanics and card varieties. The early previews exhibit both heroes and villains, each with distinctive gameplay attributes and thematic designs.
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: Introduction of new mechanics (Shield counters, Power-Up, Artifactfall, Plans)
- Comic Art card treatments featured
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Main set highlights Marvel characters with innovative thematic mechanics
- Comic Art treatments available for select cards
- Legendary tokens introduced, such as The Void
Mechanics Previewed
- Shield counters: Featured on Captain America, offering protection and synergy with other cards
- Power-Up: A new ability seen on Quicksilver, allowing for cost reduction when activated upon entry
- Artifactfall: Present on Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, rewarding the entry of artifacts with card draws
- Plans: A new enchantment subtype introduced with Doctor Doom, functioning like Sagas or Quests with progressive steps and rewards
Autographs & Relics
The Preview Prologue does not announce any autograph or memorabilia cards. The emphasis is on 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-driven cards: Quicksilver (tempo), Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (card draw, artifact synergy)
Collector Notes
- Preview Prologue released around six months before the set launch
- Comic Art treatments highlighted for select cards
- New mechanics and card types (Shield counters, Power-Up, Artifactfall, Plans) emphasized in initial previews
- Legendary token (The Void) introduced alongside The Sentry
- No odds or print runs detailed in the announcement
- No information on autographs, memorabilia, or case hits in the Preview Prologue
- Early preview designed to build interest and facilitate deck planning before preorders
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