In the vast and ever-evolving landscape of tabletop gaming, one name stands tall as a beacon of creativity, strategy, and endless possibilities: Magic: The Gathering. For over three decades, this iconic collectible card game has captivated imaginations and fostered countless hours of thrilling duels and memorable experiences. As we eagerly anticipate the dawn of a new era, Wizards of the Coast proudly unveils the captivating release schedule for Magic: The Gathering in 2025, promising a year brimming with innovative sets, captivating storylines, and groundbreaking gameplay.
Prepare to embark on a grand odyssey as Magic: The Gathering unveils its first expansion in the spring of 2025, entitled “Throne of Eldraine: The Cursed Crown.” This enchanting realm, shrouded in ancient lore and vibrant legends, beckons players to unravel its enigmatic secrets and confront the sinister forces that threaten to plunge it into darkness. From the majestic heights of Eldraine’s castles to the enigmatic depths of its verdant forests, players will encounter a cast of unforgettable characters, forge alliances, and engage in epic battles that will shape the fate of this magical kingdom.
Summer 2025 heralds the arrival of “Streets of New Capenna,” a bold and immersive expansion that transports players to a sprawling metropolis where crime and glamour intertwine. Inspired by the grandeur of Art Deco architecture and the allure of 1920s Chicago, this vibrant city pulsates with life, offering a captivating blend of high-stakes intrigue, daring heists, and thrilling confrontations. Players will align themselves with one of five powerful crime families, each with its unique strengths, motivations, and secrets, as they vie for control of New Capenna’s treacherous streets. Whether you embrace the cunning of the Obscura, the brutal force of the Riveteers, or the enigmatic allure of the Maestros, the choices you make will shape your destiny in this urban labyrinth.
Innistrad: Crimson Vow Remastered
Formats
Innistrad: Crimson Vow Remastered will be available in Standard, Historic, and Booster Draft formats on Magic: The Gathering Arena. It will not be available in paper.
Release Date
Innistrad: Crimson Vow Remastered will be released on December 9, 2025.
Set Details
Innistrad: Crimson Vow Remastered is a remastered version of the original Innistrad: Crimson Vow set. It contains 279 cards, including 15 new cards and 93 reprints. The set is designed to provide a more streamlined and balanced play experience than the original set.
New Cards
The 15 new cards in Innistrad: Crimson Vow Remastered are:
| Name |
Rarity |
Type |
| Adanto Vanguard |
Uncommon |
Creature – Human Soldier |
| Bloodthirsty Aerialist |
Common |
Creature – Vampire Warrior |
| Cemetery Prowler |
Uncommon |
Creature – Zombie |
| Falkenrath Pit Fighter |
Rare |
Creature – Vampire Warrior |
| Grim Tutor |
Rare |
Sorcery |
| Haunted One |
Common |
Creature – Spirit |
| Kessig Wolf |
Rare |
Creature – Wolf |
| Mindwrack Demon |
Mythic Rare |
Creature – Demon |
| Pack’s Favor |
Uncommon |
Instant |
| Path of Peril |
Uncommon |
Instant |
| Return to Dust |
Rare |
Sorcery |
| Selfless Savior |
Uncommon |
Creature – Human Cleric |
| Sigarda’s Summons |
Uncommon |
Sorcery |
| Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord |
Mythic Rare |
Planeswalker – Sorin |
| Voldaren Bloodcaster |
Common |
Creature – Vampire Wizard |
Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate
Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate is the second installment in the Commander Legends series, a supplemental set designed specifically for the Commander format. It is also the first set to be based on the Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting of Baldur’s Gate.
New Mechanics for Commander
One of the unique features of Commander Legends is the inclusion of new mechanics designed specifically for the Commander format. Battle for Baldur’s Gate introduces several new mechanics, including:
Initiative
Initiative is a new keyword that appears on some cards in Battle for Baldur’s Gate. When a player casts a creature spell, that creature enters the battlefield with initiative. If a creature with initiative attacks, the defending player may choose to have the attacking creature become the active player. If they do, the active player takes an extra turn after this one.
Dungeon Delving
Dungeon delving is a new mechanic that allows players to explore a variety of dungeons, each with its own unique challenges and rewards. To delve into a dungeon, a player must first cast a card that creates a dungeon. Once a dungeon is created, players can spend mana to progress through the dungeon, encountering various obstacles and enemies.
| Card |
Dungeon |
| Ancient Tomb |
Lost City of Omu |
| Battlefield Forge |
Undermountain |
| Castle Locthwain |
Expedition into the Tomb of the Nine Gods |
Capenna: Streets of New Capenna
Release Date
April 28, 2023
Set Details
Capenna: Streets of New Capenna is a Standard-legal set featuring 280 cards, including reprints and basic lands.
Mechanics
Connive
Connive is a new keyword ability that allows players to draw a card and then discard a card. This ability can be used to trigger other abilities, such as the ability to create Treasure tokens or deal damage to opponents.
Casualty
Casualty is a new keyword ability that allows players to sacrifice a creature to gain a bonus effect. This ability can be used to trigger other abilities, such as the ability to draw cards or deal damage to opponents.
Alliance
Alliance is a new keyword ability that allows players to gain bonuses when they control three or more creatures of the same creature type. This ability can be used to trigger other abilities, such as the ability to create Treasure tokens or deal damage to opponents.
| Mechanic | Description |
|—|—|
| Connive | Draw a card and then discard a card. |
| Casualty | Sacrifice a creature to gain a bonus effect. |
| Alliance | Gain bonuses when you control three or more creatures of the same creature type. |
Unfinity
Unfinity is a supplemental set released on April 1, 2025. It is a parody set that pokes fun at the game of Magic: The Gathering and its players. The set is full of silly and humorous cards, as well as some more serious cards that are actually quite powerful.
One of the most unique aspects of Unfinity is its “acorn” mechanic. Acorn cards are not legal in any other Magic format, but they can be played in Unfinity drafts and sealed deck events. Acorn cards are often very powerful or strange, and they can lead to some very interesting and chaotic games.
Unfinity is a great set for players who are looking for a fun and casual experience. It is also a great set for players who are new to Magic and want to learn the game in a more lighthearted way.
Notable Cards
Unfinity contains a number of notable cards, including:
| Card Name |
Cost |
Effect |
| [[Cosmic Cow]] |
6 |
7/7 creature with trample and “Whenever Cosmic Cow attacks, you may exile target card from an opponent’s graveyard. If you do, Cosmic Cow gets +2/+2 until end of turn.” |
| [[Die Laughing]] |
4 |
Sorcery with “Target opponent reveals their hand. You choose a nonland card from their hand and that opponent discards that card.” |
| [[Karn, the Great Fabricator]] |
7 |
Planeswalker with “0: Create a 0/0 colorless Construct artifact creature token. 3: Create a copy of target permanent you control. 6: You may sacrifice any number of permanents with mana value 3 or less. If you do, Karn, the Great Fabricator deals that much damage to any target.” |
Dominaria United
Dominaria United takes players back to the iconic Magic: the Gathering plane of Dominaria, the setting for some of the most important and beloved stories in the game’s history. The set focuses on the conflict between the forces of good and evil, as the legendary planeswalker Karn seeks to restore the balance of power on the plane. Dominaria United introduces a number of new mechanics, including “Domain,” which rewards players for controlling cards from different types of mana, and “Legends Reborn,” which allows players to cast legendary creatures from their graveyard.
Story
The story of Dominaria United unfolds over five chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the conflict between good and evil. The first chapter, “The Gathering,” introduces the main characters and sets the stage for the conflict. The second chapter, “The War,” depicts the battle between the forces of good and evil, as the planeswalkers Karn, Teferi, and Ajani lead the charge against the forces of darkness. The third chapter, “The Aftermath,” depicts the aftermath of the war, as the planeswalkers struggle to rebuild Dominaria and mend the wounds of the past. The fourth chapter, “The Reckoning,” depicts the final battle between good and evil, as the forces of darkness make one last attempt to conquer Dominaria. The fifth chapter, “The Epilogue,” depicts the aftermath of the battle, as the planeswalkers reflect on the sacrifices they made and the lessons they learned.
Mechanics
Dominaria United introduces a number of new mechanics, including:
| Mechanic |
Effect |
| Domain |
Gives bonuses to creatures that have a certain number of different mana symbols in their casting cost. |
| Legends Reborn |
Allows players to cast legendary creatures from their graveyard. |
| Sagadin |
A new type of planeswalker that can be cast from the graveyard. |
The Brothers’ War
The Brothers’ War is a Magic: The Gathering set that was released on November 18, 2022. The set is based on the events of the Brothers’ War, a conflict between Urza and Mishra, two brothers who are vying for control of the magical artifact known as the Powerstone. The set features a number of new cards, including legendary creatures, artifacts, and instants.
Card Types
The Brothers’ War set includes a number of new card types, including:
- Mech suits: Mech suits are artifacts that can be crewed by creatures. They give their crew creature a number of bonuses, such as increased power and toughness or the ability to fly.
- Vehicles: Vehicles are artifacts that can be crewed by creatures. They can be attacked and destroyed, but they can also be used to attack and block. Some Vehicles have abilities that trigger when they enter the battlefield or when they attack or block.
- Golos tokens: Golos tokens are 2/2 colorless Construct creature tokens with the activated ability “{3}: Create a 2/2 colorless Construct creature token.”
Mechanics
The Brothers’ War set introduces a number of new mechanics, including:
- Crew: Crew is a new ability that allows creatures to pilot Vehicles and Mech suits. When a creature with crew enters the battlefield, you can pay its crew cost to attach it to a Vehicle or Mech suit. The creature becomes the Vehicle’s or Mech suit’s crew.
- Modified: Modified is a new keyword that applies to permanents that have one or more Auras or Equipment attached to them.
- Golos, Tireless Pilgrim: Golos, Tireless Pilgrim is a legendary Planeswalker who can create 2/2 Construct creature tokens and who can search your library for any number of lands and put them onto the battlefield tapped.
Storyline
The Brothers’ War set is set during the Brothers’ War, a conflict between Urza and Mishra, two brothers who are vying for control of the magical artifact known as the Powerstone. The story follows the two brothers as they battle each other, and as they make alliances with other powerful beings. The set also explores the origins of the Thran, an ancient civilization that once ruled Dominaria.
Characters
The Brothers’ War set features a number of characters, including:
- Urza: Urza is a brilliant artificer who is determined to use the Powerstone to create a better world. He is the leader of the Coalition, a group of Planeswalkers who are fighting against Mishra.
- Mishra: Mishra is Urza’s evil twin brother. He is determined to use the Powerstone to conquer Dominaria. He is the leader of the Horde, a group of Planeswalkers who are fighting for Mishra.
- Teferi: Teferi is a Planeswalker who is trying to stop the Brothers’ War. He is a powerful mage who can manipulate time.
- Karn: Karn is a silver golem who is Urza’s creation. He is a powerful warrior who is loyal to Urza.
| Name |
Color Identity |
| Urza, Lord Protector |
Blue/White |
| Mishra, Claimed by Gix |
Black/Red |
| Teferi, Temporal Archmage |
Blue/White |
| Karn, Living Legacy |
Colorless |
Phyrexia: All Will Be One
Phyrexia: All Will Be One is the first set in the 2025 release schedule for Magic: The Gathering, and it is set to release on February 10, 2025. The set is set on the Phyrexian plane of New Phyrexia, and it will feature a new set of mechanics and a new story arc.
#7: Mycosynth Lattice
Mycosynth Lattice is a Mythic Rare artifact that costs 4 mana to cast. It has the following ability: All permanents are artifacts in addition to their other types.
Mycosynth Lattice is a powerful card that can have a significant impact on the game. It can be used to turn all of your opponent’s permanents into artifacts making them vulnerable to artifact destruction effects, or it can be used to turn all of your own permanents into artifacts, giving them access to powerful artifact synergies.
Mycosynth Lattice is a card that will likely see a lot of play in Standard and Commander. It is a powerful card that can be used to create some very interesting and powerful decks.
March of the Machine
March of the Machine, the 93rd Magic: The Gathering (MTG) set, is scheduled for release in April 2025. It will be the second set in the Phyrexia arc and the conclusion to the story that began in Phyrexia: All Will Be One. The set will introduce new mechanics and cards that explore the themes of resistance, sacrifice, and the fight against an unstoppable foe.
Resistance is Futile
One of the key mechanics in March of the Machine is Resistance. Resistance is a new keyword ability that triggers when a creature with Resistance is targeted by a spell or ability. When this happens, the controller of the creature with Resistance can pay {1} to counter the spell or ability. This ability gives players a way to protect their creatures from removal and other harmful effects, making them more resilient in the face of the Phyrexian threat.
The Compleated
Another important aspect of March of the Machine is the introduction of the Compleated creature type. Compleated creatures are former humanoids who have been twisted and corrupted by the Phyrexian oil. They are powerful and deadly, and they have a variety of abilities that make them a threat on the battlefield. Players will need to be prepared to face the Compleated if they want to survive the Phyrexian invasion.
A Battle for the Fate of Dominaria
March of the Machine will be a pivotal set in the Phyrexian arc. The fate of Dominaria and the Multiverse hangs in the balance, and players will need to choose sides in the conflict between the Phyrexians and the forces of good. The set will introduce new characters and storylines that will explore the themes of resistance, sacrifice, and hope in the face of overwhelming odds.
Release Date and Formats
March of the Machine is scheduled for release on April 21, 2025. It will be available in Draft, Set, and Collector Boosters, as well as preconstructed Commander and Brawl decks. The set will feature a total of 278 cards, including new cards as well as reprints from previous sets.
Set Features
The March of the Machine set will include a number of new features, including:
- New mechanics, including Resistance and Compleated.
- New cards that explore the themes of resistance, sacrifice, and hope.
- Reprints from previous sets.
- A total of 278 cards.
- Available in Draft, Set, and Collector Boosters, as well as preconstructed Commander and Brawl decks.
Table of Card Rarities
| Rarity |
Number of Cards |
| Common |
101 |
| Uncommon |
80 |
| Rare |
60 |
| Mythic Rare |
15 |
| Basic Land |
22 |
Wilds of Eldraine: Adventures Retold
Enter a realm of chivalry, faeries, and adventure with Wilds of Eldraine: Adventures Retold, the first set in the 2025 release schedule. This revamped version of the fan-favorite set features new cards, mechanics, and a captivating storyline.
Knights of the Round Table
Embark on quests alongside the legendary Knights of the Round Table. Each knight brings unique abilities and synergies to the battlefield, promising exciting and strategic gameplay.
Adventures
Invoke the thrilling spirit of the original Adventures mechanic. Cast spells from your graveyard for free, leveraging strategic sacrifices to turn the tide of battle.
Faeries and Giants
Encounter mischievous faeries and towering giants. Utilize their magical powers and physical prowess to gain an advantage over your opponents.
Quests
Embark on perilous quests to claim powerful rewards. Fulfill specific requirements to unlock unique cards and abilities, adding depth and excitement to the game.
Reimagined Cards
Rediscover beloved cards from the original Wilds of Eldraine set. These cards have been meticulously redesigned and rebalanced to enhance gameplay and offer a fresh experience.
New Mechanics
Experience innovative mechanics like “Pipsqueak” and “Fae Charm.” These new abilities add depth and complexity to the game, encouraging creative deck-building and strategic playstyles.
Table: Wilds of Eldraine: Adventures Retold Release Schedule
| Q1 2025 |
| Draft Boosters |
| Set Boosters |
| Collector Boosters |
| Theme Boosters |
| Preconstructed Decks |
Crossover with Stranger Things
Witness the uncanny alliance between Magic: The Gathering and the beloved Netflix series, Stranger Things. Expect exciting collaborations and unique card designs that blend the captivating worlds of both franchises.
Secret Lair: The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan is a Secret Lair drop that was released on January 20, 2023. It contains five reprints from the Ixalan block, each with new artwork by Chris Rallis.
Contents
The Secret Lair contains the following cards:
| Card Name |
Rarity |
| Search for Azcanta |
Rare |
| Vraska, Relic Seeker |
Mythic Rare |
| River Heralds’ Boon |
Uncommon |
| Legion Lieutenant |
Uncommon |
| Raging Regisaur |
Common |
Art Style
The new artwork for the cards in The Lost Caverns of Ixalan features a more vibrant and saturated color palette than the original artwork. The cards also have a more painterly look, with visible brushstrokes.
Flavor Text
The flavor text on the cards in The Lost Caverns of Ixalan has been updated to match the new artwork. The text is now more descriptive and evocative, and it provides more context for the cards’ in-game effects.
Print Run
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan was printed in a limited run of 30,000 copies. The Secret Lair was sold out within hours of its release.
Price
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Secret Lair was sold for $29.99.
Availability
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Secret Lair is no longer available for purchase.
Magic: The Gathering 2025 Release Schedule
Wizards of the Coast has announced the release schedule for Magic: The Gathering in 2025. The year will see four new set releases, one for each of the game’s four formats: Standard, Modern, Legacy, and Vintage.
The first set of the year, “Theros: Beyond Death,” will be released in January. This set will be a return to the popular Theros plane, and will feature new gods, heroes, and monsters. The set will be legal in Standard, Modern, Legacy, and Vintage.
The second set of the year, “Zendikar Rising,” will be released in April. This set will be a return to the Zendikar plane, and will feature new adventures, allies, and enemies. The set will be legal in Standard, Modern, Legacy, and Vintage.
The third set of the year, “Modern Horizons 3,” will be released in July. This set will be a supplemental set designed for Modern format play. The set will feature new cards, new mechanics, and new ways to play Modern. The set will not be legal in Standard, Legacy, or Vintage.
The fourth and final set of the year, “Shadows Over Innistrad,” will be released in October. This set will be a return to the popular Innistrad plane, and will feature new horrors, new heroes, and new challenges. The set will be legal in Standard, Modern, Legacy, and Vintage.
People Also Ask About Magic: The Gathering 2025 Release Schedule
When is the first Magic: The Gathering set of 2025 released?
The first Magic: The Gathering set of 2025, “Theros: Beyond Death,” will be released in January 2025.
When is the last Magic: The Gathering set of 2025 released?
The last Magic: The Gathering set of 2025, “Shadows Over Innistrad,” will be released in October 2025.
What are the names of the Magic: The Gathering sets of 2025?
The Magic: The Gathering sets of 2025 are “Theros: Beyond Death,” “Zendikar Rising,” “Modern Horizons 3,” and “Shadows Over Innistrad.”
What formats will each of the Magic: The Gathering sets of 2025 be legal in?
“Theros: Beyond Death,” “Zendikar Rising,” and “Shadows Over Innistrad” will be legal in Standard, Modern, Legacy, and Vintage. “Modern Horizons 3” will be legal in Modern only.
