The announcement of Magic: The Gathering sets is always exciting, and the current pace of the game means there's a lot to look forward to in 2025. From interesting original sets to anticipated collaborations and even the return of a past set, there's plenty to ensure a great year for Magic: The Gathering.
Magic: The Gathering had numerous sets in 2024, but only a few were especially popular among players and collectors alike. Sets like Bloomburrow and Outlaws of Thunder Junction stand out in this year's releases, but the lineup for the original sets and IP collaborations stands a chance of blowing past sets out of the water. With most of the sets from 2024 leaving an average impression on fans, there is more hope for the future as Wizards of the Coast moves on with what is to come.
Are Any MTG Sets Confirmed For 2025?
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Yes, there are Magic: The Gathering sets confirmed to be released in 2025. The announcements were made in light of MagicCon: Las Vegas this past October, and a detailed outline of the plans for MTG's future can be found on the official the recent release of Foundations, Wizards of the Coast has a lot promised for the future of its beloved trading card game and its brand.
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With recent changes regarding the release schedule of MTG sets, the 2025 year will follow this new schedule format. Now there will be three premier sets and three Universes Beyond sets released each year. Premier sets are the ones that are deemed the most important for the core play experience, while Universes Beyond refers to sets that are collaborations with other brands and IPs. All sets like these are planned to be Standard-legal for players.
How Many MTG Sets Are Confirmed For 2025 So Far?
MTG Is Setting Up For A Filled 2025
There are currently seven different major sets confirmed and planned for release in 2025. Most of the sets have already confirmed release dates, while others planned for later in the year are yet to announce official release dates. This information should be announced closer to the end of 2025. Of these seven confirmed sets, three will be Standard-legal premier sets, three will be Standard-legal Universes Beyond sets, and one will be a reprinted set.
The reprint is the Innistrad set, which originally released in September 2011 and will now reappear as Innistrad Remastered. Confirmed premier sets making their debut include Aetherdrift, Tarkir: Dragonstorm, and Edge of Eternities. The confirmed Universes Beyond sets are Final Fantasy set and Marvel's Spider-Man set, with one currently unnamed set left to be announced later in the year. With a variety of sets for collectors and players to look forward to, there is something for everyone coming up.
What Magic: The Gathering's 2025 Release Schedule Looks Like
MTG Sets Are Planned To Release Throughout 2025
Most of the currently planned sets already have official release dates shared by Wizards of the Coast. The year kicks off with the Innistrad Remastered set to be released in late January, while the following set comes out just weeks later. Later in the year, sets released between April and August will be getting spaced-out releases in two-month intervals. Sets planned for later in the year still do not have a confirmed date, but they can be expected in the future.
- Innistrad Remastered – January 24th, 2025
- Aetherdrift – February 14th, 2025
- Tarkir: Dragonstorm – April 11th, 2025
- Final Fantasy – June 13th, 2025
- Edge of Eternities – August 1st, 2025
- Marvel Spider-Man – TBA 2025
- Unnamed Universes Beyond – TBA 2025
The debut of brand-new premier sets starts early in 2025. The first Standard-legal set, Aetherdrift, will send players racing through the multiverse with the Ghirapur Grand Prix. The next, Tarkir: Dragonstorm, introduces mystical dragons of the clans of Tarkir. The last, Edge of Eternities, dabbles into science-fantasy themes and cosmic technologies. Taking these into along with the Universes Beyond sets thrusting players into the worlds of Final Fantasy and Marvel's Spider-Man, the sets of 2025 are bound to be some of the most popular in recent years.
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With plenty of sets already scheduled and teased, 2025 is set to become a great year for Magic: The Gathering. The lineup of a reprint and several Universe Beyond sets with highly popular franchises is already setting a high bar, but the premier sets are also looking to be successful. As there is still more be announced about what is to come in the next year, Magic: The Gathering fans can look forward to many sets that promise excellent cards for all players and collectors.
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