New ‘Magic: The Gathering’ sets, ‘Stardew Valley’ crossover and 2027 calendar announced
MagicCon, the convention celebrating the iconic trading card game Magic: The Gathering, is underway in Amsterdam from July 17-19. During the event, publisher Wizards of the Coast announced upcoming sets, products and events for the game.
Of note for video game fans is a Stardew Valley crossover. The upcoming Superdrop of the Moonlight Jellies features rare alternate art cards inspired by Stardew Valley. It includes Stardew Valley, a new-to-Magic land card with art from Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe that's legal in Commander, Legacy, and Vintage.
Wizards also revealed that the next iteration of Mystery Booster, coming later this year, will be the Commander Edition designed for Commander draft. The first sneak peek will be at GenCon.
A roundup of the sets and events announced during MagicCon can be found below.
In-universe sets:
- Reality Fracture: launching October 2, 2026 to conclude the story arc that began in Wilds of Eldraine three years ago. It follows Jace Beleren’s endeavour to reshape the Multiverse into his ideal vision. Fans can expect to see some of their favorite characters – including Chandra and Garruk – return in twisted, unique ways. This set will include Secret Lair Bundles.
- Nauctis: The Sunken Realm: a brand-new multi-year story arc that introduces players to Nauctis, Magic’s take on an undersea plane. Releasing February 5, 2027.
- Kamigawa: Titanbreach: a clash between the two Magic planes, Ikoria and Kamigawa. Releases on June 4, 2027.
- Zhalfir: The kingdom of Zhalfir has reentered the Multiverse as its own plane. Taking inspiration from the afrofantasy genre, this new plane harnesses innovative new forms of magic and, correspondingly, features mind-bending cards. This set releases on October 1, 2027.
Universes Beyond sets:
- Magic: The Gathering | The Hobbit: this set brings players back to Middle-earth. It features characters such as Gandalf, Bilbo and Smaug. In-store events kick off August 8.
- 2027 Universes Beyond sets: Wizards also noted the expected launch of multiverse sets for 2027. While no specific sets were revealed, the publisher noted that three sets are planned for April 9, August 6 and November 19, 2027.
- The final MagicCon event of 2026 will take place in Atlanta from November 13 – 15.
- MagicCon: Detroit - February 26-28, 2027
- MagicCon: Tokyo (Japan) - May 14-16, 2027
- MagicCon: Las Vegas - August 27-29, 2027
- MagicCon: Amsterdam - December 3-5, 2027
SOURCE: GBAtemp Inbox
