Last checked: September 2, 2026
⚡ In brief
- 2026 features seven full-fledged Magic sets: three Magic Multiverse sets and four Universes Beyond crossovers.
- Five of these have already been released: Lorwyn Eclipsed, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Secrets of Strixhaven, Marvel Super Heroes, and The Hobbit.
- The next upcoming release is Reality Fracture on October 2, 2026.
- Star Trek releases on November 13, 2026, and concludes the Magic year.
- From 2027, Wizards will return to six sets per year: three Magic Multiverse sets and three Universes Beyond sets, released alternately.
2026 is an exceptionally busy year for Magic: The Gathering. From January to November, seven major sets are being released — roughly one new release every seven to eight weeks. This makes it quite difficult to keep track of everything, especially if you don't want to buy every single set.
That is why I am tracking the full 2026 MTG release calendar below. You can see at a glance what has already been released, which set is coming next, and what is arriving later this year.
MTG release calendar 2026
The return to Lorwyn and Shadowmoor, both visible at the same time. Transforming double-faced cards allow characters to swap between their Lorwyn and Shadowmoor sides, while mechanics like Kindred and Evoke return.
Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, Michelangelo, and dozens of other characters from various TMNT eras came to Magic. In addition to boosters, the set included the Turtle Power! Commander Deck and the cooperative Turtle Team-Up play experience.
A new journey to Strixhaven University and the five colleges. The popular Mystical Archive returned, featuring a Mystical Archive spell in every Play Booster and special variants for collectors.
A broad Marvel set including Iron Man, Doctor Doom, Black Panther, Scarlet Witch, and the Fantastic Four. The release included four Commander Decks — Avengers Assemble, Wakanda Forever, The Fantastic Four, and Doom Prevails — plus a Beginner Box for new players.
Magic returned to Middle-earth for Bilbo's journey to the Lonely Mountain. The set includes Book Cover cards, Dragon Hoard frames, and Scene Cards. The rarest highlight is the Gleaming Gold version of Smaug the Magnificent, of which approximately 500 copies were printed.
Jace Beleren attempts to rewrite the Multiverse into his own ideal reality: the Echoverse. Known characters and worlds appear in alternative forms, while the set serves as the conclusion to the current storyline revolving around Jace and his plan.
The Magic year ends with Star Trek, fitting for the franchise's 60th anniversary. The set brings characters, crews, adversaries, and starships from six decades of Star Trek to Magic. Prerelease events begin on November 6; the global tabletop release follows on November 13.
All 2026 MTG sets in one overview
| Release | Set | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 23 | Lorwyn Eclipsed | Magic Multiverse | Released |
| March 6 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Universes Beyond | Released |
| April 24 | Secrets of Strixhaven | Magic Multiverse | Released |
| June 26 | Marvel Super Heroes | Universes Beyond | Released |
| August 14 | The Hobbit | Universes Beyond | Released |
| October 2 | Reality Fracture | Magic Multiverse | Next up |
| November 13 | Star Trek | Universes Beyond | Upcoming |
Seven sets in one year — isn't that a lot?
Yes. Seven major releases is more than the pace Magic is shifting to from 2027 onwards. Furthermore, four of the seven sets in 2026 are Universes Beyond releases, compared to three sets from Magic's own Multiverse.
That high pace can be quite overwhelming. Every new set brings new cards, Commander options, collector variants, and products. Fortunately, you absolutely do not have to keep up with or buy every release. For most players, it makes much more sense to choose based on the formats, themes, and decks that you actually enjoy.
Wizards has now made it concrete how things will proceed: 2027 will feature six major sets. Three of these will be set in the Magic Multiverse and three will be Universes Beyond releases. These two categories will be alternated throughout the year.
Do you find the current release pace too high? In Has Magic: The Gathering become too expensive?, I delve deeper into the costs, volume of releases, and their impact on players.
💡 Tip from Omèr: don't let FOMO guide you too much with new releases. If you already know you want a specific set, Commander Deck, or Collector product, pre-ordering can be useful. Still on the fence? Then waiting is also perfectly fine. Not every set becomes scarce, and you certainly don't need to buy something new seven times a year to keep playing Magic.
What is arriving first now?
Reality Fracture — October 2, 2026
Reality Fracture is the next major release. Prerelease events begin on September 25 and the tabletop release is on October 2. After that, only one major set remains in 2026: Star Trek on November 13.
I will update this calendar again as soon as a release has launched or Wizards announces important new information regarding the remaining sets.
Check out upcoming MTG releases
At SpellArmory, you can find current pre-orders and sealed products for upcoming Magic sets. Shipped from Maastricht, with free pickup by appointment.
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Written by Omèr Cremers
Owner of SpellArmory, social worker, and full-time father. Avid MTG player and collector from Maastricht — Commander is my favorite format. Questions about which product suits you best? Feel free to send me a message.