Everything We Know About Magic: The Gathering | Marvel’s Spider-Man
2025 has already been a banner year for Magic: The Gathering—with massive hits like Aetherdrift, Tarkir: Dragonstorm, and Edge of Eternities thrilling long-time fans with incredible lore-rich designs. Not to mention MTG | FINAL FANTASY, which became the biggest set the game has ever produced.
But somehow, Wizards of the Coast might be ready to top it all.
This September, Magic teams up with Marvel to release what could be its most exciting Universes Beyond crossover yet: MTG | Marvel’s Spider-Man.
Swinging into Standard—and every other major format—with a tangle of symbiotes, supervillains, and Spider-Verse allies, this set promises to shake up the multiverse in a big way.
Key Cards Already Turning Heads
Some standout early spoilers include:
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni – Market Price: $3.97
A fan-favorite from Into the Spider-Verse, SP//dr brings a unique blend of artifact synergy and aggressive tempo.Multiversal Passage (Borderless) – Market Price: TBA
A card with serious Commander potential. Think of it as a multi-color enabler with flavor and flexibility.Symbiote Spider-Man (Borderless) – Market Price: $59.95
This stunning variant features Venom-powered Peter Parker, and it’s already becoming a collector’s gem.
MTG | Spider-Man Release Timeline
Here’s what to mark on your calendar:
Previews Begin: September 1, 2025
Complete Card Gallery: September 5, 2025
Prerelease Events: September 19–25, 2025
MTG Arena & MTGO Launch: September 23, 2025
Global Release Day: September 26, 2025
MagicCon Atlanta & Pro Tour: September 26–28, 2025
Magic Spotlight Baltimore: October 24–26, 2025
Magic Spotlight Liverpool: October 31–November 2, 2025
Spider-Man: The Final Battle: November 1–9, 2025
This will be a Standard-legal release, with cards also playable in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Pauper, and of course, Commander. The set code is SPM, and you can expect supplemental Eternal-legal cards under SPE and MAR.
What to Expect
This set doesn’t just bring Spider-Man—it's a celebration of the entire Spider-Verse. Expect appearances from:
Venom
Green Goblin
Miles Morales
Spider-Gwen
Doc Ock
And even deeper cuts from multiversal Spider lore
Flavorful abilities like Wall-Crawling, Web-Snare, and With Great Power (yes, that’s a real mechanic!) will be making their debut, emphasizing tempo, agility, and heroic combos.
And for those worried about gameplay impact: yes, Venom will likely be showing up in Standard decklists—possibly in black-red midrange or even Jund-style sacrifice builds. We’ll all be adjusting to the new arachnid order.
Final Thoughts
Between the hype, the lore, and the competitive implications, MTG | Marvel’s Spider-Man is shaping up to be more than just a thematic crossover—it’s a potential milestone moment for Magic.
Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the game through the Marvel connection, this set looks ready to deliver with spectacular style.
Will you be suiting up for the prerelease? Which Spider-Verse character are you hoping gets their own card? Let us know in the comments or message us directly!
