MTG Release Schedule 2025: Full Set & Release Dates Guide

MTG: 2025 Release Calendar – At a Glance

• Final Fantasy: Jun. 13, 2025
• Edge of Eternities: Aug. 1, 2025
• Marvel’s Spider-Man: Sept. 26, 2025
• Avatar: The Last Airbender: Nov. 21, 2025

Universes Beyond: Final Fantasy – Jun. 13

Already revealed to be the best-selling Magic set in the game’s almost 35-year history, and it isn’t even out yet, the Universes Beyond Final Fantasy set is a love letter designed by fans for fans.

Featuring a larger set than normal, the cards here will showcase each of the 16 core Final Fantasy games’ iconic heroes, villains, creatures, and locations.

The four preconstructed Commander decks draw inspiration from iconic Final Fantasy titles — VI, VII, X, and the critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV. Each deck will be available in both standard and collector’s editions, offering something for casual fans and dedicated collectors alike.

This release is shaping up to be one of the biggest events of the year for Magic and Final Fantasy fans. So grab your gunblade and prepare for battle! We also recently highlighted our top ten cards to watch for when cracking open your sealed boosters in just a few weeks.

While most Commander decks and bundles are currently sold out at major retailers, be sure to bookmark these product pages ahead of the June 13 launch — stock may return at any time.

• Collector’s Edition Commander Deck Bundle  – $599.96
• Commander Deck Bundle  – $279.96
• Commander Deck 1 – Revival Trance  – $74.87
• Commander Deck 2 – Limit Break  – $74.87
• Commander Deck 3 – Counter Blitz  – $74.87
• Commander Deck 4 – Scions & Spellcraft  – $74.87
• Gift Bundle  – $159.99
• Collector Booster Box  – $709.99

Secret Lair x Final Fantasy

Final Fantasy is also getting its very own Secret Lair release on June 9. These drops will go on sale as part of our Summer Superdrop on June 9, 2025, at 9 a.m. PT (June 10 at 1 a.m. JST), exclusively at MagicSecretLair.

• Secret Lair x Final Fantasy: Game Over (Jun 9) – 5 cards
  • Spira’s Punishment (Day of Judgement)
  • Absorb into Time (Temporal Extortion)
  • Merciless Poisoning (Toxic Deluge)
  • Unseat the Usurper (Praetor’s Grasp)
  • Meteorfall (Star of Extinction)
• Secret Lair x Final Fantasy: Grimoire (Jun 9) – 5 cards
  • Yuna’s Holy Magic (Prismatic Ending)
  • Hope’s Aero Magic (Cyclonic Rift)
  • Noctis’ Death Magic (Damn)
  • Vivi’s Thunder Magic (Lightning Bolt)
  • Aerith’s Curage Magic (Heroic Intervention)
• Secret Lair x Final Fantasy: Weapons (Jun 9) – 5 cards
  • Yuna’s Sending Staff (Staff of the Storyteller)
  • Clive’s Invictus Blade (Blade of Selves)
  • Cloud’s Buster Sword (Umezawa’s Jitte)
  • Gaia’s Dark Hammer (Colossus Hammer)
  • Tidus’s Brotherhood Sword (Sword of Truth and Justice)

The MTG Landscape in Mid-2025

By June 2025, the MTG community will have already experienced the early releases of the year, including Innistrad Remastered (January), Aetherdrift (February), and Tarkir Remastered (April). These sets will have set the stage for a year that balances nostalgia with innovation, with Aetherdrift introducing a steampunk-inspired plane and remastered sets revisiting beloved worlds. Moving into the second half of 2025, Wizards of the Coast is poised to deliver two major Standard-legal expansions, alongside supplemental products like Commander decks, Secret Lairs, and potentially a Modern-focused set. The MTG release schedule remains a focal point for players, with releases shaping competitive formats, casual play, and the collector’s market.

This guide zeroes in on the MTG release dates post-May, providing a detailed look at the sets, their themes, mechanics, and impact on the game. Drawing from community discussions on X and industry trends, we’ll also explore speculative details for unconfirmed sets, ensuring a complete picture of the MTG 2025 release schedule. Whether you’re a Standard grinder, a Commander brewer, or a collector chasing premium cards, this article will help you navigate the Multiverse.

Confirmed and Anticipated MTG Sets for 2025

Below is a detailed breakdown of the MTG release schedule 2025 from June onward, covering Standard-legal expansions and supplemental products. While some details remain speculative as of June 9, 2025, we’ve incorporated the latest information from Wizards of the Coast and community insights from X to provide a robust overview.

1. Final Frontier (June 2025)

• Release Date: June 20, 2025
• Set Type: Standard-Legal Expansion
• Key Details:
  • Final Frontier (codenamed “Football” during development) is a highly anticipated set that introduces a space opera-inspired plane, blending MTG’s fantasy roots with bold sci-fi elements. This marks a significant departure from traditional MTG settings, offering a fresh aesthetic and gameplay experience.
  • The set is expected to feature spaceship-themed artifacts, starfaring creatures, and mechanics centered around exploration, interplanetary conflict, and possibly resource management (e.g., fuel or warp counters). Speculation on X suggests a potential new mechanic tied to “crew” or “fleet” interactions, building on the Vehicle mechanics from Kaladesh.
  • Story-wise, Final Frontier will likely follow a group of planeswalkers confronting a cosmic threat, potentially tying into the broader MTG narrative post-March of the Machine. Key characters may include familiar faces like Chandra Nalaar or new planeswalkers native to this sci-fi plane.
  • Pre-release events are scheduled for June 13–19, 2025, with the full release on tabletop and MTG Arena on June 20. These events will offer players their first chance to draft and play with Final Frontier cards.
  • Community sentiment on X is overwhelmingly positive, with players comparing the set to “MTG meets Star Wars” or “Firefly in the Multiverse.” Many are excited about the thematic shift, though some express concern about balancing sci-fi elements with MTG’s fantasy identity.
  • The set will include Collector Boosters with alternate-art cards, borderless treatments, and possibly serialized versions of mythic rares, appealing to collectors.
• Why It Matters: As the second Standard-legal set of 2025, Final Frontier will significantly influence the competitive meta, introducing new archetypes and cards for Standard, Pioneer, and potentially Modern. Its unique theme also has crossover appeal, potentially drawing in new players from sci-fi fandoms.
• Impact on Formats:
  • Standard: Expect Final Frontier to introduce powerful artifacts and creatures that reshape the meta, possibly favoring aggressive or combo decks.
  • Pioneer: New cards will bolster existing archetypes, with artifacts likely playing a key role.
  • Commander: The set will include new commanders and legendary creatures tailored for the format, alongside reprints of sci-fi-themed staples.
  • Limited: Designed for Draft and Sealed, Final Frontier will offer a unique play experience with its exploration-focused mechanics.

2. Unnamed Standard Set (August/September 2025)

• Release Date: Tentative August 29, 2025
• Set Type: Standard-Legal Expansion
• Key Details:
  • Codenamed “Golf” during development, this set remains largely under wraps as of June 2025, but it’s expected to be the third Standard-legal expansion of the year.
  • Speculation from X posts and community discussions suggests several possibilities for the plane and theme:
    • Zendikar Return: A return to the adventure-heavy plane of Zendikar, focusing on land-based mechanics like Landfall or new exploration themes. This would align with Wizards’ pattern of revisiting popular planes every few years.
    • New Plane: Alternatively, Wizards could introduce another entirely new plane, continuing the innovative streak seen with Aetherdrift and Final Frontier. Some players speculate a nature-focused or elemental plane, contrasting with Final Frontier’s sci-fi aesthetic.
    • Ravnica or Dominaria: A return to a multicolor-heavy plane like Ravnica (guilds) or Dominaria (historic themes) is also possible, given their popularity and versatility.
  • Mechanics are unconfirmed, but community expectations point to a focus on multicolor strategies, tribal synergies, or a new take on adventure mechanics (e.g., spells with dual modes).
  • Pre-release events are likely to occur from August 22–28, 2025, with the full release on tabletop and MTG Arena by August 29. These events will be critical for players looking to test new cards in Limited formats.
  • X posts show cautious optimism, with players hoping for a balanced set that avoids the power creep seen in recent releases like Outlaws of Thunder Junction. There’s also excitement about potential new commanders for casual play.
  • Like other Standard-legal sets, this release will include Commander decks (likely four), featuring new legendary creatures and reprints tied to the set’s theme.
  • Collector Boosters will offer premium versions of cards, including showcase frames and extended-art rares, catering to the collector’s market.
• Why It Matters: As the third Standard-legal set of 2025, this release will coincide with the annual Standard rotation (typically in Q3), phasing out older sets and reshaping the competitive landscape. It will also provide fresh cards for Commander, Pioneer, and Limited play.
• Impact on Formats:
  • Standard: This set will be pivotal post-rotation, introducing new staples that define the meta for late 2025 and early 2026.
  • Pioneer: New cards will further expand Pioneer’s card pool, potentially strengthening tribal or multicolor decks.
  • Commander: Expect at least 10–15 new legendary creatures, offering diverse deck-building options.
  • Limited: The set will be designed for engaging Draft and Sealed experiences, with mechanics tailored for synergy and replayability.

3. Unnamed Standard Set (November/December 2025)

• Release Date: Tentative November 28, 2025
• Set Type: Standard-Legal Expansion
• Key Details:
  • Codenamed “Hockey” during development, this set is expected to close out the MTG 2025 release schedule for Standard-legal expansions.
  • Details are scarce, but community speculation on X points to several possibilities:
    • Theros Return: A return to the mythology-inspired plane of Theros, focusing on gods, enchantments, and heroic creatures. This would appeal to players who enjoyed Theros Beyond Death and its enchantment-heavy mechanics.
    • Innistrad Return: Given Innistrad’s popularity, some players speculate a new Standard-legal set revisiting the gothic horror plane, building on Innistrad Remastered’s success earlier in the year.
    • Sci-Fi Continuation: Alternatively, Wizards could extend the sci-fi themes from Final Frontier, exploring another facet of the same plane or a related cosmic setting.
  • Mechanics might include enchantment-based strategies, tribal synergies (e.g., Vampires or Spirits for Innistrad, Gods for Theros), or a new twist on existing mechanics like Devotion or Constellation.
  • Pre-release events are expected from November 21–27, 2025, with the full release on tabletop and MTG Arena by November 28, timed for the holiday season.
  • X discussions highlight high anticipation for this set, as it will cap off the year’s Standard-legal releases and set the stage for 2026. Players are particularly excited about potential holiday-themed tie-ins or high-powered mythics.
  • The set will include four Commander decks, each featuring new commanders and reprints aligned with the set’s theme, appealing to casual and competitive players alike.
  • Collector Boosters will continue the trend of offering alternate-art cards, foil treatments, and potentially serialized versions of key cards.
• Why It Matters: As the final Standard-legal set of 2025, this release will solidify the year’s competitive meta and provide a wealth of new cards for Commander, Pioneer, and Limited formats. Its late-year timing makes it a prime target for holiday purchases.
• Impact on Formats:
  • Standard: This set will introduce cards that remain relevant through 2026, potentially defining new archetypes or reinforcing existing ones.
  • Pioneer: New additions will further diversify the format, with a focus on synergistic strategies.
  • Commander: Expect a strong emphasis on legendary creatures and spells tailored for Commander, with reprints boosting deck accessibility.
  • Limited: The set will offer a cohesive Draft and Sealed experience, with mechanics designed to reward strategic deck-building.

Supplemental Releases and Special Products (Post-May)

Beyond Standard-legal sets, Wizards of the Coast will release several supplemental products in the latter half of 2025, including Commander decks, Secret Lairs, and a potential Modern-focused set. These products are integral to the MTG release schedule and cater to diverse player interests.

Commander Decks

• Release Dates: June 20, 2025 (with Final Frontier), August 29, 2025 (with “Golf”), and November 28, 2025 (with “Hockey”)
• Details:
  • Each Standard-legal set in the second half of 2025 will be accompanied by a set of four Commander decks, each containing new legendary creatures and reprints tailored to the set’s theme.
    • Final Frontier (June): Expect decks with sci-fi themes, featuring commanders like spaceship pilots, cosmic mages, or alien creatures. Reprints may include artifact or creature staples like Solemn Simulacrum or Thought Vessel.
    • Unnamed Set (August): Decks will align with the set’s theme, potentially focusing on tribal synergies (e.g., Elementals for Zendikar) or multicolor strategies (e.g., guilds for Ravnica).
    • Unnamed Set (November): Decks could emphasize enchantment-based commanders (Theros) or horror-themed tribes (Innistrad), with reprints of format staples.
  • Each deck will include 10–15 new cards, alongside reprints designed to enhance accessibility for new players and value for veterans.
  • Community feedback on X highlights Commander decks as a high point of each release, with players eagerly anticipating new commanders and reprints of high-demand cards.
• Why It Matters: Commander remains MTG’s most popular format, and these decks provide accessible entry points for new players while offering exciting options for experienced deck-builders. They also often include high-value reprints, making them a collector’s target.

Secret Lair Drops

• Release Dates: Multiple drops throughout 2025, likely in July, September, and November/December
• Details:
  • Secret Lair drops are limited-edition sets featuring alternate-art versions of existing cards, often with unique themes like pop culture crossovers, artist series, or holiday specials.
  • In the second half of 2025, expect 2–3 drops, potentially including:
    • A sci-fi-themed drop tied to Final Frontier, featuring alternate-art versions of spaceships or cosmic creatures.
    • A holiday-themed drop in December, possibly celebrating MTG’s legacy with reprints of iconic cards in festive frames.
    • An artist series or crossover with a popular franchise, following the trend of collaborations like Dungeons & Dragons or Warhammer 40,000.
  • Secret Lairs are typically available for a limited time through Wizards’ online store, with some drops exclusive to specific regions or events.
  • X posts indicate strong collector interest in Secret Lairs, though some players express frustration over limited availability and high costs.
• Why It Matters: Secret Lairs are a collector’s dream, offering exclusive cards that often spike in value on the secondary market. They also provide unique art styles that enhance the aesthetic appeal of decks.

Modern Horizons 3.5 (Tentative, Late 2025)

• Release Date: Speculated for Q4 2025 (October–December)
• Details:
  • While not officially confirmed, community discussions on X and industry trends suggest a possible “Modern Horizons 3.5” or similar supplemental set focused on the Modern format.
  • This set would likely include a mix of new cards and reprints designed to shake up Modern, similar to Modern Horizons 2’s impact with cards like Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer and Murktide Regent.
  • Potential themes include high-powered creatures, new keywords, or reprints of format staples like Force of Negation or Thoughtseize.
  • If released, it could launch alongside the November Standard set or as a standalone product in December, with Draft and Sealed support for Limited play.
  • Community sentiment on X is mixed, with excitement for new Modern cards tempered by concerns about power creep and affordability.
• Why It Matters: A Modern Horizons set would significantly impact Eternal formats like Modern, Legacy, and Commander, offering powerful new cards and reprints that drive competitive and collector interest.

Key Trends and Themes for Late 2025

The MTG release schedule 2025 post-May reflects several trends shaping the game’s direction:

• Innovative Themes:
  • Final Frontier’s sci-fi aesthetic marks a bold step for MTG, blending traditional fantasy with futuristic elements. The August and November sets may continue this trend or return to classic planes, balancing innovation with familiarity.
• Commander Focus:
  • Commander decks tied to each Standard-legal set will cater to the format’s massive popularity, offering new commanders and reprints that appeal to casual and competitive players.
• Collector-Driven Products:
  • Collector Boosters, Secret Lairs, and potential serialized cards will dominate the collector’s market, with premium treatments like borderless and showcase frames.
• Digital Integration:
  • MTG Arena will support Final Frontier and the August and November sets, with digital-first events, cosmetics, and Alchemy/Historic cards enhancing the online experience.
• Standard Rotation:
  • The August set will likely coincide with Standard rotation, phasing out older sets (e.g., Murders at Karlov Manor, Outlaws of Thunder Junction) and refreshing the competitive meta.

Impact on Competitive Play

The MTG set release dates post-May will shape competitive formats in significant ways:

• Standard: Final Frontier (June) and the August and November sets will introduce new cards that define the post-rotation meta. Expect Final Frontier to favor artifact-based or aggressive decks, while the later sets may emphasize multicolor or tribal strategies.
• Pioneer: New cards from Standard-legal sets will bolster Pioneer, with Final Frontier’s artifacts and the August set’s potential tribal focus adding depth to the format.
• Modern: If Modern Horizons 3.5 releases, it will introduce high-powered cards that could reshape Modern, alongside reprints from earlier 2025 sets like Tarkir Remastered.
• Commander: Each set will include new legendary creatures and spells tailored for Commander, with reprints enhancing deck accessibility.
• Limited: All sets will be designed for Draft and Sealed, offering engaging play experiences with synergistic mechanics.

Community Sentiment and Expectations

Based on X posts, the MTG community has varied reactions to the MTG 2025 release schedule post-May:

• Hype for Final Frontier: The sci-fi theme has generated significant excitement, with players eager for a fresh take on MTG’s aesthetic and mechanics.
• Speculation on Later Sets: Fans are curious about the August and November sets, with hopes for balanced mechanics and returns to beloved planes like Zendikar or Theros.
• Collector Enthusiasm: Secret Lairs and Collector Boosters are highly anticipated, though some players worry about affordability and availability.
• Balance Concerns: After powerful 2024 sets, players hope the 2025 releases avoid format-warping cards, maintaining a healthy Standard meta.

Planning Your MTG Year

To maximize your experience with the MTG release dates in late 2025, consider these tips:

• Attend Pre-Releases: Events for Final Frontier (June 13–19), the August set (August 22–28), and the November set (November 21–27) offer early access to new cards. Check with local game stores for details.
• Focus on Your Format: Prioritize sets that impact your preferred format (Standard, Commander, Modern, or Limited) to optimize your budget.
• Monitor Secret Lairs: Stay updated on Wizards’ announcements for Secret Lair drops, as they’re time-sensitive and often sell out quickly.
• Engage with MTG Arena: Digital players can access new sets early on Arena, with exclusive events and rewards tied to Final Frontier and later releases.
• Follow Community Updates: Track Wizards’ official channels and X for spoilers, release date changes, and product details.

The MTG release schedule 2025 post-May promises a dynamic end to the year, with Final Frontier introducing a bold sci-fi plane, the August and November sets shaping the Standard meta, and supplemental products like Commander decks and Secret Lairs delighting players and collectors. The MTG set release dates offer something for everyone, from competitive players chasing the next meta-defining deck to casual fans building thematic Commander decks. By staying informed and planning ahead, you can fully immerse yourself in the Multiverse and make the most of the MTG 2025 release schedule.

FAQs

How do I start playing MTG?

To start playing MTG, you can purchase a beginner’s starter deck or preconstructed deck. Learn the basic rules through tutorials, watch gameplay videos, or join local game stores or online platforms like Magic Arena.

What is the MTG release schedule for 2025?

The MTG release schedule for 2025 includes regular set launches, special editions, and supplemental products like Commander decks. Official announcements from Wizards of the Coast detail exact release dates and product names throughout the year.

What are the different formats in MTG?

MTG has multiple formats including Standard, Modern, Commander, Draft, and Pauper. Each format has its own rules about which cards can be used and how decks are built, providing diverse gameplay experiences.

Where can I buy MTG cards?

MTG cards are available at local game stores, online retailers like TCGPlayer, Cardmarket, and Amazon, and through digital platforms such as Magic: The Gathering Arena.

What is a Commander deck in MTG?

Commander is a popular multiplayer format where players use a 100-card deck led by a legendary creature called the “Commander.” Preconstructed Commander decks are available for new and experienced players.

How do I keep my MTG cards in good condition?

Store your MTG cards in sleeves and protective cases, keep them away from moisture and direct sunlight, and handle them carefully to avoid bending or scratches.