Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Guide

Takeaways:

• MTG x Marvel Super Heroes will be a character-based expansion with a limited storyline, instead revolving around single confrontations between the biggest villains and heroes.
• New mechanics appear on many of the cards, including Power-Up on the Quicksilver card and Teamwork on The Sentry.
• Commander Decks based around specific heroes and villains, like Captain America or Doctor Doom, deliver unique strategies for all types of players.

Marvel Super Heroes Cards

Magic: The Gathering has already had a busy year, but there’s much more to come. There are tons of great new sets coming out, including a series of Marvel Super Heroes cards. So what’s the story with this new release? Which mechanics and themes can you expect? And what are some of the Marvel Super Heroes MTG cards you should keep in mind? Keep reading for a guide to this new release!

Set Story

So far, Magic hasn’t released a story that ties all the characters together. At this point, we can assume that the Marvel Super Heroes cards will have a similar setup to Marvel’s Spider-Man release, where you get a chance to explore some of the iconic characters and battles from throughout Marvel’s history. With an enterprising take on the card art, it seems characters will take focus over storyline.

Mechanics & Themes

We’re all wondering what cards will be most important, and which themes and mechanics will be taking center stage. We believe that the heroes and villains of the Marvel universe are the obvious choice. Check out a few mechanics we’ve already seen during the various previews of the Marvel Super Heroes cards. You can expect to find these in Draft and Set Booster Boxes.

Teamwork A unique blend of MTG effects and the comic book style, the Saga card offers several comic book frames in one card.

Power-Up This Marvel Super Heroes MTG card showcases a new mechanic: Power-Up. Activate it once (at a reduced cost if you’re lucky).

Boast Boast isn’t a new mechanic, but it works well with Baron Helmut Zemo and his super-villain status in the Marvel Super Heroes cards

Official Spoilers

   

    

There are four cards that are part of the official spoilers from MTG, including:

• Black Widow, Super Spy
• Iron Man Armor
• Daredevil, Man Without Fear
• Wolverine, Fierce Fighter

Since they were spoiled via a comic book, you can get them on paper.

Commander Deck Breakdown

Commander decks are a great way to explore a variety of Marvel Super Heroes cards with different color identities. You can find these premade decks in both Standard and Collector’s editions.

1. Avengers Assemble

Red/White/Blue (Jeskai)

This deck prioritizes combat with an aggressive setup that is great at repeated attacks. With Captain America in the lead, you get iconic gear, like Iron Man’s Armor. Key characters in this deck include Hawkeye, Quicksilver, Captain Marvel, Thor, and Iron Man.

2. Wakanda Forever

Green/White (Selesnya)

The Marvel Super Heroes MTG cards in this deck play into the advanced technology that comes out of Wakanda, using artifacts to deliver advantages to the player. T’Challa is the commander of this deck, with Shuri, Okoye, and M’Baku getting powerful buffs and artifacts.

3. The Fantastic Four

White/Blue/Red/Green (Izzet)

If you want protection fields and non-creature spells, this deck is for you. Mister Fantastic is the Commander of this deck, with Invisible Woman, Human Torch, and The Thing rounding out the notable Marvel Super Heroes cards.

4. Doom Prevails

Blue/Black/Red (Grixis)

Are you a control player? Doctor Doom delivers the hand disruptions, counterspells, and devastating removal you need. Life drain will chip away at your opponent, while Connive allows you to draw and discard more strategically.

Other Cards

There’s already a pretty big card gallery for Marvel Super Heroes, but some mythic rares and other key cards are more anticipated than others.

A Marvel Super Heroes card that’s indestructible under certain conditions, Doctor Doom can help players better control the board and enhance other Doom characters.

This powerful enhancement card stands out among the other Saga options as one of the most significant threats. With the help of Wave and Electro cards, you can maximize destruction.

Another enchantment card that can help you control the board and bolster other Doctor Doom cards, Doom Reigns Supreme drains life from opponents over several turns.

While this card is based on how many Merfolk you control, it offers you a variety of unique abilities for strategic players. Use Namor to create tokens that ensure better defense.

This Marvel Super Heroes MTG card brings The Void with it when it arrives. Depending on your strategy, you can use The Void for yourself or gift it to an ally and use other cards to deter attacks.

Final Thoughts

With new Marvel Super Heroes cards, mechanics, and themes, along with classic throwbacks, the Marvel series is an incredibly ambitious crossover. There will be something for every type of player in the product line-up. Build your deck from the ground up, using bundles, or enjoy a pre-built selection of Marvel Super Heroes cards with Commander Decks.

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