Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Checklist, Release Details and Key Cards

Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes is one of the most ambitious Universes Beyond releases ever produced, bringing a huge swath of Marvel characters, teams, weapons and locations into a full draftable Magic set. The set code is MSH, the global release date is June 26, 2026, and the scale alone makes it a major event for both players and collectors.

Rather than centering on a single corner of Marvel lore, this release spans the Avengers, Fantastic Four, Wakanda, S.H.I.E.L.D., HYDRA and a long list of heroes and villains. It also stands out because of how many legendary creatures it packs into the main set. For collectors, that means a binder full of recognizable names. For Commander players, it means a deep pool of build-around options right out of the gate.

The regular set totals 296 cards, while the numbered release stretches to 384 when alternate art and Booster Fun treatments are included. A separate Marvel Universe Source Material bonus sheet, set code MAR, adds 100 reprints, with 60 of those appearing in Play Boosters and Collector Boosters for this release.

Set Overview and Release Date

Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes releases worldwide on June 26, 2026. It follows the earlier Marvel's Spider-Man product but broadens the scope dramatically, functioning as a full-scale tentpole set rather than a tighter themed crossover.

The main set features roughly 270 new-to-Magic cards and blends them with major Marvel names that are expected to drive both table play and collecting interest. The lineup includes Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Doctor Doom, Thanos, Ultron, Mister Fantastic and many more.

Rarity distribution for the regular set is as follows:

• Common: 91, including 10 common dual lands
• Uncommon: 100
• Rare: 60
• Mythic Rare: 25
• Basic Lands: 20

That footprint alone makes it one of the larger Magic releases in recent memory, but the bigger story is how many parallel treatments and premium variants are layered on top of the standard checklist.

New Mechanics in Marvel Super Heroes

The set introduces three new mechanics designed to make Marvel characters feel distinct in actual gameplay.

Power Up

Power Up is a once-per-game activated ability that lets a creature unleash a signature moment, adding +1/+1 counters and a character-specific reward. One of the most interesting gameplay twists is the cost reduction. If a creature powers up the same turn it enters the battlefield, the activation cost is reduced by that creature's mana value. That makes splashy cards like Thanos, the Mad Titan especially dangerous as soon as they land.

Teamwork

Teamwork appears on selected instants and sorceries as an optional additional cost. Players can tap creatures whose combined power meets the listed requirement to unlock a stronger effect. It is a flavorful way to represent heroes combining strengths, and it should matter heavily in token decks, go-wide builds and Commander tables.

Plan

Plan is a new enchantment subtype tied to villains and schemes. These cards build plan counters over time and eventually cash them in for a much larger payoff. For villain fans, it appears to be one of the set's more thematic design elements.

The set also uses returning mechanics such as Connive, Improvise and Sneak, while Marvel-specific elements like Vibranium and the Infinity Stones help tie the flavor package together.

Four Commander Decks at Launch

Marvel Super Heroes launches with four preconstructed Commander decks, each built around a different Marvel faction or identity.

• Avengers Assemble is a Jeskai Hero typal deck led by Captain America, Team Leader, with Director Nick Fury as the backup legend.
• The Fantastic Four is a four-color deck built around the team's core members and a noncreature spells theme.
• Wakanda Forever is a Selesnya artifact build led by T'Challa, the Black Panther, with Shuri, the Black Panther as the alternate commander.
• Doom Prevails is a Grixis villains deck fronted by Doctor Doom, King of Latveria, with Loki, the Deceiver as the alternate option.

Each deck contains 100 cards, 30 of them new to Magic, plus 10 double-sided tokens, a deck box, a strategy insert and a reference card. Collector's Edition versions are also available, with every card done in surge foil.

For Commander buyers, that high count of original cards is a major draw. Universes Beyond decks have often leaned on reprints, but this launch appears to deliver a much stronger identity for each Marvel faction.

Chase Cards and Collector Appeal

From a collector standpoint, the headline card is clearly The Mind Stone. Its textless cosmic foil version is positioned as the ultra-rare chase of the release and should be one of the hardest pulls associated with the set.

That is only part of the premium story. Marvel Super Heroes includes several themed card treatments that should keep variant hunters busy:

• Borderless Classic Comic cards
• Borderless Source Material cards
• Borderless Logo cards
• Showcase Panel cards
• Surge Foils in Collector's Edition Commander decks
• Textless Cosmic Foil treatment for The Mind Stone

Borderless Classic Comic versions lean into Silver Age comic styling, while Source Material cards place Magic frames over original Marvel comic art. That combination gives the set unusually strong crossover appeal beyond standard Magic audiences.

Among the mythics drawing the most buzz are Iron Man, Ultron, Mister Fantastic and Molecule Man. Mjolnir, Hammer of Thor is another obvious attention-grabber because it features the Worthy mechanic, allowing only legendary, non-villain red or white creatures to wield it.

Several legendary comic artists also make Magic-related appearances here, including Alex Ross, Dan Adkins and Tony S. Daniel, which adds another layer of collector interest to premium versions.

Product Formats and Box Breakdown

Marvel Super Heroes arrives with a wide range of sealed configurations, covering draft, casual play, collecting and entry-level learning.

• Play Booster Box: 14 cards per pack, 30 packs per box, 6 boxes per case. Each pack includes at least one Traditional Foil and 1 to 4 rares or mythics.
• Collector Booster Box: 15 cards per pack, 12 packs per box. This is the main destination for premium foils, borderless treatments, Source Material cards and the cosmic foil Mind Stone chase.
• Jumpstart Booster Box: 20 cards per pack, 24 packs per box. Packs are built around 51 Marvel-themed configurations.
• Bundle: 9 Play Boosters, 15 Traditional Foil lands, 15 non-foil lands, a foil The Scarlet Witch promo, storage box, oversized Spindown and 2 reference cards.
• Gift Bundle: Releases July 17, 2026, and includes 9 Play Boosters, 1 Collector Booster, lands and a foil Daredevil, Man Without Fear promo.
• Draft Night: 12 Play Boosters, 1 Collector Booster, 90 basic lands and 10 double-sided tokens.
• Scene Boxes: 6 Traditional Foil cards, 6 art cards that combine into one scene, 3 Play Boosters and a display easel.
• Beginner Box: A guided Captain America versus Iron Man matchup using two prebuilt half decks and beginner-friendly rules.

For buyers who want the broadest shot at premium inserts, Collector Boosters will be the obvious choice. Players focused on gameplay and drafting will likely get the best value from Play Boosters and Draft Night kits.

Main Set Checklist Highlights

The full checklist is enormous, but several sections of the main set stand out immediately because of either star power or collector demand.

Notable Mythic Rares

• 0006 Avengers Assemble!
• 0009 Captain America, Super-Soldier
• 0011 Captain Marvel, Earth's Protector
• 0018 Jennifer Walters // The Sensational She-Hulk
• 0021 The Mind Stone
• 0023 Monica Rambeau // Photon, Living Light
• 0049 Bruce Banner // The Incredible Hulk
• 0062 Kang the Conqueror
• 0068 Multiversal Incursion
• 0069 Namor the Sub-Mariner
• 0080 Tony Stark // The Invincible Iron Man
• 0089 Black Widow, Super Spy
• 0095 Doctor Doom
• 0106 M.O.D.O.K.
• 0146 Mjolnir, Hammer of Thor
• 0156 Thor, God of Thunder
• 0165 Earth's Mightiest Heroes
• 0187 Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu
• 0212 The Coming of Galactus
• 0219 King T'Challa // Black Panther, Hope Enduring
• 0233 Thanos, the Mad Titan
• 0245 Cosmic Cube
• 0248 Iron Man Armor
• 0251 The Ten Rings
• 0252 Ultron, Artificial Malevolence

Key Rares and Fan Favorites

• Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.
• Captain America, Wings of Freedom
• The Sentry, Golden Guardian
• Ironheart, Clever Champion
• Loki, God of Mischief
• Ms. Marvel, Kamala Khan
• Super-Skrull
• Doom Reigns Supreme
• Elektra, Daughter of the Hand
• Fin Fang Foom
• Hawkeye, Master Marksman
• The Scarlet Witch
• Mole Man, Moloid Master
• The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl
• Alien Invasion
• Ares, God of War
• Armor Wars
• Avengers: Under Siege
• Cloak and Dagger, Entwined
• Daredevil, Man Without Fear
• Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
• Storm, Windrider
• Taskmaster, Mercenary Mimic
• Wolverine, Fierce Fighter
• The Vision
• Castle Doom
• Training Compound

Important Artifacts and Locations

Marvel Super Heroes also leans hard into famous weapons, gear and places, which should make noncreature cards especially attractive in binders. Highlights include Arc Reactor, Captain America's Shield, S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier, Avengers Tower, Baxter Building, Stark Industries and Dark Fortress.

Booster Fun, Variants and Premium Checklist Notes

The alternate card pool is a major part of the release and includes some of the set's biggest chase pieces.

• 0297 to 0313 cover Showcase Panel cards such as Avengers Assemble!, Mjolnir, Hammer of Thor, The Coming of Galactus, Cosmic Cube and The Ten Rings.
• 0314 to 0351 focus on Borderless Scene cards featuring characters like Captain America, Mister Fantastic, Daredevil, Doctor Doom, Thor, Black Widow and Tony Stark.
• 0352 to 0379 contain Borderless Logo cards for many of the major headliners, including Captain America, Captain Marvel, She-Hulk, Bruce Banner, Doctor Doom, Thor, Shang-Chi, Thanos, Wolverine and The Vision.
• 0385 is The Mind Stone Textless Cosmic Foil, one of the top chase cards in the entire product line.
• 0387 to 0401 feature Borderless Comic Foil versions of major cards such as Captain America, Bruce Banner, Tony Stark, Doctor Doom, Shang-Chi, Thanos and Ultron.
• 0402 to 0429 include extended art cards such as Kang the Conqueror, Super-Skrull, Fin Fang Foom, Quicksilver, Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Mole Man, Ares, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, Iron Man Armor and Castle Doom.

There are also surge foil full-art lands and surge foil uncommons like Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards, Captain America, Living Legend, Madame Hydra, Avengers Tower and Baxter Building.

Commander Checklist Highlights

The Commander release is a separate attraction on its own, with original cards, reprints and premium treatments spread across four decks.

Face Commanders and Premium Legends

• Invisible Woman
• Mister Fantastic
• Human Torch
• The Thing
• Captain America, Team Leader
• Doctor Doom, King of Latveria
• T'Challa, the Black Panther
• Director Nick Fury
• Loki, the Deceiver
• Shuri, the Black Panther

Major New Commander Cards

• Galactus, Devourer of Worlds
• Molecule Man
• Silver Surfer, Galactus's Herald
• Council of Reeds
• Fantastic Elasticity
• Glorious Purpose
• Kang Dynasty
• Age of Ultron
• Endless Ranks of HYDRA
• The Frightful Four
• Franklin Richards, Ascendant
• Lady Loki, Agent of Chaos
• Wakanda Forever!
• Bast, Panther Goddess
• Captain Marvel, Apex Avenger
• Shang-Chi and the Ten Rings
• Ultron, Unlimited
• The Fantasticar
• Hulkbuster Armor
• Vibranium Mining Mech

Commander Reprints and Functional Reskins

The decks also include several known staples and Marvel-themed reinterpretations. Traditional Commander cards such as Austere Command, Path to Exile, Swords to Plowshares, Propaganda, Toxic Deluge, Blasphemous Act, Birds of Paradise, Arcane Signet, Sol Ring, Lightning Greaves, Skullclamp, Chromatic Lantern and Fabled Passage all appear.

On top of that, several cards receive Marvelized names over existing game pieces, including Orbital Vibranium Bomb as Scourglass, The Watcher's Warning as Mind's Dilation, Loki's Double as Spark Double, Black Panther's Claws as Hammer of Nazahn and Skybreaker, Sword of Bashenga as Sword of the Animist.

Collector Targets to Watch Early

Collectors opening product in the first wave will likely focus on a few obvious names. The Mind Stone in textless cosmic foil sits at the top. After that, premium variants of Tony Stark // The Invincible Iron Man, Doctor Doom, Thanos, the Mad Titan, Thor, God of Thunder, Black Widow, Super Spy, King T'Challa // Black Panther, Hope Enduring and Ultron, Artificial Malevolence should be among the earliest market leaders.

On the Commander side, Galactus, Devourer of Worlds, Molecule Man, Director Nick Fury, Loki, the Deceiver and Shuri, the Black Panther look like strong candidates for sustained collector demand, especially in borderless and surge foil treatments.

For players building rather than speculating, the set's unusually high number of legendary creatures may end up being the real long-term attraction. Even beyond the headline mythics, the checklist is packed with recognizable uncommon and rare names, which gives Marvel Super Heroes unusual depth for Cube building, Commander brewing and binder collecting alike.