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Spider‑Man Joins Magic: New Mechanics, Soul Stone and Sept. 26 Release Date

Wizards framed the release as the opening move in a wider Marvel collaboration.

Overview

  • Wizards of the Coast used a PAX West showcase to fully preview the Universes Beyond crossover, confirming a Sept. 26 global launch.
  • The set debuts Web‑Slinging as an alternative cost that returns a tapped creature, introduces Mayhem for casting discarded cards from the graveyard, brings back Connive, and formalizes a villain creature type centered in Blue‑Black.
  • Revealed cards spotlight Spider‑heroes and a rogues’ gallery that includes Green Goblin, Venom, Doc Ock, Kraven, Mysterio, Sandman, Vulture, Rhino, and Electro.
  • A Legendary Artifact called the Soul Stone appears in three versions, taps for black mana, can be harnessed by exiling a creature, and then grants an Infinity upkeep that returns a creature from the graveyard.
  • Collector offerings include a Spectacular Spider‑Man card with seven variant arts, Bonus Sheet reprints using classic comic artwork such as Jack Kirby’s Spidey, Showcase Scene cards, borderless Costume Change cards, and themed Secret Lair drops.