NYCC 2026: Wizards of the Coast reveals Magic: The Gathering | Marvel: Darkhold Destiny and more!

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When Wizards of the Coast released their wide Marvel set for Magic: The Gathering, we noted a lack of mystical characters and guessed we’d be seeing a future release dedicated to them. A game featuring wizards without Marvel’s mystical side of its universe seemed a bit odd. Well, our prediction is now a reality as Wizards of the Coast and Marvel have revealed Magic: The Gathering | Marvel: Darkhold Destiny. In collaboration with Marvel, Marvel: Darkhold Destiny is the first Universes Beyond set created around an original story and setting. The panel also unveiled additional Marvel collaborations coming in 2026 including the Secret Lair Countdown Kit: Marvel’s History of Heroes and Doomsdrop.

  • An ancient, ornate book surrounded by twisting, colorful tentacles and mist, suggesting a magical or mysterious theme.
  • A powerful sorceress stands at the center, surrounded by shadowy figures, wielding a glowing orb of magic. The atmosphere is dark and mystical, with vibrant colors illuminating the scene from behind, suggesting an ominous setting.
  • A pair of hands with green skin cradling a glowing green egg, surrounded by vibrant flowers and twisting plant vines.
  • Thor wielding Mjolnir and Doctor Strange casting spells amidst a stormy background filled with lightning and mystical symbols.

MAGIC: THE GATHERING | MARVEL: DARKHOLD DESTINY

The mystical, the mythical, and the mighty come together in Magic: The Gathering | Marvel: Darkhold Destiny. For the first time ever, the teams at Marvel and Magic collaborated to create a brand-new storyline set in the Marvel Universe. This is a new kind of Universes Beyond set. By taking the core elements players love about Magic: The Gathering, the team thoughtfully and strategically expressed those design intentions through the Marvel Universe. The narrative unfolds across nearly 30 dimensions and is centered around four main characters—Doctor Strange, Thor, Hela, and Dormammu. Additionally, a new comic book will be released that showcases this groundbreaking new story. The comic’s first chapter releases digitally and the physical edition releases the week of Darkhold Destiny’s launch, on April 7, 2027.

  • Illustration of Darkchild, Demon Uncaged, a legendary mutant demon sorcerer character, wielding a glowing sword with vibrant colors in the background, depicting a fantastical scene.
  • Card illustration of Gargantos, the Endbringer, a legendary creature characterized as an Elder God Horror with death touch. The creature has multiple eyes and tentacles, surrounded by a chaotic, mystical environment.
  • A fantasy trading card featuring Hela, Mistress of Darkness, depicted as a powerful figure surrounded by a mystical aura and dark entities, with text detailing her abilities and stats.
  • A card titled 'Hela's Arcanum' featuring dark, mystical artwork with a ghostly figure and branches. The card details various abilities for targeting creatures, including boosts, deathtouch, and destruction of non-Zombie creatures.
  • A fantasy card featuring Magik, Illyana Rasputin, a legendary mutant sorcerer hero wielding a glowing sword and surrounded by mystical symbols.
  • A fantasy card titled 'Penance Stare' featuring a dramatic scene where a character unleashes energy against an opponent. The card includes text describing its game effect and a quote about retribution.
  • Magic: The Gathering card titled 'Rise from the Nether', featuring a dark, fiery illustration of Mindless-One creatures, with text describing its ability to create creature tokens.
  • Artistic depiction of the Temple of Khonshu surrounded by a night sky, featuring a large moon, detailed architecture, and sculpted figures.
  • Illustration of 'The Darkhold,' a legendary artifact book from a card game, featuring dark, mystical energy and tentacles surrounding the book with a colorful background.
  • An angelic warrior with golden wings and armor, wielding swords, depicted in an action pose amidst a celestial background. The card indicates it's a Token Creature with flying and vigilance abilities.
  • A digital illustration of an Elf Warrior character in a fantasy setting, featuring a male elf with long white hair, wielding two blades, and striking a dynamic pose amidst a mystical landscape.
  • A large blue giant with a long beard and horns stands triumphantly in a snowy landscape, wielding a large axe, with a dark sky in the background.
  • A fantasy trading card featuring the character Mindless-One, depicted as a large stone creature with glowing eyes, set against a barren landscape.
  • Card artwork featuring a colorful spirit sorcerer with flowing robes against a cosmic background. The card is labeled 'Spirit Sorcerer' with details about its abilities.
  • A fantasy illustration of a zombie creature, characterized by green skin, tattered clothing, and a skull accessory. The zombie is standing in a grim environment with skeletal remains in the background.
  • A fantasy landscape depicting a golden castle set in a vast plain under a colorful sky, showcasing a mystical atmosphere. The scene includes a grazing deer, enhancing the serene and ethereal quality of the environment.
  • A vibrant fantasy depiction of an island with mystical elements like a glowing stream and abstract colors, accompanied by a quote from Doctor Strange.
  • A fantasy illustration of a swamp, featuring twisted trees and glowing purple crystals, with a mystical atmosphere and ancient ruins in the background.
  • A fantasy card depicting a dramatic mountain landscape with fiery elements and dark caves, alongside a quote from the character Magik, Illyana Rasputin.
  • A fantasy landscape depicting a forest with dark, twisted trees and glowing red flames in the background, along with a silhouette of a castle. The card is labeled 'Basic Land - Forest' with a quote from Morgan Le Fay.

SECRET LAIR COUNTDOWN KIT: MARVEL’S HISTORY OF HEROES

Celebrate some of the greatest heroes of all time with the Secret Lair Countdown Kit: Marvel’s History of Heroes—a collection of 30 cards that bring the storied past of Marvel to life—available only on Secret Lair starting November 2.

The release features illustrations crafted by over 30 artists celebrating iconic moments from Marvel’s comic history—from the transformation of the Fantastic Four in space via cosmic rays, to the first appearance of Iron Man with Ho Yinsen, to Jean Grey’s transformation into the fiery Phoenix.

The special limited quantity Secret Lair Countdown Kit: Marvel’s History of Heroes goes on sale November 2, 2026, at 9 a.m. PT for $199.99.

FIRST LOOK AT DOOMSDROP

Fans also got a sneak peek at the upcoming Doomsdrop. Each drop, inspired by the comics, will predominantly feature Doctor Doom, although fans should expect other special guests from the Marvel Universe.

LIMITED MARVEL DOOMSDAY CARD REGAL CINEMAS GIVEAWAY

See Avengers: Doomsday opening weekend in Infinity Vision and receive a Dr Doom Magic: The Gathering Card, exclusively at Regal Cinemas.

Tickets available now at REGmovies.com/Avengers-Doomsday

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