Magic: The Gathering® | Marvel: Darkhold Destiny Emerges April 2027
Wizards of the Coast has announced Magic: The Gathering | Marvel: Darkhold Destiny, a new Universes Beyond expansion arriving in April 2027. Discover an original dark fantasy Marvel story featuring supernatural heroes, gods, and themed products.
- Magic: The Gathering | Marvel: Darkhold Destiny launches globally on April 9, 2027.
- Features an original Marvel Universe story co-created with Marvel narrative writers.
- A companion Marvel comic book releases digitally in February 2027 and physically in April 2027.
- Product lineup includes main set boosters, Commander decks, and detailed Scene Boxes.
Unleashing the Marvel Dark Dimension
The dark side of the Marvel Universe is colliding with Magic in an upcoming crossover set titled Magic: The Gathering | Marvel: Darkhold Destiny. This expansion focuses on the occult and supernatural elements of Marvel lore, bringing forth sorcerers, underworld deities, and bloodthirsty night creatures. Players will explore the dangerous secrets of the Darkhold alongside the mystical forces of the Dark Dimension.
Instead of simply adapting existing comic storylines, this release features an entirely original narrative designed specifically for trading card gameplay. Players can follow a dimension-spanning adventure that introduces powerful cosmic gods and otherworldly threats. Iconic heroes steeped in magic will make their debut, such as Magik using her teleportation abilities to cross over into the game.
Comic Tie-Ins and Original Lore
To enrich the set's narrative, a brand-new Marvel character will make their official debut through a dedicated comic book project. Written by acclaimed creators Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly, the comic was developed in close collaboration with the Magic narrative team. The story expands upon the background events featured across the card set.
Fans can dive into the lore early when the digital version of the comic drops in February 2027. Physical copies will hit store shelves alongside the card expansion in April 2027, allowing collectors to experience the overarching storyline across both mediums.
Product Lineup and Collector Features
Magic: The Gathering | Marvel: Darkhold Destiny offers a wide variety of sealed offerings tailored for both competitive players and casual fans. In addition to standard draft and booster products, the release includes preconstructed Commander decks focused on mystical themes, as well as collectible Scene Boxes that depict iconic comic moments.
Collectors can look forward to exclusive Booster Fun treatments designed around the dark fantasy theme. The set incorporates stylized card frames alongside updated favorite showcase styles from recent card releases. Preorders for all main products are open ahead of the global tabletop launch on April 9, 2027.
