Magic: The Gathering's Marvel Darkhold Destiny set, set for release in April 2027, focuses on the supernatural elements of the Marvel universe, including the Darkhold, a cursed book of evil. The set features an original story involving Hela and Dormammu, with a new character created in collaboration with Marvel, as reported by Polygon. Pre-orders are available now through retailers like Amazon and TCGPlayer.
The expansion marks a shift for Universes Beyond sets, which have previously been criticized for lacking original storytelling. Darkhold Destiny includes a tie-in comic written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly, with an original narrative designed specifically for Magic's mechanics. Polygon notes this is Wizards of the Coast's most ambitious crossover yet, featuring complex gameplay and strategies for all 10 two-color combinations.
The set includes four Commander decks: Strange Academy (Doctor Strange), Gods of Asgard (Thor), Midnight Sons (Blade), and Lords of Hel (Hela/Dormammu), each reflecting Marvel's arcane themes. These decks emphasize unique mechanics, such as life gain/loss for vampires or zombie armies, as detailed by Polygon. The expansion also introduces Scene Boxes and booster products, expanding on previous Marvel sets like Spider-Man and Marvel Super Heroes.