Magic: The Gathering – Spider‑Man (Universes Beyond): Unique Cards, Release Date & What’s Next

Magic: The Gathering | Marvel’s Spider‑Man swings into Standard with a full, draftable set that dives deep into the Spider‑Verse—Peter Parker, Miles Morales, Gwen Stacy, Spider‑Punk, Spider‑Man 2099, and more. Beyond the hero roster, the set debuts new mechanics (like web‑slinging and mayhem), eye‑catching Booster Fun treatments, and even the first Infinity Stone card. Below you’ll find the release date, a curated list of unique cards players and collectors are buzzing about, and a practical look at the future of Universes Beyond after Spider‑Man.

Release Date & Important Milestones

• Debut & Preview Week: Late August through the first week of September, with the full card gallery posted at the end of preview week.
• Prerelease Window: September 19–25, 2025 (stores can schedule events across the entire week).
• Tabletop Release: September 26, 2025—Play Boosters, Collector Boosters, Bundles/Gift Bundles, and a Scene Box hit shelves.
• Legality: The main set (code SPM) is Standard‑legal at launch. Companion “Eternal‑legal” mini‑sets (SPE and MAR) feed Commander/Legacy/Vintage and also appear in some products for collecting flavor.

What Makes This Set Stand Out (At a Glance)

• New Mechanics: Web‑slinging (alternate cost that returns a tapped creature you control), mayhem (cast it from your graveyard if you discarded it this turn), refreshed connive/modified support, and a rules update that allows certain modal double‑faced cards to transform mid‑game—perfect for “secret identity” heroes.
• Booster Fun Treatments: Classic Comic (retro covers on mythic double‑faced legends), Costume Change textured foils, Source Material reprint cards using authentic Marvel comics art, Panel frames for sagas, and Web‑Slinger frames for key heroes.
• The Soul Stone: The first Infinity Stone enters Magic with multiple versions—including an ultra‑scarce, textless cosmic‑foil headliner in Collector Boosters.

Unique Cards – 10 Highlights for Players & Collectors

Here are hand‑picked Spider‑Man cards that showcase mechanical identity, frame treatments, or fan‑favorite characters. Where possible we flag what makes each pick special for gameplay or collecting.

1. Peter Parker // Amazing Spider‑Man (DFC, Mythic)
   The quintessential secret‑identity design: play either face up front, then transform once conditions are met. The Peter face leans into setup and teamwork; the Amazing Spider‑Man face delivers heroic combat payoffs. Multiple borderless variants (including Classic Comic) make this a magnet for collectors and deckbuilders alike.

2. Miles Morales // Ultimate Spider‑Man (DFC, Mythic)
   Built for tempo and flexible sequencing—Miles rewards you for timing your flip and for “enter the battlefield” loops. Borderless and scene‑card versions give Commander and cube players striking aesthetics.

3. Gwen Stacy // Ghost‑Spider (DFC, Rare/Mythic)
   Gwen’s kit touches exiled cards and momentum, slotting naturally into prowess/spell‑velocity shells. The Ghost‑Spider face often snowballs if you manage resources from exile carefully.

4. Spider‑Punk (Legendary Creature, Showcase/Web‑Slinger)
   A punk‑rock anthem for go‑wide shells. One headline version grants riot to your team and shuts the door on countermagic—an identity that screams “end the set with a mosh‑pit swing.” Gorgeous showcase art supports its fan‑favorite status.

5. Spider‑Man 2099 (Miguel O’Hara) (Legendary Creature)
   A futuristic finisher with a removal/pinging bend that reads well for midrange and aggressive Izzet‑leaning lists. Showcase and borderless treatments add long‑term cachet.

6. Spider‑Ham, Peter Porker (Legendary Creature)
   Hilarious, but not just a meme: Spider‑Ham’s rules text makes clever token/tribal builds hum, and borderless variants give it enduring binder appeal.

7. The Death of Gwen Stacy (Saga, Panel Frame)
   A saga that captures one of comics’ most famous moments—incremental chapters that lead to a gut‑punch swing. The Panel treatment looks like it fell out of a vintage issue, and gameplay‑wise it’s a clean, flavorful removal/value engine.

8. Behold the Sinister Six! (Saga, Panel Frame)
   An ensemble set piece in cardboard: this saga assembles villainous value while telegraphing big moments. Expect Commander brewers to snap it up for theme decks and battlecruiser tables.

9. Peter Parker’s Camera (Legendary Artifact)
   Ties into clue/Investigate style play patterns and “take a picture/save the story” flavor. In Commander it quietly churns advantage; in Standard it supports slower value decks when the meta allows.

10. The Soul Stone (Artifact, Headliner)
    The first Infinity Stone in Magic arrives with three versions: a main‑set printing, a Gauntlet borderless treatment, and a hyper‑rare cosmic foil textless version in Collector Boosters. Beyond collectibility, it features mana utility and a powerful “harness” line that upgrades your board every upkeep—very real gameplay.

Mechanics Snapshot – How the Set Plays

• Web‑slinging: An alternate casting cost—you return a tapped creature you control to hand as part of the cost. It often saves mana, lets you rebuy enter‑the‑battlefield effects, and some cards care if they were cast via web‑slinging. The “bounce your own” downside can become upside with ETB engines.
• Mayhem: If you discarded the card this turn, you may cast it from your graveyard for its mayhem cost (timing rules still apply). Pairs naturally with connive, rummage, and villain‑themed discard payoffs.
• Secret Identities (new‑tech MDFCs): Several legendary heroes and villains are modal double‑faced cards that can transform mid‑game—rule‑clean and flavorful. You can cast either face; if you start on the civilian face, an activated ability flips you to the suited‑up side.
• Returning Tools: Connive (draw then discard; +1/+1 counter if you discarded a nonland) and modified support (Auras/Equipment/counters) give builders familiar knobs to tune aggro/midrange lists.

Buying & Collecting Notes

• Play vs. Collector Boosters: Play Boosters are your Draft/Sealed path and still deliver plenty of variants. Collector Boosters chase the flashiest treatments—Classic Comic DFCs, textured Costume Change, Scene cards, and the textless cosmic version of The Soul Stone.
• Scene Box: A six‑card borderless foil tableau that assembles a city‑street battle—fun for display and themed Commander builds.
• Welcome Decks: Five monocolor half‑decks for new players (with spiderweb basics) arrive at WPN stores; perfect for learn‑to‑play nights tied to the release.

Future of Universes Beyond – After Spider‑Man

Wizards has formalized that, beginning in 2025, Universes Beyond booster sets are Standard‑legal just like in‑universe sets. That change is why Spider‑Man is draftable and why its cards matter for competitive play. The Marvel collaboration is multi‑year: official articles and design posts have openly discussed follow‑on Marvel products, and Wizards leaders have alluded to additional Marvel sets in 2026. Meanwhile, other Universes Beyond tentpoles (for example, Avatar: The Last Airbender later in 2025) keep the pipeline active. Practically speaking, expect a rhythm of in‑universe and UB releases interleaving each year, each designed to be constructed‑play appropriate while still serving collectors.

Who This Set Is For

• Standard & Pioneer players: Web‑slinging tempo, midrange engines around DFC legends, and mayhem value will create fresh archetypes and refresh existing shells.
• Commander: Legendary density + flavorful artifacts/sagas = easy theme decks (Web‑Warriors, Sinister Six, Symbiotes) with stunning showcase frames.
• Collectors: Classic Comic, Costume Change textured foils, Panel sagas, and the Soul Stone headliner offer clear chase paths without requiring sealed case buys.

Image Suggestions

• Hero banner: Borderless Peter/Miles/Gwen (front and back faces) with a faint comic‑panel grid background.
• Mechanics collage: A labeled spread showing “Web‑slinging” reminder text, a mayhem sorcery, and a DFC mid‑flip diagram.
• Chase flat‑lay: The Soul Stone trio (main, Gauntlet, textless cosmic) plus a Classic Comic DFC and a Panel‑frame saga.

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