MAGIC: THE GATHERING Debuts SPIDER-MAN Set at PAX West
Here’s a simplified recap of the major announcements made at Wizards of the Coast’s PAX West panel for Magic: The Gathering and Marvel’s Spider-Man:
1. A new set, “War of the Spark,” will be released, featuring iconic characters from the Marvel Universe alongside popular Magic creatures.
2. The first wave of Marvel superheroes to join the game are Spider-Man, Deadpool, and Venom, each with unique abilities based on their comic book counterparts.
3. A new mechanic called “transform” will allow cards to change forms during gameplay, offering players more strategic options.
4. The set introduces a new type of card called “Legendary Creatures,” which are powerful characters that can only be controlled by one player at a time.
5. A new storyline involving Nicol Bolas and the Eldrazi will unfold across both the Magic: The Gathering and Marvel Comics universes.
6. Players can expect collaborative gameplay events, exclusive cards, and other crossover content in the future.