Strixhaven
News, coverage and analysis tracking Strixhaven across the outlets.
Mark Rosewater's infectious love of Marvel has changed my mind on Magic: The Gathering's next Universes Beyond…Initially fatigued by Magic: The Gathering's Universes Beyond sets, the author's perspective shifted after hearing Head Designer Mark Rosewater's infectious enthusiasm for the upcoming Marvel Super Heroes collaboration. Rosewater's deep knowledge and passion for Marvel, evident in his explanations of card mechanics and design choices, convinced the author of the set's potential, despite past disappointments with the Spider-Man set.
MonsterVine Goes to MagicCon Las Vegas – The Hobbit, Marvel, and Reality Fracture RevealedMonsterVine attended MagicCon Las Vegas, covering previews for upcoming Magic: The Gathering sets including The Hobbit, Reality Fracture, and a Marvel Super Heroes set. The event featured interactive Strixhaven-themed puzzles, artist alley, merchandise, and panels revealing new card art and mechanics.- Secrets of Strixhaven Collector Boosters Are Back In Stock, But They Don’t Come CheapCollector Boosters for the Strixhaven set are back in stock on Amazon. However, the product is not being offered at a discounted price.
- Ranking Secrets of Strixhaven's Elder Dragons, Including One Infinite ComboThis article ranks the Elder Dragon cards from the Magic: The Gathering set Strixhaven: School of Mages, highlighting one that enables an infinite combo. It provides a list to help players identify the most powerful dragons within the set.
Secrets Of Strixhaven: Why We're Excited For MTG To Send Us Back To SchoolMagic: The Gathering is returning to the Strixhaven setting with the Secrets of Strixhaven set, which is generating excitement among players. The article highlights five key reasons for this anticipation, including the unique wizard school theme, the return of published MTG fiction with a companion novel, the fresh two-color focus of the colleges, the introduction of the Emeritus creature cycle with unique mechanics, and the reopening of the Mystical Archive bonus sheet featuring iconic spells.
Thank goodness Magic: The Gathering isn't doing a Harry Potter crossover setThis article discusses why Magic: The Gathering's Strixhaven setting is a superior take on the wizard school trope compared to Harry Potter. It highlights Strixhaven's more mature themes, broader curriculum, and self-aware humor. The author expresses relief that Magic is focusing on its own lore with the Secrets of Strixhaven sequel rather than pursuing a Harry Potter crossover.
MTG Secrets of Strixhaven finally fixes a problem I've had with Magic for yearsWizards of the Coast is releasing MTG Secrets of Strixhaven, the third Magic: The Gathering expansion of 2026, which returns to the Strixhaven magic school. The set introduces new mechanics and heavily-themed Commander decks, addressing a long-standing issue of thematic inconsistency in older sets. It will be available on MTG Arena on April 21, 2026, with the tabletop release on April 24, 2026.
Magic: The Gathering – Secrets of Strixhaven Preview: New Mechanics and Powerful Cards RevealedWizards of the Coast has revealed details for the upcoming Magic: The Gathering set, Secrets of Strixhaven, focusing on new mechanics like Prepared, Paradigm, Repartee, Opus, Infusion, Flashback, Increment, and returning mechanics like Mystical Archives and Lessons. The set will feature five new research locations, student representatives, and new cards, including guest lecturers and special chase cards. Secrets of Strixhaven is set to release on April 24th and will also be available on Magic: The Gathering Arena.