2024 will see the launch ofMagic: The Gathering Universes Beyond Assassin’s Creed, a set that combines a historical TCG with one of the best video game universes ever made.
Wizards of the Coast loves a good crossover withMagic: The Gathering, and it’s already had a banger in 2024 with theFalloutset. However, the year’s got so much more in store with yet another big collaboration, this time with theAssassin’s Creeduniverse. There’s a wealth of real and fictional history to draw upon from the universe, so much so that it must be hard to distill into a single set. Below, I’ve outlined everything you need to know about this set before it hits your local game store.
When is the release date for theMagic: The Gathering Universes Beyond Assassin’s Creedset?
The release date for theMagic: The Gathering Universes Beyond Assassin’s Creedset isJuly 5, 2024. Previews begin on June 26, 2025, but there aren’t any Prerelease Packs with this set, so you’ll need to wait until the official release date to get your hands on any products. Of course, if your local game store runs things a little earlier, that’s a good way to get a few cards in your collection ahead of the date.
When is the release date for theMagic: The Gathering Universes Beyond Assassin’s CreedSecret Lair set?
The release date for theMagic: The Gathering Universes Beyond Assassin’s CreedSecret Lair set is set to be some point soon after the launch of the base set. This means the Secret Lair will launchafter Aug 01, 2025. You’ll have to be quick if you want to buy it because Wizards of the Coast has stopped making these sets to order. Instead, there will be a limited number of sets available to purchase, and you’ll need to move fast to secure yours.
Why doMagic: The Gathering Universes Beyond Assassin’s CreedBeyond and Collector boosters have fewer cards?
The reason thatMagic: The Gathering Universes Beyond Assassin’s CreedBeyond and Collector boosters have fewer cards than standard MTG sets likeBloomburrowis that it’s built upon the Epilogue model first seen with theMarch of the Machineset.
TheMarch of the Machine Aftermath Epilogueset had boosters with fewer cards at a slightly lower price, but the value didn’t work out as well as players hoped. The set felt a bit cheap because it didn’t have as many new cards as a full set, making some of us feel as though we were being used for our money and love of the game.
However, theMagic: The Gathering Universes Beyond Assassin’s Creedset has slightly more cards than the last Epilogue set per pack, indicating that Wizards of the Coast has heard fan feedback and wants to make good with such a big crossover. I’m still quite disappointed that this is a smaller set overall as an Assassin’s Creed fan, but I am hopeful the quality of the set will make up for it.
All confirmed cards for theMagic: The Gathering Universes Beyond Assassin’s Creedset
While the majority of the cards will remain a secret until theMagic: The Gathering Universes Beyond Assassin’s Creedset is released, we’ve had a glimpse of some of them early. I’ve listed every card we know about and what it does below so you can get an idea of what this set will do at launch.
All rarities in theMagic: The Gathering Universes Beyond Assassin’s Creedset
There are several exclusive rarities in theMagic: The Gathering Universes Beyond Assassin’s Creedset, so I’ve outlined exactly what you may get from Beyond and Collector boosters below. This should help you decide which packs to buy.
The rarest cards in this set are going to be the Greek and Italian Serialzed ones, of which here are only 500 of each. The Buy-a-Box Promo card could be rare, but that depends on how many of them are distributed. The best-looking of these rarities are the Serialized ones as well as the Memory Corridor cards, which attempt to capture that special feeling of watching an Assassin break down their target before the final blow.
What is the story of theMagic: The Gathering Universes Beyond Assassin’s Creedset?
There’s no new storyline with theMagic: The Gathering Universes Beyond Assassin’s Creedset. The story is that of theAssassin’s Creeduniverse. What this set does is merge it with theMTGuniverse, so there’s now the possibility that every character from the series could one day become a card and make an appearance in future sets.
Will theMagic: The Gathering Universes Beyond Assassin’s Creedset have Commander decks?
No, theMagic: The Gathering Universes Beyond Assassin’s Creedset won’t have any Commander decks to purchase. I’m not sure why Wizards of the Coast decided against these. However, it might have something to do with this being a slightly smaller set than usual, meaning Commander products wouldn’t be completely made up of cards from it without several cards being duplicated to the point they’re unenjoyable.
I think a Commander deck should be able to stand by itself in a match right out of the box. You shouldn’t need to supplement it with other cards. If this set had Commander decks, they’d likely need dozens of other cards to make them viable for interesting plays that make the most of each card’s mechanics.
WillMagic: The Gathering Universes Beyond Assassin’s Creedcome toMagic: The Gathering Arena?
No, theMagic: The Gathering Universes Beyond Assassin’s Creedset won’t come toMTG: Arena. I’m not sure of the specifics on this, but there’s likely a limit to the licensing Wizards of the Coast has for the Assassin’s Creed franchise. As a result, the set is exclusive to the tabletop game for now.
Where to buy theMagic: The Gathering Universes Beyond Assassin’s Creedset
The best place to buy theMagic: The Gathering Universes Beyond Assassin’s Creedis from your local game store. These businesses keep the game alive with physical tournaments that are always fun to play. However, a local game store isn’t always an option, which is why I’ve listed a few reliable online retailers for you to choose from below.
