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- MagicCon 2026 announces the return of Lorwyn in Magic: The Gathering on January 23, 2026.
- A Nickelodeon collaboration is confirmed for a March 2026 release of a new Magic: The Gathering set, with potential themes including Rugrats, Rocket League, or sets based on Kenan & Kel or iCarly.
- April 2026 will bring a return to familiar planes in Magic: The Gathering with a set dedicated to the school of magic, introducing a new romance from the Omen of Chaos series.
- Scheduled for October 2026, Reality Fracture will conclude Magic: The Gatherings proprietary storyline and connect with Outlaws of Thrones Encruzilhada and Tarkir: Dragonstorm. Additionally, a Star Trek-themed deck is set to be released in November 2026 to honor the franchises sixtieth anniversary, spanning elements from every decade of the saga.
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MagicCon 2026 Unveils Magic: The Gathering Release Calendar & Collaborations
Wizards of the Coast hosted one of its largest Magic: The Gathering events, MagicCon, in Atlanta, USA, over the weekend. The event unveiled numerous new details, including the official 2026 release calendar, which features a variety of new sets and collaborations.
MagicCon 2026 Reveals Lorwyn’s Magic: The Gathering Return
On January 23, 2026, Magic: The Gathering will mark a return to Lorwyn.
MagicCon 2026 Announces Nickelodeon Collaboration for Magic: The Gathering Release
A new Magic: The Gathering set is scheduled for release in March 2026. While its specific theme will be revealed at New York Comic Con on October 10, Wizards of the Coast confirmed a partnership with Nickelodeon for this release. Given that an Avatar set is already slated for release this November, potential themes for the Nickelodeon collaboration could include Rugrats cards, a Rocket League deck, or sets based on Kenan & Kel or iCarly.
Magic’s Return to Familiar Planes and Romance in Omen of Chaos Series (April 2026)
April 2026 will bring a return to familiar planes in Magic: The Gathering with a set dedicated to the school of magic. This release will also introduce a new romance from the Omen of Chaos series.
MagicCon 2026 Unveils Bilbo’s Hobbit Holes and Dwarven Drama for The Hobbit Set
The MagicCon 2026 announcements also included details on The Hobbit set. This release will focus specifically on Bilbo’s hobbit holes and dwarven drama, rather than the broader Middle-earth or Lord of the Rings narrative. Fans anticipate the possibility of a highly sought-after Smaug card.
MagicCon 2026 Unveils Reality Fracture, Outlaws of Thrones, and Tarkir Dragonstorm Connections
Scheduled for October 2026, Reality Fracture will conclude Magic: The Gathering’s proprietary storyline. This set will connect with Outlaws of Thrones Encruzilhada and Tarkir: Dragonstorm. The development team has confirmed a player-requested theme, the specifics of which remain undisclosed.
MagicCon 2026 Honors Star Trek’s Sixtieth Anniversary with Decade-Spanning Deck Release
November 2026 will see the release of another Universes Beyond deck, focusing on the Star Trek universe. This launch coincides with the franchise’s sixtieth anniversary, which began on September 8, 1966. The set is designed to feature elements from every decade of the saga, spanning from the original series to Strange New Worlds.
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