As of December 2024, Wizards of the Coast has released 168 MTG sets over the game’s 31-year history, excluding a few edge cases – that’s an average of five new card collections per year. We spend our days knee-deep in both MTG news and historic sets – so we compiled this complete list of all Magic: The Gathering sets ever released, as well as the upcoming sets about to join the party.
We list all the upcoming MTG sets first, with the imminent sets and their release dates right up top. For more details on those, click through to our up-to-date MTG release schedule. After that, you’ll find the full timeline of every set released, starting with the most recent – Foundations- and going all the way back to 1993’s Alpha set.
Our total of 168 counts Core, Standard Expansion, Supplemental, Starter, and Compilation sets, as well as the jokey ‘Un-Sets’. We’ve excluded anything that’s not a ‘full’ set, like Wizards’ non-stop stream of MTG Secret Lairs; boxed sets with specific cards, and Commander decks like the MTG Warhammer 40k commander crossover. We’re also not counting count digital-only MTG Arena releases.
For a bit more background on what sets are, and how Wizards of the Coast runs them, hop to our handy FAQ section at the end.
Upcoming MTG sets:
- Innistrad Remastered – January 24, 2025 – Compilation set
- Aetherdrift – February 14, 2025 – Expansion set
- Tarkir: Dragonstorm – April 11, 2025 – Expansion set
- MTG Final Fantasy – June 13, 2025 – Expansion set
- Edge of Eternities – August 1, 2025 – Expansion set
- Marvel Spiderman – 2025 – Universes Beyond Expansion set
- Unknown UB set – 2025 – Universes Beyond Expansion set
MTG sets in order:
- Magic: The Gathering Foundations – November 15, 2024 – Starter set
- Duskmourn: House of Horror – September 27, 2024 – Expansion set
- Bloomburrow – August 2, 2024 – Expansion set
- Assassin’s Creed – July 5, 2024 – Universes Beyond set
- Modern Horizons 3 – June 14, 2024 – Supplemental set
- Outlaws of Thunder Junction – April 19, 2024 – Expansion set
- Murders at Karlov Manor – February 9, 2024 – Expansion set
- Ravnica Remastered – January 12, 2024 – Compilation set
- The Lost Caverns of Ixalan – November 17, 2023 – Expansion set
- Wilds of Eldraine – September 8, 2023 – Expansion set
- Commander Masters – August 4, 2023 – Compilation set
- MTG Lord of the Rings – June 23, 2023 – Universes Beyond set
- March of the Machine: The Aftermath – May 12, 2023 – Supplemental set
- March of the Machine – April 21, 2023 – Expansion set
- Phyrexia: All Will Be One – February 10, 2023 – Expansion set
- Dominaria Remastered – January 13, 2023 – Compilation set
- Jumpstart 2022 – December 2, 2022 – Supplemental set
- The Brothers’ War – November 18, 2022 – Expansion set
- Unfinity – October 7, 2022 – Un-set
- Dominaria: United – September 9, 2022 – Expansion set
- Double Masters 2022 – July 8, 2022 – Compilation set
- Battle for Baldur’s Gate – June 10, 2022 – Supplemental set
- Streets of New Capenna – April 29, 2022 – Expansion set
- Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty – February 18, 2022 – Expansion set
- Innistrad: Crimson Vow – November 19, 2021 – Expansion set
- Innistrad: Midnight Hunt – September 24, 2021 – Expansion set
- Adventures in the Forgotten Realms – July 23, 2021 – Expansion set
- Modern Horizons 2 – June 18, 2021 – Supplemental set
- Strixhaven: School of Mages – April 23, 2021 – Expansion set
- Time Spiral Remastered – March 19, 2021 – Compilation set
- Kaldheim – February 5, 2021 – Expansion set
- Kaladesh Remastered – November 12, 2020 – Compilation set
- Zendikar Rising – September 25, 2020 – Expansion set
- Double Masters – August 7, 2020 – Compilation set
- Jumpstart – 2020 – Supplemental set
- Core Set 2021 – 2020 – Core set
- Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths – 2020 – Expansion set
- Unsanctioned – 2020 – Un-set
- Theros Beyond Death – 2020 – Expansion set
- Game Night 2019 – 2019 – Box set
- Throne of Eldraine – 2019 – Expansion set
- Core Set 2020 – 2019 – Core set
- Modern Horizons – 2019 – Supplemental set
- War of the Spark – 2019 – Expansion set
- Ravnica Allegiance – 2019 – Expansion set
- Ultimate Masters – 2018 – Compilation set
- Game Night – 2018 – Box set
- Guilds of Ravnica – 2018 – Expansion set
- Core Set 2019 – 2018 – Core set
- Dominaria – 2018 – Expansion set
- Masters 25 – 2018 – Compilation set
- Rivals of Ixalan – 2018 – Expansion set
- Unstable – 2017 – Un-set
- Iconic Masters – 2017 – Compilation set
- Ixalan – 2017 – Expansion set
- Hour of Devastation – 2017 – Expansion set
- Amonkhet – 2017 – Expansion set
- Aether Revolt – 2017 – Expansion set
- Kaladesh – 2016 – Expansion set
- Eldritch Moon – 2016 – Expansion set
- Eternal Masters – 2016 – Compilation set
- Shadows over Innistrad – 2016 – Expansion set
- Oath of the Gatewatch – 2016 – Expansion set
- Battle for Zendikar – 2015 – Expansion set
- Magic Origins – 2015 – Core set
- Modern Masters 2015 – 2015 – Compilation set
- Tempest Remastered – 2015 – Compilation set
- Dragons of Tarkir – 2015 – Expansion set
- Fate Reforged – 2015 – Expansion set
- Khans of Tarkir – 2014 – Expansion set
- Magic 2015 – 2014 – Core set
- Vintage Masters – 2014 – Compilation set
- Conspiracy – 2014 – Supplemental set
- Journey into Nyx – 2014 – Expansion set
- Born of the Gods – 2014 – Expansion set
- Theros – 2013 – Expansion set
- Magic 2014 -2013 – Core set
- Modern Masters – 2013 -Compilation set
- Dragon’s Maze – 2013 – Expansion set
- Gatecrash – 2013 – Expansion set
- Return to Ravnica – 2012 – Expansion set
- Magic 2013 – 2012 – Core set
- Avacyn Restored – 2012 – Expansion set
- Dark Ascension – 2012- Expansion set
- Innistrad – 2011 – Expansion set
- Magic 2012 – 2011 – Core set
- New Phyrexia – 2011 – Expansion set
- Mirrodin Besieged – 2011 – Expansion set
- Scars of Mirrodin – 2010 – Expansion set
- Magic 2011 – 2010 – Core set
- Archenemy – 2010 – Supplemental set
- Duels of the Planeswalkers – 2010 – Box set
- Rise of the Eldrazi – 2010 – Expansion set
- Worldwake – 2010 – Expansion set
- Zendikar – 2009 – Expansion set
- Magic 2010 – 2009 – Core set
- Alara Reborn – 2009 – Expansion set
- Conflux – 2009 – Expansion set
- Shards of Alara – 2008 – Expansion set
- Eventide – 2008 – Expansion set
- Shadowmoor – 2008 – Expansion set
- Morningtide – 2008 – Expansion set
- Lorwyn – 2007 – Expansion set
- Tenth Edition – 2007 – Core set
- Future Sight – 2007 – Expansion set
- Planar Chaos – 2007 – Expansion set
- Time Spiral – 2006 – Expansion set
- Coldsnap – 2006 – Expansion set
- Dissension – 2006 – Expansion set
- Guildpact – 2006 – Expansion set
- Ravnica: City of Guilds – 2005 – Expansion set
- Salvat 2005 – 2005 – Compilation set
- Ninth Edition – 2005 – Core set
- Saviors of Kamigawa – 2005 – Expansion set
- Betrayers of Kamigawa – 2005 – Expansion set
- Unhinged – 2004 – Un-set
- Champions of Kamigawa – 2004 – Expansion set
- Fifth Dawn – 2004 – Expansion set
- Darksteel – 2004 – Expansion set
- Mirrodin – 2003 – Expansion set
- Eighth Edition – 2003 – Core set
- Scourge – 2003 – Expansion set
- Legions – 2003 – Expansion set
- Onslaught – 2002 – Expansion set
- Judgment – 2002 – Expansion set
- Torment – 2002 – Expansion set
- Odyssey – 2001 – Expansion set
- Apocalypse – 2001 – Expansion set
- Seventh Edition – 2001 – Core set
- Planeshift – 2001 – Expansion set
- Beatdown – 2000 – Box set
- Invasion – 2000 – Expansion set
- Prophecy – 2000 – Expansion set
- Starter 2000 – 2000 – Starter set
- Nemesis – 2000 – Expansion set
- Battle Royale – 1999 – Box set
- Mercadian Masques – 1999 – Expansion set
- Starter 1999 – 1999 – Starter set
- Urza’s Destiny – 1999 – Expansion set
- Portal Three Kingdoms – 1999 – Starter set
- Sixth Edition – 1999 – Core set
- Urza’s Legacy – 1999 – Expansion set
- Anthologies – 1998 – Box set
- Urza’s Saga – 1998 – Expansion set
- Unglued – 1998 – Un-set
- Portal Second Age – 1998 – Starter set
- Exodus – 1998 – Expansion set
- Stronghold – 1998 – Expansion set
- Tempest – 1997 – Expansion set
- Weatherlight – 1997 – Expansion set
- Portal – 1997 – Starter set
- Fifth Edition – 1997 – Core set
- Visions – 1997 – Expansion set
- Mirage – 1996 – Expansion set
- Alliances – 1996 – Expansion set
- Homelands – 1995 – Expansion set
- Renaissance – 1995 – Compilation set
- Chronicles- 1995 – Compilation set
- Ice Age – 1995 – Expansion set
- Fourth Edition – 1995 – Core set
- Fallen Empires – 1994 – Expansion set
- The Dark- 1994 – Expansion set
- Legends – 1994 – Expansion set
- Revised Edition – 1994 – Core set
- Antiquities – 1994 – Expansion set
- Arabian Nights – 1993 – Expansion set
- Unlimited Edition – 1993 – Core set
- Beta / Limited Edition Beta – 1993 – Core set
- Alpha / Limited Edition Alpha – 1993 – Core set
Magic: The Gathering sets FAQ
Above are all the sets, right back to the very beginnings of Magic: The Gathering – but if you’re new to the game, some more info might be in order. Here’s the lowdown on how these new releases work.
What are MTG sets?
Despite the name, Magic: The Gathering sets aren’t individual boxed products on a shelf, like Lego sets or Warhammer 40k box sets. Instead, an MTG set is a distinct, named new collection of MTG cards released and added to game’s existing pool of playable cards.
Depending on the type, each set will normally have its own theme, either based around a particular fictional setting in the lore, or perhaps tailored to one particular mode of play, like Commander or Modern (these are called MTG formats).
When do new MTG sets come out on MTG Arena?
Currently, every new Standard set releases on MTG Arena a few days before the physical products are available in stores.
Most new Standard sets also include 25-30 Arena-only cards that are not released in physical form. These cards are specially designed to work best in the digital format, and often include mechanics that would be impractical in regular Magic.
How many cards are in each MTG set?
Each new MTG set normally contains somewhere between 200 and 300 cards. The selection almost always includes a mixture of brand new cards (where the card name, in-game rules, and art are all new) and ‘reprints’ (new versions of existing popular cards, which keep the same name and rules, but usually have a new design and card artwork).
How many MTG sets are released each year?
Currently, Wizards of the Coast releases around ten MTG sets per year. We get four full ‘Standard’ sets annually (about one every three months) and between four and eight smaller sets – usually focused on specific formats, or revisiting a popular past setting with additional cards.
In addition, Wizards releases what it calls ‘Secret Lair drops’, which are much smaller, limited edition print runs of specially designed cards aimed at collectors – often themed around franchises, fandoms, or art styles outside of Magic.
What products come with each MTG set?
Every time a new MTG set is released, Wizards of the Coast produces a range of different products containing the new cards, in different configurations, for various types of players.
Currently, every main MTG set releases with:
- Play boosters – packs of 14 random cards including one Rare or Mythic Rare
- Collector boosters – packs of 15 random cards including 4-5 guaranteed Rares and Mythic Rares, plus special art cards
- Bundles – a mixed box containing 9 play boosters, 30 land cards, and accessories like tokens and counters
- Commander decks – pre-built 100 card decks for the Commander (EDH) game format. Each set normally has at least four of these, also called Commander precons.
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Source: Wargamer
