Marvel’s Spider-Man Comes to Magic: The Gathering – Spoilers and Breakdown

Magic: The Gathering’s Universes Beyond series continues to expand with the highly anticipated Marvel’s Spider-Man set. This crossover brings iconic characters, locations, and mechanics from the Spider-Verse into MTG, offering exciting new cards for both collectors and competitive players.

Here’s a breakdown of the latest spoilers and what to expect from this superhero-themed expansion.

Key Spoilers and Standout Cards

1. Spider-Man (Peter Parker)

Spider-Man – Legendary Creature – Human Hero
Mana Cost: {1}{G}{U}
Stats: 2/4
Abilities:

Reach, Vigilance
Whenever Spider-Man blocks or becomes blocked by a creature with flying, draw a card.
{2}{G}{U}: Spider-Man gains indestructible until end of turn.

Flavor Text: “With great power comes great responsibility.”

This version of Peter Parker emphasizes his agility and intellect, rewarding players for engaging with flying threats—a common theme in Spider-Man’s battles.

2. Mary Jane Watson

Mary Jane Watson – Legendary Creature – Human
Mana Cost: {1}{R}
Stats: 1/3
Abilities:

When Mary Jane enters the battlefield, create a 1/1 red Spider-Bot artifact creature token with haste.
Sacrifice a Spider-Bot: Target creature you control gains +2/+0 until end of turn.

A great support card for aggro decks, MJ synergizes with token strategies while representing her role as both a supportive figure and occasional hero.

3. Green Goblin (Norman Osborn)

Green Goblin – Legendary Creature – Human Scientist
Mana Cost: {2}{B}{R}
Stats: 4/3
Abilities:

Flying, Menace
When Green Goblin deals combat damage to a player, they discard a card at random.
{2}{B}{R}: Green Goblin deals 2 damage to any target and you lose 2 life.

A perfect villain card, Green Goblin disrupts opponents while embodying Norman Osborn’s chaotic nature.

4. Venom Symbiote (Equipment)

Venom Symbiote – Legendary Artifact – Equipment
Mana Cost: {2}{B}
Abilities:

Equipped creature gets +3/+3 and gains trample and “Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, create a 1/1 black Symbiote creature token.”
Equip {3}

A powerful equipment that can take over games if left unchecked, much like the symbiote itself.

Mechanics and Themes

Web Counters

A new mechanic, Web, appears on several Spider-Man-themed cards. When a creature with a Web counter blocks or becomes blocked, it gets -2/-0 until end of turn, representing Spider-Man’s ability to immobilize foes.

Heroic Team-Ups

Several cards encourage multi-color Spider-Verse decks, with synergies between Spider-Man, Miles Morales, and Gwen Stacy.

Villainous Schemes

The set also introduces Scheme cards—a new type of sorcery representing villainous plots, such as “Goblin’s Glider Bombing” (Deals 3 damage to each creature without flying).

Final Thoughts

The Marvel’s Spider-Man MTG set blends flavorful mechanics with strong gameplay potential. Whether you’re a fan of the comics, movies, or just looking for powerful new cards, this expansion has something for everyone.