Magic: The Gathering 2026 Update – Lorwyn’s Finsternis & Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Release Dates and Products
Wizards of the Coast has released additional details about the Magic: The Gathering 2026 season. With Lorwyn’s Finsternis and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the first two sets of the year have now been officially confirmed, including release dates, product line-ups, and the first official product images. In this article, you’ll find all currently known information about the MTG 2026 line-up, clearly structured and summarized in one place.
Update – December 2025
Since our last blog post on October 3 covering the Magic: The Gathering 2026 line-up, Wizards of the Coast has released further key information. In the meantime, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has been officially announced as the second set of the year. In addition, official product images for the first two sets have already been released. Furthermore, the first cards from Universes Beyond: Marvel Super Heroes have been revealed, offering an initial preview of the set scheduled for release in June 2026.
This makes the start of the Magic: The Gathering year 2026 clearly more tangible and easier to plan. In this article, you will find all currently known information about Lorwyn’s Finsternis and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, including set names, confirmed products, release dates for WPN stores and the global release, as well as notes on the published product images.
Magic: The Gathering 2026 – Monthly Overview
January 2026
Lorwyn’s Finsternis
English: Lorwyn Eclipsed
Global release: January 23, 2026
March 2026
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Global release: March 13, 2026
April 2026
Secrets of Strixhaven
English: Secrets of Strixhaven
June 2026
Universes Beyond: Marvel Super Heroes
August 2026
The Hobbit
October 2026
Reality Fracture
November 2026
Universes Beyond: Star Trek
Lorwyn’s Finsternis
German: Lorwyn’s Finsternis
English: Lorwyn Eclipsed
WPN Store Release: January 16, 2026
Global Release: January 23, 2026
With Lorwyn’s Finsternis, Magic: The Gathering returns to one of the most iconic planes in the game’s history. The set presents Lorwyn in a much darker interpretation, revisiting familiar races and themes from the original Lorwyn setting through a new narrative lens.
Confirmed Products
- Play Booster Display
- Collector Booster Display
- Bundle
- Prerelease Pack
- Draft Night Bundle
Product Images
At the end of the product overview, you will find the currently published official product images for this set displayed together. These visuals showcase the planned product variants and serve as an initial visual reference. Changes to packaging design or final artwork are possible until the official release.
First Cards and Mechanics
So far, only a limited number of card previews have been revealed. However, it has been confirmed that classic Lorwyn elements will return in a modernized form. Further card reveals are expected throughout the preview season.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
WPN Store Release: March 6, 2026
Global Release: March 13, 2026
With Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, another Universes Beyond set arrives in 2026, bringing the iconic characters from the TMNT universe into the world of Magic: The Gathering. The set is aimed at both Magic players and fans of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Product Line-up
- Play Booster Display
- Collector Booster Display
- Turtle Team Up
- Commander Deck
- Draft Night
- Pizza Bundle
- Bundle
- Prerelease Packs
Product Images
Official product images for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have also already been released. They provide a first impression of the design, thematic direction, and planned product variants. Changes may occur before the final release.
Universes Beyond: Marvel Super Heroes
For Universes Beyond: Marvel Super Heroes, scheduled for release in June 2026, a total of 37 cards have already been officially revealed. These early previews offer a clear glimpse into the thematic direction of the set and feature well-known characters from the Marvel universe. More cards and details will be revealed in the coming months.
Outlook on Further Magic: The Gathering Sets in 2026
In addition to Lorwyn’s Finsternis and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, several other major expansions are planned for 2026. These include Universes Beyond releases such as The Hobbit, Marvel Super Heroes, Secrets of Strixhaven, Reality Fracture, and Star Trek. At this time, no official product images or concrete release dates have been announced for these sets.
Conclusion
With confirmed global release dates, the official announcement of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and the first published product images, the Magic: The Gathering year 2026 is taking increasingly clear shape. The return to a classic Magic plane combined with strong Universes Beyond crossovers is already generating plenty of discussion among collectors and players alike.
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Source: magic.wizards.com, scryfall.com
