Spider-Verse Invades Magic: The Gathering – And My Inner Child is Screaming!
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
IGN South Africa revealed five new Spider-Man-themed cards coming to Magic: The Gathering, including a double-sided Peter Parker/Spider-Man card that's set to shake up the Commander format – expect glorious, web-slinging chaos!
Right, so Spider-Man swinging into Magic: The Gathering? I reckon someone at Wizards of the Coast has been hitting the multi-verse juice a bit hard, but fair dinkum, I'm not complaining! IGN South Africa just dropped a juicy exclusive, showcasing five new cards from the upcoming Spider-Man crossover set, and it's a delightful mix of nostalgia and strategic possibilities.
Remember back in March when we saw those initial Spider-Man cards? Well, these bad lads are actually going to be legal in Standard, meaning they'll be battling alongside your dragons and demons. The revealed cards are like a greatest hits of Spider-Verse weirdness. We've got Spider-Man Noir, all shadowy and mysterious; SP//dr, Peni Parker's robotic web-slinger; Spider-Man 2099, looking all futuristic and angsty; and the absolute legend, Spider-Ham, because who doesn't love a porker with spider-powers?
But the real kicker is Peter Parker himself. This isn't just any ol' Spidey card, mate. It's a double-sided card! One side is Peter Parker, the mild-mannered photographer, and the other is the Amazing Spider-Man. You can play Peter for a measly two mana, and then, for another four, flip him into his web-slinging alter ego. Now, here's where it gets interesting. As Spidey, you get this ability called 'Web-Slinging' which allows you to pay three mana to cast Legendary spells, BUT you gotta return a tapped creature to your hand. See what they did there? So flavorful. It's like he's saying: "Sorry pal, I gotta swing this massive creature into battle, but I need to use another creature to help me!"
Commander players are already foaming at the mouth. Imagine cheating out those massive, game-ending Legendary creatures way earlier than intended. Dinosaurs, demons, you name it – all swinging through the city thanks to Peter Parker's web-slinging shenanigans. It’s going to be glorious, I tells ya.
The article on IGN South Africa also mentioned an alternate art treatment for Peter Parker, dubbed the "Iconic Moments" Booster Fun treatment. This version uses art straight from the cover of The Amazing Spider-Man #1 from 1963, featuring the artistic genius of Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko. Talk about a throwback!
So, while we're missing Peter B. Parker and Spider-Gwen (sob!), there's still plenty of time for more reveals before the set drops in September. And if you're lucky enough to be at San Diego Comic-Con, Wizards of the Coast is hosting a Spider-Man event where you can get hands-on with Welcome Decks, designed to ease new players into the game. It's like a friendly neighborhood intro to Magic: The Gathering, how good's that?
Speaking of new players, WOTC has openly stated Universes Beyond crossovers have brought in a HUGE amount of fresh blood to the game. The recent Final Fantasy set made a staggering $200 million on its first day, apparently. Bloody hell, that's a lot of chocobos!
This Spider-Man crossover isn't just a gimmick, it's a genuine injection of fun and flavor into Magic: The Gathering. Sure, it might be a bit…unexpected, but sometimes, the best things in life are. So get ready to sling some webs and battle with some legendary Spider-People – it's gonna be a wild ride.
Tags: Magic: The Gathering, Spider-Man, Universes Beyond, TCG, Commander
Original article: IGN South Africa