Magic: The Gathering has seen some big leaps in popularity, but this next one across the New York skyline, courtesy of a crossover with Marvel’s Spider-Man, might just be one of the biggest.
The new set (which will be standard legal, by the way), officially debuts on September 26, but you can play it earlier at a prerelease event if you can find a participating location near you.
Here’s all you need to know about what it is, when you can play, and what to expect.
What Is A Prerelease Event in MTG?
Prerelease events are a way in which players can go hands-on with a new set, usually the week before launch.
They use cards from the upcoming set (in this instance, Spider-Man), and allow you to get a bunch of cards, hopefully find some synergies, and maybe even make new friends.
The nuts and bolts may vary depending on where you’re playing (contact your local game store to see if they’re holding an event), but with Magic The Gathering the basics are as follows:
- Open a prerelease box
- Spend some time building a 40-card deck from the cards in the box
- Play against other players in a 1v1 match where each player has 20 life
- Winning games can earn you a few bonus packs
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