What Darkhold Destiny Means for MTG Players

Darkhold Destiny gives players a darker, villain-focused Marvel experience with new mechanics that could shake up Commander and draft formats. The return of Arcane and introduction of Dimension hint a…
Darkhold Destiny gives players a darker, villain-focused Marvel experience with new mechanics that could shake up Commander and draft formats. The return of Arcane and introduction of Dimension hint a…
Key points - Darkhold Destiny is the third Magic: The Gathering Marvel set, announced at New York Comic Con. - The set features Doctor Strange, Thor, and Ghost Rider battling Hela and Dormammu across the multiverse. - New mechanics include Vengeance, a graveyard-cast ability, and the return of the Arcane subtype. - Four Commander decks and multiple bundles with unique promo cards will be released. - The set launches on April 8th next year, with crossover comics starting in February.
Timeline - November 2nd: Secret Lair countdown kit with 30 cards launches. - February: First Infinity Comics crossover issue releases. - April 8th next year: Darkhold Destiny set releases.
FAQ
Q: When does Darkhold Destiny come out? A: The set releases on April 8th next year. Prerelease events will likely happen the week before.
Q: What are the new mechanics in Darkhold Destiny? A: Vengeance lets you cast cards from the graveyard, similar to Adventure. Arcane returns as a subtype, and Dimension is a new card type.
Q: What Commander decks are coming? A: Four decks: Strange Academy (WUB), Gods of Asgard (RGW), Midnight Sons (WB), and Lords of Hel (BR). Each has a surge foil Collector's Edition.
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