2020

The year 2020 is the twenty-eighth year of existence for Magic: The Gathering. It was dubbed "The Year of Commander". Due to a global pandemic, many set releases and events were either delayed or cancelled throughout the year.

Events

Date	Event
January 14	Reveal of ManaStrike, a tower rush game in the Magic: the Gathering franchise.
January 24	Release of Theros Beyond Death. Despite the return of Elspeth Tirel, the set lacks a Magic Story or any other storyline publication.
January 27	Release of Secret Lair Drop Series: Year of the Rat. A continuation of the original Secret Lair Drop Series.
February 29	Release of Unsanctioned, a ready-to-play "Un-set" experience. Combines reprints from previous Un-sets with sixteen new Un-cards.
March 13	Release of Mystery Booster (Retail Edition)
April 3	Release of Challenger Decks 2020.
April 24	Release of Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths Discontinuation of Planeswalker decks for expansions. Instead features five Commander decks (Commander 2020 or Ikoria Commander).
April 24-26	Players Tour Finals (Series 1) - Houston, USA
July 3	Release of Core Set 2021
July 10-12	Players Tour Finals (Series 2) - Minneapolis, USA
Q3	Release of Zendikar Rising.
Q3	Release of Commander Collection: Green
Q4	Release of Commander Legends
	Hall of Fame inductees: None Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic

Publications

• D&D Mythic Odysseys of Theros (July, 21)
• Magic: The Gathering - Legends (October, 27).