2020

The year 2020 is the twenty-eighth year of existence for Magic: The Gathering. It was dubbed "The Year of Commander". Due to the 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
September 25	Release of Zendikar Rising and Zendikar Rising Commander Decks.
November 6	Release of Commander Legends
December 4	Release of Commander Collection: Green
	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).