Set
A set is any release of Magic cards, designed for use together. A rating system for complexity in the line of sets was introduced with Portal Second Age, Fifth Edition and Tempest.
Starter-level sets
Starter-level sets were sets attempting the lowest possible level of Magic mechanical complexity. Starter-level sets were aimed to introduce, and teach, prospective and newer players to the game. They have been discontinued as they did not fulfill this purpose.
Portal trilogy
The Portal series was a simplified form of Magic.
Starter series
Starter was the next attempt, after the Portal series, to ease new players into the game.
Advanced-level sets
Advanced-level sets are core sets of the game.
Core sets
Core sets form the base set of cards for tournament play and rotations. After the Limited Edition, all core sets through 10th Edition consisted solely of reprinted cards; as of Magic 2010 they feature new cards beside reprints.
Compilation sets
Compilation sets are booster-distributed reprint sets.
Expert-level sets
Expert-level sets are sets that are generally of the highest level of Magic thematic and mechanical complexity. Expert-level sets are all expansion sets.
Standalone sets
A standalone set is a set that is designed to be played by itself. Ice Age, Mirage and Tempest were all marketed as such. The concept became outdated when the block structure was improved upon.
Expansion sets
Expansion sets, or expansions, are sets that are often released as part of blocks, with large expansions and small expansions, and with a storyline.
Usually, a block, which is characterized and differentiated by its storyline, themes, and mechanics, comprises three expansion sets, one large expansion and two small expansions; but, there are variations to this organically developed model. [1] [2]
Large expansions
A large expansion is a set that contains more than 200 cards (recently, the typical number has sat right near 230-35 [3]) and introduces the themes, story, and mechanics for the block named after it. Typically, within a block, the first set is a large expansion, and the two following sets are small expansions that expand upon themes and mechanics introduced in the large expansion. Basic lands are often, but not always, printed in large expansions.[note 1]
Some exceptions exist: The Lorwyn/Shadowmoor block is divided into four sets instead of three, and has two large sets (Lorwyn and Shadowmoor) each followed by a corresponding small set (Morningtide and Eventide, respectively). Rise of the Eldrazi, the third set in the Zendikar block, is a large expansion and is essentially a complete mechanical disconnect from its two preceding sets, dropping Zendikar and Worldwake themes like landfall, allies and traps in favor of new themes like level-up creatures and defenders.
Small expansions
Small expansions are expansions that contain less than 200 cards, usually 150 or so cards, and build upon the storyline, themes, and mechanics of a given block in which it is featured and that are established in the large expansion(s). New themes and mechanics may be introduced, however.
More often than not, small expansions are the second and third sets of a three-expansion block and do not feature basic lands; however, the "large expansion / small expansion / small expansion" model is not a rule, and has previously been deviated from.[note 2]
Box sets
Box sets are those sets released in fixed packages (often one or more preconstructed theme decks) instead of through booster packs.
Commemorative sets
Commemorative sets are non-tournament-legal, gold-bordered sets that honor and celebrate certain sets or decks. These include the Beta Collectors' Edition and International Edition, the Pro Tour Collector Set and the World Championship Deck series.
Casual sets
Supplemental sets
Supplemental sets introduce new casual game variants, often with oversized cards like Vanguard. Planechase and Archenemy combine regular cards and oversized cards in a bos set. Conspiracy is booster based.
Un-sets
Un-sets are non-tournament-legal, silver bordered, mock sets with a "fun" or "joke" theme. They were sold in boosters.
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List of Magic expansions and sets
The following is a chronological list of all Magic: The Gathering expansions and sets released thus far. Old two-letter set codes used prior to the release of Torment are listed in parenthesis after the current code.
| Released | Set | Symbol | Code | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-08 | Alpha (Limited Edition) | LEA (1E) | Core set | Core set #1 (1st printing) | |
| 1993-10 | Beta (Limited Edition) | LEB (2E) | Core set | Core set #1 (2nd printing) | |
| 1993-12 | Unlimited Edition | 2ED (2U) | Core set | Core set #2 | |
| 1993-12 | Arabian Nights | ARN (AN) | Expansion set | 1st expansion | |
| 1994-03 | Antiquities | ATQ (AQ) | Expansion set | 2nd expansion | |
| 1994-04 | Revised Edition | 3ED (3E) | Core set | Core set #3 | |
| 1994-06 | Legends | LEG (LE) | Expansion set | 3rd expansion | |
| 1994-08 | The Dark | DRK (DK) | Expansion set | 4th expansion | |
| 1994-11 | Fallen Empires | FEM (FE) | Expansion set | 5th expansion | |
| 1995-05 | Fourth Edition | 4ED (4E) | Core set | Core set #4 | |
| 1995-06 | Ice Age | ICE (IA) | Expansion set | 6th expansion, 1st standalone set | |
| 1995-07 | Chronicles | CHR (CH) | Compilation set | Expansion symbol from original printing | |
| 1995-08 | Renaissance | Compilation set | |||
| 1995-10 | Homelands | HML (HM) | Expansion set | 7th expansion | |
| 1996-06 | Alliances | ALL (AL) | Expansion set | 8th expansion | |
| 1996-10 | Mirage | MIR (MI) | Expansion set | 9th expansion, 2nd standalone set | |
| 1997-02 | Visions | VIS (VI) | Expansion set | 10th expansion | |
| 1997-03 | Fifth Edition | 5ED (5E) | Core set | Core set #5 | |
| 1997-05 | Portal | POR (PO) | Starter set | Starter set #1 | |
| 1997-06 | Weatherlight | WTH (WL) | Expansion set | 11th expansion | |
| 1997-10 | Tempest | TMP (TE) | Expansion set | 12th expansion, 3rd standalone set | |
| 1998-02 | Stronghold | STH (ST) | Expansion set | 13th expansion | |
| 1998-06 | Exodus | EXO (EX) | Expansion set | 14th expansion | |
| 1998-06 | Portal Second Age | P02 (P2) | Starter set | Starter set #2 | |
| 1998-08 | Unglued | UGL (UG) | Un-set | Un-set #1 | |
| 1998-10 | Urza's Saga | USG (UZ) | Expansion set | 15th expansion | |
| 1998-11 | Anthologies | ATH | Box set | First box set | |
| 1999-02 | Urza's Legacy | ULG (UL) | Expansion set | 16th expansion | |
| 1999-04 | Sixth Edition | 6ED (6E) | Core set | Core set #6 | |
| 1999-05 | Portal Three Kingdoms | PTK (PK) | Starter set | Starter set #3 | |
| 1999-06 | Urza's Destiny | UDS (UD) | Expansion set | 17th expansion | |
| 1999-08 | Starter 1999 | S99 (P3) | Starter set | Starter set #4 | |
| 1999-09 | Mercadian Masques | MMQ (MM) | Expansion set | 18th expansion | |
| 1999-11 | Battle Royale | BRB | Box set | ||
| 2000-02 | Nemesis | NEM (NE) | Expansion set | 19th expansion | |
| 2000-04 | Starter 2000 | S00 | Starter set | Starter set #5 | |
| 2000-06 | Prophecy | PCY (PR) | Expansion set | 20th expansion | |
| 2000-09 | Invasion | INV (IN) | Expansion set | 21st expansion | |
| 2000-10 | Beatdown | BTD | Box set | ||
| 2001-01 | Planeshift | PLS (PS) | Expansion set | 22nd expansion | |
| 2001-04 | Seventh Edition | 7ED (7E) | Core set | Core set #7 | |
| 2001-05 | Apocalypse | APC (AP) | Expansion set | 23rd expansion | |
| 2001-10 | Odyssey | ODY (OD) | Expansion set | 24th expansion | |
| 2001-12 | Deckmasters 2001 | DKM | Box set | ||
| 2002-02 | Torment | TOR | Expansion set | 25th expansion | |
| 2002-05 | Judgment | JUD | Expansion set | 26th expansion | |
| 2002-10 | Onslaught | ONS | Expansion set | 27th expansion | |
| 2003-01 | Legions | LGN | Expansion set | 28th expansion | |
| 2003-05 | Scourge | SCG | Expansion set | 29th expansion | |
| 2003-07 | Eighth Edition | 8ED | Core set | Core set #8 | |
| 2003-10 | Mirrodin | MRD | Expansion set | 30th expansion | |
| 2004-02 | Darksteel | DST | Expansion set | 31st expansion | |
| 2004-06 | Fifth Dawn | 5DN | Expansion set | 32nd expansion | |
| 2004-10 | Champions of Kamigawa | CHK | Expansion set | 33rd expansion | |
| 2004-11 | Unhinged | UNH | Un-set | Un-set #2 | |
| 2005-02 | Betrayers of Kamigawa | BOK | Expansion set | 34th expansion | |
| 2005-06 | Saviors of Kamigawa | SOK | Expansion set | 35th expansion | |
| 2005-07 | Ninth Edition | 9ED | Core set | Core set #9 | |
| 2005-08 | Salvat 2005 | Compilation set | Magic Encyclopedia set #1 | ||
| 2005-10 | Ravnica: City of Guilds | RAV | Expansion set | 36th expansion | |
| 2006-02 | Guildpact | GPT | Expansion set | 37th expansion | |
| 2006-05 | Dissension | DIS | Expansion set | 38th expansion | |
| 2006-07 | Coldsnap | CSP | Expansion set | 39th expansion | |
| 2006-10 | Time Spiral | TSP | Expansion set | 40th expansion | |
| 2006-10 | Time Spiral Timeshifted | TSP | Compilation set | Bonus sheet set | |
| 2007-02 | Planar Chaos | PLC | Expansion set | 41st expansion | |
| 2007-05 | Future Sight | FUT | Expansion set | 42nd expansion | |
| 2007-07 | Tenth Edition | 10E | Core set | Core set #10 | |
| 2007-09 | Masters Edition | MED | Compilation set | Magic Online Masters set #1 | |
| 2007-10 | Lorwyn | LRW | Expansion set | 43rd expansion | |
| 2007-11 | Duel Decks: Elves vs. Goblins | EVG | Box set | Duel Decks set #1 | |
| 2008-02 | Morningtide | MOR | Expansion set | 44th expansion | |
| 2008-05 | Shadowmoor | SHM | Expansion set | 45th expansion | |
| 2008-06 | Eventide | EVE | Expansion set | 46th expansion | |
| 2008-08 | From the Vault: Dragons | DRB | Box set | From the Vault set #1 | |
| 2008-09 | Masters Edition II | ME2 | Compilation set | Magic Online Masters set #2 | |
| 2008-10 | Shards of Alara | ALA | Expansion set | 47th expansion | |
| 2008-11 | Duel Decks: Jace vs. Chandra | DD2 | Box set | Duel Decks set #2 | |
| 2009-02 | Conflux | CON | Expansion set | 48th expansion | |
| 2009-04 | Duel Decks: Divine vs. Demonic | DDC | Box set | Duel Decks set #3 | |
| 2009-04 | Alara Reborn | ARB | Expansion set | 49th expansion | |
| 2009-07 | Magic 2010 | M10 | Core set | Core set #11 | |
| 2009-08 | Commander Theme Decks | TD0 | Box set | Magic Online only | |
| 2009-08 | From the Vault: Exiled | V09 | Box set | From the Vault set #2 | |
| 2009-09 | Planechase | HOP | Supplemental set | Planechase set #1 | |
| 2009-09 | Masters Edition III | ME3 | Compilation set | Magic Online Masters set #3 | |
| 2009-10 | Zendikar | ZEN | Expansion set | 50th expansion | |
| 2009-10 | Duel Decks: Garruk vs. Liliana | DDD | Box set | Duel Decks set #4 | |
| 2009-11 | Premium Deck Series: Slivers | H09 | Box set | Premium Deck Series set #1 | |
| 2010-02 | Worldwake | WWK | Expansion set | 51st expansion | |
| 2010-03 | Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. The Coalition | DDE | Box set | Duel Decks set #5 | |
| 2010-04 | Rise of the Eldrazi | ROE | Expansion set | 52nd expansion | |
| 2010-05 | Deck Builder's Toolkit | Box set | Deck Builder's Toolkit #1 | ||
| 2010-06 | Duels of the Planeswalkers | DPA | Box set | Inspired by the digital game | |
| 2010-06 | Archenemy | ARC | Supplemental set | Archenemy set #1 | |
| 2010-07 | Magic 2011 | M11 | Core set | Core set #12 | |
| 2010-08 | From the Vault: Relics | V10 | Box set | From the Vault set #3 | |
| 2010-09 | Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Tezzeret | DDF | Box set | Duel Decks set #6 | |
| 2010-10 | Scars of Mirrodin | SOM | Expansion set | 53rd expansion | |
| 2010-11 | Magic Online Deck Series | TD0 | Box set | Magic Online only | |
| 2010-11 | Premium Deck Series: Fire & Lightning | PD2 | Box set | Premium Deck Series set #2 | |
| 2010-11 | Momir Basic Event Deck | Box set | Magic Online only | ||
| 2011-01 | Salvat 2011 | Compilation set | Magic Encyclopedia set #2 | ||
| 2011-01 | Masters Edition IV | ME4 | Compilation set | Magic Online Masters set #4 | |
| 2011-02 | Mirrodin Besieged | MBS | Expansion set | 54th expansion | |
| 2011-03 | Deck Builder's Toolkit 2011 | Box set | Deck Builder's Toolkit #2. Last self-contained toolkit. | ||
| 2011-04 | Duel Decks: Knights vs. Dragons | DDG | Box set | Duel Decks set #7 | |
| 2011-05 | New Phyrexia | NPH | Expansion set | 55th expansion | |
| 2011-06 | Commander | CMD | Box set | Commander set #1 | |
| 2011-07 | Magic 2012 | M12 | Core set | Core set #13 | |
| 2011-08 | From the Vault: Legends | V11 | Box set | From the Vault set #4 | |
| 2011-09 | Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas | DDH | Box set | Duel Decks set #8 | |
| 2011-09 | Innistrad | ISD | Expansion set | 56th expansion | |
| 2011-11 | Premium Deck Series: Graveborn | PD3 | Box set | Premium Deck Series set #3 | |
| 2012-02 | Dark Ascension | DKA | Expansion set | 57th expansion | |
| 2012-03 | Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth | DDI | Box set | Duel Decks set #9 | |
| 2012-05 | Avacyn Restored | AVR | Expansion set | 58th expansion | |
| 2012-05 | Planechase 2012 | PC2 | Supplemental set | Planechase set #2 | |
| 2012-07 | Magic 2013 | M13 | Core set | Core set #14 | |
| 2012-08 | From the Vault: Realms | V12 | Box set | From the Vault set #5 | |
| 2012-09 | Duel Decks: Izzet vs. Golgari | DDJ | Box set | Duel Decks set #10 | |
| 2012-10 | Return to Ravnica | RTR | Expansion set | 59th expansion | |
| 2012-11 | Commander's Arsenal | CM1 | Box set | Commander set #2 | |
| 2013-01 | Duel Decks: Mirrodin Pure vs. New Phyrexia | TD2 | Box set | Magic Online Duel Deck | |
| 2013-02 | Gatecrash | GTC | Expansion set | 60th expansion | |
| 2013-03 | Duel Decks: Sorin vs. Tibalt | DDK | Box set | Duel Decks set #11 | |
| 2013-05 | Dragon's Maze | DGM | Expansion set | 61st expansion | |
| 2013-06 | Modern Masters | MMA | Compilation set | Masters set #1 | |
| 2013-07 | Magic 2014 | M14 | Core set | Core set #15 | |
| 2013-08 | From the Vault: Twenty | V13 | Box set | From the Vault set #6 | |
| 2013-09 | Duel Decks: Heroes vs. Monsters | DDL | Box set | Duel Decks set #12 | |
| 2013-09 | Theros | THS | Expansion set | 62nd expansion | |
| 2013-11 | Commander 2013 | C13 | Box set | Commander set #3 | |
| 2014-02 | Born of the Gods | BNG | Expansion set | 63rd expansion | |
| 2014-03 | Duel Decks: Jace vs. Vraska | DDM | Box set | Duel Decks set #13 | |
| 2014-05 | Journey into Nyx | JOU | Expansion set | 64th expansion | |
| 2014-05 | Modern Event Deck | MD1 | Box set | ||
| 2014-06 | Conspiracy | CNS | Supplemental set | Conspiracy set #1 | |
| 2014-06 | Vintage Masters | VMA | Compilation set | Magic Online Masters set #5 | |
| 2014-07 | Magic 2015 | M15 | Core set | Core set #16 | |
| 2014-08 | From the Vault: Annihilation | V14 | Box set | From the Vault set #7 | |
| 2014-10 | Duel Decks: Speed vs. Cunning | DDN | Box set | Duel Decks set #14 | |
| 2014-10 | Khans of Tarkir | KTK | Expansion set | 65th expansion, MTG Arena set #6 | |
| 2014-11 | Commander 2014 | C14 | Box set | Commander set #4 | |
| 2014-12 | Duel Decks Anthology | DD3 | Box set | Duel Decks reprint set | |
| 2015-01 | Fate Reforged | FRF | Expansion set | 66th expansion | |
| 2015-02 | Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora | DDO | Box set | Duel Decks set #15 | |
| 2015-03 | Dragons of Tarkir | DTK | Expansion set | 67th expansion | |
| 2015-05 | Tempest Remastered | TPR | Compilation set | Magic Online Masters set #6 | |
| 2015-05 | Modern Masters 2015 | MM2 | Compilation set | Masters set #2 | |
| 2015-07 | Magic Origins | ORI | Core set | Core set #17 | |
| 2015-08 | From the Vault: Angels | V15 | Box set | From the Vault set #8 | |
| 2015-08 | Duel Decks: Zendikar vs. Eldrazi | DDP | Box set | Duel Decks set #16 | |
| 2015-10 | Battle for Zendikar | BFZ | Expansion set | 68th expansion | |
| 2015-10 2016-01 |
Zendikar Expeditions | EXP | Compilation set | Masterpiece Series set #1 (Battle for Zendikar block) | |
| 2015-11 | Commander 2015 | C15 | Box set | Commander set #5 | |
| 2015-11 | Legendary Cube | PZ1 | Compilation set | Magic Online only | |
| 2016-01 | Oath of the Gatewatch | OGW | Expansion set | 69th expansion | |
| 2016-02 | Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed | DDQ | Box set | Duel Decks set #17 | |
| 2016-04 | Welcome Deck 2016 | W16 | Compilation set | Welcome Deck set #1 | |
| 2016-04 | Shadows over Innistrad | SOI | Expansion set | 70th expansion | |
| 2016-06 | Eternal Masters | EMA | Compilation set | Masters set #3 | |
| 2016-07 | Eldritch Moon | EMN | Expansion set | 71st expansion | |
| 2016-08 | From the Vault: Lore | V16 | Box set | From the Vault set #9 | |
| 2016-08 | Conspiracy: Take the Crown | CN2 | Supplemental set | Conspiracy set #2 | |
| 2016-09 | Duel Decks: Nissa vs. Ob Nixilis | DDR | Box set | Duel Decks set #18 | |
| 2016-09 | Kaladesh | KLD | Expansion set | 72nd expansion | |
| 2016-09 2017-01 |
Kaladesh Inventions | MPS | Compilation set | Masterpiece Series set #2 (Kaladesh block) | |
| 2016-10 | Treasure Chests | PZ2 | Compilation set | Magic Online only | |
| 2016-11 | Commander 2016 | C16 | Box set | Commander set #6 | |
| 2016-11 | You Make the Cube | Compilation set | Magic Online only | ||
| 2016-11 | Planechase Anthology | PCA | Box set | Planechase set #3 | |
| 2017-01 | Aether Revolt | AER | Expansion set | 73rd expansion | |
| 2017-03 | Modern Masters 2017 | MM3 | Compilation set | Masters set #4 | |
| 2017-03 | Duel Decks: Mind vs. Might | DDS | Box set | Duel Decks set #19 | |
| 2017-04 | Welcome Deck 2017 | W17 | Compilation set | Welcome Deck set #2 | |
| 2017-04 | Amonkhet | AKH | Expansion set | 74th expansion | |
| 2017-04 2017-07 |
Amonkhet Invocations | MP2 | Compilation set | Masterpiece Series set #3 (Amonkhet block) | |
| 2017-06 | Commander Anthology | CMA | Box set | Commander set #7 | |
| 2017-06 | Archenemy: Nicol Bolas | E01 | Supplemental set | Archenemy set #2, Annex set #1 | |
| 2017-07 | Hour of Devastation | HOU | Expansion set | 75th expansion | |
| 2017-08 | Commander 2017 | C17 | Box set | Commander set #8 | |
| 2017-09 | Ixalan | XLN | Expansion set | 76th expansion | |
| 2017-11 | Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins | DDT | Box set | Duel Decks set #20 | |
| 2017-11 | Iconic Masters | IMA | Compilation set | Masters set #5 | |
| 2017-11 | Explorers of Ixalan | E02 | Supplemental set | Annex set #2 | |
| 2017-11 | From the Vault: Transform | V17 | Box set | From the Vault set #10 | |
| 2017-12 | Unstable | UST | Un-set | Un-set #3 | |
| 2018-01 | Rivals of Ixalan | RIX | Expansion set | 77th expansion | |
| 2018-03 | Masters 25 | A25 | Compilation set | Masters set #6 | |
| 2018-04 | Duel Decks: Elves vs. Inventors | DDU | Box set | Duel Decks set #21 | |
| 2018-04 | Challenger Decks | Q01 | Box set | Challenger Decks set #1 | |
| 2018-04 | Dominaria | DOM | Expansion set | 78th expansion | |
| 2018-06 | Commander Anthology Volume II | CM2 | Box set | Commander set #9 | |
| 2018-06 | Battlebond | BBD | Supplemental set | ||
| 2018-06 | Signature Spellbook: Jace | SS1 | Box set | Signature Spellbook set #1 | |
| 2018-06 | Global Series: Jiang Yanggu & Mu Yanling | GS1 | Box set | Global Series set #1 | |
| 2018-07 | Core Set 2019 | M19 | Core set | Core set #18 | |
| 2018-08 | Commander 2018 | C18 | Box set | Commander set #10 | |
| 2018-10 | Guilds of Ravnica Mythic Edition | MED | Special edition | ||
| 2018-10 | Guilds of Ravnica | GRN | Expansion set | 79th expansion | |
| 2018-10 | Spellslinger Starter Kit | SK1 | Box set | Starter set #6 | |
| 2018-11 | Guilds of Ravnica Guild Kits | GK1 | Box set | Annex set #4, 1st set of Guild Kits | |
| 2018-11 | Game Night | GNT | Box set | Game Night set #1 | |
| 2018-12 | Ultimate Masters | UMA | Compilation set | Masters set #7 | |
| 2018-10 | Ravnica Allegiance Mythic Edition | MED | Special edition | ||
| 2019-01 | Ravnica Allegiance | RNA | Expansion set | 80th expansion | |
| 2019-02 | Ravnica Allegiance Guild Kits | GK2 | Box set | Annex set #5, 2nd set of Guild Kits | |
| 2019-04 | Challenger Decks 2019 | Q02 | Box set | Challenger Decks set #2 | |
| 2019-05 | War of the Spark Mythic Edition | MED | Special edition | ||
| 2019-05 | War of the Spark | WAR | Expansion set | 81st expansion | |
| 2019-06 | Modern Horizons | MH1 | Supplemental set | Straight-to-Modern set #1 | |
| 2019-06 | Signature Spellbook: Gideon | SS2 | Box set | Signature Spellbook set #2 | |
| 2019-07 | Core Set 2020 | M20 | Core set | Core set #19 | |
| 2019-08 | Commander 2019 | C19 | Box set | Commander set #11 | |
| 2019-10 | Throne of Eldraine | ELD | Expansion set | 82nd expansion | |
| 2019-10 | Ponies: The Galloping | PTG | Box set | Charity set | |
| 2019-11 | Mystery Booster | MB1 | Supplemental set | Chaos Draft set #1 (Convention Edition) | |
| 2019-11 | Challenger Decks 2019 Japan | Box set | Challenger Decks set #2b | ||
| 2019-11 | Game Night 2019 | GN2 | Box set | Game Night set #2 | |
| 2019-12 | Secret Lair Drop Series (December 2019) | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #1 | |
| 2020-01 | Theros Beyond Death | THB | Expansion set | 83rd expansion | |
| 2020-01 | Secret Lair Drop Series: Year of the Rat | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #2 | |
| 2020-02 | Secret Lair Drop Series: Theros Stargazing | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #3 | |
| 2020-02 | Unsanctioned | UND | Box set | Un-set #4 | |
| 2020-03 | Secret Lair Drop Series: International Women's Day | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #4 | |
| 2020-03 | Secret Lair Drop Series: Thalia - Beyond the Helvault | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #5 | |
| 2020-03 | Mystery Booster Retail Edition | MB1 | Supplemental set | Chaos Draft set #1 (Retail Edition) | |
| 2020-03 | Challenger Decks 2020 | Q03 | Box set | Challenger Decks set #3 | |
| 2020-04 | Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths | IKO | Expansion set | 84th expansion | |
| 2020-04 | Commander 2020 | C20 | Box set | Commander set #12 | |
| 2020-05 | Secret Lair Drop Series: The Godzilla Lands | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #7 | |
| 2020-06 | Secret Lair Drop Series: Summer Superdrop | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #8 | |
| 2020-06 | Secret Lair: Ultimate Edition | SLU | Box set | Secret Lair release #9 | |
| 2020-06 | Signature Spellbook: Chandra | SS3 | Box set | Signature Spellbook set #3 | |
| 2020-07 | Core Set 2021 | M21 | Core set | Core set #20 | |
| 2020-07 | Jumpstart | JMP | Supplemental set | Jumpstart set #1 | |
| 2020-08 | Double Masters | 2XM | Compilation set | Masters set #8 | |
| 2020-08 | Amonkhet Remastered | AKR | Compilation set | MTG Arena set #1 | |
| 2020-08 | Arena Base Set | ANB | Compilation set | MTG Arena set #2 | |
| 2020-08 | Secret Lair Drop Series: Prime Slime | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #10 | |
| 2020-08 | Secret Lair Drop Series: Every Dog Has Its Day | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #11 | |
| 2020-09 | Secret Lair Drop Series: Happy Yargle Day! | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #12 | |
| 2020-09 | Secret Lair Drop Series: April Fools | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #13 | |
| 2020-09 | Zendikar Rising | ZNR | Expansion set | 85th expansion | |
| 2020-09 | Zendikar Rising Expeditions | ZNE | Compilation set | Masterpiece Series set #4 | |
| 2020-09 | Zendikar Rising Commander Decks | ZNC | Box set | Commander Decks set #1 | |
| 2020-09 | Secret Lair Drop Series: Showcase: Zendikar Revisited | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #14 | |
| 2020-10 | Secret Lair Drop Series: The Walking Dead | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #15, 1st Universes Beyond set #1 | |
| 2020-11 | Secret Lair Drop Series: Extra Life 2020 | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #16 | |
| 2020-11 | Kaladesh Remastered | KLR | Compilation set | MTG Arena set #3 | |
| 2020-11 | Commander Legends | CMR | Supplemental set | Commander Legends set #1 | |
| 2020-11 | Commander Legends Commander Decks | CMR | Box set | Commander Decks set #2 | |
| 2020-11 | Secret Lair Drop Series: Secretversary | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #17 | |
| 2020-12 | Commander Collection: Green | CC1 | Box set | Commander Collection #1 | |
| 2021-02 | Kaldheim | KHM | Expansion set | 86th expansion | |
| 2021-02 | Kaldheim Commander Decks | KHC | Box set | Commander Decks set #3 | |
| 2021-02 | Secret Lair Drop Series: Smitten | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #18 | |
| 2021-02 | Secret Lair Drop Series: Black is Magic | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #19 | |
| 2021-03 | Time Spiral Remastered | TSR | Compilation set | Tabletop Remastered set #1 | |
| 2021-03 | Time Spiral Remastered Timeshifted | TSR | Compilation set | Bonus sheet set | |
| 2021-03 | Challenger Decks 2021 | Q05 | Box set | Challenger Decks set #4 | |
| 2021-04 | Strixhaven: School of Mages | STX | Expansion set | 87th expansion | |
| 2021-04 | Mystical Archive | STA | Compilation set | Bonus sheet set | |
| 2021-04 | Commander 2021 | C21 | Box set | Commander set #13 | |
| 2021-04 | Secret Lair Drop Series: Dr. Lair's Secretorium Superdrop | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #20 | |
| 2021-05 | Secret Lair: Ultimate Edition 2 | SLU | Box set | Secret Lair release #21 | |
| 2021-06 | Modern Horizons II | MH2 | Supplemental set | Straight-to-Modern set #2 | |
| 2021-06 | Secret Lair Drop Series: All-Natural, Totally Refreshing Superdrop | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #22 | |
| 2021-07 | Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms | AFR | Expansion set | 88th expansion. Replaced Core set 2022. | |
| 2021-07 | Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Commander Decks | AFC | Box set | Commander Decks set #4 | |
| 2021-08 | 2021 Arena Starter Kit | Box set | Starter set #7 | ||
| 2021-08 | Secret Lair Drop Series: Out of Time Superdrop | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #23 | |
| 2021-08 | Jumpstart: Historic Horizons | J21 | Digital set | MTG Arena set #4, Designed-for-digital set#1, Jumpstart set #2 | |
| 2021-09 | Innistrad: Midnight Hunt | MID | Expansion set | 89th expansion | |
| 2021-09 | Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Commander Decks | MIC | Box set | Commander Decks set #5 | |
| 2021-10 | Pioneer Challenger Decks 2021 | Box set | Challenger Decks set #5 | ||
| 2021-10 | Secret Lair Drop Series: October Superdrop | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #24 | |
| 2021-10 | Secret Lair Drop Series: Purrfection | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #25 | |
| 2021-11 | Secret Lair Drop Series: Extra Life 2021 | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #26 | |
| 2021-11 | Innistrad: Crimson Vow | VOW | Expansion set | 90th expansion | |
| 2021-11 | Innistrad: Crimson Vow Commander Decks | VOC | Box set | Commander Decks set #6 | |
| 2021-11 | Secret Lair Drop Series: MSCHF | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #27 | |
| 2021-11 | Secret Lair Drop Series: Secretversary 2021 | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #28, Secret Lair Commander deck #1 | |
| 2021-12 | Alchemy: Innistrad | Y22 | Digital set | Alchemy release #1 | |
| 2022-01 | Secret Lair Drop Series: The Astrology Lands | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #29 | |
| 2022-01 | Commander Collection: Black | CC2 | Box set | Commander Collection #2 | |
| 2022-01 | Innistrad: Double Feature | DBL | Compilation set | Tabletop Remastered set #2 | |
| 2022-02 | Secret Lair Drop Series: February Superdrop 2022 | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #30 | |
| 2022-02 | Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty | NEO | Expansion set | 91st expansion | |
| 2022-02 | Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Commander Decks | NEC | Box set | Commander Decks set #7 | |
| 2022-03 | Alchemy: Kamigawa | Y22 | Digital set | Alchemy release #2 | |
| 2022-04 | Challenger Decks 2022 | Box set | Challenger Decks set #6 | ||
| 2022-04 | Secret Lair Drop Series: April Superdrop 2022 | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #31 | |
| 2022-05 | Streets of New Capenna | SNC | Expansion set | 92nd expansion | |
| 2022-05 | Streets of New Capenna Commander Decks | NCC | Box set | Commander Decks set #8 | |
| 2022-05 | Secret Lair Drop Series: Pride Across the Multiverse | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #32 | |
| 2022-06 | Alchemy: New Capenna | A22 | Digital set | Alchemy release #3 | |
| 2022-06 | 2022 Starter Kit | Box set | Starter set #8 | ||
| 2022-06 | Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate | CLB | Supplemental set | Commander Legends set #2 | |
| 2022-07 | Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate Commander Decks | CLB | Box set | Commander Decks set #9 | |
| 2022-06 | Secret Lair Drop Series: Here Be Dragons | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #33 | |
| 2022-06 | Secret Lair Drop Series: June Superdrop 2022 | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #34 | |
| 2022-07 | Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate | HBG | Digital set | Alchemy release #4 | |
| 2022-07 | Double Masters 2022 | 2X2 | Compilation set | Masters set #9 | |
| 2022-07 | Secret Lair Drop Series: Fortnite | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #35 | |
| 2022-08 | Secret Lair Drop Series: Li'l Giri Saves the Day | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #36 | |
| 2022-08 | Secret Lair Drop Series: August Superdrop 2022 | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #37 | |
| 2022-09 | Dominaria United | DMU | Expansion set | 93rd expansion | |
| 2022-09 | Dominaria United Commander Decks | DMC | Box set | Commander Decks set #10 | |
| 2022-10 | Secret Lair Drop Series: Li’l’ler Walkers | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #38 | |
| 2022-10 | Alchemy: Dominaria | A23 | Digital set | Alchemy release #5 | |
| 2022-10 | Unfinity | UNF | Un-set | Un-set #5 | |
| 2022-10 | Warhammer 40,000 Commander Decks | 40K | Box set | Universes Beyond set #2, Commander Decks set #11 | |
| 2022-10 | Game Night Free-for-All | GN3 | Box set | Game Night set #3 | |
| 2022-10 | Secret Lair Drop Series: October Superdrop 2022 | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #39 | |
| 2022-11 | Secret Lair 30th Anniversary Countdown Kit | SLC | Box set | Secret Lair kit #1 | |
| 2022-11 | Pioneer Challenger Decks 2022 | Q08 | Box set | Challenger Decks set #7 | |
| 2022-11 | Secret Lair Drop Series: Extra Life 2022 | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #40 | |
| 2022-11 | The Brothers' War | BRO | Expansion set | 94th expansion | |
| 2022-11 | Retro Frame Artifacts | BRR | Compilation set | Bonus sheet set | |
| 2022-11 | The Brothers' War Commander Decks | BRC | Box set | Commander Decks set #12 | |
| 2022-11 | Transformers | BOT | Supplemental set | Universes Beyond set #3, Booster insert set #1 | |
| 2022-12 | Jumpstart 2022 | J22 | Supplemental set | Jumpstart set #3 | |
| 2022-12 | Starter Commander Decks | SCD | Box set | Commander Decks set #13 | |
| 2022-12 | Secret Lair Drop Series: December Superdrop 2022 | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #41 | |
| 2022-12 | Alchemy: The Brothers' War | A23 | Digital set | Alchemy release #6 | |
| 2023-01 | Dominaria Remastered | DMR | Compilation set | Tabletop Remastered set #3 | |
| 2023-01 | Secret Lair Drop Series: Winter Superdrop 2023 | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #42 | |
| 2023-02 | Phyrexia: All Will Be One | ONE | Expansion set | 95th expansion | |
| 2023-02 | Phyrexia: All Will Be One Commander Decks | ONC | Box set | Commander Decks set #14 | |
| 2023-02 | Alchemy: Phyrexia | A23 | Digital set | Alchemy release #7 | |
| 2023-03 | Secret Lair Drop Series: Legendary Flyers (Not That Kind) | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #43 | |
| 2023-03 | Secret Lair: More Borderless Planeswalkers | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #44 | |
| 2023-03 | Shadows over Innistrad Remastered | SIR | Compilation set | MTG Arena set #5 | |
| 2023-03 | Shadows of the Past | SIS | Compilation set | Digital bonus sheet set | |
| 2023-03 | Secret Lair Drop Series: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #44 | |
| 2023-04 | March of the Machine | MOM | Expansion set | 96th expansion | |
| 2023-04 | Multiverse Legends | MUL | Compilation set | Bonus sheet set | |
| 2023-04 | March of the Machine/Commander decks | MOC | Box set | Commander Decks set #15, Planechase set #3 | |
| 2023-04 | Secret Lair Drop Series: Spring Superdrop 2023 | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #45 | |
| 2023-05 | Secret Lair: From Cute to Brute | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair Commander deck #2 | |
| 2023-05 | March of the Machine: The Aftermath | MAT | Supplemental set | 1st micro set | |
| 2023-06 | The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth | LTR | Supplemental set | Universes Beyond set #4, Straight-to-Modern set #3 | |
| 2023-06 | The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth Commander Decks | LTC | Box set | Commander Decks set #16 | |
| 2023-06 | The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Starter Kit | Box set | Starter set #9 | ||
| 2023-06 | Secret Lair Drop Series: Summer Superdrop 2023 | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #46 | |
| 2023-08 | Commander Masters | CMM | Compilation set | Masters set #10 | |
| 2023-08 | Commander Masters/Commander decks | CMM | Box set | Commander Decks set #17 | |
| 2023-08 | Secret Lair Commander Deck: Angels: They're Just Like Us but Cooler and with Wings | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair Commander deck #3 | |
| 2023-06 | Secret Lair Drop Series: Fall Superdrop 2023 | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #47 | |
| 2023-09 | Wilds of Eldraine | WOE | Expansion set | 97th expansion | |
| 2023-09 | Enchanting Tales | WOT | Compilation set | Bonus sheet set | |
| 2023-09 | Wilds of Eldraine/Commander decks | WOC | Box set | Commander Decks set #18 | |
| 2023-09 | Starter Kit 2023 | Box set | Starter set #10 | ||
| 2023-09 | Secret Lair Drop Series: Dan Frazier's Mox Box | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #48 | |
| 2023-09 | Ponies: The Galloping 2 - Extra Life 2023 | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #49 | |
| 2023-09 | Secret Lair Drop Series: Li’l’est Walkers | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #50 | |
| 2023-10 | Secret Lair Drop Series: Spookydrop 2023 | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #51 | |
| 2023-10 | Alchemy: Eldraine | A24 | Digital set | Alchemy release #8 | |
| 2023-10 | Doctor Who Commander Decks | WHO | Supplemental set | Universes Beyond set #5 Commander Decks set #19, Planechase set #4 | |
| 2023-11 | The Lord of the Rings: Holiday Release | LTC | Supplemental set | Universes Beyond set #4b | |
| 2023-11 | The Lost Caverns of Ixalan | LCI | Expansion set | 98th expansion | |
| 2023-11 | The Lost Caverns of Ixalan/Commander decks | LCC | Box set | Commander Decks set #20 | |
| 2023-11 | Jurassic World Collection | REX | Supplemental set | Universes Beyond set #6, Booster insert set #2 | |
| 2023-11 | Special Guest reprints | SPG | Compilation set | Introduction and first printing | |
| 2023-11 | Secret Lair Drop Series: Secretversary 2023 | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #52 | |
| 2023-12 | Alchemy: Ixalan | A24 | Digital set | Alchemy release #9 | |
| 2023-12 | Secret Lair: Calling All Hydra Heads | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #53 | |
| 2023-12 | Secret Lair Drop Series: Doctor Who: Regeneration | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #54 | |
| 2024-01 | Ravnica Remastered | RVR | Compilation set | Tabletop Remastered set #4 | |
| 2024-01 | Secret Lair Commander Deck: Raining Cats & Dogs | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair Commander deck #4 | |
| 2024-02 | Secret Lair Drop Series: Winter Superdrop 2024 | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #53 | |
| 2024-02 | Murders at Karlov Manor | MKM | Expansion set | 99th expansion | |
| 2024-02 | Murders at Karlov Manor/Commander decks | MKC | Box set | Commander Decks set #21 | |
| 2024-02 | Ravnica: Clue Edition | CLU | Box set | Annex set #9 | |
| 2024-02 | Secret Lair Drop Series: Burning Revelations | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #54 | |
| 2024-02 | Secret Lair Drop Series: Sheldon's Spellbook | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #55 | |
| 2023-12 | Alchemy: Karlov Manor | A24 | Digital set | Alchemy release #10 | |
| 2024-03 | Fallout | PIP | Supplemental set | Universes Beyond set #7, Commander Decks set #22 | |
| 2024-04 | Outlaws of Thunder Junction | OTJ | Expansion set | 100th expansion | |
| 2024-04 | Breaking News | OTP | Compilation set | Bonus sheet set | |
| 2024-04 | The Big Score | BIG | Supplemental set | 2nd micro set, turned into a Bonus sheet. | |
| 2024-04 | Outlaws of Thunder Junction/Commander decks | OTC | Box set | Commander Decks set #23 | |
| 2024-05 | Alchemy: Thunder Junction | A24 | Digital set | Alchemy release #11 | |
| 2024-05 | Secret Lair Drop Series: Spring Superdrop 2024 | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #56 | |
| 2024-06 | Modern Horizons III | MH3 | Supplemental set | Straight-to-Modern set #4 | |
| 2024-06 | Modern Horizons 3/Commander decks | M3C | Box set | Commander Decks set #24 | |
| 2024-06 | Secret Lair Drop Series: Summer Superdrop 2024 | SLD | Box set | Secret Lair release #57 | |
| 2024-07 | Assassin's Creed | ACR | Supplemental set | Universes Beyond set #8, Straight-to-Modern set #5 | |
| 2024-08 | Bloomburrow | BLB | Expansion set | 101st expansion | |
| 2024-08 | Bloomburrow/Commander decks | BLC | Box set | Commander Decks set #25 | |
| 2024-09 | Duskmourn: House of Horror | DSK | Expansion set | 102nd expansion | |
| 2024-09 | Duskmourn: House of Horror/Commander decks | DSC | Box set | Commander Decks set #26 | |
| 2024-11 | Jumpstart 2025 | Supplemental set | Jumpstart set #4 | ||
| 2024-11 | Magic: The Gathering Foundations | FDN | Core set | Foundation set #1 | |
| 2024-Q4 | Pioneer Masters | Compilation set | MTG Arena set #7 | ||
| 2025-Q1 | Innistrad Remastered | Compilation set | Tabletop Remastered set #5 | ||
| 2025 | Final Fantasy | Supplemental set | Universes Beyond set #9 | ||
| 2025 | Marvel | Supplemental set | Universes Beyond set #10 |
Notes
- ↑ Gatecrash is a large expansion but no basic lands are printed in the expansion set; rather, the basic lands that would be printed in the expansion set are printed in the preceding expansion set, Return to Ravnica, which itself is a large expansion.
- ↑ Rise of the Eldrazi and Avacyn Restored are the third expansion sets in their respective blocks but, being "reboots" of the respective block thus far, they are large expansions.
References
- ↑ Randy Buehler (June 20, 2003). "The Size of Sets". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (December 7, 2009). "Playing with Blocks". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Randy Buehler (June 20, 2003). "The Size of Sets". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.