After the smashing success ofMagic: The GatheringUniverses Beyond, Wizards of the Coast has made it clear that collaboration events are now a mainstay for the franchise. Even if the decision has been a somewhat controversial move for long-time fans, it does mean the possibilities are endless for whatMTGcrossovers we could see next.
WithMTGhaving collaborated with more surprising properties likeClue,all the way toThe Lord of the Ringsor evenMarvel,it seems any series with a large enough following could be next up on the Universes Beyond chopping block. Even if franchises with their own competing card games, likePokémon,have a much lower chance of making the cut, there is still room for plenty of surprises moving forward.
10Metal Gear Is Just Ripe For Hidden References
A Series That Is No Stranger To Creative Crossovers
While aUniverses Beyond crossover with theMetal Gear Solidfranchise wouldn’t feel complete without Hideo Kojima’s touch, there is more than enough material to develop into an entire set. With unique stealth mechanics and opportunities for tribal abilities or powerful artifacts,it’s not hard to imagine what anMTGcollaboration set withMetal Gear Solidwould look like.
Aside from countless opportunities for Easter eggs and clever references, even the legendaryMetal Gear Solidconcept artist Yoji Shinkawa has already worked with Wizards of the Coast in the past, creating his artifact-themed 2022 Secret Lair drop. Regardless of how extensive the collaboration would be,simply getting more of Yoji Shinkawa’s legendary artcombined with fan-favorite characters from the franchise would easily make for iconic collector items.
9Adventure Time Would Be A Creative Follow Up To ATLA
Opening The Door To Even More Animated Set Releases
Even thoughAvatar: The Last Airbenderis leagues above what you would expect from a typical Nickelodeon cartoon, it’s clear that Wizards of the Coast is growing comfortable with the idea of more light-hearted additions toMagic: The Gathering. Considering the recent andcontroversialSpongeBobSecret Lair, a more thematic fit likeAdventure Timehas the potential to be an incredibly pleasant surprise for the series.
Aside from the colorful cast of characters and unique worldbuilding that could easily be carried over intoMagic: The Gathering’s gameplay format, the series has more than its share of card game experience.With both the virtualCard Warsand the limited TCG game of the same name,MTGcould let the series live out its full whimsical potential, with just as many options for darker themes through the Lich and other cosmic horrors the series has to offer.
8The Resurgence Of Dune Could Offer A Welcome Surprise
Unique Mechanics And Worldbuilding
Having a massive resurgence following the recent film adaptations,thehighly influentialDunefranchise is more than worthyof its own Universes Beyond set.Plenty ofMTGfans like Reddit user3litzkrieghave already imagined what a Dune-inspired Universes Beyond crossover would look like,with several unique mechanics and card art that would be stunning to see in real life.
With the thirdDunefilmaiming to release next year,it would be the perfect time to drop a surprise set of at least some commander decks, with plenty of theming options based on various characters and factions from the series. Even if its widespread popularity has only recently started to flourish again,MTGcould benefit from the love of both long-time and newDunefans alike.
7The Legend of Zelda Can Provide More Than Just Nostalgia
The Long-Running Series Has Just As Much Potential As Final Fantasy
Out of all of Nintendo’s flagship franchises, it’s hard to find a better choice thanThe Legend of Zeldawhen it comes to the unique offerings it could provide for aMagic: The Gatheringset. With a diverse cast of characters and unique identities for each entry in the series,aLegend of ZeldaMTGset would easily excel in both Commander and Play Booster forms.
Nintendo’s experience in the Trading Card Game industry could help the series shine even brighter.
Unfortunately,it’s hard to imagine Nintendo giving the green lightto a crossover with a franchise boasting as many adult themes and external ownership asMagic: The Gathering, making the collaboration’s existence one of the biggest surprises Wizards of the Coast could offer to players. If somehow aLegend of Zeldaset did manage to release, Nintendo’s experience in the Trading Card Game industry could help the series shine even brighter throughMagic: The Gathering's unique mechanics.
6The World Of Dark Souls Still Deserves A Chance To Shine
FromSoftware’s Games Have Endless Card Potential To Draw From
Even if the widely belovedDark Soulsfranchise may have been somewhat overshadowed byElden Ring,its predecessor trilogyis undeniably one of the most influential works from the iconic gaming studio. Aside from sharing countless similarities toMTGwith its magical setting and dark fantasy themes, the long-running series has just as much material to borrow from.
It’s much more likely that a full FromSoftware collaboration would be themed around the more recent world ofElden Ringrather thanDark Souls, but that doesn’t mean both can’t shine. Similar to the most recentFinal Fantasycollaboration,a FromSoftware-themed set could incorporate cards from across the whole series, with the possibility ofevenBloodborneorArmored Coremaking a similarly thematic appearance.
5Fire Emblem Could Easily Synergize With Existing MTG Mechanics
Offering Everything You’d Expect From A Classic Set And Then Some
Even if the latestFire Emblem Engagewasn’t as massive a hit as its predecessor,Fire EmblemThree Houses, the fantasy franchise as a whole has an overwhelming amount of content to offer in anMTGset. Compared to the sci-fi fantasy blend of previous Universes Beyond collaborations,Fire Emblem's sword-wielding heroes, legendary artifacts, and fantastical creatures blend in excellently into bothMagic: The Gathering’s world and playstyles.
With a total of fourteen mainline entries and several spinoffs to boot,theFire Emblemseries is just as deserving of a crossover chance as the latestFinal Fantasyset. From legendary commanders to recreatingemotional and iconic momentsfrom the history of the series, the sheer amount of potential that aFire Emblemcollaboration could have would be an excellent, yet surprising addition toMTG’s roster.
4The Elder Scrolls Is An Easy Choice For A Fantasy-Themed Set
Benefiting From Bethesda’s Prior Experience With Magic: The Gathering
It’s honestly surprising that Bethesda and Wizards of the Coast went for aFalloutcollaboration before the fantasy world ofTheElder Scrolls, but that just means its eventual release would be even more anticipated than before. With Bethesda giving love to older games in the franchise with theincredibly faithfulOblivionremaster,anElder Scrollscrossover would be a great way to revisit even older entries in the series.
While it would be easy to fill a set of commander decks with content from the most popular entries inThe Elder Scrollsfranchise, it would be more than a pleasant surprise for a fully dedicated set.The sheer number of races, classes, and iconic locations would add tons of flavor to anMTGcollaboration, with the preexistingFalloutset already being filled with thematic cards and unique callbacks across the series.
3Warhammer Fantasy Is Even More Fitting Than 40K
Offering A Worthy Successor To One Of MTG’s Popular Crossovers
There’s no denying thatWarhammer 40kis Games Workshop’s most popular IP, but the sister setting ofWarhammer Fantasyhas just as much potential for excellentMagic: The Gatheringgameplay. WhileWarhammer 40,000set a new standard for future Universes Beyond collaborations with the first themed commander set, a follow-up crossover between Wizards of the Coast and Games Workshop could be even more amazing the second time around.
Aside from the classic races and factions you can expect from the series, the thematic setting ofWarhammer Fantasyalready feels more in line with the world ofMTG, making for a surprisingly lore-friendly addition to the tabletop. Given that the previous commander decks were limited by how many factions could fit into one set,a secondWarhammer Fantasycrossover could open the door for more fan favorites like the Orks, Skaven, Eldar, and even more chaos demons.
2Star Wars Would Be The Ultimate Surprise Collaboration For MTG
Disney’s Most Valued Property Has Perfect Card Game Potential
Disregarding the licensing fees and competition with theStar Wars UnlimitedTCG offerings, aStar WarsUniverses Beyond set would be the holy grail ofMagic: The Gatheringcollaborations. Even if it’s still one of the most highly requested crossovers by far,actually seeing the unlikely idea become a reality would be a more than welcome surprise.
AStar WarsUniverses Beyond set would be the holy grail ofMagic: The Gatheringcollaborations.
As if the monolithicStar Warsbrand didn’t have enough iconic characters like Darth Vader to make for imposing commanders,the recent Edge of Eternities set introduces several spacefaring mechanics that are prime for aStarWars-themed twist. From fast-attacking X-wings to the Death Star space station itself being a great fit for the new spacecraft cards, there’s a chanceMTGcould be preparing for one of their most surprising announcements yet.
1Now Is The Perfect Time For A Monster Hunter-Themed Set
The Record-Breaking Series Has Never Been More Relevant
With therecord-breaking success ofMonster Hunter Wildssetting a new precedent for the series,there’s no better time for a legendary crossover between the two long-running franchises. Having already experimented with a unique card game of its own in the past, Capcom’sMonster Hunterseries could introduce several unique gameplay concepts while capitalizing on preexisting mechanics.
Aside from the masterful selection of iconic spell references or powerful artifact weapons,the massive selection of legendary monsters would be excellent additions to a variety of large monster decks, being especially promising for a dinosaur tribal theme. While it would be surprising forMonster Hunterto get a crossover before the ever-popularResident Evilseries, a Monster Hunting-themedMagic: The Gatheringset has the potential to go down as one of its best Universes Beyond crossovers yet.
