Magic: The Gathering x The Legend of Zelda – Universes Beyond 2026

By Rowan Elmsworth | July 27, 2025

Wizards of the Coast has officially announced an epic crossover between Magic: The Gathering and Nintendo’s legendary The Legend of Zelda franchise. This highly anticipated Universes Beyond set will arrive in Spring 2026, delivering a full draftable set and preconstructed Commander decks.

“This is our love letter to both Magic and Zelda fans. We’re building a set that honors the legacy of Hyrule.”
— Mark Heggen, VP of Product Design

What’s in the Set?

250+ card draftable set
Brand-new mechanics: Equip Quest & Courage Counters
Iconic characters like Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf
Four themed Commander decks

Commander Decks

Hero’s Journey (G/U/W): Link’s Equip synergy
Twilight Invasion (U/B/R): Shadowy villains
Songs of Hyrule (W/U/G): Ocarina-inspired enchantments
Beasts of the Wild (R/G): Ramp and monstrosities

Secret Lair & Collector Boosters

Also launching: Secret Lair: 8‑Bit Hyrule with NES‑style art, serialized Master Sword chase cards, and full‑art Hyrule map lands.

Fan Reactions

“Zelda x Magic is the multiverse crossover of my dreams. I’m already brewing my Link Voltron deck.”
— @PlaneswalkerPete

“They better give us playable Tingle. I’m dead serious.”
— Reddit user LonLonLegend

Release Timeline

Preview Season: March 2026
Pre‑Release Events: April 2026
Global Launch: April 18, 2026 (tentative)

Get ready to journey through Hyrule’s skies, battle Calamity, and cast spells like never before!