10 Epic Magic: The Gathering Crossovers Fans Are Dying to See Next!

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In a significant collaboration, the world of Final Fantasy is merging with the Magic: The Gathering universe in a highly popular event set. Previously, the crossover with The Lord of the Rings series also proved successful. These high-profile collaborations are paving the way for various franchises to join the expansive Magic: The Gathering multiverse.

Some franchises are missing from the list due to their involvement in competing trading card games, such as Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh!, which are both produced by Bandai Namco. Additionally, there are franchises like Digimon and One Piece that fall under Bandai Namco’s production umbrella. While it would be a significant undertaking, coordinating multiple companies might pose a challenge, as demonstrated by the fact that Square Enix managed to arrange something despite having its own Final Fantasy Trading Card Game.

Rathalos & Rathian Are Ideal Fits for Magic

Over the years, the popularity of the Monster Hunter series has spread beyond its niche audience, with Monster Hunter Wilds achieving massive success in 2025. Given this newfound global interest, it’s logical to consider a crossover event with Magic: The Gathering, similar to the collaboration during the Ikoria era, featuring the iconic character Godzilla.

It’s quite astonishing that a game series featuring massive monsters pursued by warriors armed with extraordinary anime weapons hasn’t been adapted for Magic: The Gathering yet, given the obvious compatibility. To create this new deck, simply transform the weapons into sophisticated Equipment cards and reimagine the Monster Hunter creatures as high Power/Toughness entities. Rathian and Rathalos would undoubtedly be a perfect fit in such a setting.

A Marvel Vs. DC Crossover Can Happen in MtG

In the past, Magic: The Gathering has teamed up with Marvel Comics, and a Spider-Man set is scheduled for 2025. However, creating more sets from this partnership alone might not be as thrilling as introducing another superhero universe crossover – specifically DC Comics.

Imagining these iconic figures such as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn, and Green Lantern in a game like Magic: The Gathering would be an exciting prospect in itself. However, the ultimate fantasy could be to pit them against Marvel characters. Yet, there’s a concern that fans might express dissatisfaction if they believe a character is either overpowered or underpowered, particularly when matched up against characters from another company.

Mara Probably Won’t Be Invited

The Shin Megami Tensei and Persona series have significantly refreshed the Japanese Role-Playing Game (JRPG) genre, each offering unique features. While Shin Megami Tensei introduces a darker atmosphere and an innovative twist on monster collection, Persona stands out with its engaging scheduling mechanics, stunning visuals, and characters that could easily be part of Magic: The Gathering universe.

A “Phantom Thieves of Hearts” Commander Deck, spearheaded by Joker, featuring characters capable of summoning creatures or lowering the expenditure for Spells (Sorcery or Instants), would undeniably be sensational! Similarly, a “Shin Megami Tensei” deck, centered on a Demi-Fiend, that compels opponents to choose between Law or Chaos when employing their effects, would be an excellent match. Lastly, Dante from “Devil May Cry” could serve as the coveted, rare card in the collection.

Sora Needs to Be Reunited With Sephiroth

Securing Disney’s approval for characters such as Mickey Mouse could prove challenging due to the existence of a rival card game, Lorcana, on the market. However, Kingdom Hearts might be an exception, given that Sora and his team have not been featured in Lorcana yet, and they are usually excluded from crossover content with other Disney properties.

In a more casual and engaging tone, let me rephrase this for you:

The characters from Kingdom Hearts seem to align more with Magic: The Gathering than typical Disney heroes do, because essentially they’re just another version of Final Fantasy characters. If we were to introduce Keyblades into Magic: The Gathering, it would be an appealing addition for anyone managing an Equipment deck, even if the mechanical power wasn’t exceptionally high.

Magic Players Could Tap to Fire a Photon Torpedo

It’s high time we ventured into another major science fiction franchise, one that boasts a rich history of trading card games. With its expansive universe and numerous existing TCGs, Star Trek could seamlessly adapt to the four Commander Decks format frequently employed in our Universes Beyond products.

In a simplified manner, a “Star Trek” game might incorporate Commander Decks that could be structured by eras (like the Kirk-era deck) or factions (such as Federation or Klingon decks). Regardless of the structure, large vessels would probably be significant, considering the numerous Enterprise ships. The crossover could be achieved effectively if the Borg faction is designed to capture alien beings and artifacts.

Magic Needs More Video Game Crossovers

As a passionate fan, I’d love to see Nintendo characters grace the Magic: The Gathering scene, but that might be a stretch. However, Sega seems ripe for a crossover, especially with the Sonic the Hedgehog movies raking in box office success. It’s not impossible to imagine the Sonic cast appearing in a more compact Secret Lair set, rather than an entire event.

Despite a potential Sonic crossover being on a smaller scale, enthusiasts would be willing to spend substantial amounts for a black and red version of Shadow the Hedgehog serving as a Commander. Incorporating Sonic with a Super Sonic Transform ability, a Robotnik figure capable of generating robot tokens, and offering this to a specific segment of the online community could prompt them to hastily empty their digital wallets, attempting to purchase every item available.

Now’s the Perfect Time for Another Minecraft/Magic Crossover

These franchises have previously merged, since there are Magic: The Gathering themed elements within Minecraft. It’s also worth noting that transforming the most famous video game into a tabletop card game would be an impressive achievement, given the immense popularity of the Minecraft film.

When it comes to the design of Minecraft cards, they should be centered around a specific theme. To achieve this, we might need unique resource tokens like Food, which players can use to draw Equipment or Vehicles from the deck. Additionally, there are numerous Minecraft creatures that could find a place in Magic: The Gathering, with the Ender Dragon being particularly powerful.

It’s Time to See the Return of the Cliff Racers

There’s been renewed excitement around the world of The Elder Scrolls, largely due to the success of the Oblivion remaster. Given that Skyrim is still a dominant force on most major gaming platforms, it’s no surprise that this series remains relevant. Consequently, a Magic: The Gathering crossover seems fitting, and even more so when considering that Fallout has already been given its own Commander Decks.

In a hypothetical crossover between The Elder Scrolls series and Commander Decks, each game might symbolize a distinct era, with Skyrim, Oblivion, and Morrowind having individual decks, while Daggerfall and Arena could share one. Moreover, Factions like the Dark Brotherhood, College of Winterhold, and the Blades might potentially have their own Commander Decks, drawing cards from various generations throughout the series.

Magic Make Jill Sandwich Food Tokens

Given Duskmourn’s presence, it wouldn’t be surprising if the Resident Evil series were to join the Magic: The Gathering universe. After all, the game has already merged with The Walking Dead, so it’s plausible that Capcom’s survival horror games could also fit within the Magic: The Gathering multiverse.

Of course, a blend of Resident Evil and Magic would feature an abundance of zombies, with larger Biological Organic Weapons (B.O.W.) serving as bigger beasts. The Tyrants would take on the role of formidable boss monsters. A captivating image arises of an Umbrella Corporation-themed deck, characterized by black and green hues, facing off against a S.T.A.R.S.-themed deck, symbolized by red and white. The S.T.A.R.S. deck would include the diverse Resident Evil protagonists, who would function as Equipment cards armed with their weapons, while herbs would serve as healing artifacts.

Return of the Jedi to the Hand

Star Wars, indeed, has its own TCG known as Star Wars: Unlimited. However, among the numerous TCGs produced over the years for this franchise, none have managed to maintain the popularity that Magic: The Gathering has enjoyed. Given the extensive reach of the Star Wars brand and its integration with various other media (such as Fortnite), it would not be surprising if elements from Star Wars appeared in Magic: The Gathering at some point.

Similar to how Final Fantasy and The Lord of the Rings could generate their own expansions, not to mention special Commander Decks, a Star Wars crossover would carry such magnitude that it would warrant its own collection, including Commander Decks. With an abundance of iconic Star Wars characters spanning nine films, there is ample room for the creation of Commander Decks. Among the possible candidates, Jedi, Sith, Rebel Alliance, and the Empire stand out as likely contenders. Merely the prospect of Darth Vader serving as a black/red Commander would make this set enticing for countless fans.

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2025-05-25 05:24