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MTG Sets in Order: Complete List by Release Date

Every Magic: The Gathering set from Alpha in 1993 to the newest release, with release dates and card counts. The list is generated from Scryfall data and updated with every site build.

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The newest Magic: The Gathering set is Reality Fracture, released on October 2, 2026. Next up is Star Trek on November 13, 2026. Below is every core and expansion set in release order, followed by Commander products, Masters sets and the rest. Dates and card counts come from Scryfall and were last updated on November 9, 2026.

Knowing where a set falls in the timeline tells you which card frame to expect, how old the printing is, and which formats it can be played in. That is what you need to price a card correctly, because the same card can be worth very different amounts in different sets.

Upcoming MTG Sets

Announced sets that have not been released yet. Card counts grow as cards are previewed, and dates can shift before they are confirmed.

Release dateSetTypeCodeCards
Nov 13, 2026UpcomingStar TrekExpansiontrk586
Nov 13, 2026UpcomingStar Trek CommanderCommandertrc556
Feb 5, 2027UpcomingNauctis: The Sunken RealmExpansionnau0
Apr 9, 2027UpcomingDarkhold Destiny CommanderCommandermdc1
Apr 9, 2027UpcomingMarvel: Darkhold DestinyExpansionmdd12

Core and Expansion Sets in Order (Newest First)

The main numbered releases that define Magic’s timeline and Standard legality, grouped by decade.

2020s (36)
Release dateSetCodeCards
Oct 2, 2026Reality Fracturefra462
Aug 14, 2026The Hobbithob321
Jun 26, 2026Marvel Super Heroesmsh453
Apr 24, 2026Secrets of Strixhavensos368
Mar 6, 2026Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtlestmt320
Jan 23, 2026Lorwyn Eclipsedecl408
Nov 21, 2025Avatar: The Last Airbendertla394
Sep 26, 2025Marvel's Spider-Manspm286
Aug 1, 2025Edge of Eternitieseoe400
Jun 13, 2025Final Fantasyfin598
Apr 11, 2025Tarkir: Dragonstormtdm426
Feb 14, 2025Aetherdriftdft553
Nov 15, 2024Foundationsfdn771
Sep 27, 2024Duskmourn: House of Horrordsk417
Aug 2, 2024Bloomburrowblb397
Apr 19, 2024Outlaws of Thunder Junctionotj374
Apr 19, 2024The Big Scorebig95
Feb 9, 2024Murders at Karlov Manormkm451
Nov 17, 2023The Lost Caverns of Ixalanlci415
Sep 8, 2023Wilds of Eldrainewoe381
May 12, 2023March of the Machine: The Aftermathmat230
Apr 21, 2023March of the Machinemom387
Feb 10, 2023Phyrexia: All Will Be Oneone479
Nov 18, 2022The Brothers' Warbro387
Sep 9, 2022Dominaria Uniteddmu436
Apr 29, 2022Streets of New Capennasnc469
Feb 18, 2022Kamigawa: Neon Dynastyneo515
Nov 19, 2021Innistrad: Crimson Vowvow412
Sep 24, 2021Innistrad: Midnight Huntmid392
Jul 23, 2021Adventures in the Forgotten Realmsafr402
Apr 23, 2021Strixhaven: School of Magesstx383
Feb 5, 2021Kaldheimkhm407
Sep 25, 2020Zendikar Risingznr392
Jul 3, 2020Core Set 2021m21397
Apr 24, 2020Ikoria: Lair of Behemothsiko389
Jan 24, 2020Theros Beyond Deaththb358
2010s (40)
Release dateSetCodeCards
Oct 4, 2019Throne of Eldraineeld397
Jul 12, 2019Core Set 2020m20345
May 3, 2019War of the Sparkwar311
Jan 25, 2019Ravnica Allegiancerna273
Oct 5, 2018Guilds of Ravnicagrn273
Jul 13, 2018Core Set 2019m19314
Apr 27, 2018Dominariadom280
Jan 19, 2018Rivals of Ixalanrix205
Sep 29, 2017Ixalanxln289
Jul 14, 2017Hour of Devastationhou209
Apr 28, 2017Amonkhetakh287
Jan 20, 2017Aether Revoltaer197
Sep 30, 2016Kaladeshkld278
Jul 22, 2016Eldritch Moonemn208
Apr 8, 2016Shadows over Innistradsoi302
Jan 22, 2016Oath of the Gatewatchogw187
Oct 2, 2015Battle for Zendikarbfz299
Jul 17, 2015Magic Originsori288
Mar 27, 2015Dragons of Tarkirdtk264
Jan 23, 2015Fate Reforgedfrf191
Sep 26, 2014Khans of Tarkirktk293
Jul 18, 2014Magic 2015m15284
May 2, 2014Journey into Nyxjou165
Feb 7, 2014Born of the Godsbng165
Sep 27, 2013Therosths249
Jul 19, 2013Magic 2014m14249
May 3, 2013Dragon's Mazedgm156
Feb 1, 2013Gatecrashgtc249
Oct 5, 2012Return to Ravnicartr274
Jul 13, 2012Magic 2013m13249
May 4, 2012Avacyn Restoredavr244
Feb 3, 2012Dark Ascensiondka158
Sep 30, 2011Innistradisd264
Jul 15, 2011Magic 2012m12249
May 13, 2011New Phyrexianph175
Feb 4, 2011Mirrodin Besiegedmbs155
Oct 1, 2010Scars of Mirrodinsom249
Jul 16, 2010Magic 2011m11249
Apr 23, 2010Rise of the Eldraziroe248
Feb 5, 2010Worldwakewwk145
2000s (38)
Release dateSetCodeCards
Oct 2, 2009Zendikarzen269
Jul 17, 2009Magic 2010m10249
Apr 30, 2009Alara Rebornarb145
Feb 6, 2009Confluxcon145
Oct 3, 2008Shards of Alaraala250
Jul 25, 2008Eventideeve180
May 2, 2008Shadowmoorshm302
Feb 1, 2008Morningtidemor150
Oct 12, 2007Lorwynlrw301
Jul 13, 2007Tenth Edition10e510
May 4, 2007Future Sightfut180
Feb 2, 2007Planar Chaosplc165
Oct 6, 2006Time Spiraltsp301
Oct 6, 2006Time Spiral Timeshiftedtsb121
Jul 21, 2006Coldsnapcsp155
May 5, 2006Dissensiondis180
Feb 3, 2006Guildpactgpt167
Oct 7, 2005Ravnica: City of Guildsrav306
Jul 29, 2005Ninth Edition9ed710
Jun 3, 2005Saviors of Kamigawasok165
Feb 4, 2005Betrayers of Kamigawabok165
Oct 1, 2004Champions of Kamigawachk307
Jun 4, 2004Fifth Dawn5dn165
Feb 6, 2004Darksteeldst165
Oct 2, 2003Mirrodinmrd306
Jul 28, 2003Eighth Edition8ed711
May 26, 2003Scourgescg143
Feb 3, 2003Legionslgn145
Oct 7, 2002Onslaughtons351
May 27, 2002Judgmentjud143
Feb 4, 2002Tormenttor143
Oct 1, 2001Odysseyody353
Jun 4, 2001Apocalypseapc143
Apr 11, 2001Seventh Edition7ed708
Feb 5, 2001Planeshiftpls146
Oct 2, 2000Invasioninv354
Jun 5, 2000Prophecypcy144
Feb 14, 2000Nemesisnem143
1990s (28)
Release dateSetCodeCards
Oct 4, 1999Mercadian Masquesmmq350
Jun 7, 1999Urza's Destinyuds143
Apr 21, 1999Classic Sixth Edition6ed351
Feb 15, 1999Urza's Legacyulg143
Oct 12, 1998Urza's Sagausg357
Jun 15, 1998Exodusexo143
Mar 2, 1998Strongholdsth143
Oct 14, 1997Tempesttmp350
Jun 9, 1997Weatherlightwth167
Mar 24, 1997Fifth Edition5ed460
Feb 3, 1997Visionsvis167
Oct 8, 1996Miragemir353
Jun 10, 1996Alliancesall199
Oct 1, 1995Homelandshml140
Jun 3, 1995Ice Ageice383
Apr 1, 1995Fourth Edition4ed380
Apr 1, 1995Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border4bb378
Nov 1, 1994Fallen Empiresfem187
Aug 1, 1994The Darkdrk122
Jun 21, 1994Summer Magic / Edgarsum306
Jun 1, 1994Legendsleg310
Apr 11, 1994Foreign Black Borderfbb307
Apr 11, 1994Revised Edition3ed306
Mar 4, 1994Antiquitiesatq102
Dec 17, 1993Arabian Nightsarn92
Dec 1, 1993Unlimited Edition2ed302
Oct 4, 1993Limited Edition Betaleb302
Aug 5, 1993Limited Edition Alphalea295

Commander Sets in Order

Commander precons and supplemental Commander products, newest first.

All Commander sets (44)
Release dateSetCodeCards
Oct 2, 2026Reality Fracture Commanderfrc103
Jun 26, 2026Marvel Super Heroes Commandermsc866
Apr 24, 2026Secrets of Strixhaven Commandersoc426
Jan 23, 2026Lorwyn Eclipsed Commanderecc176
Aug 1, 2025Edge of Eternities Commandereoc191
Jun 13, 2025Final Fantasy Commanderfic486
Apr 11, 2025Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commandertdc413
Feb 14, 2025Aetherdrift Commanderdrc184
Nov 15, 2024Foundations Commanderfdc319
Sep 27, 2024Duskmourn: House of Horror Commanderdsc373
Aug 2, 2024Bloomburrow Commanderblc356
Jun 14, 2024Modern Horizons 3 Commanderm3c398
Apr 19, 2024Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commanderotc342
Mar 8, 2024Falloutpip1068
Feb 9, 2024Murders at Karlov Manor Commandermkc358
Nov 17, 2023The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commanderlcc370
Oct 13, 2023Doctor Whowho1178
Sep 8, 2023Wilds of Eldraine Commanderwoc173
Jun 23, 2023Tales of Middle-earth Commanderltc591
Apr 21, 2023March of the Machine Commandermoc450
Feb 10, 2023Phyrexia: All Will Be One Commanderonc174
Dec 2, 2022Starter Commander Decksscd352
Nov 18, 2022The Brothers' War Commanderbrc209
Oct 7, 2022Warhammer 40,000 Commander40k617
Sep 9, 2022Dominaria United Commanderdmc240
Apr 29, 2022New Capenna Commanderncc447
Feb 18, 2022Neon Dynasty Commandernec179
Nov 19, 2021Crimson Vow Commandervoc188
Sep 24, 2021Midnight Hunt Commandermic187
Jul 23, 2021Forgotten Realms Commanderafc331
Apr 23, 2021Commander 2021c21409
Feb 5, 2021Kaldheim Commanderkhc119
Sep 25, 2020Zendikar Rising Commanderznc142
Apr 17, 2020Commander 2020c20322
Aug 23, 2019Commander 2019c19302
Aug 10, 2018Commander 2018c18307
Jun 8, 2018Commander Anthology Volume IIcm2312
Aug 25, 2017Commander 2017c17309
Jun 9, 2017Commander Anthologycma320
Nov 11, 2016Commander 2016c16351
Nov 13, 2015Commander 2015c15342
Nov 7, 2014Commander 2014c14337
Nov 1, 2013Commander 2013c13356
Jun 17, 2011Commander 2011cmd318

Masters, Draft Innovation and Other Special Sets

Reprint and supplemental products, from Masters sets to Modern Horizons and Starter sets.

Masters and special sets (72)
Release dateSetCodeCards
Oct 19, 2026Mystery Booster Commander Editionmbc80
Aug 14, 2026The Hobbit Eternalhoc158
Mar 6, 2026Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Eternaltmc132
Nov 21, 2025Avatar: The Last Airbender Eternaltle317
Sep 26, 2025Marvel's Spider-Man Eternalspe26
Jan 24, 2025Innistrad Remasteredinr495
Nov 15, 2024Foundations Jumpstartj25779
Aug 2, 2024Mystery Booster 2mb2385
Jul 5, 2024Assassin's Creedacr309
Jun 14, 2024Modern Horizons 2 Timeshiftsh2r16
Jun 14, 2024Modern Horizons 3mh3524
Feb 23, 2024Ravnica: Clue Editionclu284
Jan 12, 2024Ravnica Remasteredrvr531
Nov 17, 2023Jurassic World Collectionrex45
Aug 4, 2023Commander Masterscmm1067
Jun 23, 2023The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earthltr854
Jan 13, 2023Dominaria Remastereddmr457
Dec 2, 2022Jumpstart 2022j22835
Nov 18, 2022Transformersbot29
Jul 8, 2022Double Masters 20222x2579
Jun 10, 2022Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gateclb936
Mar 3, 2022Universes Withinslx30
Jan 28, 2022Innistrad: Double Featuredbl535
Jun 18, 2021Modern Horizons 1 Timeshiftsh1r40
Jun 18, 2021Modern Horizons 2mh2492
Mar 19, 2021Time Spiral Remasteredtsr411
Nov 20, 2020Commander Legendscmr718
Sep 26, 2020The Listplst5741
Aug 7, 2020Double Masters2xm384
Jul 17, 2020Jumpstartjmp496
Jun 26, 2020Signature Spellbook: Chandrass38
Jun 28, 2019Signature Spellbook: Gideonss28
Jun 14, 2019Modern Horizonsmh1255
Dec 7, 2018Ultimate Mastersuma254
Jun 15, 2018Signature Spellbook: Jacess18
Jun 8, 2018Battlebondbbd256
Mar 16, 2018Masters 25a25249
Nov 24, 2017From the Vault: Transformv1716
Nov 17, 2017Iconic Mastersima249
Apr 15, 2017Welcome Deck 2017w1730
Mar 17, 2017Modern Masters 2017mm3249
Aug 26, 2016Conspiracy: Take the Crowncn2222
Aug 19, 2016From the Vault: Lorev1616
Jun 10, 2016Eternal Mastersema249
Apr 8, 2016Welcome Deck 2016w1616
Aug 21, 2015From the Vault: Angelsv1515
Jul 17, 2015Magic Origins Clash Packcp36
May 22, 2015Modern Masters 2015mm2249
Jan 23, 2015Fate Reforged Clash Packcp26
Aug 22, 2014From the Vault: Annihilationv1415
Jul 18, 2014Magic 2015 Clash Packcp16
Jun 6, 2014Conspiracycns210
Aug 23, 2013From the Vault: Twentyv1320
Jun 7, 2013Modern Mastersmma229
Aug 31, 2012From the Vault: Realmsv1215
Nov 18, 2011Premium Deck Series: Gravebornpd330
Aug 26, 2011From the Vault: Legendsv1115
Nov 19, 2010Premium Deck Series: Fire and Lightningpd234
Aug 27, 2010From the Vault: Relicsv1015
Nov 20, 2009Premium Deck Series: Sliversh0941
Aug 28, 2009From the Vault: Exiledv0915
Aug 29, 2008From the Vault: Dragonsdrb15
Apr 1, 2000Starter 2000s0020
Jul 1, 1999Starter 1999s99173
May 1, 1999Portal Three Kingdomsptk180
Jun 24, 1998Portal Second Agep02165
May 1, 1997Portalpor257
Dec 31, 1996Introductory Two-Player Setitp67
Aug 1, 1995Renaissanceren122
Aug 1, 1995Rinascimentorin69
Jul 1, 1995Chronicleschr125
Jul 1, 1995Chronicles Foreign Black Borderbchr125
Un-sets (22)
Release dateSetCodeCards
Aug 24, 20252023 Heroes of the Realmph232
Feb 24, 2024Black Lotus Unknown Planechasepunk52
Aug 1, 20232022 Heroes of the Realmph225
Feb 15, 2023Unknown Eventunk527
Oct 7, 2022The List (Unfinity Foil Edition)ulst62
Oct 7, 2022Unfinityunf639
Oct 7, 2022Unfinity Sticker Sheetssunf48
Aug 1, 20222021 Heroes of the Realmph214
Aug 20, 2021Mystery Booster Playtest Cards 2021cmb2121
Aug 1, 20212020 Heroes of the Realmph203
Aug 1, 20202019 Heroes of the Realmph197
Feb 29, 2020Unsanctionedund96
Nov 7, 2019Mystery Booster Playtest Cards 2019cmb1121
Oct 22, 2019Ponies: The Gallopingptg3
Aug 1, 20192018 Heroes of the Realmph185
Aug 1, 20182017 Heroes of the Realmph173
Dec 8, 2017Unstableust268
Sep 20, 20172016 Heroes of the Realmphtr3
Sep 20, 2017HasCon 2017h174
Dec 31, 2006Happy Holidayshho23
Nov 19, 2004Unhingedunh168
Aug 11, 1998Ungluedugl88
Duel Decks, Planechase and Archenemy (36)
Release dateSetCodeCards
Jun 22, 2018Global Series Jiang Yanggu & Mu Yanlinggs141
Apr 6, 2018Duel Decks: Elves vs. Inventorsddu76
Oct 24, 2017Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblinsddt63
Jun 16, 2017Archenemy: Nicol Bolase01106
Jun 16, 2017Archenemy: Nicol Bolas Schemesoe0120
Mar 31, 2017Duel Decks: Mind vs. Mightdds65
Nov 25, 2016Planechase Anthologypca156
Nov 25, 2016Planechase Anthology Planesopca86
Sep 2, 2016Duel Decks: Nissa vs. Ob Nixilisddr76
Feb 26, 2016Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursedddq80
Aug 28, 2015Duel Decks: Zendikar vs. Eldraziddp80
Feb 27, 2015Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kioraddo67
Dec 5, 2014Duel Decks Anthology: Divine vs. Demonicdvd62
Dec 5, 2014Duel Decks Anthology: Elves vs. Goblinsevg62
Dec 5, 2014Duel Decks Anthology: Garruk vs. Lilianagvl63
Dec 5, 2014Duel Decks Anthology: Jace vs. Chandrajvc62
Sep 5, 2014Duel Decks: Speed vs. Cunningddn82
Mar 14, 2014Duel Decks: Jace vs. Vraskaddm88
Sep 6, 2013Duel Decks: Heroes vs. Monstersddl81
Mar 15, 2013Duel Decks: Sorin vs. Tibaltddk80
Sep 7, 2012Duel Decks: Izzet vs. Golgariddj90
Jun 1, 2012Planechase 2012pc2156
Jun 1, 2012Planechase 2012 Planesopc240
Mar 30, 2012Duel Decks: Venser vs. Kothddi77
Sep 2, 2011Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolasddh80
Apr 1, 2011Duel Decks: Knights vs. Dragonsddg81
Sep 3, 2010Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Tezzeretddf79
Jun 18, 2010Archenemyarc150
Jun 18, 2010Archenemy Schemesoarc45
Mar 19, 2010Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. the Coalitiondde71
Oct 30, 2009Duel Decks: Garruk vs. Lilianaddd63
Sep 4, 2009Planechasehop169
Sep 4, 2009Planechase Planesohop40
Apr 10, 2009Duel Decks: Divine vs. Demonicddc62
Nov 7, 2008Duel Decks: Jace vs. Chandradd264
Nov 16, 2007Duel Decks: Elves vs. Goblinsdd162

How to Use This List

Find the set on your card

Expansions since Arabian Nights (1993) have a set symbol on the right side of the card, next to the type line. The early core sets, Alpha through Fifth Edition, have none, and core sets only got one again from Sixth Edition (1999). Match the symbol and its color against the list, or scan the card with Lotus Scan and let it identify the exact printing.

Estimate the frame and age

Magic has had three main card frames: the original, used until 2003; the modern frame that began with Eighth Edition in 2003; and the current frame introduced with Magic 2015 in 2014.

Check format legality

Standard only includes roughly the last three years of sets, and there is no rotation in 2026. Pioneer starts at Return to Ravnica (2012), and Modern starts at Eighth Edition (2003).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the newest MTG set?
As of November 9, 2026, the newest core or expansion set is Reality Fracture, released on October 2, 2026. The next one is Star Trek, on November 13, 2026.
When is the next MTG set released?
Star Trek is the next core or expansion set, releasing on November 13, 2026. Release dates come from Scryfall and can shift before Wizards of the Coast confirms them.
How many MTG sets are there?
Scryfall lists 142 core and expansion sets released up to November 9, 2026, plus 174 other paper sets such as Commander products, Masters sets, Un-sets and Duel Decks. Promos, tokens and digital-only sets are not counted.
What was the first MTG set?
Limited Edition Alpha, released on August 5, 1993. It was followed by Limited Edition Beta on October 4, 1993 and Unlimited Edition on December 1, 1993. The first expansion, Arabian Nights, came out on December 17, 1993.
How can I tell what set an MTG card is from?
Look for the set symbol on the right side of the card, next to the type line. Expansions since Arabian Nights (1993) print one. The early core sets, Alpha through Fifth Edition, have no set symbol, and core sets only got one again from Sixth Edition (1999). Newer cards also show a set code and collector number at the bottom left. Or scan the card with Lotus Scan, which identifies the exact set and printing.
What is the difference between a core set and an expansion?
Expansions introduce new cards around a theme, such as a plane or a story. Core sets are general-purpose sets that collect staples and reprints, and they are easier to learn from. Wizards of the Coast has released core sets on and off since Alpha, and Foundations (2024) is the latest.
Which MTG sets are legal in Standard?
Standard uses roughly the most recent three years of sets. There is no rotation in 2026: six sets, from Wilds of Eldraine through Duskmourn, leave together in early 2027. See our Standard rotation guide for the full list and dates.
When did Magic change its card frame?
There have been three main frames: the original, used until 2003, the modern frame that started with Eighth Edition in 2003, and the current frame introduced with Magic 2015 in 2014. Knowing where a set falls in the list tells you which frame to expect.

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