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Going Positively Nuts With The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl

<p style="text-align: right;"><em>Abomination, Terrifying Titan | Art by <a href="https://scryfall.com/search?q=a%3A%E2%80%9CAdi+Granov%E2%80%9D&amp;unique=art" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adi Granov</a></em></p>
<p>The preview season for <em>Marvel Super Heroes</em> is now in full swing! As such, we have a whole suite of new content for you. But before we can get a lot of that out, we need to keep a close watch on all of the cool new spoilers that are coming out with this set. And what better way than to keep you all in the loop as we roll along? That's right, this is the first of our <em>Marvel Super Heroes</em> preview recaps!</p>
<h2>Disclaimers and Credits</h2>
<p>As always, we have to provide a brief disclaimer to you before we can go on with the previews. Namely, we may miss a couple of previews during our recap processes. This could be because of a number of reasons. For one, the card render may be only in a non-English language on <a href="http://scryfall.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Scryfall</a>, which is where we source our information for reveals. Alternatively, it may not even be on Scryfall at all, or only be available in a showcase frame. If that's the case the cards may not be shown on here.</p>
<p>Now, the fun part. Below is a list of creators and outlets who got preview access during <em>Marvel Super Heroes</em> spoiler season!</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@scottnomana">ScottNoMana</a></li>
<li>yystv</li>
<li><a href="https://space.bilibili.com/4903494/dynamic">Li Sangyu</a></li>
<li>PC Gamer</li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/robertredbeardmtg">RobertRedBeardMTG</a></li>
<li>Polygon</li>
<li>Press Start</li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/galaxyyaus/">Galaxy</a></li>
<li><a href="https://space.bilibili.com/20195116/dynamic">Instant Mind</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eventhorizon.mtg/">eventhorizon.mtg</a></li>
<li>Collider</li>
<li>Variety</li>
<li>Nerdist</li>
<li>bilibili</li>
<li>CBR</li>
<li>TCGPlayer</li>
<li>IGN</li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BanditMTG">Bandit</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnvEU3YlCVKjxCFd_zejRAg">cinabiondo</a></li>
</ul>
<h2><em>Marvel Super Heroes</em> Previews</h2>
<p>With that, let's look at the various previews these creators (and Wizards of the Coast themselves) have provided!</p>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="The Ruinous Wrecking Crew"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Doc Samson, Super Psychiatrist"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Reptil, Dinomorpher"></div></div>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="The Super Hero Civil War"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Daredevil, Man Without Fear"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Fin Fang Foom"></div></div>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Falcon, Winged Wonder"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Ronin, Shadow Stalker"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Rewrite History"></div></div>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Ares, God of War"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="The Serpent Society"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Quake, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D."></div></div>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Colleen Wing, Street Samurai"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Captain America, Wings of Freedom"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="S.H.I.E.L.D. Flying Car"></div></div>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Evil&#039;s Thrall"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Absorbing Man"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Ms. Marvel, Kamala Khan"></div></div>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Avengers Disassembled"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Super Intelligence"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Patriot, Shield Wielder"></div></div>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Super-Soldier Serum"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="U.S.Agent, John Walker"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Ultron, Artificial Malevolence"></div></div>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Winter Soldier, Icy Assassin"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Mole Man, Moloid Master"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="White Widow, Free Agent"></div></div>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Abomination, Terrifying Titan"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Agent 13, Sharon Carter"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Baron Strucker, HYDRA Overlord"></div></div>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Captain America&#039;s Shield"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D."></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Avengers Tower"></div></div>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Hawkeye, Master Marksman"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Storm, Windrider"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Political Triumph"></div></div>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Luke Cage, Power Man"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Hercules, Prince of Power"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Crossbones, Malicious Mercenary"></div></div>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Captain Mar-Vell, Space-Born"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Baxter Building"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Thirst for Knowledge"></div></div>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Pym Particles"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Iron Lad, Diverging Destiny"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Falcon&#039;s Wing Harness"></div></div>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="A.I.M. Scientists"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Agent Maria Hill"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Titania, Rugged Rumbler"></div></div>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Roxxon Brutes"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Robot Domination"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Jessica Jones, Private Eye"></div></div>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="HYDRA Troopers"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Grim Reaper, Lethal Legionnaire"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Death to Our Enemies"></div></div>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Claim the Kingdom"></div></div>
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
<p>Well, that's what we've got for the last couple of days! Hopefully these previews have spurred you to make some changes to decks, or even make new decks entirely.</p>
<p>And now, let's open the floor to you, dear readers! Have you gotten any ideas for new builds? What among these previews looks the coolest for you to build a deck after? Alternatively, how do you feel about these new cards? Sound off in the comments below!</p>


Marvel Super Heroes Preview Recap: June 2nd-4th

<p style="text-align: right;"><em>Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Marvel</em></p>
<p>On Thursday, June 4th, Wizards of the Coast announced that there will be product delays for sealed <em>Marvel Super Heroes</em> cards. These delays affect multiple regions globally and will not be fully rectified before the June 26th release date of the set. Read on to see if your part of the world is affected.</p>
<h2>Wizards of the Coast's Statement on <em>Marvel Super Heroes</em> Delays</h2>
<p>Here's what to expect from the delays, according to Wizards of the Coast:</p>
<h3>North America</h3>
<blockquote><p>Bundles, Commander decks, and Jumpstart Boosters will be delayed. Collector's Edition Commander decks are expected after the set's release. Welcome Decks will be delayed with available quantities prioritized for stores that previously scheduled Avengers Academy events. All other products are on schedule.</p></blockquote>
<h3>Asia-Pacific</h3>
<blockquote><p>Collector's Edition Commander decks are expected to arrive after the tabletop release of <i>Magic: The Gathering</i> | <i>Marvel Super Heroes</i>. All other products are on schedule.</p></blockquote>
<h3>Europe, the Middle East, and Africa</h3>
<blockquote><p>English-language Commander decks, select French-, German-, Italian-, and Spanish-language Commander decks, and select Italian- and Spanish-language Beginner Boxes may be delayed and may arrive after Prerelease events. Collector's Edition Commander decks, Beginner Boxes, Scene Boxes, and Welcome Decks will be delayed. All other products are on schedule.</p></blockquote>
<h3>Japan</h3>
<blockquote><p>Collector's Edition Commander decks will be delayed. All other products are on schedule.</p></blockquote>
<h3>Latin America</h3>
<blockquote><p>Some quantity of Jumpstart Boosters, Bundles, Commander decks, and Collector's Edition Commander decks may be delayed. Commander decks and Collector's Edition Commander decks are expected to arrive in two waves, with the first wave arriving in time for the set's release and the other arriving after the set's release. All other products are on schedule.</p></blockquote>
<h2>What Does This Mean for You?</h2>
<p>Naturally, if you've preordered any of the above affected products while in the impacted regions, you won't get them when you expected to. Frankly, you may as well have bought the products the day the delay ends. But you'll get them nonetheless.</p>
<p>This issue has been recurrent among <em>Magic</em> products lately. Wizards of the Coast blames "production and shipping issues", according to their announcement on <a href="https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/marvel-super-heroes-delays-in-select-regions">DailyMTG</a>. Because this keeps happening, there's little we as consumers can necessarily do, except keep that recurrence in mind for the future.</p>
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
<p>And now, we'd like to open the floor to you, dear readers. Do you have an outstanding preorder with Wizards of the Coast for their new <em>Marvel Super Heroes</em> set? Knowing what you know now, does this set of delays affect your resolve to keep the preorder? Or are you inclined to cancel your preorder? Sound off in the comments below.</p>


Multiple Marvel Super Heroes Products Delayed Past Release

Marvel Super Heroes Previews Begin Today

<p style="text-align: right;"><em>Lorehold, the Historian | Art by <a href="https://raymondswanland.com/magic-the-gathering-gallery">Raymond Swanland</a></em></p>
<p>On Tuesday, Wizards of the Coast unveiled the new sealed products for two upcoming sets. These sets are <em>Secrets of Strixhaven</em> and <em>Marvel Super Heroes</em>. This particular set of previews was revealed at the Nuremberg Toy Fair in Germany. With that, let's look at some of the revealed information, which includes a few preview cards!</p>
<h2><em>Secrets of Strixhaven</em></h2>
<p>For starters, let's look at <em>Secrets of Strixhaven</em>, out on April 24th. Wizards of the Coast revealed the following products at the Nuremberg Toy Fair. Some of these may seem obvious, but it's simply good to know that they're continuing:</p>
<ul>
<li>Play Boosters (MSRP: $5.49 per pack)</li>
<li>Collector Boosters (MSRP: $26.99 per pack)</li>
<li>Draft Night (MSRP: $89.99)</li>
<li>Bundle (MSRP: $57.99)</li>
<li>Codex Bundle (MSRP: $89.99)</li>
<li>Commander Decks (MSRP: $49.99 per deck)</li>
</ul>
<p>We expect you have a few questions. For one, what in the world is a Codex Bundle? And, how many Commander decks are featuring in <em>MTGSOS</em>? We can easily answer both of those questions for you!</p>
<p>The Codex Bundle, a similar product to Gift Bundles and the like, contains six Play Boosters, two Collector Boosters, and a Codex Booster. Like the <em>Avatar: The Last Airbender</em> Gift Bundles' innovation, the Codex Booster contains two cards out of a possible six in the following subset of cards:</p>
<p><a href="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sos-codex-bundle-packs.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-174847" src="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sos-codex-bundle-packs.png" alt="Secrets of Strixhaven Codex Bundle promos." width="600" height="559" srcset="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sos-codex-bundle-packs.png 1280w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sos-codex-bundle-packs-300x279.png 300w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sos-codex-bundle-packs-1024x954.png 1024w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sos-codex-bundle-packs-768x715.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a></p>
<p>While this group of cards isn't the <em>most</em> exciting subset of promos ever, the Talisman cycle and <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Sol Ring" href="#" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> are still used quite frequently in Commander decks across the board. And speaking of Commander decks...</p>
<p><a href="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SOC-commander-decks.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-174849" src="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SOC-commander-decks.jpg" alt="Secrets of Strixhaven Commander decks." width="994" height="559" srcset="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SOC-commander-decks.jpg 1920w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SOC-commander-decks-300x169.jpg 300w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SOC-commander-decks-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SOC-commander-decks-768x432.jpg 768w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SOC-commander-decks-1536x864.jpg 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 994px) 100vw, 994px" /></a></p>
<h3><em>Secrets of Strixhaven</em> Commander Decks</h3>
<p>There are going to be five Commander decks released alongside <em>Secrets of Strixhaven</em>. These decks are respectively themed after the five Houses of Strixhaven, a prestigious school of magic housed on the plane of Arcavios. More details are below:</p>
<blockquote>
<ul>
<li><em>Lorehold Spirit</em>
<ul>
<li>Red/White</li>
<li>Commander: Quintorius</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><em>Prismari Artistry</em>
<ul>
<li>Blue/Red</li>
<li>Commander: Rootha</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><em>Quandrix Unlimited</em>
<ul>
<li>Green/Blue</li>
<li>Commander: Zimone</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><em>Silverquill Influence</em>
<ul>
<li>White/Black</li>
<li>Commander: Killian</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><em>Witherbloom Pestilence</em>
<ul>
<li>Black/Green</li>
<li>Commander: Dina</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
<p>There is no confirmation that <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Quintorius Kand" href="#" target="_blank">Quintorius Kand</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> will be a planeswalker commander in the <em>Lorehold Spirit</em> deck, but we'll surely find out soon!</p>
<h3><em>MTGSOS Previews</em></h3>
<p>There were a couple of cards previewed within <em>Secrets</em>. These previews also include one from the new iteration of the <em>Mystical Archive</em>. Let's take a look!</p>
<p><a href="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Lorehold-the-Historian-SOS.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-174852" src="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Lorehold-the-Historian-SOS.png" alt="Lorehold, the Historian, a card from Secrets of Strixhaven." width="800" height="559" srcset="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Lorehold-the-Historian-SOS.png 1280w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Lorehold-the-Historian-SOS-300x210.png 300w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Lorehold-the-Historian-SOS-1024x715.png 1024w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Lorehold-the-Historian-SOS-768x536.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a> <a href="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Mathemagics-SOS.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-174853" src="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Mathemagics-SOS.png" alt="Mathemagics, a card from Secrets of Strixhaven." width="800" height="559" srcset="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Mathemagics-SOS.png 1280w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Mathemagics-SOS-300x210.png 300w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Mathemagics-SOS-1024x715.png 1024w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Mathemagics-SOS-768x536.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a> <a href="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Stock-Up-mystical-archive.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-174854" src="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Stock-Up-mystical-archive.png" alt="Stock Up, a card from Secrets of Strixhaven's Mystical Archive, previously from Aetherdrift." width="400" height="559" srcset="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Stock-Up-mystical-archive.png 773w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Stock-Up-mystical-archive-215x300.png 215w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Stock-Up-mystical-archive-733x1024.png 733w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Stock-Up-mystical-archive-768x1073.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></a> <a href="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/stock-up-jp-mystical-archive.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-174855" src="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/stock-up-jp-mystical-archive.png" alt="The Japanese version of Stock Up, a card from Secrets of Strixhaven's Mystical Archive, previously from Aetherdrift." width="800" height="559" srcset="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/stock-up-jp-mystical-archive.png 1280w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/stock-up-jp-mystical-archive-300x210.png 300w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/stock-up-jp-mystical-archive-1024x715.png 1024w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/stock-up-jp-mystical-archive-768x536.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Naturally, we'd like to know if the Japanese Foil Etched cards in this set's <em>Mystical Archive</em> are a bit more standout than the ones from <em>Strixhaven</em> proper. Again, we'll know when we see more from the set!</p>
<h2><em>Marvel Super Heroes</em></h2>
<p>This brings us to the next set in the queue. <em>Marvel Super Heroes</em> comes out on June 26th. It contains the following products (shown here with MSRP included):</p>
<ul>
<li>Play Boosters (MSRP: $6.99 per pack)</li>
<li>Collector Boosters (MSRP: $37.99 per pack)</li>
<li>Bundle (MSRP: $69.99)</li>
<li>Gift Bundle (MSRP: $89.99)</li>
<li>Draft Night (MSRP: $119.99)</li>
<li>Scene Boxes (MSRP: $41.99)</li>
<li>Commander Decks (MSRP: $69.99 per deck)</li>
<li>Collector Commander Decks (MSRP: $149.99 per deck)</li>
<li>Jumpstart Boosters (MSRP: $6.99 per pack)</li>
<li>Beginner Box (MSRP: $34.99)</li>
</ul>
<p>Considerably more expensive than the cards from <em>Secrets of Strixhaven</em>, <em>Marvel Super Heroes</em> continues some of the trends that other <em>Universes Beyond</em> products started, presumably based on licensing fees. But let's look at some of these products!</p>
<p><a href="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MTGMSH-commander-decks.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-174858" src="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MTGMSH-commander-decks.jpg" alt="Marvel Super Heroes Commander precons." width="994" height="559" srcset="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MTGMSH-commander-decks.jpg 1920w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MTGMSH-commander-decks-300x169.jpg 300w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MTGMSH-commander-decks-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MTGMSH-commander-decks-768x432.jpg 768w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MTGMSH-commander-decks-1536x864.jpg 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 994px) 100vw, 994px" /></a></p>
<p>There are four Commander precons for <em>Marvel Super Heroes</em>, each priced at a solid $69.99 apiece. The decks are as such:</p>
<blockquote>
<ul>
<li><em>Avengers Assemble</em>
<ul>
<li>Red/White/Blue</li>
<li>Characters pictured: Captain America, Nick Fury</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><em>Wakanda Forever</em>
<ul>
<li>Green/White</li>
<li>Characters pictured: Black Panther, Shuri</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><em>The Fantastic Four</em>
<ul>
<li>Red/Green/White/Blue</li>
<li>Characters pictured: Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, Thing</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><em>Doom Prevails</em>
<ul>
<li>Blue/Black/Red</li>
<li>Characters pictured: Doctor Doom, Loki</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
<p>There are also Collector Commander decks for this set. They're the same cards as in the base decks, only included with a Surge Foil treatment. These collector-targeted decks have an MSRP of $149.99 each.</p>
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
<p>I am super-excited for <em>Secrets of Strixhaven</em>! <em>Marvel Super Heroes</em>' Commander decks look pretty neat as well. But let's ipen the floor to you now, dear readers! Are you excited for any of these new sets? What about them might drive you to picking the cards up? Sound off in the comments below!</p>


Secrets of Strixhaven and Marvel Super Heroes Products Revealed

<p style="text-align: right;"><em><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Namor the Sub-Mariner" href="#" target="_blank">Namor the Sub-Mariner</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> | Illustrated by <a href="https://www.rallisart.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Rallis</a></em></p>
<p>Whenever a legendary creature is revealed in <em>Magic</em> previews, even ahead of its set's preview season, there will always be someone hoping to build it in Commander. Let's face facts: There's always someone who wants to be ahead of the curve. Trendsetters exist, plain and simple.</p>
<p>But what happens when a set like <a href="https://edhrec.com/sets/msh" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Marvel Super Heroes</em></a> gets previews? The property is clearly popular among comic book fans of many walks of life (except maybe for DC Comics diehards, but we won't get into that here). But are the legendary creatures <a href="https://edhrec.com/articles/marvel-super-heroes-a-first-look-at-the-new-set" target="_blank" rel="noopener">previewed on December 9th</a> exciting enough to build around?</p>
<p>According to our data, one shone above the rest in the past 24 hours, so let's dive into that analysis!</p>
<h2>Spoiler Alert: It Ain't <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Namor the Sub-Mariner" href="#" target="_blank">Namor</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span></h2>
<p>While cards like <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Namor the Sub-Mariner" href="#" target="_blank">Namor the Sub-Mariner</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> are, in fact, behind the most prolific <em>Marvel Super Heroes</em> legend previewed yesterday, the numbers are actually not close at all.</p>
<p>Right now, <span class="edhrecp__link side-by-side"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Bruce Banner" href="#" target="_blank">Bruce Banner</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>, also known as The Incredible Hulk, leads 82 Commander decks databased by EDHREC. Namor, as well as <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Doctor Doom" href="#" target="_blank">Doctor Doom</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>, both lead 19 decks. <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Baron Helmut Zemo" href="#" target="_blank">Baron Helmut Zemo</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> leads 18 decks, and <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Super-Skrull" href="#" target="_blank">Super-Skrull</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> commands a measly nine decks.</p>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Namor the Sub-Mariner"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Doctor Doom"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Baron Helmut Zemo"></div></div>
<h2>The Breakdown of <em>Marvel Super Heroes</em> Commanders</h2>
<p>Why is this? There are a variety of reasons that the lower four of the top five decks are doing so poorly. There are also several reasons that Bruce Banner is doing so well:</p>
<ul>
<li>Doctor Doom costs a <em>lot</em> of mana to cast. Right now, mana value three is the new mana value four in terms of ideal maximum mana value for a commander. As a consequence of this upswing in speed, a mana value of six often has no place in the command zone.</li>
<li>Namor has to deal with a ton of competition in the Merfolk typal department. Granted, this fact may be affected (or eclipsed) by how much we see from <a href="https://edhrec.com/sets/ecl" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Lorwyn Eclipsed</em></a>. He's decent and could work very nicely in any Merfolk pile's 99. However, as a monocolor legend, other legendary creatures with more colors at their disposal can often offer better resources for Merfolk themes.</li>
<li>Zemo is going to have stiff competition as well. Other mono-black commanders often recur cards, and they don’t exile to do it, especially with less of a devotion theme. Even at an easy mana value of three, players will inevitably prefer commanders like <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Toshiro Umezawa" href="#" target="_blank">Toshiro Umezawa</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> or <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Kaervek, the Punisher" href="#" target="_blank">Kaervek, the Punisher</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> (a card with a potentially ironic epithet considering the source material we're talking about). Even at a higher mana value, some players might even prefer <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Chainer, Dementia Master" href="#" target="_blank">Chainer, Dementia Master</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>. Heck, even <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed" href="#" target="_blank">Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> is more conservative of resources if their playgroup is more chill with certain practices.</li>
</ul>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Toshiro Umezawa"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Kenrith, the Returned King"></div></div>
<ul>
<li>Super-Skrull has to contend with <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Kenrith, the Returned King" href="#" target="_blank">Kenrith, the Returned King</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>, who is infinitely easier to cast and already has precedent as a massively popular commander. Currently, Kenrith is fighting tooth and nail to stay at the very bottom of the <a href="https://edhrec.com/commanders" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Top 10 Most Popular Commanders on EDHREC</a> (<span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Y&#039;shtola, Night&#039;s Blessed" href="#" target="_blank">Y&#039;shtola, Night&#039;s Blessed</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> is close to outpacing him, however, and we will report on that when she does). For whatever it's worth, both Kenrith and Super-Skrull can kill while on an infinite mana bender. However, since Kenrith only costs one white pip and the rest in generic mana, Kenrith does it way more easily.</li>
</ul>
<h2>We Have a Hulk</h2>
<p>As for why Bruce Banner and The Incredible Hulk break this trend of semi-mediocre commanders so handily, one need only watch the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-Xnuym1wqY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WeeklyMTG stream from yesterday</a>.</p>
<p>In it, Blake Rasmussen, Rachel Weeks, and Gabriel Luna go on pretty extensively about the ways you can combo off with the Hulk. These include the use of <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Pyrohemia" href="#" target="_blank">Pyrohemia</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> and <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Caltrops" href="#" target="_blank">Caltrops</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> to engage in either infinite or near-infinite combat steps with the Hulk.</p>
<p>In related news, the uncommon <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Caltrops" href="#" target="_blank">Caltrops</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> spiked (if you'll pardon the wordplay) yesterday to almost $11. The foil iteration of Caltrops from <em>Seventh Edition</em> also skyrocketed to $108. This was almost certainly due to the stream's discussion of the card.</p>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Caltrops"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Pyrohemia"></div></div>
<p>Does this mean anything for a card that comes out in June? It may be too early to tell, honestly. But frankly, my takeaway is that, even if Wizards of the Coast is unable to acknowledge the secondary market, they should play a bit less loose with cards that can soar like Caltrops now has.</p>
<p>Regardless of the spikes, Bruce Banner is clearly a hit with some Commander players. We'll have to see how well that sticks before June, but either way, the card is good.</p>
<div class="edhrecp__cards side-by-side"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Bruce Banner"></div></div>
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
<p>And now, let's open the floor to you, dear readers! Why do you think Bruce Banner is the top <em>Marvel Super Heroes</em> commander at this time? Also, given that <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Captain America, Super-Soldier" href="#" target="_blank">Captain America, Super-Soldier</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> currently has <em>no</em> decks built around him, why do you think that is? Sound off with your speculations in the comments below!</p>


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