List of Magic: The Gathering sets

After the second version (Beta) of the first set, which contained two cards mistakenly excluded from the first version (Alpha), all subsequent base sets through 10th Edition consisted of cards that had been printed before in either the original base set or an expansion set. Alpha through Fifth Edition did not have set symbols printed on the actual cards, though those sets were retroactively given set symbols in Wizards of the Coast's official Gatherer database of Magic cards. } || 74 || 95 || 116 || — || 10 || — ==Expansion sets==

Expansion sets from Ice Age to Rivals of Ixalan (with the exception of Homelands) came in groups called "blocks". Blocks were cohesive products: they usually centered around one plane, followed a particular storyline, and contained cards and mechanics that supported both. Blocks generally consisted of one large "stand-alone" expansion set of 250-380 cards, followed by one or two small expansion sets of 141-200 cards which continue the themes introduced in the large set. Like the base set, stand-alone expansion sets contain basic land cards; other expansion sets do not. Beginning with Alliances, expansion sets were given codenames while in development; the code names of the expansions of a block usually fit together to form a phrase or common theme. Ice Age, Homelands, and Alliances were retroactively declared a block at some point, despite Homelands not being connected to the other two in any way. In 2006, WotC retroactively dropped Homelands from the Ice Age cycle and added Coldsnap to it. With the Zendikar cycle in 2009, the traditional large-small-small block structure began to be varied, with some blocks including a second large set later in the cycle. Starting with the Battle for Zendikar block in 2015, the default structure of a block was changed to large-small, with two blocks released per year and each block consisting of only two sets. This later changed to 1 in 45 cards with "Core Set 2020" Starting with Battle for Zendikar cycle, sets sometimes also contain an entry in the Masterpiece Series. The block model has evolved as time went on. In addition to a formalized structure (which was occasionally varied) Wizards began to have trouble developing small sets that satisfied their own quality standards. Players also reported fatigue at playing in the same environment for a year at a time. The decision to remove one small set from each block, as showcased in Battle For Zendikar block, was a result of this dissatisfaction. It culminated in the decision to delete small sets entirely; since the conclusion of Ixalan cycle, all sets have been large-sized sets. However, not all large-size sets will involve travel to a new plane; some will be sequels to the set prior to it, if the depth of the plane's story and mechanics allows. Dominaria, released in 2018, was the first set under this model. } || 41 || 19 || 32 || — || 1 || — ==Other sets==

Modern-legal sets These sets are legal in large non-rotating formats including Modern or Legacy, but not Standard. They are not legal in the Pioneer format, a smaller non-rotating format. Introductory sets These introductory sets were intended for novice Magic: The Gathering players. They were illegal in sanctioned tournaments until October 2005, when they became legal in Legacy and Vintage. } Compilations/reprint sets Reprint sets are sets of certain cards from previous sets that were re-released for different reasons. Some reasons include the cards were fan favorites and popular demand brought them back or in some cases, reprints were to commemorate certain events such as widely known matches or anniversary sets. Some reprint sets revolved around a certain theme; for example, Beatdown was themed around old, out-of-print, heavy-hitting creatures. Reprinting a card in one of these sets does not affect when it leaves Standard. Deck Builder's Toolkits are released at the same time as a core set and contain only cards from sets that are legal in Standard at that time; they are not sets as such. These boxed sets therefore have no symbol or code of their own. } • 1 Collector Booster • 1 special oversized Spindown life counter • 10 Throne of Eldraine Draft Booster packs • 20 regular basic lands • 20 foil basic lands • 1 foil alt-art bundle promo card Masterpiece Series Starting with the Kaladesh block, some sets include the Masterpiece Series. Wizards of the coast has stated "the Masterpiece Series... began with Zendikar Expeditions". They were retroactively added with the announcement of Kaladesh Inventions. It contains 24 Ravnica Allegiance packs, 8 of which contain a predetermined Masterpiece card. The set codes listed below come from the 3-letter code printed on the card frames at the bottom. Collector Booster Packs Starting with the Ravnica Allegiance expansion, collector packs started. Wizards of the Coast also had collector packs (premium packs) in Shards of Alara, but no sets after that until Ravnica Allegiance. Collector packs in Throne of Eldraine consist of five to six foil commons, three to four foil uncommons, three alternate art cards, one card from supplemental sets (from the Brawl deck series or planeswalker deck exclusive cards), one rare or mythic rare, one extended art rare or mythic rare, one foil rare or mythic rare, and a foil double faced token. Theros Beyond Death collector boosters consist of four to five foil commons, two to three foil uncommons, two full art foil basic lands, one card from supplemental sets (Theros Beyond Death planeswalker deck exclusive cards), one rare or mythic rare, one foil rare or mythic rare, two alternate art "Constellation" cards, and a foil double faced token. Jumpstart Booster Packs Secret Lair Secret Lairs are sold directly to the public by Wizards of the Coast, beginning in 2019. Most Secret Lair cards are themed reprints in a new art style or with a new intellectual property attached to it, but others have been mechanically unique cards. The first Secret Lair series all consisted of alternate art reprints. Wizards of the Coast was trying to work with artists they usually didn't: street artists, comic book artists, album cover designers, etc. In 2022, Wizards experimented with mechanically unique cards attached to new IPs with cards themed with The Walking Dead franchise. In general, these "Universes Beyond" crossovers have proven very popular. Wizards has also published "Universes Within" reprints of cards originally released in Universes Beyond with the same gameplay mechanics, but flavored in MTG settings and with new names. Most Secret Lair exclusive cards are legal in the Vintage and Legacy formats (and thus Commander by extension). Multiplayer-focused sets Starting with Planechase in 2009, Wizards of the Coast has occasionally printed sets intended primarily for multiplayer play, which do not necessarily consist entirely of reprints but are not legal in Standard; a card printed in one of these is legal only in Eternal formats, and reprinting a card in one of these sets does not affect when it leaves Standard. These sets usually consist of fixed decks. } Non-DCI-sanctioned-tournament-play-legal sets These sets, though also published by Wizards of the Coast, are not legal for DCI-sanctioned tournament play. } Magic: The Gathering Online exclusive sets These sets are exclusive to Magic: The Gathering Online. ==Notes==