Magic: The Gathering was marred by a few controversies in the latter half of 2024, between the Commander bans and the debacle that followed and the poorly-received launch of Marvel Secret Lair drops, but things are likely looking up at the beginning of next year. While 2025 may not be entirely a positive year for the game, mainly due to Magic: The Gathering's Universes Beyond sets being Standard-legal and the fact that this decision was met with backlash, a good shift is bound to happen. This is thanks to the re-release of a beloved set, the launch of an entirely new expansion, and a new type of card that could take the community by storm.