Short answer: Nauctis: The Sunken Realm is Magic: The Gathering’s first set on a fully underwater plane. It comes out February 5, 2027, with prerelease events the week before. Wizards of the Coast announced it at MagicCon: Amsterdam in July 2026, but the cards, mechanics and Commander decks haven’t been revealed yet.
Updated October 21, 2026 · Details from Wizards of the Coast’s 2027 announcement at MagicCon: Amsterdam
Nauctis at a glance
| Release date | February 5, 2027 |
| Prerelease | The week before release |
| Type | In-universe Magic set on a brand-new plane |
| Announced | MagicCon: Amsterdam, July 2026 |
| Previews | Not scheduled yet |
| Commander decks | Not announced yet |
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What is Nauctis?
Nauctis is a new plane where everything is underwater. Merfolk civilization is at its height, humans are the outsiders, and an apocalyptic danger lurks on the ocean floor. Coverage of the announcement describes sunken cities, gods who command the currents and two kingdoms at war.
The most interesting design note so far: since nothing really flies underwater, Wizards says a new evasion mechanic takes the place of flying. We’ll add the mechanic’s name and how it works as soon as it’s revealed.
Where Nauctis fits in Magic’s 2027 schedule
- February 5: Nauctis: The Sunken Realm
- April 9: Marvel: Darkhold Destiny (our guide)
- June 4: Kamigawa: Titanbreach, where Kamigawa collides with Ikoria
- August 6: an unannounced Universes Beyond set
- October 1: Zhalfir, with Teferi’s return
- November 19: an unannounced Universes Beyond set
For every 2026 and 2027 release in one place, see our MTG release schedule. The next set out is Star Trek on November 13, 2026; our Star Trek guide covers it.
Should you preorder Nauctis?
Not yet. Nothing is listed at major retailers, and there are no card reveals to judge the set by. We’ll update this page with prices, products and the biggest cards once previews start.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Nauctis: The Sunken Realm come out?
February 5, 2027, with prerelease events the week before.
What is Nauctis about?
It’s a new, fully underwater plane where merfolk rule, humans are outsiders and something apocalyptic waits on the ocean floor.
Is Nauctis a Universes Beyond set?
No. It’s an in-universe Magic set on a brand-new plane, one of three for 2027 along with Kamigawa: Titanbreach and Zhalfir.
What MTG set comes after Nauctis?
Marvel: Darkhold Destiny, on April 9, 2027.
Sources: Wizards of the Coast’s 2027 schedule announcement at MagicCon: Amsterdam (July 2026), as reported by GosuGamers, GamingTrend and MTGRocks.
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