Magic: The Gathering Survey Addresses Spider-Man Set Backlash, But There’s a Catch

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Even though Marvel’s Spider-Man movies are incredibly popular and fans are excited about Tom Holland’s return, the new Spider-Man set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game has received a lot of criticism. Wizards of the Coast, the game’s maker, appears to be aware of this negative reaction, as they recently sent out a survey to fans. However, the survey itself is now causing controversy, with some questioning whether one of the questions is an attempt to downplay the poor reception of the Spider-Man set.

Magic: The Gathering is a hugely popular trading card game known for its immersive fantasy world and challenging gameplay, attracting thousands of new players every year. Recently, there’s been criticism about including Spider-Man in the game, as cards featuring New York City locations and things like hot dog carts feel out of place. Now, the criticism is focusing directly on Wizards of the Coast, the game’s creator.

Latest Magic: The Gathering Survey Hit with Community Backlash

Wizards of the Coast recently sent out a survey asking players for their opinions on the *Marvel’s Spider-Man* set for *Magic: The Gathering*. One question in particular has caused a lot of discussion among fans. While most of the survey asks about things like whether players think the *Spider-Man* cards should be allowed in competitive play and what other franchises they’d like to see in the game, a question about negative comments from online personalities has been seen as an accusation against the community. The question asks how much negative commentary from influencers affected players’ views of the set before it came out. Many fans online feel this implies that legitimate criticism is unwelcome.

The recent survey included a question that seems to admit the latest product wasn’t well-received. However, many people are worried the question unfairly blames community leaders for its poor performance, rather than the product itself. More importantly, the rest of the survey suggests that *Magic: The Gathering* plans to continue with more collaborations, including future Marvel crossovers and a confirmed *Avatar: The Last Airbender* set coming in November 2025. This indicates that, despite any negative feedback from the survey or online, no changes are currently planned for the product.

As of today, Wizards of the Coast hasn’t released sales figures for the *Magic: The Gathering Spider-Man* collection, but online discussions among players indicate it hasn’t been very well-received. It’s unclear whether the upcoming *Magic: The Gathering* sets featuring *Avatar* and other Marvel characters will get a similar reaction. Fans interested in the *Spider-Man* set and future releases should keep an eye out for updates from Wizards of the Coast.

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2025-10-17 00:35