Marvel's vast universe is filled with iconic heroes, but its villains often steal the show. Now, one of the most delightfully oddball teams from the comics is making its way into Magic: The Gathering. The Serpent Society—a crew of snake-themed mercenaries and masterminds—has slithered into the upcoming crossover set Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes, and we've got the exclusive first look at their card.
Set to release on June 26, this massive collaboration brings Marvel's heroes and villains into the world's most popular trading card game. The Serpent Society card is a 3/4 Legendary Creature — Human Snake Villain, costing one black mana, one green mana, and one generic mana. It's a three-drop that packs a venomous punch.
Deathtouch, Poison Counters, and Sacrifice Galore
The Serpent Society comes with deathtouch, meaning any damage it deals is enough to destroy an opposing creature. But that's just the beginning. The card also features a nasty ward ability: any opponent who tries to target it must first accept five poison counters. That's halfway to the ten poison counters needed to lose the game. Talk about a defensive bite.
Its final ability rewards players who lean into a deathtouch strategy. Whenever another creature you control with deathtouch dies, each opponent sacrifices a nontoken creature of their choice. Left unchecked, this can turn the battlefield into a war of attrition, where every fallen snake takes an enemy down with it.
First introduced in the pages of Captain America, the Serpent Society is one of Marvel's most unusual villain organizations. Members like King Cobra, Diamondback, Black Mamba, and Anaconda have clashed with heroes for decades. The card's design reflects that identity, encouraging players to build around deathtouch creatures and turn every combat trade into a potential threat.
For fans of both Marvel and Magic, this card is a perfect blend of flavor and function. It's also a reminder that the crossover set is shaping up to be something special. If you're looking for more Marvel action, check out our exclusive 'Supergirl' 4DX poster dropping ahead of its June 26 premiere.
With deathtouch, poison counters, sacrifice effects, and built-in protection packed into a three-mana legendary creature, the Serpent Society looks poised to make an impression when Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes arrives on June 26. Stay tuned for more reveals as the release date approaches.
