Transformers

For previous crossovers with the Transformers franchise, see HASCON and Heroes of the Realm.

For the actual Magic: The Gathering mechanic, see Transform.

Transformers
Set Information
Set symbol
Symbol description	Half Autobot mask, half Decepticon mask
Design	Glenn Jones (lead) Ian Adams Corey Bowen Tony Sharma Matt Smith Scott Van Essen
Development	Same as design
Release date	November 18, 2022
Keywords/​ability words	Convert, Living Metal, More Than Meets the Eye, Bolster, Goad, Monarch, Formidable, Connive, Adapt, Modular
Set size	15 + 14
Expansion code	BOT[1]
Universes Beyond
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Transformers is a booster insert set in the Magic: The Gathering Universes Beyond series that was released with The Brothers' War on November 18, 2022.^[2][3][4][5]

Set details[ | ]

This is a cross-over product based on the Hasbro-owned Transformers franchise. The franchise encompasses toys, animation, comic books, video games, and films. Between Summer 2018 and Summer 2020, Wizards of the Coast already had published an original Transformers TCG.^[6] Several of the designers of that game were also involved with the 2022 product.

Like all Universes Beyond products, the Transformers cards of this set are only playable in Commander, Legacy, and Vintage formats. However, this is the first time that UB cards are distributed through the release of a premier (Standard) Magic: The Gathering set. The cards can be found in Set Boosters, Collector Booster, and Bundles of The Brothers' War. Approximately 10% of Set Boosters will contain a Transformers card.^[7]

The set consists of 15 double-faced cards. There are two versions of each card, one regular and one "Shattered Glass Universe" version that depicts the two factions of the franchise in reversed roles. The "Shattered Glass" showcase versions are numbered #16-29 and can only be found in Collector Boosters. There is no Shattered Glass treatment of Arcee, Sharpshooter // Arcee, Acrobatic Coupe.^[4] Approximately 12% of Collector Boosters will contain a Shattered Glass treatment card.^[7]

Note that these are original designs, and not skinned cards. There are currently no plans to create Universes Within versions of the cards.^[3]

Storyline[ | ]

This article or section discusses story elements that are not canonical. The story discussed here is based on another IP than Magic: The Gathering. It has no bearing on Magic continuity.

The story primarily follows the Autobots and the Decepticons, two alien robot factions at war that can transform into other forms, such as vehicles and animals.

Mechanics[ | ]

New mechanics are:

• Convert — An alternative term to transform.
• More Than Meets the Eye — A way to combine modal double-faced cards with transforming double-faced cards. It is an alternative cost that lets the caster cast the converted side.
• Living Metal — An alternative to Crew, it lets Vehicles be creatures on their controller's turn; it appears on the backside of the Transformers.

Returning mechanics are: Bolster, Goad, Monarch, Formidable, Connive, Adapt and Modular.

New counter types include Intel counters.

Card list[ | ]

Tokens[ | ]

• 2/2 Legendary Robot artifact creature named with Flying and Hexproof, named Laserbeak, for Soundwave, Superior Captain^[8]
• 3/3 Legendary Robot artifact creature named with Menace and Deathtouch, named Ravage, for Soundwave, Superior Captain

See also[ | ]

• Transformers: Optimus Prime vs. Megatron
• Transformers: Roll Out or Rise Up
• Transformers: One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall

References[ | ]

External links[ | ]

• TFWiki.Net: The Transformers Wiki
• Transformers promo box