--- title: "MTG Teams Up with the Ninja Turtles: \"Pizza\" Lands and New York-Style Spells!" description: "MTG x Ninja Turtles: pizza-inspired basic lands, New York-flavored spells, the four brothers and Shredder — a crossover that makes sense (and makes you hungry). Formats and prices. 5 min read." url: https://after-strategy.com/en/mtg-teams-up-with-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles/ lang: en published: 2025-12-13 author: "Simon Dougnac" author_url: https://after-strategy.com/en/auteur/simon/ categories: [rts] translations: fr: https://after-strategy.com/fr/mtg-sallie-aux-tortues-ninja-des-terres-pizza-et-des-sorts-facon-new-york/ es: https://after-strategy.com/es/mtg-se-une-a-las-tortugas-ninja/ publisher: "After Strategy" --- # MTG Teams Up with the Ninja Turtles: "Pizza" Lands and New York-Style Spells! > MTG x Ninja Turtles: pizza-inspired basic lands, New York-flavored spells, the four brothers and Shredder — a crossover that makes sense (and makes you hungry). Formats and prices. 5 min read. ## MTG Teams Up with the Ninja Turtles: "Pizza" Lands and New York-Style Spells! ### A Crossover That Makes Sense (and Makes You Hungry) Magic: The Gathering and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles — it is a bit like mixing ketchup with hot sauce: at first glance it surprises you, but in the end it works wonderfully. Wizards of the Coast has struck again with a crossover that will thrill fans of both universes. After collaborations with franchises like Lord of the Rings, Warhammer 40K or even Fortnite, MTG is now tackling a 90s myth: the Heroes in a Half Shell. And the least we can say is that the team went all out. Between lands inspired by pizzas and spells that smell like the New York subway, this set promises to be as tasty as a well-grilled pepperoni. Here is what awaits us. ### "Pizza" Lands: When Mana Tastes Like Melted Cheese If there is one thing that defines the Ninja Turtles, it is their immoderate love of pizza. So of course, MTG could not ignore it. The basic lands of this set are directly inspired by famous Italian pies, with illustrations that make you want to order an XXL menu. Imagine: - A **Plains** that looks like a four-cheese pizza, with mozzarella chunks serving as snowy mountains. - A **Swamp** where the crust is burnt (because even the villains deserve their share, apparently). - An **Island** with anchovies happily swimming in tomato sauce. - A **Forest** where mushrooms grow out of control (and where Splinter could be hiding). - A **Mountain** shaped like a pizza oven, with flames licking the edges of a giant margherita. In short, lands that will make players' mouths water... and maybe give them delivery cravings in the middle of a draft. And the cherry on top (or rather the pepperoni on the dough): these lands will have full-art versions, because WotC knows we love visually striking cards. ### 100% New York Spells and Creatures But an MTG set is not just about stylish lands. The Ninja Turtles are above all an atmosphere: the New York sewers, battles against the Foot Clan, Michelangelo's corny jokes and Splinter's lessons of wisdom. And all of that shows up in the cards' mechanics and illustrations. Here are a few gems to look forward to: - **"Cowabunga!"**: a red spell that gives +2/+2 and haste to a creature until end of turn. Because sometimes you have to strike fast and hard, like Leo with his katanas. - **"Pizza Power"**: an enchantment that creates a 1/1 "Slice" token (a pizza slice, then) whenever you cast a spell. Because food is life. - **"Sewer Ambush"**: a black trap that deals damage to an attacking creature if it is not blocked. Because in the sewers, you do not always see danger coming. - **"Turtle Van"**: an artifact that lets you search your library for a "Turtle" card. Because without their van, the heroes would still be fighting on foot. And of course, the four brothers will be there, each with their specialties: - **Leonardo**: a blue-white warrior focused on discipline and precise attacks. - **Raphael**: a red-black brawler who hits hard and is not afraid to take hits. - **Donatello**: a blue-green genius who plays with artifacts and crazy inventions. - **Michelangelo**: a red-green rogue who loves improbable combos and jokes (even when they are bad). Not to mention **Splinter**, who will probably be a white-blue legend with wisdom and training effects, and **Shredder**, a black-red commander who is going to hurt. ### A Set That Smells of Nostalgia (and Tomato Sauce) What is great about this crossover is that it does not just stick Ninja Turtles onto MTG cards. It captures the very essence of the universe: - **The humor**: cards will have rules text and flavor text recalling cult quotes ("I love pizza!", "Cowabunga, dudes!"). - **The aesthetics**: illustrations blend the 90s cartoon style with MTG's fantasy art, for a striking result. - **The references**: expect winks at mythical episodes, like the battle against the Technodrome or the first meeting with Casey Jones. And for collectors, WotC has planned alternate versions, signed cards and maybe even "pizza box" boosters (because why not?). In short, a set that will please old fans and new players alike. ### How to Get It? When and at What Price? For now, Wizards of the Coast has not announced a precise date, but we can expect a release by late 2024 or early 2025, as with previous crossovers. Here is what we already know: - **Format**: like other "Universes Beyond" sets, it will be a limited set (not Standard-legal), but playable in Commander, Draft and casual Constructed. - **Products**: - Classic boosters (with chances of pulling Ninja Turtle cards). - "Collector" boosters with foil versions and alternate illustrations. - A special "Bundle" with thematic accessories (dice, tokens, etc.). - Preconstructed decks for those who want to play right away. - **Price**: expect between €5 and €10 for a classic booster, and up to €30-40 for premium versions. Full-art "pizza" lands are likely to sell out fast, so prepare your wallet. ### Why This Crossover Is a Great Idea Some purists grumble every time MTG releases a set outside its classic lore. Yet these crossovers have several advantages: 1. **They attract new players**: Ninja Turtle fans who did not know MTG might be tempted. 2. **They break the routine**: after years of sets in the same universes, a bit of freshness does good. 3. **They enable original mechanics**: when you step off the beaten path, you can innovate (and here, the Ninja Turtles universe offers plenty of possibilities). 4. **They sell**: let us be honest, WotC is a company. And a set like this sells like hotcakes (or pizzas, as it were). ### Our Take: A Set Not to Be Missed (Unless You Hate Pizza) Between hunger-inducing lands, mechanics that fit the universe perfectly and nostalgia at full blast, this MTG / Ninja Turtles crossover has everything to please. Of course, it will not revolutionize competitive play, but that is not the point. It is a fun, colorful set packed with references that will make players smile. So, ready to draft with a pepperoni-filled hand and a Raphael-led deck? We say **Cowabunga**! And you, which Ninja Turtle will you play in Commander? (Personally, we are betting on Michelangelo for the crazy combos.) ## See also - [All RTS articles](https://after-strategy.com/en/categorie/rts/) ## Sources - [Official Magic: The Gathering website (Wizards of the Coast)](https://magic.wizards.com/) ## Sources - Source : [MTG Teams Up with the Ninja Turtles: "Pizza" Lands and New York-Style Spells!](https://after-strategy.com/en/mtg-teams-up-with-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles/) — After Strategy