Who owns Magic: The Gathering?
Magic: The Gathering is owned by Hasbro (the United States, NASDAQ: HAS), which has owned the brand since 24 September 1999.[1] Magic: The Gathering was founded in 1993 in the United States and was independent until 1999.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Hasbro, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1993–1999)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Pawtucket, Rhode Island
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1993
- Category
- Home care › Household goods & storage › Writing instruments & office
- Parent ticker
- NASDAQ: HAS
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Magic: The Gathering
Magic: The Gathering was published in 1993 and invented the collectible card game, in which players build decks from randomised packs. Hasbro acquired publisher Wizards of the Coast in 1999, and the game now generates more profit than most of the toy portfolio.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Magic: The Gathering?
The parent company of Magic: The Gathering is Hasbro, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Magic: The Gathering American?
Yes. Magic: The Gathering originated in the United States in 1993 and its owner, Hasbro, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Hasbro owned Magic: The Gathering?
Hasbro has owned Magic: The Gathering since 24 September 1999.
Who owned Magic: The Gathering before Hasbro?
Magic: The Gathering was an independent company from its founding in 1993 until Hasbro acquired it in 1999.
Is Magic: The Gathering still owned by Hasbro?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Magic: The Gathering is still owned by Hasbro. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Hasbro, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-25 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 25 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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