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{{Upcoming release}}
{{Infobox set
{{Infobox set
   |logo = [[File:MM3 logo.png|230px]]
   |image = MM3 logo.png
   |design team = [[Sam Stoddard]] (lead)<br />[[Bryan Hawley]]<br />[[Gavin Verhey]]
   |design = [[Sam Stoddard]] (lead)<br />[[Bryan Hawley]]<br />[[Gavin Verhey]]
   |development team = [[Adam Prosak]] (lead)<br />Bryan Hawley<br />[[Yoni Skolnik]]<br />[[Erik Lauer]] (advisor)
   |development = [[Adam Prosak]] (lead)<br />Bryan Hawley<br />[[Yoni Skolnik]]<br />[[Erik Lauer]] (advisor)
   |art director =  
   |art = [[Jeremy Jarvis]]
   |date_release = March 17, 2017
   |release = March 17, 2017
   |mechanics =  
   |plane = [[Multiverse|Multiversal]]
   |keywords =  
   |mechanics = [[Flicker]]ing, [[Token]]s, [[Trap]]s, [[Graveyard]] matters, [[Sacrifice]]
   |code_development =  
   |keywords = [[Bloodrush]], [[Conspire]], [[Flashback]], [[Miracle]], [[Overload]], [[Populate]], [[Soulbond]], [[Unearth]]
   |size = 249 cards<br /><small>(101 commons, 80 uncommons, 53 rares, 15 mythic rares)</small>
   |size = 249 cards<br/>{{curmb|101|80|53|15|}}
   |code_expansion = MM3
   |code_expansion = MM3
   |code_expansion_ref = <ref>[http://magic.wizards.com/en/content/modern-masters-2017-info Product information]</ref>
   |code_expansion_ref = [http://magic.wizards.com/en/content/modern-masters-2017-info Product information]
   |block name = Physical [[Masters series|Masters]]
   |series = Physical [[Masters series]]
   |first set = [[Eternal Masters]]
   |first = Eternal Masters
   |second set = [[Modern Masters 2017]]
   |second = Modern Masters 2017
   |third set =  
   |third = Iconic Masters
   |previous set = [[Aether Revolt]]
   |previous = Aether Revolt
   |next set = [[Duel Decks: Mind vs. Might]]
   |next = Duel Decks: Mind vs. Might
}}
}}
'''''Modern Masters 2017''''', officially styled as '''''Modern Masters 2017 Edition''''', is the third set in the [[Modern Masters]] series. It is a [[booster]]-based [[compilation set]] containing cards legal in, and intended for, the [[Modern]] format. It will be released on March 17, 2017.<ref name="Announcing">{{NewRef|feature/announcement-day-2016-08-31|Announcement Day|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|2016-08-31}}</ref>
'''''Modern Masters 2017''''', officially styled as '''''Modern Masters 2017 Edition''''', is the third set in the [[Modern Masters]] series. It is a [[booster]]-based [[compilation set]] containing cards legal in, and intended for, the [[Modern]] format. It was released on March 17, 2017.<ref name="Announcing">{{DailyRef|feature/announcement-day-2016-08-31|Announcement Day|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|August 31, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|feature/modern-masters-2017-edition-release-notes-2017-03-03|''Modern Masters 2017 Edition'' Release Notes|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|March 3, 2017}}</ref>  


== Set details ==
== Set details ==
<!--{{cquote|TBA}}-->
[[File:MM3 boosters.png|thumb|right|The ''Magic'' logo without ''The Gathering'']]
''Modern Masters 2017'' is a 249 card set consisting of reprints of cards originally printed between ''[[Eighth Edition]]'' and ''[[Magic 2014]]'', including trips through ''[[Innistrad]]'' and ''[[Return to Ravnica]]''. ''Modern Masters 2017'' is exclusively booster-based, thus no satellite products such as preconstructed theme decks are branded with the set. Each booster contains 15 playable cards: 10 [[Common|commons]], 3 [[Uncommon|uncommons]] and one [[rare]] or [[mythic rare]], and one [[foil]] card of any rarity replacing the usual basic land. The 16-card boosters (the sixteenth card is a [[marketing card]]) feature artwork from <c>Domri Rade</c>, <c>Griselbrand</c> and <c>Stoic Angel</c>.<ref>{{NewRef|news/modern-masters-2017-edition-and-amonkhet-packaging-2017-02-20|''Modern Masters 2017 Edition'' and ''Amonkhet'' Packaging|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|February 20, 2017}}</ref>  Like ''[[Modern Masters 2015]]'' and ''[[Eternal Masters]]'' before, the MSRP of one booster is set to $9.99. Due to the higher MSRP booster displays only contain 24 packs, which is also the number required for a regular [[draft]] (three boosters for each of eight players), as the set was designed specifically for draft. A number of cards may change [[rarity]] to create a better drafting environment.
''Modern Masters 2017'' is a 249 card set consisting of reprints of cards originally printed between ''[[Eighth Edition]]'' and ''[[Magic 2014]]'', including trips through ''[[Innistrad]]'' and ''[[Return to Ravnica]]''. ''Modern Masters 2017'' is exclusively booster-based, thus no satellite products such as preconstructed theme decks are branded with the set. Each booster contains 15 playable cards: 10 [[common]]s, 3 [[uncommon]]s and one [[rare]] or [[mythic rare]], and one [[foil]] card of any rarity replacing the usual basic land. The 16-card boosters (the sixteenth card is a [[marketing card]]) feature artwork from <c>Domri Rade</c>, <c>Griselbrand</c> and <c>Stoic Angel</c>.<ref>{{DailyRef|news/modern-masters-2017-edition-and-amonkhet-packaging-2017-02-20|''Modern Masters 2017 Edition'' and ''Amonkhet'' Packaging|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|February 20, 2017}}</ref>  Like ''[[Modern Masters 2015]]'' and ''[[Eternal Masters]]'' before, the MSRP of one booster is set to $9.99. Due to the higher MSRP booster displays only contain 24 packs, which is also the number required for a regular [[draft]] (three boosters for each of eight players), as the set was designed specifically for draft. A number of cards change [[rarity]] to create a better drafting environment.
 
===Marketing===
The set will be printed in English, Japanese, and Chinese Simplified.
The set is be printed in English, Japanese, and Chinese Simplified. Like ''[[Modern Masters 2015]]'', the packaging material features the word ''Magic'', without '': The Gathering''. According to [[Mark Rosewater]], it is something [[WotC]] is experimenting with on supplemental products.<ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/158833322258/maybe-not-really-your-department-but-is-there-a|title=Is there a reason MM3 only says "Magic" instead of "Magic the Gathering" on all the packaging?|March 25, 2017}}</ref>
<!--[[File:MM3 paperboard booster2.jpg|thumb|right|Paperboard booster]]  
[[File:MM3 paperboard booster.jpg|thumb|right|Paperboard booster, back side]]-->


== Magic Online ==
== Magic Online ==


''Modern Masters 2017'' releases on [[Magic Online]] on March 23, 2017.
''Modern Masters 2017'' released on [[Magic Online]] on March 23, 2017.


== Themes and mechanics ==
== Themes and mechanics ==


''Modern Masters 2017'' features the following limited archetypes:<ref name="Damnation">{{NewRef|card-preview/took-us-long-enough-2017-02-27|Took us long enough|[[Adam Prosak]]|February 27, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{NewRef|latest-developments/designing-modern-masters-2017-2017-03-03|Designing Modern Masters 2017|[[Sam Stoddard]]|March 3, 2017}}</ref>
''Modern Masters 2017'' features the following limited archetypes:<ref name="Damnation">{{DailyRef|card-preview/took-us-long-enough-2017-02-27|Took us long enough|[[Adam Prosak]]|February 27, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|latest-developments/designing-modern-masters-2017-2017-03-03|Designing Modern Masters 2017|[[Sam Stoddard]]|March 3, 2017}}</ref>


* {{W}}{{U}}: [[Blinking|Blink]] ([[enters the battlefield effect]]s)
* {{W}}{{U}}: [[Blinking|Blink]]/[[enters the battlefield effect|ETB effect]]s (<c>Mistmeadow Witch</c>, <c>Vanish into Memory</c>)
* {{U}}{{B}}: [[Instant]] [[Control]]
* {{U}}{{B}}: [[Instant]] [[Control]] (<c>Soul Manipulation</c>)
* {{B}}{{R}}: [[Unearth]] / [[Sacrifice]]  
* {{B}}{{R}}: [[Unearth]]/[[Sacrifice]] (<c>Torrent of Souls</c>)
* {{R}}{{G}}: [[Tokens]] [[go wide]]
* {{R}}{{G}}: [[Token]] [[Go wide]] (<c>Gruul War Chant</c>, <c>Tattermunge Witch</c>)
* {{G}}{{W}}: [[Populate]]
* {{G}}{{W}}: [[Populate]] (<c>Wayfaring Temple</c>)
* {{W}}{{U}}{{B}} ([[Esper]]): [[Control]] (with [[Creatures]])
* {{W}}{{U}}{{B}}: [[Control]] with [[creatures]] (<c>Wall of Denial</c>, <c>Agent of Masks</c>, <c>Sin Collector</c>)
* {{U}}{{B}}{{R}} ([[Grixis]]): [[Graveyard]]
* {{U}}{{B}}{{R}}: [[Graveyard]] (<c>Sedraxis Specter</c>, <c>Izzet Charm</c>)
* {{B}}{{R}}{{G}} ([[Jund]]): [[Sacrifice]]
* {{B}}{{R}}{{G}}: [[Sacrifice]] (<c>Sprouting Thrinax</c>, <c>Golgari Germination</c>)
* {{R}}{{G}}{{W}} ([[Naya]]): [[Token]] [[Aggro]]
* {{R}}{{G}}{{W}}: [[Token]] [[Aggro]] (<c>Bronzebeak Moa</c>, <c>Sunhome Guildmage</c>)
* {{G}}{{W}}{{U}} ([[Bant]]): [[New Phyrexia#Tokens|Splicers]] ([[Golem]]s creators)
* {{G}}{{W}}{{U}}: [[New Phyrexia#Mechanics|Splicers]] (<c>Vital Splicer</c>, <c>Master Splicer</c>, <c>Wing Splicer</c>)


== Changes in rarity ==
== Changes in rarity ==


'''Common to Uncommon'''
'''Common to Uncommon'''
* <c>Ancient Grudge</c>
* <c>Compulsive Research</c>
* <c>Compulsive Research</c>
* <c>Molten Rain</c>
* <c>Molten Rain</c>
* <c>Seal of Doom</c>
* <c>Soul Manipulation</c>
* <c>Terminate</c>
* <c>Thundersong Trumpeter</c>
* <c>Vithian Stinger</c>
* <c>Vithian Stinger</c>
* <c>Terminate</c>
* The Signets:
* <c>Azorius Signet</c>
** <c>Azorius Signet</c>
* <c>Dimir Signet</c>
** <c>Dimir Signet</c>  
* <c>Rakdos Signet</c>
** <c>Rakdos Signet</c>  
* <c>Gruul Signet</c>
** <c>Gruul Signet</c>  
* <c>Selesnya Signet</c>
** <c>Selesnya Signet</c>
* <c>Orzhov Signet</c>
** <c>Orzhov Signet</c>  
* <c>Izzet Signet</c>
** <c>Izzet Signet</c>  
* <c>Golgari Signet</c>
** <c>Golgari Signet</c>  
* <c>Boros Signet</c>
** <c>Boros Signet</c>  
* <c>Simic Signet</c>
** <c>Simic Signet</c>


'''Uncommon to Common'''
'''Uncommon to Common'''
* <c>Magma Jet</c>
* <c>Augur of Bolas</c>
* <c>Burning-Tree Emissary</c>
* <c>Burning-Tree Emissary</c>
* <c>Call of the Conclave</c>
* <c>Cower in Fear</c>
* <c>Dinrova Horror</c>
* <c>Falkenrath Noble</c>
* <c>Gift of Orzhova</c>
* <c>Gnawing Zombie</c>
* <c>Gnawing Zombie</c>
* <c>Augur of Bolas</c>
* <c>Graceful Reprieve</c>
* <c>Grasp of Phantoms</c>
* <c>Grixis Slavedriver</c>
* <c>Ground Assault</c>
* <c>Magma Jet</c>
* <c>Pitfall Trap</c>
* <c>Revive</c>
* <c>Scorched Rusalka</c>
* <c>Scourge Devil</c>
* <c>Slime Molding</c>
* <c>Spike Jester</c>
* <c>Tandem Lookout</c>
* <c>Thunderous Wrath</c>


'''Rare to Common'''
'''Rare to Common'''
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'''Rare to Uncommon'''
'''Rare to Uncommon'''
* <c>Arachnus Spinner</c>
* <c>Gaea's Anthem</c>
* <c>Goblin Assault</c>
* <c>Goblin Assault</c>
* <c>Inquisition of Kozilek</c>
* <c>Pyrewild Shaman</c>
* <c>Mystic Genesis</c>
* <c>Sedraxis Specter</c>
* <c>Sedraxis Specter</c>
* <c>Soul Ransom</c>
* <c>Wayfaring Temple</c>


'''Rare to Mythic'''
'''Rare to Mythic'''
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== Cycles ==
== Cycles ==


''Modern Masters 2017'' has at least 5 [[cycle]]s, two of which are double cycles:
''Modern Masters 2017'' has 6 [[cycle]]s, two of which are double cycles:
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-ENEMY
! Cycle name
! Description and notes
! {{W}}{{B}}
! {{U}}{{R}}
! {{B}}{{G}}
! {{R}}{{W}}
! {{G}}{{U}}
|-
|'''Fetch lands'''
| Five rare [[enemy colors]] [[fetch land]]s.
|{{card|Marsh Flats||MM3}}
|{{card|Scalding Tarn||MM3}}
|{{card|Verdant Catacombs||MM3}}
|{{card|Arid Mesa||MM3}}
|{{card|Misty Rainforest||MM3}}
|-
|-
! Cycle name
! Description and notes
! {{G}}{{W}}{{U}}
! {{W}}{{U}}{{B}}
! {{U}}{{B}}{{R}}
! {{B}}{{R}}{{G}}
! {{R}}{{G}}{{W}}
|-
|'''Shard creatures'''
| Five uncommon creatures has includes [[shard]] mana cost.
|{{card|Rhox War Monk||MM3}}
|{{card|Tower Gargoyle||MM3}}
|{{card|Sedraxis Specter||MM3}}
|{{card|Sprouting Thrinax||MM3}}
|{{card|Woolly Thoctar||MM3}}
|-
|'''Shard rares'''
| Five rare spells has includes [[shard]] mana cost.
|{{card|Stoic Angel||MM3}}
|{{card|Zur The Enchanter||MM3}}
|{{card|Cruel Ultimatum||MM3}}
|{{card|Broodmate Dragon||MM3}}
|{{card|Fiery Justice||MM3}}
|-
|'''Shard lands'''
| Five uncommon [[tapland]]s which can produced 3 colors or a [[shard]].
|{{card|Seaside Citadel||MM3}}
|{{card|Arcane Sanctum||MM3}}
|{{card|Crumbling Necropolis||MM3}}
|{{card|Savage Lands||MM3}}
|{{card|Jungle Shrine||MM3}}
|}


*'''Bant creatures''': 5 uncommon creatures has includes [[shard]] mana cost {{-}} <c>Rhox War Monk</c> ({{G}}/{{W}}/{{U}}), <c>Tower Gargoyle</c> ({{W}}/{{U}}/{{B}}), <c>Sedraxis Specter</c> ({{U}}/{{B}}/{{R}}),  <c>Sprouting Thrinax</c> ({{B}}/{{R}}/{{G}}), and <c>Woolly Thoctar</c> ({{R}}/{{G}}/{{W}}).
{| class="wikitable"
*'''Shard lands''': 5 uncommon [[tapland]]s which can produced 3 colors or a [[shard]] {{-}} <c>Seaside Citadel</c> ({{G}}/{{W}}/{{U}}), <c>Arcane Sanctum</c> ({{W}}/{{U}}/{{B}}), <c>Crumbling Necropolis</c> ({{U}}/{{B}}/{{R}}), <c>Savage Lands</c> ({{B}}/{{R}}/{{G}}), and <c>Jungle Shrine</c> ({{R}}/{{G}}/{{W}}).
! Cycle name
*'''Fetch lands''': 5 rare [[enemy colors]] [[fetchland]]s {{-}} <c>Misty Rainforest</c> ({{G}}/{{U}}), <c>Verdant Catacombs</c> ({{B}}/{{G}}), <c>Marsh Flats</c> ({{W}}/{{B}}), <c>Arid Mesa</c> ({{R}}/{{W}}), <c>Scalding Tarn</c> ({{U}}/{{R}}).
! {{W}}{{U}}
*'''Guildgates''': All 10 common [[Gate]] cards {{-}} <c>Azorius Guildgate</c> ({{W/U}}), <c>Dimir Guildgate</c> ({{U/B}}), <c>Rakdos Guildgate</c> ({{B/R}}), <c>Gruul Guildgate</c> ({{R/G}}), <c>Selesnya Guildgate</c> ({{G/W}}), <c>Orzhov Guildgate</c> ({{W/B}}), <c>Izzet Guildgate</c> ({{U/R}}), <c>Golgari Guildgate</c> ({{B/G}}), <c>Boros Guildgate</c> ({{R/W}}), and <c>Simic Guildgate</c> ({{G/U}}).
! {{U}}{{B}}
*'''Signets''': 10 common [[Mana Stone]]s that cost {{2}} to cast and can be tapped to filter {{1}} into two mana of two different colors {{-}} <c>Azorius Signet</c> ({{W/U}}), <c>Dimir Signet</c> ({{U/B}}), <c>Rakdos Signet</c> ({{B/R}}), <c>Gruul Signet</c> ({{R/G}}), <c>Selesnya Signet</c> ({{G/W}}), <c>Orzhov Signet</c> ({{W/B}}), <c>Izzet Signet</c> ({{U/R}}), <c>Golgari Signet</c> ({{B/G}}), <c>Boros Signet</c> ({{R/W}}) and <c>Simic Signet</c> ({{G/U}}).
! {{B}}{{R}}
! {{R}}{{G}}
! {{G}}{{W}}
! {{W}}{{B}}
! {{U}}{{R}}
! {{B}}{{G}}
! {{R}}{{W}}
! {{G}}{{U}}
|-
|'''Guildgates'''
|{{card|Azorius Guildgate||MM3}}
|{{card|Dimir Guildgate||MM3}}
|{{card|Rakdos Guildgate||MM3}}
|{{card|Gruul Guildgate||MM3}}
|{{card|Selesnya Guildgate||MM3}}
|{{card|Orzhov Guildgate||MM3}}
|{{card|Izzet Guildgate||MM3}}
|{{card|Golgari Guildgate||MM3}}
|{{card|Boros Guildgate||MM3}}
|{{card|Simic Guildgate||MM3}}
|-
|colspan="10"|'''Description and notes:''' All ten common [[Gate]] cards.
|-
|'''Signets''' 
|{{card|Azorius Signet||MM3}}
|{{card|Dimir Signet||MM3}}
|{{card|Rakdos Signet||MM3}}
|{{card|Gruul Signet||MM3}}
|{{card|Selesnya Signet||MM3}}
|{{card|Orzhov Signet||MM3}}
|{{card|Izzet Signet||MM3}}
|{{card|Golgari Signet||MM3}}
|{{card|Boros Signet||MM3}}
|{{card|Simic Signet||MM3}}
|-
|colspan="10"|'''Description and notes:''' Ten common [[Mana Stone]]s that cost {{2}} to cast and can be tapped to filter {{1}} into two mana of two different colors.
|}


== Token cards ==
== Token cards ==


TBA
The set comes with 20 [[token]]s and one [[emblem]].<ref>{{DailyRef|daily-magic-update/update-2017-03-07|The March 7, 2017 Update|Blake Rasmussen|March 7, 2017}}</ref>
 
# {{W}} 4/4 [[Angel]] with [[Flying]] for <c>Entreat the Angels</c> and <c>Urbis Protector</c>
# {{W}} 1/1 [[Bird]] with Flying for <c>Eyes in the Skies</c>
# {{W}} 1/1 [[Soldier]] (new art by Magali Villeneuve) for <c>Attended Knight</c>
# {{W}} 1/1 [[Spirit]] with Flying for <c>Lingering Souls</c>
# {{B}} 2/4 [[Spider]] with [[Reach]] for <c>Penumbra Spider</c>
# {{B}} 2/2 [[Zombie]] for <c>Grixis Slavedriver</c>
# {{R}} 4/4 [[Dragon]] with Flying for <c>Broodmate Dragon</c>
# {{R}} 1/1 [[Goblin]] for <c>Dragon Fodder</c>, <c>Goblin Assault</c> and <c>Kathari Bomber</c>
# {{G}} 3/3 [[Beast]] for <c>Thragtusk</c>
# {{G}} 4/4 Beast for <c>Baloth Cage Trap</c>
# {{G}} 3/3 [[Centaur]] for <c>Call of the Conclave</c>
# {{G}} 3/3 [[Elephant]] for <c>Call of the Herd</c>
# {{G}} */* [[Ooze]] for <c>Slime Molding</c> and <c>Mystic Genesis</c>
# {{G}} 1/1 [[Saproling]] for <c>Fists of Ironwood</c>, <c>Golgari Germination</c> and <c>Sprouting Thrinax</c>
# {{G}} 5/5 [[Wurm]] with [[Trample]] for <c>Advent of the Wurm</c>
# {{G/W}} */* [[Elemental]] for <c>Voice of Resurgence</c>
# {{R/G}} 4/4 [[Giant]] [[Warrior]] with [[Haste]] for <c>Giantbaiting</c>
# {{R/G}} 1/1 Goblin Warrior for <c>Wort, the Raidmother</c>
# {{R/W}} 1/1 [[Soldier]] for <c>Sunhome Guildmage</c>
# {{C}} 3/3 [[Golem]] for <c>Blade Splicer</c>, <c>Master Splicer</c>, <c>Sensor Splicer</c>, <c>Wing Splicer</c> and <c>Vital Splicer</c>
# {{Emblem|Domri Rade|MM3}}


== Notable cards ==
== Notable cards ==


* <c>Damnation</c> receives its first reprint in a set.<ref name="Damnation"/>
* <c>Damnation</c> receives its first reprint in a set.<ref name="Damnation"/>
* Both <c>Snapcaster Mage</c> and <c>Cavern of Souls</c> become the first cards originally printed as a rare in a standard set printed after mythic rares were introduced, to be reprinted as a mythic rare.<ref>{{TumblrRef|author=[[Mark Rosewater]]|URL=http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/157828862678/care-to-explain-the-snapcaster-rarityshift|title=Care to explain the snapcaster rarityshift?|tumblr-title=Blogatog|date=February 28, 2017}}</ref>
* <c>Snapcaster Mage</c> and <c>Cavern of Souls</c> are the first cards originally printed as a rare while mythic rares already existed, which are reprinted as a mythic rare.<ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/157828862678/care-to-explain-the-snapcaster-rarityshift|title=Care to explain the snapcaster rarityshift?|February 28, 2017}}</ref>
* The downgraded <c>Sedraxis Specter</c> replaces <c>Fire-Field Ogre</c> of the original tricolored creatures cycle.
* The downgraded <c>Sedraxis Specter</c> replaces <c>Fire-Field Ogre</c> of the original tricolored creatures cycle.


===Cards with new art===
===Cards with new art===
* <c>Abyssal Specter</c>
* <c>Agent of Masks</c>
* <c>Azorius Signet</c>
* <c>Cavern of Souls</c>
* <c>Compulsive Research</c>
* <c>Dimir Signet</c>
* <c>Goblin Guide</c>
* <c>Golgari Germination</c>
* <c>Might of Old Krosa</c>
* <c>Molten Rain</c>
* <c>Past in Flames</c>
* <c>Ranger of Eos</c>
* <c>Recover</c>
* <c>Serum Visions</c> (depicts [[Jin-Gitaxias]] <ref name="Art Descriptions"/>)
* <c>Snapcaster Mage</c>
* <c>Stony Silence</c>
* <c>Terminate</c> (depicts <c>Sun Titan</c> falling apart <ref name="Art Descriptions">{{DailyRef|feature/modern-masters-2017-edition-new-art-descriptions-2017-03-28|''Modern Masters 2017 Edition'' New Art Descriptions|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|March 28, 2017}}</ref>)
* <c>Urbis Protector</c>
===Cards with new flavor text===
* <c>Abyssal Specter</c>
* <c>Agent of Masks</c>
* <c>Blade Splicer</c>
* <c>Death-Hood Cobra</c>
* <c>Inquisition of Kozilek</c>
* <c>Magma Jet</c>
* <c>Might of Old Krosa</c>
* <c>Molten Rain</c>
* <c>Recover</c>
* <c>Sensor Splicer</c>
* <c>Serum Visions</c>
* <c>Stony Silence</c>
* <c>Terminate</c>
* <c>Urbis Protector</c>
* <c>Vampire Nighthawk</c>
* <c>Wing Splicer</c>


== References ==
== References ==


{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
 
==External links==
== External links ==
*{{Prodpage|modern-masters-2017|Modern Masters 2017}}
 
TBA
 
{{Masters series}}
{{Masters series}}
{{Special sets}}
{{sets|state=collapsed}}

Latest revision as of 14:07, 13 April 2024

Modern Masters 2017
[[File:{{#setmainimage:MM3 logo.png}}|250px]]
Set Information
Set symbol
Design Sam Stoddard (lead)
Bryan Hawley
Gavin Verhey
Development Adam Prosak (lead)
Bryan Hawley
Yoni Skolnik
Erik Lauer (advisor)
Art direction Jeremy Jarvis
Release date March 17, 2017
Plane Multiversal
Themes and mechanics Flickering, Tokens, Traps, Graveyard matters, Sacrifice
Keywords/​ability words Bloodrush, Conspire, Flashback, Miracle, Overload, Populate, Soulbond, Unearth
Set size 249 cards
(101 commons, 80 uncommons, 53 rares, 15 mythic rares)
Expansion code MM3[1]
Physical Masters series
Eternal Masters Modern Masters 2017 Iconic Masters
Magic: The Gathering Chronology
Aether Revolt Modern Masters 2017 Duel Decks: Mind vs. Might

Modern Masters 2017, officially styled as Modern Masters 2017 Edition, is the third set in the Modern Masters series. It is a booster-based compilation set containing cards legal in, and intended for, the Modern format. It was released on March 17, 2017.[2][3]

Set details

The Magic logo without The Gathering

Modern Masters 2017 is a 249 card set consisting of reprints of cards originally printed between Eighth Edition and Magic 2014, including trips through Innistrad and Return to Ravnica. Modern Masters 2017 is exclusively booster-based, thus no satellite products such as preconstructed theme decks are branded with the set. Each booster contains 15 playable cards: 10 commons, 3 uncommons and one rare or mythic rare, and one foil card of any rarity replacing the usual basic land. The 16-card boosters (the sixteenth card is a marketing card) feature artwork from Domri Rade, Griselbrand and Stoic Angel.[4] Like Modern Masters 2015 and Eternal Masters before, the MSRP of one booster is set to $9.99. Due to the higher MSRP booster displays only contain 24 packs, which is also the number required for a regular draft (three boosters for each of eight players), as the set was designed specifically for draft. A number of cards change rarity to create a better drafting environment.

Marketing

The set is be printed in English, Japanese, and Chinese Simplified. Like Modern Masters 2015, the packaging material features the word Magic, without : The Gathering. According to Mark Rosewater, it is something WotC is experimenting with on supplemental products.[5]

Magic Online

Modern Masters 2017 released on Magic Online on March 23, 2017.

Themes and mechanics

Modern Masters 2017 features the following limited archetypes:[6][7]

Changes in rarity

Common to Uncommon

Uncommon to Common

Rare to Common

Rare to Uncommon

Rare to Mythic

Mythic to Rare

Cycles

Modern Masters 2017 has 6 cycles, two of which are double cycles:

Cycle name Description and notes {W}{B} {U}{R} {B}{G} {R}{W} {G}{U}
Fetch lands Five rare enemy colors fetch lands. Marsh Flats Scalding Tarn Verdant Catacombs Arid Mesa Misty Rainforest
Cycle name Description and notes {G}{W}{U} {W}{U}{B} {U}{B}{R} {B}{R}{G} {R}{G}{W}
Shard creatures Five uncommon creatures has includes shard mana cost. Rhox War Monk Tower Gargoyle Sedraxis Specter Sprouting Thrinax Woolly Thoctar
Shard rares Five rare spells has includes shard mana cost. Stoic Angel Zur The Enchanter Cruel Ultimatum Broodmate Dragon Fiery Justice
Shard lands Five uncommon taplands which can produced 3 colors or a shard. Seaside Citadel Arcane Sanctum Crumbling Necropolis Savage Lands Jungle Shrine
Cycle name {W}{U} {U}{B} {B}{R} {R}{G} {G}{W} {W}{B} {U}{R} {B}{G} {R}{W} {G}{U}
Guildgates Azorius Guildgate Dimir Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate Gruul Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate Izzet Guildgate Golgari Guildgate Boros Guildgate Simic Guildgate
Description and notes: All ten common Gate cards.
Signets Azorius Signet Dimir Signet Rakdos Signet Gruul Signet Selesnya Signet Orzhov Signet Izzet Signet Golgari Signet Boros Signet Simic Signet
Description and notes: Ten common Mana Stones that cost {2} to cast and can be tapped to filter {1} into two mana of two different colors.

Token cards

The set comes with 20 tokens and one emblem.[8]

  1. {W} 4/4 Angel with Flying for Entreat the Angels and Urbis Protector
  2. {W} 1/1 Bird with Flying for Eyes in the Skies
  3. {W} 1/1 Soldier (new art by Magali Villeneuve) for Attended Knight
  4. {W} 1/1 Spirit with Flying for Lingering Souls
  5. {B} 2/4 Spider with Reach for Penumbra Spider
  6. {B} 2/2 Zombie for Grixis Slavedriver
  7. {R} 4/4 Dragon with Flying for Broodmate Dragon
  8. {R} 1/1 Goblin for Dragon Fodder, Goblin Assault and Kathari Bomber
  9. {G} 3/3 Beast for Thragtusk
  10. {G} 4/4 Beast for Baloth Cage Trap
  11. {G} 3/3 Centaur for Call of the Conclave
  12. {G} 3/3 Elephant for Call of the Herd
  13. {G} */* Ooze for Slime Molding and Mystic Genesis
  14. {G} 1/1 Saproling for Fists of Ironwood, Golgari Germination and Sprouting Thrinax
  15. {G} 5/5 Wurm with Trample for Advent of the Wurm
  16. {G/W} */* Elemental for Voice of Resurgence
  17. {R/G} 4/4 Giant Warrior with Haste for Giantbaiting
  18. {R/G} 1/1 Goblin Warrior for Wort, the Raidmother
  19. {R/W} 1/1 Soldier for Sunhome Guildmage
  20. {C} 3/3 Golem for Blade Splicer, Master Splicer, Sensor Splicer, Wing Splicer and Vital Splicer
  21. Emblem for Domri Rade

Notable cards

Cards with new art

Cards with new flavor text

References

  1. ↑ Product information
  2. ↑ Wizards of the Coast (August 31, 2016). "Announcement Day". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  3. ↑ Wizards of the Coast (March 3, 2017). "Modern Masters 2017 Edition Release Notes". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  4. ↑ Blake Rasmussen (February 20, 2017). "Modern Masters 2017 Edition and Amonkhet Packaging". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  5. ↑ Mark Rosewater (March 25, 2017). "Is there a reason MM3 only says "Magic" instead of "Magic the Gathering" on all the packaging?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  6. ↑ a b Adam Prosak (February 27, 2017). "Took us long enough". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  7. ↑ Sam Stoddard (March 3, 2017). "Designing Modern Masters 2017". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  8. ↑ Blake Rasmussen (March 7, 2017). "The March 7, 2017 Update". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  9. ↑ Mark Rosewater (February 28, 2017). "Care to explain the snapcaster rarityshift?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  10. ↑ a b Blake Rasmussen (March 28, 2017). "Modern Masters 2017 Edition New Art Descriptions". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.

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