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| == Mix-and-Match cards == | | == [[Mix-and-match]] cards == |
| A loose array of cards, each with two keyword mechanics from previous sets which beneficially work together. | | A loose array of cards, each with two keyword mechanics from previous sets which beneficially work together. |
| * <c>Bogardan Lancer</c> ([[Bloodthirst]] and [[Flanking]], one making the own creature stronger and the other to make opposing creatures weaker) | | * <c>Bogardan Lancer</c> ([[Bloodthirst]] and [[Flanking]], one making the own creature stronger and the other to make opposing creatures weaker) |
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| * <c>Ichor Slick</c> ([[Cycling]] and Madness to play the card while cycling) | | * <c>Ichor Slick</c> ([[Cycling]] and Madness to play the card while cycling) |
| * <c>Kavu Primarch</c> ([[Kicker]] and [[Convoke]] to pay the kicker cost) | | * <c>Kavu Primarch</c> ([[Kicker]] and [[Convoke]] to pay the kicker cost) |
| * <c>Knight of Sursi</c> ([[Flying]] and [[flanking]]) <ref>{{DailyRef|sursi-lore-2007-05-08|Sursi Lore|[[Magic Arcana]]|May 08, 2007}}</ref> | | * <c>Knight of Sursi</c> ([[Flying]] and [[flanking]]; flanking adds an extra hurdle if a creature can block the flying creature) <ref>{{DailyRef|sursi-lore-2007-05-08|Sursi Lore|[[Magic Arcana]]|May 08, 2007}}</ref> |
| * <c>Marshaling Cry</c> (Cycling and [[Flashback]] to play the card after having it cycled) | | * <c>Marshaling Cry</c> (Cycling and [[Flashback]] to play the card after having it cycled) |
| * <c>Molten Disaster</c> ([[Kicker]] and [[Split second]] when kicked) | | * <c>Molten Disaster</c> ([[Kicker]] and [[Split second]] when kicked) |
| * <c>Mystic Speculation</c> ([[Scry]] and Buyback to scry repeatedly) | | * <c>Mystic Speculation</c> ([[Scry]] and Buyback to scry repeatedly) |
| * <c>Ravaging Riftwurm</c> (Kicker to add counters and [[vanishing]]) | | * <c>Ravaging Riftwurm</c> (Kicker to add counters and [[vanishing]]) |
| * <c>Spirit en-Dal</c> ([[Shadow]] and [[Forecast]] to give shadow to other creatures without the "can't block" drawback) | | * <c>Spirit en-Dal</c> ([[Shadow]] and [[Forecast]] to give shadow as evasion or a [[panic]] effect) |
| * <c>Sprout Swarm</c> (Buyback and [[Convoke]] to pay the buyback cost with) | | * <c>Sprout Swarm</c> (Buyback and [[Convoke]] to pay the buyback cost with) |
| * <c>Thornweald Archer</c> ([[Deathtouch]] and [[Reach]] to hit flying creatures with deathtouch) | | * <c>Thornweald Archer</c> ([[Deathtouch]] and [[Reach]] to hit flying creatures with deathtouch)<ref name="Back 3">{{DailyRef|making-magic/back-future-sight-part-3-2020-08-24|Back to the ''Future Sight'', Part 3|[[Mark Rosewater]]|August 24, 2020}}</ref> |
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| == Futureshifted == | |
| The following cards are a list of [[futureshifted]] cards in the set, identifiable by their different, "futureshifted" card layout. They are notable for introducing new keywords, having unusual abilities or type combinations, and/or for previewing blocks that will be released.
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| === Cycles ===
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| *'''[[Grandeur]] cycle''': <c>Baru, Fist of Krosa</c>, <c>Korlash, Heir to Blackblade</c>, <c>Linessa, Zephyr Mage</c>, <c>Oriss, Samite Guardian</c>, <c>Tarox Bladewing</c>
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| ** Baru references <c>Kamahl, Fist of Krosa</c>.
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| ** Korlash references <c>Dakkon Blackblade</c>.
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| ** Linessa references <c>Alexi, Zephyr Mage</c>.
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| ** Oriss references <c>Orim, Samite Healer</c> (her Grandeur ability is the same as found on a kicked <c>Orim's Chant</c>) and <c>Cho-Manno, Revolutionary</c> (the <c>Fountain of Cho</c> is visible in the art).
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| ** Tarox references <c>Rorix Bladewing</c>.
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| *'''[[Textless]] vanilla cycle''': <c>Blade of the Sixth Pride</c>, <c>Blind Phantasm</c>, <c>Fomori Nomad</c>, <c>Mass of Ghouls</c>, <c>Nessian Courser</c>
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| *'''Allied-color-lands cycle''': <c>Graven Cairns</c>, <c>Grove of the Burnwillows</c>, <c>Horizon Canopy</c>, <c>Nimbus Maze</c>, <c>River of Tears</c>
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| *'''[[Sliver]] cycle''': <c>Frenzy Sliver</c>, <c>Homing Sliver</c>, <c>Lymph Sliver</c>, <c>Mesmeric Sliver</c>, <c>Virulent Sliver</c>
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| *'''Non-creature with morph [[vertical cycle]]''': <c>Lumithread Field</c> (enchantment), <c>Whetwheel</c> (artifact), <c>Zoetic Cavern</c> (land)
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| === Preview cards ===
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| *'''''[[Tenth Edition]]'' preview card''': <c>Mass of Ghouls</c>
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| *'''''[[Lorwyn]]'' preview card''': <c>Goldmeadow Lookout</c> (technically)
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| *'''''[[Morningtide]]'' preview card''': <c>Boldwyr Intimidator</c>
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| *'''''[[Shadowmoor]]'' preview cards''': <c>Graven Cairns</c>, <c>Mistmeadow Skulk</c>
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| *'''''[[Eventide]]'' preview card''': <c>Phosphorescent Feast</c> which would be a pre-[[Chroma]] card.
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| *'''''[[Scars of Mirrodin]]'' preview card''': <c>Bloodshot Trainee</c>
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| *'''''[[Theros]]'' preview card''': <c>Nessian Courser</c>
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| *'''''[[Amonkhet]]'' preview card''': <c>Aven Mindcensor</c> <ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/amonkhet-talking-part-1-2017-04-24|''Amonkhet'' Talking, Part 1|[[Mark Rosewater]]|April 24, 2017}}</ref>
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| *'''''[[Commander 2017]]'' (''[[Feline Ferocity]]'') preview card''': <c>Seht's Tiger</c> <ref>{{DailyRef|card-preview/surprise-cats-2017-08-07|Surprise Cats|Quinn Murphy|August 7, 2017}}</ref>
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| *'''''[[Unstable]]'' preview card''': <c>Steamflogger Boss</c> <ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/163319306028/magic-panel-info|title=Magic Panel Info|July 23, 2017}}</ref>
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| *'''''[[Guilds of Ravnica]]'' preview card''': <c>Narcomoeba</c> <ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/177706013533/narcomoeba-has-actually-appeared-in-two-sets|title=Narcomoeba has actually appeared in two sets before Guilds of Ravnica: Future Sight and Modern Masters.|September 03, 2018}}</ref>
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| ====Possibles====
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| *'''Possible future victorian/graveyard set preview cards''': <c>Bitter Ordeal</c>, <c>Death Rattle</c>,<ref>{{DailyRef|death-rattle-switch-2007-05-02|Death Rattle Switch|[[Magic Arcana]]|May 02, 2007}}</ref> <c>Grinning Ignus</c>, <c>Patrician's Scorn</c>, <c>Grave Scrabbler</c>, <c>Street Wraith</c>. Unattached to the Victorian theme are <c>Tombstalker</c>,<ref>{{DailyRef|demon-future-2007-04-17|Demon of the Future|[[Magic Arcana]]|April 17, 2007}}</ref> <c>Bridge from Below</c>, <c>Yixlid Jailer</c>.
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| *'''Possible Muraganda set preview cards''': <c>Muraganda Petroglyphs</c>, <c>Imperiosaur</c>
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| ===Previewed themes===
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| *[[Lorwyn block]] - Tribal cardtype: <c>Bound in Silence</c>, [[Jace Beleren]] artwork: <c>Blind Phantasm</c>
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| *[[Esper]] from the [[Alara block]] - [[colored artifact]]s theme: <c>Sarcomite Myr</c>
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| *[[Naya]] from the [[Alara block]] - [[Cat#Nacatl|Nacatl]] cat-people: <c>Nacatl War-Pride</c> <ref>{{DailyRef|vorthos-visits-travel-agent-2007-05-03|Vorthos Visits a Travel Agent|[[Matt Cavotta]]|May 03, 2007}}</ref>
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| *[[Rise of the Eldrazi]] - Colorless nonartifact spells: <c>Ghostfire</c>
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| *[[Scars of Mirrodin]] - Poison: <c>Snake Cult Initiation</c>, <c>Virulent Sliver</c>.
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| *[[New Phyrexia]] - Fusion of metal and flesh in <c>Sarcomite Myr</c>. While artifacts with colored mana costs were used in Esper, it was first intended as a New Phyrexia preview. Additionally, this flavor text contains the first mention of <c>Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer</c>.
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| *[[Theros block]] - [[Enchantment creatures]]: <c>Lucent Liminid</c>
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| *[[Sultai Brood]] from ''[[Khans of Tarkir]]'' - [[Delve]]: <c>Tombstalker</c>, <c>Logic Knot</c> and <c>Death Rattle</c>
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| *[[Battle for Zendikar block]] - [[Devoid]]: colorless spells with colored mana in their cost: <c>Ghostfire</c>
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| *Descendants of of [[Rorix Bladewing]] in ''[[Dominaria]]'': <c>Tarox Bladewing</c> <ref name="DOM Legends">{{EzTumblr|http://wizardsmagic.tumblr.com/post/173041035761/dominaria-prerelease-is-fast-approaching-so-lets|title=Which characters are you hoping to open at Prerelease?|April 18, 2018}}</ref>
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| *''[[Modern Horizons]]'' - [[Horizon land]]s. <c>Horizon Canopy</c><ref>{{DailyRef|card-preview/lands-horizon-2019-05-21|Land on the Horizon|[[Paulo Vitor Damo da Rosa]]|May 21, 2019}}</ref>
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| ===Previewed locations===
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| *[[Turri Island]]: <c>Fomori Nomad</c>
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| *[[Pyrulea]]: <c>Horizon Canopy</c>
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| *[[Iquatana]]: <c>Narcomoeba</c>
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| *[[Arkhos]]: <c>River of Tears</c>
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| ===Previewed storylines===
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| *<c>Ghostfire</c> - Its flavor text mentions [[Ugin]], the Spirit Dragon, who is later revealed to be one of the planeswalkers that imprisoned the [[Eldrazi]] on [[Zendikar]], and the twin of [[Nicol Bolas]]. Few pieces of flavor text have inspired more future story.<ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/148011948128/hey-mark-todays-my-first-birthday-since-ive|title=Was wondering if I could get some trivia for my favorite planeswalker Ugin?|July 26, 2016}}</ref>
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| ===Other futureshifted cards===
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| *'''Cards that introduce new keywords but are otherwise usual''': <c>Arcanum Wings</c>, <c>Darksteel Garrison</c>, <c>Fleshwrither</c>, <c>Logic Knot</c>, <c>Quagnoth</c>, <c>Snake Cult Initiation</c>, <c>Spin into Myth</c>, <c>Thornweald Archer</c>, <c>Vedalken Æthermage</c>
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| *'''Enchantments that tap''': <c>Flowstone Embrace</c>, <c>Second Wind</c>, <c>Witch's Mist</c>
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| *'''Normal abilities with unusual costs''': <c>Deepcavern Imp</c>, <c>Edge of Autumn</c>, <c>Shah of Naar Isle</c>, <c>Skizzik Surger</c>, <c>Whip-Spine Drake</c>, <c>Street Wraith</c>
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| *<c>Bloodshot Trainee</c> - Has an ability dependent on its own power being above a certain number.
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| *<c>Bonded Fetch</c> - [[Defender]] with [[haste]].
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| *<c>Bound in Silence</c> - First [[Tribal]] type card.
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| *<c>Bridge from Below</c> - An enchantment that only has abilities while in the graveyard.
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| *<c>Centaur Omenreader</c> - Reduces creature spell costs, as long as it is tapped. It has the [[Snow]] type.
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| *<c>Daybreak Coronet</c> - Introduces [[lifelink]], Enchant creature with another [[aura]] attached to it
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| *<c>Dryad Arbor</c> - [[Land creature]].
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| *<c>Emblem of the Warmind</c> - An aura that affects all creatures you control.
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| *<c>Henchfiend of Ukor</c> - Return of the hybrid mana symbol, and the introduction of off-color echo costs.
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| *<c>Imperiosaur</c> - 'Muraganda' plane native, card dependent on basic lands.
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| *<c>Imperial Mask</c> - Enchantment that copies itself to each teammate you have. Especially suitable for [[multiplayer]] games.<ref>{{DailyRef|mm/team-building-2014-10-13|Team Building|[[Mark Rosewater]]|October 13, 2014}}</ref>
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| *<c>Muraganda Petroglyphs</c> - 'Muraganda' plane native, card that supports vanilla creatures.
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| *<c>Nacatl War-Pride</c> - Creature that replicates itself depending on how many defenders there are.
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| *<c>Narcomoeba</c> - Pseudo-[[madness]] ability that allows it to be put into play when sent from the library to the graveyard.
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| *<c>Nix</c> - A cheap but rather niche counterspell against spells that were played for no mana.
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| *<c>Phosphorescent Feast</c> - Card that gets more powerful when there are more green mana symbols in your hand's cards, an ability that became [[Eventide]]'s [[chroma]] and [[Theros]]'s [[devotion]].
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| *<c>Ramosian Revivalist</c> - A [[Rebel]] puller that uses the graveyard instead of the library.
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| *<c>Sarcomite Myr</c> - An artifact that costs colored mana to play (see [[colored artifact]]s).
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| *<c>Seht's Tiger</c> - [[Flash]] creature that gives ''you'' protection from the color of your choice the turn it comes into play.
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| *<c>Shapeshifter's Marrow</c> - A more sedate card in the tradition of <c>Yet Another Æther Vortex</c>.
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| *<c>Spellweaver Volute</c> - Enchants an instant card in the graveyard.
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| *<c>Spellwild Ouphe</c> - A card that reduces the cost of spells that ''target'' it.
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| *<c>Sporoloth Ancient</c> - Creature that can only put spore counters on itself, but oddly gives a spore counter removing ability to every creature. (this ability does however costs 1 less spore counter to activate than other fungus abilities)
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| *<c>Storm Entity</c> - Creature with the [[storm]]-like ability to gain +1/+1 for each spell previously played on this turn.
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| *<c>Tarmogoyf</c> - Introduces (by way of reminder text) the [[Planeswalker]] card type.
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| *<c>Thunderblade Charge</c> - Sorcery that can flashback itself indefinitely whenever you deal combat damage.
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| *<c>Yixlid Jailer</c> - Cards in the graveyard lose all abilities.
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| ==References== | | ==References== |