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==Maro's Core 2021 Teaser== | |||
[[Mark Rosewater]] gave his traditional teaser with the following hints.<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/619742666224254976/maros-core-2021-teaser|title=Maro's Core 2021 Teaser|June 1, 2020}}</ref> | |||
===The new core set has a lot of exciting new cards, including:=== | |||
* A brand new planeswalker (from a plane we've visited). {{-}} [[Basri Ket]] ([[Amonkhet (plane)|Amonkhet]]) | |||
* A card that lets you draw half of your library. {{-}} <c>Peer into the Abyss</c> | |||
* A +1/+1 tribal lord for a creature type that's never had one. (A creature type with over fifty cards already in print.) {{-}} <c>Pack Leader</c> ([[Dog]]s) | |||
* A character with a Vanguard card and a legendary creature card gets a second of the latter. {{-}} [[Barrin]] with <c>Barrin, Tolarian Archmage</c> | |||
* A card with thirty-one different options. {{-}} <c>Sublime Epiphany</c> | |||
* A card that gains all activated abilities of a certain subset of cards in a place it’s never done it before. {{-}} <c>Conspicuous Snoop</c> | |||
* A card that uses a nonevergreen named ability over twenty years old. {{-}} <c>Teferi, Master of Time</c> ([[phasing]]) | |||
* A card with the words “battlefield”, “cast”, “creature”, “converted mana cost”, “end of turn”, “exile”, “graveyard” and “mana cost”. {{-}} <c>Idol of Endurance</c> | |||
* An aura inspired from a cycle from ''Urza's Saga'' block. {{-}} <c>Demonic Embrace</c> (the ''Embraces'' from ''[[Urza's Saga]]''). | |||
* A nonevergreen enchantment subtype returns. {{-}} [[Shrine]] from ''[[Champions of Kamigawa]]''. | |||
Core | ===''Core 2021'' also has a number of fun reprints, including:=== | ||
* A popular character first introduced through flavor text. {{-}} <c>Ugin, the Spirit Dragon</c> | |||
* A French Vanilla mythic rare. {{-}} <c>Baneslayer Angel</c> | |||
* A popular aura that started as part of a cycle. {{-}} <c>Faith's Fetters</c> | |||
* A card with unique protection. {{-}} <c>Runed Halo</c> | |||
* Two cards played in tournaments that have been reprinted over twenty times with at least five different pieces of art.{{-}} <c>Duress</c> and <c>Shock</c> | |||
* A card that's never previously appeared in a premier set. {{-}} <c>Grim Tutor</c> | |||
* A card that's never been reprinted before which has a 2, 3, 5, and 6 all appear on the card. {{-}} <c>Massacre Wurm</c> | |||
* A Human Monk. {{-}} <c>Azusa, Lost but Seeking</c> | |||
* A card from the ''Time Spiral'' timeshifted sheet. {{-}} <c>Tormod's Crypt</c> | |||
== New cards with flavor inspired by familiar planes == | |||
===Alara=== | |||
*<c>Nine Lives</c> {{-}} [[Jazal Goldmane]] and [[Marisi]].<ref name="9 lives"/> | |||
===Amonkhet=== | |||
*<c>Basri Ket</c> {{-}} a devoted warrior of the [[God]] [[Oketra]]. | |||
*<c>Basri's Aegis</c> {{-}} shows some survivors of the city of [[Naktamun]] after the events of the [[Hour of Devastation]]. | |||
*{{card|Plains|Core Set 2021|#=309}} {{-}} Basri's Showcase Plains. | |||
===Dominaria=== | |||
*<c>Eliminate</c> {{-}} referring to [[Kaervek]], antagonist of the ''[[Mirage]]'' storyline. | |||
*<c>Historian of Zhalfir</c> {{-}} [[Zhalfir]]. | |||
*{{card|Island|Core Set 2021|#=310}} {{-}} Teferi's Showcase Island. | |||
*<c>Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse</c> {{-}} one of the oldest surviving [[Zhalfir]]ins, living in the [[Mwonvuli Jungle]]. | |||
*<c>Kaervek, the Spiteful</c> {{-}} the main antagonist of the ''[[Mirage]]'' storyline. Also refers to his [[Breathstealers]]. | |||
*<c>Liliana, Waker of the Dead</c> {{-}} the art is inspired by <c>Liliana, Heretical Healer</c> // <c>Liliana, Defiant Necromancer</c>. | |||
*<c>Liliana's Devotee</c> {{-}} refers to [[Liliana]] followers. | |||
*<c>Liliana's Standard Bearer</c> {{-}} refers to the House of Vess's legacy. | |||
*<c>Liliana's Steward </c> {{-}} servant at [[Caligo Morass|Vess Manor]]. | |||
*<c>Llanowar Visionary</c> {{-}} [[Llanowar]]. | |||
*<c>Mangara, the Diplomat</c> {{-}} [[Mangara|the wizard]] known for [[Mangara's Harmony]] and his role in the [[Mirage War]]. | |||
*<c>Miscast</c> {{-}} refers to [[Barrin]] of the [[Tolarian Academy]]. | |||
*<c>Niambi, Esteemed Speaker</c> {{-}} [[Niambi|Teferi's daughter]]. | |||
*<c>Nine Lives</c>: [[Jedit Ojanen]], [[Mirri]] and [[Wasitora]].<ref name="9 lives"/> | |||
*<c>Peer into the Abyss</c> {{-}} refers to [[Braids]]. | |||
*<c>Radha, Heart of Keld</c> {{-}} one of the main characters during the [[Time Spiral crisis]] and the return to [[Dominaria]]. | |||
*<c>Subira, Tulzidi Caravanner</c> {{-}} the [[Subira|wife]] of [[Teferi]]. | |||
*{{card|Swamp|Core Set 2021|#=311}} {{-}} Liliana's Showcase Swamp. | |||
*<c>Teferi, Master of Time</c> who tries to repair the time rifts of [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]]. | |||
*<c>Teferi's Protege</c> {{-}} a wizard of the [[Tolarian Academy]]. | |||
*<c>Tolarian Kraken</c> {{-}} [[Tolaria]]. | |||
===Eldraine=== | |||
*<c>Hunter's Edge</c> | |||
*<c>Valorous Steed</c> {{-}} both sides of <c>Lonesome Unicorn</c>, united | |||
===Ikoria=== | |||
*<c>Nine Lives</c> {{-}} [[Kaheera]].<ref name="9 lives"/> | |||
*<c>Track Down</c> {{-}} a [[bonder]] | |||
===Innistrad=== | |||
*<c>Hobblefiend</c> {{-}} a typical [[Devil]]. | |||
*<c>Indulging Patrician</c> {{-}} a [[Voldaren]] [[Vampire]]. | |||
*<c>Obsessive Stitcher</c> {{-}} the practice of stitching like [[Geralf Cecani]]. | |||
*<c>Sanguine Indulgence</c> {{-}} [[Markov]] aristocrats making fun of {{card|Stromkirk Condemned|title=Stromkirk traditions}} | |||
*<c>Shacklegeist</c> {{-}} refers to the [[Blessed Sleep]]. | |||
*<c>Village Rites</c> {{-}} a follow-up to <c>Village Cannibals</c>. | |||
===Ixalan=== | |||
*<c>Dire Fleet Warmonger</c> {{-}} [[Pirate]] from the [[Brazen Coalition]]. | |||
*<c>Primal Might</c> {{-}} refers to <c>Ghalta, Primal Hunger</c>. | |||
*<c>Run Afoul</c> {{-}} refers to [[Atla Palani]]. | |||
*<c>Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose</c> {{-}} an acolyte of the [[Church of Dusk]]. | |||
===Kamigawa=== | |||
*<c>Sanctum of Tranquil Light</c> | |||
*<c>Sanctum of Calm Waters</c> | |||
*<c>Sanctum of Stone Fangs</c> | |||
*<c>Sanctum of Shattered Heights</c> | |||
*<c>Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest</c> | |||
*<c>Sanctum of All</c> | |||
===Kaladesh=== | |||
*<c>Skyway Sniper</c> {{-}} shooting down typical [[thopter]]s. | |||
===Mirrodin=== | |||
*<c>Chromatic Orrery</c> {{-}} [[The Moons of Mirrodin]]. | |||
*<c>Nine Lives</c> {{-}} [[Kemba]].<ref name="9 lives"/> | |||
===Ravnica=== | |||
*<c>Conclave Mentor</c> {{-}} [[Selesnya Conclave]]. | |||
*<c>Fungal Rebirth</c> {{-}} [[Golgari Swarm]]. | |||
*<c>Twinblade Assassins</c> {{-}} [[Golgari Swarm]]. | |||
*<c>Havoc Jester</c> {{-}} [[Cult of Rakdos]]. | |||
*<c>Experimental Overload</c> {{-}} [[Izzet League]]. | |||
*<c>Pridemalkin</c> {{-}} depicted in the autumnal streets of Ravnica. A counterpart to <c>Dreadmalkin</c>. | |||
*<c>Secure the Scene</c> {{-}} [[Azorius Senate]] and refers to [[Judith]]. | |||
===Regatha=== | |||
*<c>Keral Keep Disciples</c> {{-}} [[Keral Keep]]. | |||
*{{card|Mountain|Core Set 2021|#=312}} {{-}} Chandra's Showcase Mountain. | |||
===Tarkir=== | |||
*<c>Falconer Adept</c> {{-}} a [[Soldier]] of the [[Abzan Houses]]. | |||
*<c>See the Truth</c> {{-}} a [[Monk]] of the [[Jeskai Way]]. | |||
===Theros=== | |||
*<c>Swift Response</c> {{-}} [[Akros]]. | |||
===Zendikar=== | |||
*<c>Blood Glutton</c> {{-}} A [[Vampire#Zendikar|Zendikar Vampire]]. | |||
===Unknown planes=== | |||
*{{card|Forest|Core Set 2021|#=313}} {{-}} Garruk's Showcase Forest. | |||
* <c>Leafkin Avenger</c> {{-}} <c>Leafkin Druid</c> | |||
* <c>Nine Lives</c> {{-}} [[Arahbo]].<ref name="9 lives">{{TwitterRef|Abigbat|1272547263156543493|author=Paul Scott Canavan|title=Nine Lives dropped!|date=June 15, 2020}}</ref> | |||
== Allusions == | |||
* <c>Pursued Whale</c> and its associated token is a reference to the story of [[wikipedia:Moby-Dick|Moby-Dick]]. | |||
==References== | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
[[Category:Magic set trivia]] |
Latest revision as of 02:40, 16 February 2021
Core Set 2021/Trivia
Mark Rosewater gave his traditional teaser with the following hints.[1]
The new core set has a lot of exciting new cards, including:
- A brand new planeswalker (from a plane we've visited). — Basri Ket (Amonkhet)
- A card that lets you draw half of your library. — Peer into the Abyss
- A +1/+1 tribal lord for a creature type that's never had one. (A creature type with over fifty cards already in print.) — Pack Leader (Dogs)
- A character with a Vanguard card and a legendary creature card gets a second of the latter. — Barrin with Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
- A card with thirty-one different options. — Sublime Epiphany
- A card that gains all activated abilities of a certain subset of cards in a place it’s never done it before. — Conspicuous Snoop
- A card that uses a nonevergreen named ability over twenty years old. — Teferi, Master of Time (phasing)
- A card with the words “battlefield”, “cast”, “creature”, “converted mana cost”, “end of turn”, “exile”, “graveyard” and “mana cost”. — Idol of Endurance
- An aura inspired from a cycle from Urza's Saga block. — Demonic Embrace (the Embraces from Urza's Saga).
- A nonevergreen enchantment subtype returns. — Shrine from Champions of Kamigawa.
Core 2021 also has a number of fun reprints, including:
- A popular character first introduced through flavor text. — Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
- A French Vanilla mythic rare. — Baneslayer Angel
- A popular aura that started as part of a cycle. — Faith's Fetters
- A card with unique protection. — Runed Halo
- Two cards played in tournaments that have been reprinted over twenty times with at least five different pieces of art.— Duress and Shock
- A card that's never previously appeared in a premier set. — Grim Tutor
- A card that's never been reprinted before which has a 2, 3, 5, and 6 all appear on the card. — Massacre Wurm
- A Human Monk. — Azusa, Lost but Seeking
- A card from the Time Spiral timeshifted sheet. — Tormod's Crypt
New cards with flavor inspired by familiar planes
Alara
- Nine Lives — Jazal Goldmane and Marisi.[2]
Amonkhet
- Basri Ket — a devoted warrior of the God Oketra.
- Basri's Aegis — shows some survivors of the city of Naktamun after the events of the Hour of Devastation.
- Plains (Core Set 2021, #309) — Basri's Showcase Plains.
Dominaria
- Eliminate — referring to Kaervek, antagonist of the Mirage storyline.
- Historian of Zhalfir — Zhalfir.
- Island (Core Set 2021, #310) — Teferi's Showcase Island.
- Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse — one of the oldest surviving Zhalfirins, living in the Mwonvuli Jungle.
- Kaervek, the Spiteful — the main antagonist of the Mirage storyline. Also refers to his Breathstealers.
- Liliana, Waker of the Dead — the art is inspired by Liliana, Heretical Healer // Liliana, Defiant Necromancer.
- Liliana's Devotee — refers to Liliana followers.
- Liliana's Standard Bearer — refers to the House of Vess's legacy.
- Liliana's Steward — servant at Vess Manor.
- Llanowar Visionary — Llanowar.
- Mangara, the Diplomat — the wizard known for Mangara's Harmony and his role in the Mirage War.
- Miscast — refers to Barrin of the Tolarian Academy.
- Niambi, Esteemed Speaker — Teferi's daughter.
- Nine Lives: Jedit Ojanen, Mirri and Wasitora.[2]
- Peer into the Abyss — refers to Braids.
- Radha, Heart of Keld — one of the main characters during the Time Spiral crisis and the return to Dominaria.
- Subira, Tulzidi Caravanner — the wife of Teferi.
- Swamp (Core Set 2021, #311) — Liliana's Showcase Swamp.
- Teferi, Master of Time who tries to repair the time rifts of Dominaria.
- Teferi's Protege — a wizard of the Tolarian Academy.
- Tolarian Kraken — Tolaria.
Eldraine
- Hunter's Edge
- Valorous Steed — both sides of Lonesome Unicorn, united
Ikoria
- Nine Lives — Kaheera.[2]
- Track Down — a bonder
Innistrad
- Hobblefiend — a typical Devil.
- Indulging Patrician — a Voldaren Vampire.
- Obsessive Stitcher — the practice of stitching like Geralf Cecani.
- Sanguine Indulgence — Markov aristocrats making fun of Stromkirk traditions
- Shacklegeist — refers to the Blessed Sleep.
- Village Rites — a follow-up to Village Cannibals.
Ixalan
- Dire Fleet Warmonger — Pirate from the Brazen Coalition.
- Primal Might — refers to Ghalta, Primal Hunger.
- Run Afoul — refers to Atla Palani.
- Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose — an acolyte of the Church of Dusk.
Kamigawa
- Sanctum of Tranquil Light
- Sanctum of Calm Waters
- Sanctum of Stone Fangs
- Sanctum of Shattered Heights
- Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
- Sanctum of All
Kaladesh
- Skyway Sniper — shooting down typical thopters.
Mirrodin
Ravnica
- Conclave Mentor — Selesnya Conclave.
- Fungal Rebirth — Golgari Swarm.
- Twinblade Assassins — Golgari Swarm.
- Havoc Jester — Cult of Rakdos.
- Experimental Overload — Izzet League.
- Pridemalkin — depicted in the autumnal streets of Ravnica. A counterpart to Dreadmalkin.
- Secure the Scene — Azorius Senate and refers to Judith.
Regatha
- Keral Keep Disciples — Keral Keep.
- Mountain (Core Set 2021, #312) — Chandra's Showcase Mountain.
Tarkir
- Falconer Adept — a Soldier of the Abzan Houses.
- See the Truth — a Monk of the Jeskai Way.
Theros
Zendikar
Unknown planes
- Forest (Core Set 2021, #313) — Garruk's Showcase Forest.
- Leafkin Avenger — Leafkin Druid
- Nine Lives — Arahbo.[2]
Allusions
- Pursued Whale and its associated token is a reference to the story of Moby-Dick.
References
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (June 1, 2020). "Maro's Core 2021 Teaser". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ a b c d e Paul Scott Canavan (June 15, 2020). "Nine Lives dropped!". Twitter.