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==Maro's Core 2021 Teaser==
=== 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]])
===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]]''.


• A card that lets you draw half of your library. {{-}} <c>Peer into the Abyss</c>
===''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>


• 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)
== New cards with flavor inspired by familiar planes ==
===Alara===
*<c>Nine Lives</c> {{-}} [[Jazal Goldmane]] and [[Marisi]].<ref name="9 lives"/>


• A character with a Vanguard card and a legendary creature card gets a second of the latter.
===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.


• A card with thirty-one different options.
===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]].


• A card that gains all activated abilities of a certain subset of cards in a place it’s never done it before.
===Eldraine===
*<c>Hunter's Edge</c>
*<c>Valorous Steed</c> {{-}} both sides of <c>Lonesome Unicorn</c>, united


• A card that uses a nonevergreen named ability over twenty years old. {{-}} <c>Teferi, Master of Time</c> ([[phasing]])
===Ikoria===
*<c>Nine Lives</c> {{-}} [[Kaheera]].<ref name="9 lives"/>
*<c>Track Down</c> {{-}} a [[bonder]]


• A card with the words “battlefield”, “cast”, “creature”, “converted mana cost”, “end of turn”, “exile”, “graveyard” and “mana cost”.
===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>.


• An aura inspired from a cycle from ''Urza’s Saga'' block
===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]].


• A nonevergreen enchantment subtype returns
===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>


''' ''Core 2021'' also has a number of fun reprints, including:'''
===Kaladesh===
*<c>Skyway Sniper</c> {{-}} shooting down typical [[thopter]]s.


• A popular character first introduced through flavor text. {{-}} <c>Ugin, the Spirit Dragon</c>
===Mirrodin===
*<c>Chromatic Orrery</c>  {{-}} [[The Moons of Mirrodin]].
*<c>Nine Lives</c> {{-}} [[Kemba]].<ref name="9 lives"/>


• A French Vanilla mythic rare. {{-}} <c>Baneslayer Angel</c>
===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]].


• A popular aura that started as part of a cycle.
===Regatha===
*<c>Keral Keep Disciples</c> {{-}} [[Keral Keep]].
*{{card|Mountain|Core Set 2021|#=312}} {{-}} Chandra's Showcase Mountain.


• A card with unique protection.
===Tarkir===
*<c>Falconer Adept</c> {{-}} a [[Soldier]] of the [[Abzan Houses]].
*<c>See the Truth</c> {{-}} a [[Monk]] of the [[Jeskai Way]].


• Two cards played in tournaments that have been reprinted over twenty times with at least five different pieces of art
===Theros===
*<c>Swift Response</c> {{-}} [[Akros]].


• A card that’s never previously appeared in a premier set. {{-}} <c>Grim Tutor</c>
===Zendikar===
*<c>Blood Glutton</c> {{-}} A [[Vampire#Zendikar|Zendikar Vampire]].


• 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>
===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>


• A Human Monk. {{-}} <c>Azusa, Lost but Seeking</c>
== Allusions ==
* <c>Pursued Whale</c> and its associated token is a reference to the story of [[wikipedia:Moby-Dick|Moby-Dick]].


• A card from the ''Time Spiral'' timeshifted sheet.
==References==
{{Reflist}}


 
[[Category:Magic set trivia]]
'''Core Set 2021 brings many cards with art inspired by Planes already visited'''
 
====== Dominaria ======
*<c>Teferi, Master of Time</c> who tries to repair the time rifts of [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]]
*<c>Liliana, Waker of the Dead</c> {{-}} the art is inspired by <c>Liliana, Heretical Healer</c> // <c>Liliana, Definant Necromancer</c>
*{{card|Island||M21|#=310}} {{-}} Teferi's Showcase Island
*<c>Historian of Zhalfir</c>
*<c>Mangara, the Diplomat</c>
*<c>Teferi's Protege</c> a wizard for [[Tolarian Academy]]
*<c>Llanowar Visionary</c> {{-}} [[Llanowar]]
*<c>Plunge</c> {{-}} referring to [[Kaervek]], antagonist of the [[Mirage]] storyline
*<c>Peer into the Abyss</c> {{-}} refers to [[Braids]]
*<c>Mangara, the Diplomat</c>
 
====== Ixalan ======
*<c>Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose</c> {{-}} an acolyte of [[Elenda|Elenda, the Dusk Rose]]
*<c>Primal Might</c> {{-}} refers to <c>Ghalta, Primal Hunger</c>
 
====== Ravnica ======
*<c>Playhem Devil</c> {{-}} Rakdos guild Demons
 
====== Amonkhet ======
*[[Basri Ket]] {{-}} 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]]
 
====== Tarkir ======
*<c>Jeskai Elder</c> {{-}} a monk from the [[Jeskai Way|Jeskai]] clan
 
====== Kamigawa ======
*<c>Azusa, Lost but Seeking</c>
 
====== Regatha ======
*<c>Keral Keep Disciples</c>

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Maro's Core 2021 Teaser

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

Amonkhet

Dominaria

Eldraine

Ikoria

Innistrad

Ixalan

Kamigawa

Kaladesh

Mirrodin

Ravnica

Regatha

Tarkir

Theros

Zendikar

Unknown planes

Allusions

References

  1. ↑ Mark Rosewater (June 1, 2020). "Maro's Core 2021 Teaser". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  2. ↑ a b c d e Paul Scott Canavan (June 15, 2020). "Nine Lives dropped!". Twitter.
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