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== Maro’s Core 2021 Teaser ==
==Maro's Core 2021 Teaser==
The new core set has a lot of exciting new cards, including:
[[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>
* 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 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 +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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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 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”.
* 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
* 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
* A nonevergreen enchantment subtype returns. {{-}} [[Shrine]] from ''[[Champions of Kamigawa]]''.


===''Core 2021'' also has a number of fun reprints, including:===
===''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 popular character first introduced through flavor text. {{-}} <c>Ugin, the Spirit Dragon</c>
* A French Vanilla mythic rare.  
* A French Vanilla mythic rare. {{-}} <c>Baneslayer Angel</c>
* A popular aura that started as part of a cycle.
* A popular aura that started as part of a cycle. {{-}} <c>Faith's Fetters</c>
* A card with unique protection.{{-}} <c>Baneslayer Angel</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
* 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 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 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 Human Monk. {{-}} <c>Azusa, Lost but Seeking</c>
* A card from the ''Time Spiral'' timeshifted sheet.
* A card from the ''Time Spiral'' timeshifted sheet. {{-}} <c>Tormod's Crypt</c>


== New cards with flavor inspired by familiar planes ==
== New cards with flavor inspired by familiar planes ==
===Alara===
*<c>Nine Lives</c> {{-}} [[Jazal Goldmane]] and [[Marisi]].<ref name="9 lives"/>
===Amonkhet===
===Amonkhet===
*[[Basri Ket]] {{-}} a devoted warrior of the God Oketra
*<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]]
*<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===
===Dominaria===
*<c>Teferi, Master of Time</c> who tries to repair the time rifts of [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]]
*<c>Eliminate</c> {{-}} referring to [[Kaervek]], antagonist of the ''[[Mirage]]'' storyline.
*<c>Liliana, Waker of the Dead</c> {{-}} the art is inspired by <c>Liliana, Heretical Healer</c> // <c>Liliana, Definant Necromancer</c>
*<c>Historian of Zhalfir</c>  {{-}} [[Zhalfir]].
*{{card|Island||M21|#=310}} {{-}} Teferi's Showcase Island
*{{card|Island|Core Set 2021|#=310}} {{-}} Teferi's Showcase Island.
*<c>Historian of Zhalfir</c>
*<c>Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse</c> {{-}} one of the oldest surviving [[Zhalfir]]ins, living in the [[Mwonvuli Jungle]].
*<c>Mangara, the Diplomat</c>  
*<c>Kaervek, the Spiteful</c> {{-}} the main antagonist of the ''[[Mirage]]'' storyline. Also refers to his [[Breathstealers]].
*<c>Teferi's Protege</c> a wizard for [[Tolarian Academy]]
*<c>Liliana, Waker of the Dead</c> {{-}} the art is inspired by <c>Liliana, Heretical Healer</c> // <c>Liliana, Defiant Necromancer</c>.
*<c>Llanowar Visionary</c> {{-}} [[Llanowar]]
*<c>Liliana's Devotee</c> {{-}} refers to [[Liliana]] followers.
*<c>Plunge</c> {{-}} referring to [[Kaervek]], antagonist of the [[Mirage]] storyline
*<c>Liliana's Standard Bearer</c> {{-}} refers to the House of Vess's legacy.
*<c>Peer into the Abyss</c> {{-}} refers to [[Braids]]
*<c>Liliana's Steward </c> {{-}} servant at [[Caligo Morass|Vess Manor]].
*<c>Mangara, the Diplomat</c>  
*<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===
===Ixalan===
*<c>Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose</c> {{-}} an acolyte of [[Elenda|Elenda, the Dusk Rose]]
*<c>Dire Fleet Warmonger</c> {{-}} [[Pirate]] from the [[Brazen Coalition]].
*<c>Primal Might</c> {{-}} refers to <c>Ghalta, Primal Hunger</c>
*<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===
===Mirrodin===
*<c>Chromatic Orrery</c>  {{-}} [[The Moons of Mirrodin]]  
*<c>Chromatic Orrery</c>  {{-}} [[The Moons of Mirrodin]].
*<c>Nine Lives</c> {{-}} [[Kemba]].<ref name="9 lives"/>


===Ravnica===
===Ravnica===
*<c>Playhem Devil</c> {{-}} Rakdos guild Demons
*<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===
===Regatha===
*<c>Keral Keep Disciples</c>
*<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]]
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Latest revision as of 02:40, 16 February 2021

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.