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'''''Magic: The Gathering Foundations''''', or '''''Foundations''''', is a ''[[Magic: the Gathering|Magic]]'' set designed to provide a common base for new and experienced players. It is a [[Standard]]-legal set and will be released on November 15, 2024.<ref>{{TwitterRef|wizards_magic|1806647486523834685|title=Foundations releases November 15th, and will be the new Foundation for Magic players.|author=[[Wizards of the Coast]]|date=June 28, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|announcements/announcing-magic-the-gathering-foundations|Announcing ''Magic: The Gathering Foundations''|author=[[Wizards of the Coast]]|publisher=[[magicthegathering.com]]|date=June 28, 2024}}</ref><ref name="FDN First Look">{{WebRef|url=https://www.polygon.com/24187331/mtg-foundations-announcement-release-date-price|title=First look: Magic: The Gathering Foundations, the new set for beginners|author=Charlie Hall|date=June 28, 2024|publisher=IGN.com}}</ref>
'''''Magic: The Gathering Foundations''''', or '''''Foundations''''', is an entry-level ''[[Magic: the Gathering|Magic]]'' set designed to provide a common base for new and experienced players. It is a [[Standard]]-legal [[draft]]able set with additional fixed products, and will be released on November 15, 2024.<ref>{{TwitterRef|wizards_magic|1806647486523834685|title=Foundations releases November 15th, and will be the new Foundation for Magic players.|author=[[Wizards of the Coast]]|date=June 28, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|announcements/announcing-magic-the-gathering-foundations|Announcing ''Magic: The Gathering Foundations''|author=[[Wizards of the Coast]]|publisher=[[magicthegathering.com]]|date=June 28, 2024}}</ref><ref name="FDN First Look">{{WebRef|url=https://www.polygon.com/24187331/mtg-foundations-announcement-release-date-price|title=First look: Magic: The Gathering Foundations, the new set for beginners|author=Charlie Hall|date=June 28, 2024|publisher=IGN.com}}</ref>


==Set details==
==Set details==
''Foundations'' is a new type of expansion set designed to carry through multiple Standard [[rotation]]s. It contains mechanically unique card designs as well as reprints, functioning similarly to a [[Core set]]. Unlike other Standard-legal sets, cards in ''Foundations'' will remain legal in Standard until [[2029]].<ref>{{TwitterRef|wizards_magic|1806647486523834685|title=... the set will be Standard legal through at least 2029.|author=[[Wizards of the Coast]]|date=June 28, 2024}}</ref> It is a curated play experience custom-built for newcomers.<ref name="FDN First Look"/>
{{cquote|Share Your Spark}}
''Foundations'' is a new type of set designed to carry through multiple Standard [[rotation]]s. It contains mechanically unique card designs as well as "less-complex, clean and elegant" [[reprint]]s, functioning similarly to an "evergreen [[Core set]]".<ref name="MagicCon Amsterdam Panel"/><ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/754922161921310720|title=It’s a new take on core sets. What if we didn’t have to constantly reinvent them?|July 3, 2024}}</ref> Unlike other Standard-legal sets, cards in ''Foundations'' will remain legal in Standard until 2029.<ref>{{TwitterRef|wizards_magic|1806647486523834685|title=... the set will be Standard legal through at least 2029.|author=[[Wizards of the Coast]]|date=June 28, 2024}}</ref> ''Foundations'' is intended to be reprinted and released annually over that period.<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/754546796719734784|title=So you are considering a 5 year standard?|June 28, 2024}}</ref>
 
The set is approximately 50% reprints and 50% new cards, which are designed to be similarly straight-forward. They are aimed to have resonance, flavor and [[top-down]] designs to create maximum understandability for new players. Conceptually, the set is designed to represent "what ''Magic: The Gathering'' is" fundamentally and includes key cards from the game's past that are both functionally useful to many decks and archetypes while also being iconic to the game's history and mythos.<ref name="MagicCon Amsterdam Panel"/> A big part of the set is a curated play experience designed for newcomers to the game and being the most robust "learn to play" product yet.<ref name="FDN First Look"/> While the set also contains staple cards targeted at more advanced players, these can only be found in the [[booster pack]]s.<ref name="MagicCon Amsterdam Panel"/> In this way, the products are split for different target audiences.
 
===Changes===
Starting with ''Foundations'', the [[Nyx-frame]] will also be used for all non-creature [[enchantment]]s as the default frame type to parallel the [[artifact]] frame.<ref name="MagicCon Amsterdam Panel"/> In card formatting, Wizards of the Coast is moving from “CARDNAME” to “this <card type>”, when the card is referring to itself.<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/754545637185486848|title=Nine-Lives Familiar uses "This Creature" instead of "Card Name" in the text.|June 28, 2024}}</ref>


===Storyline===
===Storyline===
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===Marketing===
===Marketing===
''Foundations'' is available in [[Play Booster]]s, [[Collector Booster]]s, a [[Starter Collection]], and [[Jumpstart 2025|The Beginner Box]].<ref>{{TwitterRef|wizards_magic|1806647486523834685|title=Foundations has the expected Play and Collector Boosters but we've now added The Beginner Box and Starter Kits...|author=[[Wizards of the Coast]]|date=June 28, 2024}}</ref>.<ref name="FDN First Look"/><ref>{{YouTubeRef|Is_ghoPFjrw|The Preview Panel - MagicCon: Amsterdam|channel=[[Magic: The Gathering]]|date=June 28, 2024}}</ref>
''Foundations'' is available in [[Play Booster]]s, [[Collector Booster]]s, a [[Beginner Box]] and a [[Starter Collection]].<ref>{{TwitterRef|wizards_magic|1806647486523834685|title=Foundations has the expected Play and Collector Boosters but we've now added The Beginner Box and Starter Kits...|author=[[Wizards of the Coast]]|date=June 28, 2024}}</ref><ref name="FDN First Look"/><ref name="MagicCon Amsterdam Panel">{{YouTubeRef|Is_ghoPFjrw|The Preview Panel - MagicCon: Amsterdam|creator=[[Gavin Verhey]], [[Max McCall]], [[Bryan Hawley]]|channel=[[Magic: The Gathering]]|date=June 28, 2024}}</ref> [[Booster Fun]] includes [[extended art]] and [[borderless]] art.


====Events====
====Events====
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==Themes and mechanics==
==Themes and mechanics==
TBA.
TBA.
===Counters===
''Foundations'' introduces '''[[Revival counter]]s'''.


==Cycles==
==Cycles==
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| rowspan="2" |'''[[Planeswalker]]s'''
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| colspan="5" |Five [[mythic rare]] [[monocolored]] planeswalkers.
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| rowspan="2" |'''[[Multicolored|Gold]] [[List of Magic slang#Enabler|enabler]] [[List of Magic slang#Signpost|signposts]]'''
| rowspan="2" |'''[[Multicolored|Gold]] [[List of Magic slang#Enabler|enabler]] [[List of Magic slang#Signpost|signposts]]'''
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| colspan="10" |Ten [[uncommon]] dual-colored cards, each a signpost for one of the draft archetypes. These are enablers, which support the playstyle of the archetype.<ref name=":0">{{DailyRef|making-magic/nuts-and-bolts-16-play-boosters|Nuts & Bolts #16: Play Boosters|[[Mark Rosewater]]|March 4, 2024}}</ref>
| colspan="10" |Ten [[uncommon]] dual-colored cards, each a signpost for one of the draft archetypes. These are enablers, which support the playstyle of the archetype.<ref name=":0">{{DailyRef|making-magic/nuts-and-bolts-16-play-boosters|Nuts & Bolts #16: Play Boosters|[[Mark Rosewater]]|March 4, 2024}}</ref>
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| rowspan="2" |'''Gold [[List of Magic slang#Payoff|payoff]] signposts'''
| rowspan="2" |'''Gold [[List of Magic slang#Payoff|payoff]] signposts'''
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| colspan="10" |Ten [[uncommon]] dual-colored cards, each a signpost for one of the draft archetypes. These are payoffs, which reward the playstyle of the archetype.<ref name=":0" />
| colspan="10" |Ten [[uncommon]] dual-colored cards, each a signpost for one of the draft archetypes. These are payoffs, which reward the playstyle of the archetype.<ref name=":0" />
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==Reprinted cards==
==Notable cards==
TBA
TBA
==External links==
*[https://magic.wizards.com/en/products/foundations Official product page].
*[[WPN]] product page.


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}
==External links==


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[[Category:Foundations]]

Latest revision as of 11:24, 3 July 2024

Magic: The Gathering Foundations
 
Beginner Box
 
Starter Collection
 
Magic: The Gathering Foundations
[[File:{{#setmainimage:Foundations.png}}|250px]]
Set Information
Set symbol
Symbol description A five-point star-shaped portal
Design Bryan Hawley (lead)
Release date November 15, 2024
Plane Multiversal
Expansion code FDN[1]
Return to Tarkir Standard
Bloomburrow Duskmourn: House of Horror Death Race
Magic: The Gathering Chronology
Duskmourn: House of Horror Magic: The Gathering Foundations Magic: The Gathering Foundations
Beginner Box

Magic: The Gathering Foundations, or Foundations, is an entry-level Magic set designed to provide a common base for new and experienced players. It is a Standard-legal draftable set with additional fixed products, and will be released on November 15, 2024.[2][3][4]

Set details

“  Share Your Spark  ”

Foundations is a new type of set designed to carry through multiple Standard rotations. It contains mechanically unique card designs as well as "less-complex, clean and elegant" reprints, functioning similarly to an "evergreen Core set".[5][6] Unlike other Standard-legal sets, cards in Foundations will remain legal in Standard until 2029.[7] Foundations is intended to be reprinted and released annually over that period.[8]

The set is approximately 50% reprints and 50% new cards, which are designed to be similarly straight-forward. They are aimed to have resonance, flavor and top-down designs to create maximum understandability for new players. Conceptually, the set is designed to represent "what Magic: The Gathering is" fundamentally and includes key cards from the game's past that are both functionally useful to many decks and archetypes while also being iconic to the game's history and mythos.[5] A big part of the set is a curated play experience designed for newcomers to the game and being the most robust "learn to play" product yet.[4] While the set also contains staple cards targeted at more advanced players, these can only be found in the booster packs.[5] In this way, the products are split for different target audiences.

Changes

Starting with Foundations, the Nyx-frame will also be used for all non-creature enchantments as the default frame type to parallel the artifact frame.[5] In card formatting, Wizards of the Coast is moving from “CARDNAME” to “this <card type>”, when the card is referring to itself.[9]

Storyline

The set features characters and locations from many different planes, and in different points in time.

Marketing

Foundations is available in Play Boosters, Collector Boosters, a Beginner Box and a Starter Collection.[10][4][5] Booster Fun includes extended art and borderless art.

Events

TBA.

Promos

TBA.

Tokens, emblems and markers

Foundations has TBA tokens and emblems.

Themes and mechanics

TBA.

Counters

Foundations introduces Revival counters.

Cycles

Cycle name {W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
Planeswalkers
Five mythic rare monocolored planeswalkers.

Double cycles

Cycle name {W}{U} {U}{B} {B}{R} {R}{G} {G}{W} {W}{B} {U}{R} {B}{G} {R}{W} {G}{U}
Gold enabler signposts
Ten uncommon dual-colored cards, each a signpost for one of the draft archetypes. These are enablers, which support the playstyle of the archetype.[11]
Gold payoff signposts
Ten uncommon dual-colored cards, each a signpost for one of the draft archetypes. These are payoffs, which reward the playstyle of the archetype.[11]

Notable cards

TBA

External links

References

  1. ↑ Wizards of the Coast (June 28, 2024). "The original mana Elf is back! #MTGFoundations". Twitter.
  2. ↑ Wizards of the Coast (June 28, 2024). "Foundations releases November 15th, and will be the new Foundation for Magic players.". Twitter.
  3. ↑ Announcing Magic: The Gathering Foundations. magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast (June 28, 2024).
  4. ↑ a b c Charlie Hall (June 28, 2024). "First look: Magic: The Gathering Foundations, the new set for beginners". IGN.com.
  5. ↑ a b c d e Gavin Verhey, Max McCall, Bryan Hawley (June 28, 2024). "The Preview Panel - MagicCon: Amsterdam (Video)". Magic: The Gathering. YouTube.
  6. ↑ Mark Rosewater (July 3, 2024). "It’s a new take on core sets. What if we didn’t have to constantly reinvent them?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  7. ↑ Wizards of the Coast (June 28, 2024). "... the set will be Standard legal through at least 2029.". Twitter.
  8. ↑ Mark Rosewater (June 28, 2024). "So you are considering a 5 year standard?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  9. ↑ Mark Rosewater (June 28, 2024). "Nine-Lives Familiar uses "This Creature" instead of "Card Name" in the text.". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  10. ↑ Wizards of the Coast (June 28, 2024). "Foundations has the expected Play and Collector Boosters but we've now added The Beginner Box and Starter Kits...". Twitter.
  11. ↑ a b Mark Rosewater (March 4, 2024). "Nuts & Bolts #16: Play Boosters". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
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